Dear friends,

We apologize that our LIFT livestream was not working on Sunday morning. I know that there were families who were looking forward to the livestream as an alternative to in-person worship. We are working to get to the bottom of the streaming issues. We truly appreciate the patience and grace from our congregants.

If you do not have a worship bag to use at home, please contact me and I will find a way to get one to you! (They really do enhance the worship experience.)

In this unsettled moment, I encourage you to pray and talk as family units. Here are some questions to get you started:

I am here to offer support to you and your families. Do not hesitate to reach out. I hold you all in prayer everyday.

Be well, friends.

In a spirit of interfaith relationships and community engagement, St. Martin's youth will have a "meet and greet" with the GJC confirmation class this evening from 7pm-8pm via Zoom.

We highly encourage our recent Confirmands as well as members of our youth group to attend this gathering.

For more information, or to obtain the Zoom link, please contact Anne Alexis Harra.

The Diocese of Pennsylvania is sponsoring a youth pilgrimage to the Navajoland this summer! (June 26-July 6, 2022)

On Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 7pm via Zoom, the DioPA will hold a "Commitment Meeting" for all interested youth and parents. We hope to see many St. Martin's youth and parents there!

For more information about the upcoming meeting and/or the summer pilgrimage, please contact Anne Alexis Harra, the Rev. Jarrett Kerbel, or visit the Diocesan website.

We are paying close attention to the surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant. We encourage all who are eligible to get vaccinated and a booster shot. (If you need assistance acquiring a COVID vaccine or booster, please call the Parish Office at 215.247.7466.) Mask-wearing is mandatory on St. Martin's property.

I understand that some families may not feel comfortable with indoor gatherings at this time. We hear you. For families who feel safer avoiding indoor activities, faith formation resources will be available to take home. Additionally, Senior High Youth Group will meet virtually through the month of January.

We will continue to monitor the situation and make decisions about Worship and programming based on the safety of our members and community. As always, we will communicate with our members with any updates.

If a member of the clergy or staff can provide pastoral care during this considerably turbulent time, please contact any of us.

Coming up at LIFT...

We have several engaging and exciting opportunities to Live In Faith Together at St. Martin's! Here is a little preview of what we have coming up at LIFT!

In darkness and in light,

in trouble and in joy,

help us, heavenly Father,

to trust your love,

to serve your purpose,

and to praise your name,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(Collect from the Anglican New Zealand Prayer Book)

Send me an email or call me at 215.247.7466 x104 to talk about nurturing faith in your family.