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In April, St. Martin’s welcomes Bishop Mike Hill who will preach and lead Theology for Life adult Sunday School classes. This issue also features information about the worship services and activities that will honor the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. and Laura Levenson on May 5. 

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Amazing Place is offering a free three-week "Aging Solo" course. Space is limited!

The key to aging well is planning your aging journey. Aging Solo will help you get your documents in order, define your support network and determine your next steps.

To register, contact Mehrnaz Gill at

mgill@amazingplacehouston.org or 713-440-9578.

The Rev. Wesley Arning • Luke 24:13–35

The Rev. John D. Sundara • John 1:35–50

The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. • Acts 8:26–40

Bishop Mike Hill • John 4:7–15; 27–30; 39–42

May 5 • Riverway joins Dr. Levenson’s last service in The Church

Eric Priest, Lay Associate Pastor • Acts 9:10–19

Questions? Contact Amanda Deviney at adeviney@smec.org or 713-830-4110.

Sample homemade and tasty chili presented by Parishioners. Prizes awarded for Best Tasting, Most Original and Spiciest chili. All Parishioners and friends are invited to attend. No signup required.

To enter the chili contest, register at bit.ly/riverwaychilicookoff.

Questions? Contact Amanda Deviney at adeviney@smec.org or 713-830-4110.

The Ladies For Literacy Guild, in partnership with St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, presents Jean Becker in conversation with Khambrel Marshall to discuss her book.

Books will be available to purchase at the event for signing. All are welcome! Space is limited and RSVP is required.

To register, visit, barbarabushhouston.org/bookclub.

For more information, contact Justin Jacobson Avery at events@smec.org or 713-985-3838.

Graduating high school seniors and their families are invited to a breakfast celebration as St. Martin's will recognize our graduates. Please join us as we applaud their accomplishments and encourage them in their next adventure.

Parents, we need your help! Please share your child's future plans (college, specialized career path, armed forces, etc.) so that we can recognize each one.

Register » bit.ly/seniorrecognitionsunday

For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at students@smec.org or 713-985-3843.

Please plan to join us on Sunday, May 5, for one or more of these special offerings.

Worship with Sermon by Dr. Levenson

Traditional Worship Service

Worship with Sermon by Dr. Levenson

Combined Traditional and Family Table Worship Service

“A Trip Down Memory Lane” with Russ and Laura Children’s event in Activity Center; childcare available in Children’s Life Center

Worship with Sermon by Dr. Levenson

Combined Traditional and Riverway Worship Service

“Fajitas and Farewell” Celebration Dinner for Adults

The Kingdom Pickers Concert with Russ and Laura, featuring Haley and Tom Lynch

Finally, please continue to pray for Russ and Laura, for our wonderful Parish, for the Clergy and Staff, and our fifth Rector.

A veritable beehive, the Activity Center lives up to its name. From exercise classes to art classes to bridge play and everything in between, the Activity Center at St. Martin’s has something for everyone!

For more information and to register for classes, visit bit.ly/smecactivitycenter.

Questions? Contact Victoria Wilson at activitycenter@smec.org or 713-985-3835.

Led by the Rev. R. Wesley Arning and St. Martin’s Parishioner, Ryan Presley, clergy, poets, artists and authors have engaged in a variety of topics.

April 4 - Pelagianism with The Rev. Dr. Mark Clavier

April 11 - A Conversation with Tom Holland Part 1

April 18 - A Conversation with Tom Holland Part 2

April 25 - Hymns with Ryan, Wesley, & Eric Priest

May 2 - Bishop and Theologian Brothers

The podcast cast is available on St. Martin’s website here, as well as on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Amazon Music.

The Rector Search Committee has been meeting weekly for more than two months and is making good progress in the quest for our fifth Rector. The Committee appreciates the wonderful feedback and candidate suggestions Parishioners provided. The feedback has helped the Committee identify the characteristics we seek in our next Rector.

The desired characteristics include, among other things, excellent preaching and teaching skills; a commitment to the authority of Holy Scripture, Orthodox Anglican theology and traditional liturgy, and the Christian Sacraments; and a talented leader/mentor for our Clergy and Staff.

The Committee is finalizing the materials that will be given to potential candidates, which describe the best attributes of St. Martin’s.

Parishioners, the Diocese and the Rector Search Committee have identified a significant number of qualified individuals. The potential candidates will be carefully reviewed and vetted by the Committee before we contact them and initiate interviews.

As this work continues, the Search Committee invites your continued prayers and input in suggesting specific candidates and other suggestions. All feedback will be shared with the Committee members and remain confidential. We are thankful for your support.

To provide feedback, please email the Rector Search Committee at searchcommittee@smec.org.

CHILDCARE is available during the morning services for infants through 3-year-olds in the Children's Life Center.

8+, 8:55-9:25 a.m., Sunday, April 7 in Chapel Reception Hall

Theology for Life, 10:15-11 a.m., Sunday, April 7 in Bagby Parish Hall

Family Life Class, 10:15-11 a.m., Sunday, April 7 in Activity Center, Game Room

Seekers, 10:15-11 a.m., Sunday, April 7 in Activity Center, Aerobics Room

Sunday Get-Togethers, 10:15-11 a.m., Sunday, April 7 in Student Life Center, Living Room

Children’s Sunday School,10:15-11 a.m., Sunday, April 7 in Children’s Life Center

The Moms' Group, 9:15-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 3 in Student Life Center Living Room

Blanket Ladies, 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 3 in Activity Center, Family Room

St. Clare's Needlepoint Guild, noon-3 p.m., Wednesday, April 3 in Activity Center, Upper Hall East

Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group, 3-5 p.m., Wednesday, April 3 in Hope and Healing Center & Institute, Room 103

7-1-7 Student Life Groups, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 3 in Student Life Center

20s and 30s, 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 3 in Children's Life Center

Christian Life Study, 6:30-8 pm., Thursday, April 4 in Parish Life Center and via Zoom

Sterling's Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 6 in West Parking Lot