The Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields

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Sunday, July 5th, 2026

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Spoken)

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist for Children, Youth, & Families

Under the Tent

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music

Also via livestream here

Followed by Worship Reflections (in person only)

This Sunday's Readings

Deuteronomy 10:17-21 | Hebrews 11:8-16 | Matthew 5:43-48 | Psalm 145

Features

Ministry Transition: The Rev. Luke Selles

From the Rev. Dr. Mary Barber:

For the past nearly two years, Rev. Luke has been serving with grace and skill in the role of Associate for Children, Youth, and Families. The churchy term for Luke’s position is a “curacy,” the first call or “cure” of a new priest after ordination. It is usually expected that a curacy will be temporary, typically two years, and that the person will move on to a new step in their priestly ministry and formation.

Luke is coming to that point of transition in the next few months, and is discerning what comes next for them. I have started looking for a new CYF Associate so that we can have a new priest by the time Luke goes to their next call.

In the coming months, Luke and I will keep you informed as we know more news. There will of course be time to celebrate all that Luke has done for CYF ministry and for. St Martin’s. Continue reading here.

Movie Night Rescheduled to Tonight @ 5:30 p.m.: K-Pop Demon Hunters!

All are welcome to join for a festive summer evening and movie watch party TONIGHT, July 1st! We'll begin with pizza around 5:30 p.m., and the movie will start at 6 p.m. After the movie, with parent supervision or prior approval and if they are wearing closed toe shoes, children five and older are welcome to celebrate with sparklers and snap n' pops. Children under 5 will be able to join the fun with glowsticks! For those interested in staying after the event officially ends at 8 p.m., all are welcome to watch the fireworks show that will be happening at the Cricket Club next door at 9 p.m. 

Independence Day Office Closures

This Friday and Saturday, July 3rd and 4th

In observance of the federal holiday, the office will be closed July 3rd and 4th. Regular hours (9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.) will resume on Monday, July 6th!

St. Martin's Pride Collection Sale!

Pride Month may have come to an end, but St. Martin's is proud year round! Show your pride beyond Pride Month with our Pride merchandise, now on sale for the month of July.

Hats: $15

Mugs: $10

Notebooks: $9

Tote Bags: $20

Items are available for purchase in the Parish House Monday through Friday. Cash, check, and online payment via credit or debit card are all accepted. Thank you!

Iced Tea & Chess Under the Tent

Weekly on Thursdays from July 16th to August 27th

4:00-6:00 p.m. Under the Tent on the Hilary House Lawn

Rain space: Houston Room

This summer’s Iced Tea & Chess Under the Tent series kicks off Thurs., July 16th, and continues each Thursday through the end of August! Iced Tea & Chess Under the Tent is a great way to get to know each other, enjoy some snacks, and beat the summer heat with cool drinks and/or chess in the shade. No RSVP needed, but if you are able, please consider bringing a snack to share. Contact Kate Maus with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Snapshots

June 21st Baptism

The Ordination of Anne Alexis Harra to the Transitional Diaconate

Children, Youth, & Families

Summer Movie Series: Soul!

Next Saturday, July 11th

5:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Parish House

All ages are invited to join for pizza and a movie next Saturday, July 11th! Parents are welcome to drop their kids off, as childcare will be provided, or join for a family movie night. All are welcome! Please RSVP by the Friday before the movie night with your dietary restrictions and number of folks by emailing lselles@stmartinec.org. Mark your calendars for our other movie nights too!

• July 25th: Frozen
• August 8th: Encanto

Summer Bible Series: The Parables of Jesus

Sundays, July 12th - Aug 16th

Between the 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services

All ages are invited to encounter the parables of Jesus -- those elusive, challenging, and deceptively simple stories with imagery from everyday life, which teach something about spiritual realities -- with a story told using Godly Play followed by a collective activity led by members of St. Martin's community that corresponds to the story (i.e. singing, planting, baking). If you have a skill you'd like to teach related to one of the following stories, email Rev. Luke at lselles@stmartinec.org.

• July 12: “The Good Shepherd” (John 10:1-18)
• July 19: “The Good Samaritan” (Luke 10:25-37)
• July 26: “The Pearl of Great Price” (Matt 13:45-6)
• August 2: “The Mustard Seed” (Mark 4:30-2)
• August 9: “The Sower” (Matt 13:1-23)
• August 16: “The Leaven” (Luke 13:20-1)

Alongside this learning, Rev. Luke will lead a Bible study on the Parables using Amy Jill Levine's Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi: a slim and accessible book, in which Levine reconstructs how Jesus' original first-century Jewish audience would have heard his parables. This opportunity is open to ages 12 and up. Reading is optional to participation, all are welcome.

Summer Sunday Musicians - Do you play a musical instrument or sing? 

Our Choir, Choristers, and Staff Musicians are now on vacation for the summer. I want to invite and encourage those of you with musical talents who play an instrument or sing to help support our 9:00 a.m. and/or 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship from June 28 through August. If you are interested or curious, please contact me at twhiting@stmartinec.org. It is always so great to share in music-making with you all!

-Tyrone Whiting, Director of Music & Arts

Take Action

Fourth of July Speech by Frederick Douglass

As our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this weekend, we are invited to reflect on both the meaning of freedom and the work of living into it. May the following video, in which the descendants of Frederick Douglass deliver excerpts from his famous Fourth of July speech, be a starting point for your meditations.

Sermon

The Rev. Anne Alexis Harra

June 28, 2026

Click here to view a recording of Sunday's sermon by the Rev. Anne Alexis Harra. The sermon begins at the 20 minute mark.

Coming Up

Spirituality of Aging

Next Wednesday, July 8th

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Houston Room and via Zoom)

Spirituality of Aging is a conversation group bringing older adults together to share stories, questions and insights about aging, in a supportive, congenial spirit. The group meets monthly, and is open to all who want to explore with others the experience of growing older (and, we hope, wiser). To RSVP, or for more information, contact Elizabeth Morrison at elizabeth.donnell.morrison@gmail.com.

Summer Meal-Serving

Third Saturdays Starting July 2026

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Face to Face (123 E. Price St.)

What does it mean to love your neighbor? Come find out! Every third Saturday of the month starting this July 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. Martin's Youth and their Families have a standing meal service shift at Face to Face, Germantown. Get to know St. Martin's families while preparing and serving a meal to our neighbors in need. Ages 12 years old and over welcome (children under 12 must have a guardian). Be sure to eat lunch before! If you have any questions or you'd like to sign up, please email Rev. Luke.

Diocesan Youth Back to School Picnic

Valley Forge National Historical Park

August 30th, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Get ready for a fun evening of adventure, music, food, and fellowship! Youth and their families from Episcopal parishes across the diocese are invited to join an evening of fun and worship at Valley Forge National Historical Park before school starts up again.

There will be hiking, games, eco-crafts, BBQ dinner, and outdoor worship! Registration link coming soon.

Wednesday Noon Eucharist

Mary Chapel

Wellspring Worship Reflections

After the 10:30 a.m. service

Houston Room

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)

Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. (Library)

Al Anon

Sundays 6-7 p.m. (Houston Room)

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

1 - Tuesdays 8-9 p.m. (Houston Room)

2 - Thursdays 7-8 p.m. (Houston Room)

3 - Fridays 7-8 p.m. (Houston Room)

4 - Sundays 8-9 p.m. (Houston Room)