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Sunday Worship
January 19th, 2025
Welcoming the Rev. Dr. Mary Barber, Rector
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The Commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (spoken)
In person
10:30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist
In person & via Livestream
12:00 p.m. Welcome Reception for the Rev. Dr. Mary Barber
Parish Hall
Please note:
1) There is no 9:00 a.m. service this weekend.
2) The Parish Office will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Greetings, St. Martin’s!
It’s been a whirlwind transition time these past few days and weeks. I have met with staff by zoom and in person, and been treated to a wonderful welcome breakfast by the fireplace with staff. I have seen choristers and the choir in action. I have had a zoom meeting with the Bishop and other priests in the Diocese. Kind and intrepid church members tidied up the rector’s office and even assembled a new desk!
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And the main takeaway from my first days has been what a vibrant, caring, and loving community of faith St. Martin’s is. The campus is a hub of activity by day and evening, as staff and members and guests lead and participate in worship and ministry. A strong group of volunteers and staff have kept a sense of stability even in this transition period between rectors. | |
I am honored and excited to be called to walk this way with you. I want to thank the Search Committee, led by Nikki, and the Vestry, led by Martha and Tom, for your discernment and for helping me to discern this call. Much gratitude also goes to Laura and Tyrone especially, and to Luke, Carol, Lorie, James, Noor, Kate, Connie, and Sean for your leadership and shepherding in this time.
I am so looking forward to getting to know this community and working with all of you.
Mary+
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Pictured: Rev. Mary’s dog Pippa enjoying choir rehearsal. | |
Welcoming The Rev. Dr. Mary Barber, 10th Rector of the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
This Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Click here to RSVP
This Sunday, January 19th, we will welcome our new rector, The Rev. Dr. Mary Barber, at our 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. While there will be no 9:00 a.m. service, Godly Play will be offered in the Mary Chapel during the 10:30 a.m. service's sermon.
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Following the 10:30 a.m. service we will be hosting a Welcome Reception for Rev. Mary in the Parish Hall. All are welcome! If you are would like to help with set-up, clean-up, serving, or contributing food, please contact Debra Roberts. | |
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Next Week's Adult Forum
Wednesday January 22nd, 2025
7p.m. in the Houston Room
Topic: Meet our newest ministry partner, Need in Deed
Speaker: Kyra Atterbury
Almost 40 years ago several mothers from St. Martin’s came together to form Need in Deed (NID), a nonprofit focused on putting students at the center of their service-learning experience. Now, guided by NID-trained teachers, the organization is operating in schools across the city, empowering students to make connections between the world they see around them, the issues they care about, and the skills and concepts of the school curriculum. Come meet Executive Director Kyra Atterbury and learn more about St. Martin’s newest ministry partner.
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Epiphany Fireside Tea & Sherry Continues Sunday!
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Houston Room
Every Sunday through March 2nd
All are invited to attend a cozy gathering beside the Houston Room fireplace complete with tea, hot chocolate, and of course, per St. Martin's tradition, sherry! If you are able, please consider bringing a treat or additional beverage to share! RSVPs are not required. Please contact Kate Maus with any questions.
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Let's Light the Way Home!
2025 Annual Giving Update
Pledges to date: $537,567
83% of goal met so far!
173 households have pledged including
30 new or returning pledges
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As of today, 173 families have pledged $537,567 to support St. Martin’s mission and ministry in 2025. For those of you who have yet to make a pledge, take a moment to think about what St. Martin’s means to you. In the past, in the present, in the future. As you think of these blessings, please also think about how to nourish, extend, and increase them. Your pledge does that.
Our Annual Giving pledge goal is $650,000. About 380 families consider themselves members of St. Martin’s. We need everyone who is lifted up by belonging to St. Martin’s to participate in the Annual Giving pledge campaign. Pledges received promptly will help us firm up our 2025 budget. It’s not too late to include your family into those pledging financial support to St. Martin’s for 2025!
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Fiber Craft Nights
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE:
Wednesdays January 29 - March 5th
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Houston Room
All are invited to a cozy fiber arts and crafts time for all-ages every Wednesday evening from January 29th through Ash Wednesday. Bring a project you're working on, or your own equipment (needles, yarn, etc.) to start a new project: we'll have three options, all to support our neighbors in need.
Never knit before? We can teach you! We'll have extra yarn and needles for that purpose. Bring yourself and a friend for crafting and warm beverages by the fireplace in the Houston Room.
Hope you can join us!
-Rev. Luke and Diane Pierce
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The Rev. Luke Selles
January 12th, 2025
The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord
“I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I is coming. I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” In the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Today in our Gospel lesson, as we mark the Feast of Our Lord’s Baptism, there are three levels of baptism that I want to consider with you. Continue reading here.
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Annual Parish Financial Meeting and Special Parish Meeting
Sunday, Feb. 23rd
Immediately following the10:30 a.m. service
The Vestry has set Sunday, Feb. 23, as the date for the Annual Parish Financial Meeting, a requirement of the parish bylaws. The 2025 budget and the financial health of the parish will be reviewed. The meeting will begin in the Parish Hall promptly after the 10:30 a.m. liturgy.
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There will also be a Special Parish Meeting that day for the purpose of voting on a set of bylaws amendments that the Vestry endorsed at its December meeting. The amendments are basically fixes and clarifications to problematic and/or conflicting clauses in the current bylaws related to election of Vestry members and the scheduling of parish meetings. None of the changes are intended to make major changes in parish operations. Click here to view the proposed bylaw amendments. | |
Wednesday Noon Eucharist
Mary Chapel
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Morning Prayer on Zoom
Weekdays at 7:30 a.m.
Email morningprayer@ stmartinec.org for link.
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Wellspring Worship Reflections
After the 10:30 a.m. service
Houston Room
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Biblical Studies on Zoom
or by phone
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Please contact Cathy Glazer for the Zoom information.
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Blessed Baking
Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
Parking Lot
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Non-Perishable Food Collection for St. Luke's
Ongoing: Please deliver to the wagons on the Parish House porch.
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Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
8000 St. Martin's Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118
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