Jan. 2, 2023
In recognition of New Year's Day, the Church offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2.
Activity Center Resumes New Classes
in the New Year
The Activity Center will reopen on Jan. 3. Start the New Year feeling refreshed and healthy!

Day and evening cases include Total Body Tone, Senior Strength Training, Line Dancing, Aerobics, Chair Yoga, Yogalates, Core Belly Buster Workout, Aerobics, Total Body Stretch, Boot Camp and Balletone. Sign up for these free classes.
Daughters of the King Welcome Vice President Suzanne Miller
DOK Vice President Suzanne Miller will lead the group in an activity using color images to invite personal reflection and small group dialogue about prayer and its significance in our daily lives.

Saturday, Jan. 7
10 a.m.
Children's Life Center

For more information, please email Tracee Tindol.
Sterling's Market Returns Jan. 7
Saturday, Jan. 7
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Rain or Shine
West Parking Lot

Discover unique treasures from local farmers and artisans every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Martin’s West Parking Lot at the corner of Woodway and Sage.

For more information or to volunteer, please email info@sterlingsmarketing.org
Don't Miss the All-Adult Sunday School Jan. 8!
Jean Becker Leads an Intimate Discussion with Secretary James A. Baker, III

St. Martin’s invites Parishioners to the first All-Adult Sunday School class of the year. Hear longtime member Secretary James A. Baker, III who will speak about his faith and career under three U.S. Presidents.

Jean Becker, former chief of staff for Pres. George H.W. Bush will lead the discussion with the native Houstonian.

Sunday, Jan. 8
10:15 - 11 a.m.
Bagby Parish Hall

For more information, please email Amanda DeViney.
Learn About Amistad Mission and Planned Summer Mission Trip
Hear about Amistad Mission from its Executive Director, Chris King. The mission provides nurturing Christian family environments for vulnerable Bolivian children. King will be a guest at the Riverway service and will share details about St. Martin’s upcoming trip to visit the children at Casa San Martin, July 28-Aug. 4.

Sunday, Jan. 8
11:15 a.m.
Parish Life Center

For more information, please email Courtney Kearns.
Feast of Lights
Sunday, Jan. 8

Acolyte Celebration
4 p.m.
Bagby Parish Hall
Acolytes and their families are invited to a dinner that will honor their service and contribution to the Church.
Register here.

Candlelit Worship Service
6 p.m.
The Church
All Parishioners and guests are invited to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany with this special candlelit service, led by our acolytes.
Change of Heart
Wednesdays, Jan. 11 – March 8
10:30 a.m.-Noon or 1-2:30 p.m.
Student Life Center

Women are invited to this study group on the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship. If yours is difficult, we can offer hope; if yours is great, we can learn from you.

Classes will be led by Graham Neuhaus and Carla Roberts. Each class is limited to the first 20 who register.

To register or for more info, please email Graham Neuhaus.
Adult Confirmation Classes
Join St. Martin’s Clergy to learn more about the Episcopal Church and what makes our Anglican heritage unique. Time will be spent looking at Church history, discussing “The Book of Common Prayer,” and the Sacraments. Adults have the opportunity to prepare for confirmation or reception into the Episcopal Church by attending.

Sundays, Jan. 15-Feb. 26
10:15-11 a.m.
Activity Center, Upper Hall

To register and for more info, please email Juli Browning.
Pastoral Care
General Questions
Contact the Reception Desk at 713-621-3040.

Prayer Requests
Contact the Prayer Request Line at 713-830-4124 or Valerie Rivera at 713-985-3817 or vrivera@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

After Hours Emergencies
Call 713-621-3040 and press 2 to reach the Priest on call.

Death Notifications and Funerals
Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713-985-3808 or censign@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Worship Services
IN-PERSON
  • Holy Eucharist, 7 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, in Christ Chapel
  • OSL Healing Prayer Service, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, in Parish Life Center
  • Holy Eucharist, 8, 9 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, in The Church
  • Family Table, 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, in Parish Life Center
  • Riverway, 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, in Parish Life Center
  • Feast of Lights, 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, in The Church

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

ONLINE
  • Compline Service, available online on demand on the website
  • OSL Healing Prayer Service, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, via Zoom
  • Holy Eucharist, 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, via Facebook or YouTube.
Growing in Faith
Dad's Bible Study, 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, Welcome Center

8+, 8:55-9:25 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, Chapel Reception Hall

All Adult Sunday with the Hon. James A. Baker, III and Jean Becker, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, Bagby Parish Hall

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC), 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, Student Life Center

Children's Sunday School, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, Children's Life Center
Connect with Your
Church Family
St. Clare's Needlepoint Guild, noon-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, Activity Center, Upper Hall East

Parish Choir Rehearsal, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, Choir Rehearsal Hall

Sterling's Market at St. Martin's, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, rain or shine, Woodway and Sage

Young Singers of St. Martin's, 8:15-10:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, Children's Life Center
St. Martin's Publications
Click here for the Daily Word, The Star, Parish Life and other publications.

The Wayside Podcast
Click here for The Wayside podcast.

St. Martin's Gift Shoppe will be closed through Jan. 9, 2023.
Click here for Gift Shoppe hours and gift ideas.

Café St. Martin's
Click here for Café hours, menu and prices.

St. Martin's Activity Center
Click here for Activity Center classes and registration.

Church Tours
Click here for tour hours and details about group tours.

After Hours Emergencies
Call 713-621-3040 and press 2 to reach the Priest on Call.

Prayer Requests
Contact the Prayer Request Line at 713-830-4124 or email Valerie Rivera.

Death Notifications and Funerals
Email Cyndy Ensign or call 713-985-3808.