Twenty years ago this Saturday, our nation experienced a tragedy that forever changed the United States of America and the world.

Please join us Sunday, Sept. 12, for services of prayer and remembrance at 8 a.m. in Christ Chapel, and at 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. in The Church.

Theology for Life will examine how behavioral practices expand from choice, to habit, to addiction. It will examine the transformational promises of the Gospel and offer insights into how and why the church has failed to deliver these promises to the world. It will also explain how the 12-Step community makes use of parts of the Gospel neglected by the church. Finally, it will offer a comprehensive transformation plan that captures the convictions of the New Testament and the 12-Steps.

This class will be recorded and available online the following week on our website.

For more information, please email Katwana Coleman.

This four-week series teaches children about the Eucharist. The class is designed for children 2^nd grade and older, but all ages are invited to attend. Parent or significant adult participation is required to help children continue learning at home.

Click here to register for Communion Instruction classes.

For more information, please email Holli Kight.

The Faith in Literature group explores, discusses and makes relevant connections between faith and works of fiction, past and present. While operating within the framework of Christian theology, the group seeks to ascertain in its reading how all good literature, if even by its omission, deals with and reflects themes of faith.

This month's book is "Last Bus to Wisdom" by Ivan Doig.

For more information, please email Katwana Coleman.

For more information, please email Tracee Martin.

CLS Evening Group begins on Sept. 14. It will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays via Zoom in the beginning for now.

2021/2022 Studies include:

CLS Morning Group begins on Sept. 16. It will meet from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Thursdays in the Parish Life Center and Children's Life Center, and there are Zoom options available.

2021/2022 Studies include:

Appointments are required to donate during this time. To keep social distancing and other safety practices intact, Gulf Coast Blood Center cannot take walk-ins. Those donating will receive a free Covid-19 antibody test.

To make an appointment, and for more information about the blood drive and other helpful documents, please visit our website.

St. Martin's will hold a grand opening of a new farmers market at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in the West Parking Lot.

Read more about this new venture in the new edition of Parish Life or on the website linked below. Then share the news with friends and family.

Market representatives plan to bring fresh vegetables, fruits and other farm products to the neighborhood along with crafts, baked goods and other specialties. Stay tuned for details at sterlingsmarket.org, on Facebook at facebook.com/SterlingsMarket or on Instagram at instagram.com/sterlings_market/.

The autumn season devotional by the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. is available for purchase through St. Martin's Gift Shoppe or any Episcopal bookstore, Church Publishing Incorporated, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Cokesbury, Christian Book Distribution, books-A-million, Kindle or wherever find Christian products are sold.

Finding Shelter: An Autumn Companion

$16.95

9781640652699

For more information, please email St. Martin's Gift Shoppe.

IN-PERSON (No reservations are needed. Masks are encouraged, but not required.)

CHILDCARE is available 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for infants through four-year-olds in the Children's Life Center. All childcare workers wear masks.

Education for Ministry, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, Welcome Center. For more information about this four-year study, email Katwana Coleman.

OSL Healing Ministry Study Group, 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, Chapel Reception Hall or via Zoom

St. Martin's 20s & 30s, Saints Not Angels, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, off-site. For location and more information, email The Rev. Wesley Arning.

Theology for Life with The Rev. Dr. Jim Jackson, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Bagby Parish Hall. Available on our website the following week.

Life in Christ with Dr. Dave Peterson, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Chapel Reception Hall

Family Life Class with The Rev. Alex Graham III, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Parish Life Center

8+, 8:55-9:25 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Chapel Reception Hall

Creative Spaces with The Rev. Sharron Cox, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Activity Center Lobby

Seekers with The Revs. Dick Elwood and Robert Wareing, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Activity Center, Aerobics Room

Episcopal Youth Community, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Student Life Center

Children's Sunday School, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Children's Life Center

Prayer Shawl Ministry, 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, Activity Center, Family Room

St. Clare's Needlepoint Guild, noon-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, via Zoom

7-1-7 Students, Life Groups, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, Student Life Center

Dads' Bible Study, 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, Welcome Center

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

Choristers Children's Choir Rehearsal, 8:30-9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Children's Life Center

St. Martin’s Choristers for children K– 5th grade rehearse before and attend worship at the Family Table service on a weekly basis. They also perform anthems in both the 9:15 a.m. Family Table service and the 9 a.m. Traditional worship service on a monthly basis. The Choristers’ mission is to make joyful, beautiful music while teaching children that they hold a very special place in the worship service at St. Martin’s.

If you are interested in signing up your child for St. Martin's Choristers, email Angel Romero.