Dear Members & Friends of St. Martin-in-the-Fields,

I am so excited and honoured to be entering my sixth full program year in ministry here at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Philadelphia. Your continued support, friendship, and commitment to our Music & Arts ministries is ever-growing and deeply appreciated; thank you.

We have such an exciting year ahead together. Below you can read about all our extra services and events in the coming months including our new Third Sunday Music Series, Children's Choir participation, Evensongs, and much more!

From new additions to beloved traditions, there are countless ways to experience and engage the beauty of worship and music & arts in the months ahead. Scroll down to explore what’s coming up—including:

Our Brand-New Third Sunday Music Series: A monthly series of free solo and chamber music recitals followed by refreshments.
Expanded Children's Choir Ministry: Our young choristers taking a regular leadership role in worship.
Inspiring Worship & Special Services: Sacred offerings including Choral Evensong, Advent Lessons & Carols, and a fresh congregational mass setting by composer Carl Haywood.

Read on for full details, dates, and preview links.

We can’t wait to share this wonderful season of music and worship with you!

With deep gratitude,

Tyrone Whiting

Director of Music & Arts

Adult Choir & New Mass Setting for 10:30 a.m.

The Adult Choir returned last Sunday with descants and anthems enhancing our worship after their summer vacation.

The Volunteer Choir celebrates 45 years of ministry this year and as an ensemble, we continue to grow and develop with enthusiasm and intention. I am grateful to all our volunteer singers and professional section leaders: Lisa, Marisa, Aaron, and Michael.

Alongside the return of the choir, we have a new mass setting for the Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. This setting by African American composer, Carl Haywood (b. 1949) will help us expand our repertoire as a congregation while bringing new music (written in 2024) to our worship.

You can preview the scores here and listen to the setting sung by another choir by clicking here.

The Adult Choir of St. Martin's and guest singers in rehearsal for Pride Evensong, June 14, 2026.

Score & Recording of Mass for Trinity used with permission by St. James Music Press, License No. 21140.

Children's Choir Choristers Ministry

The Children's Choir Choristers prepare for their first time formally leading the 9 a.m. worship last Sunday.

The Children's Choir Choristers will now formally lead the music at the 9 a.m. service on the second Sunday of every month.

Their participation in worship helps solidify the musical, liturgical, and myriad of excellent learning they do each Wednesday in their rehearsal.

We now have 11 children and families registered in our program and have capacity to engage many more young musicians.

If you know a child who loves to sing, please reach out to Tyrone Whiting, or our Children, Youth, & Families Music Director, Ms. Julia Finegan.

Third Sunday Music Series

New for our 2026-27 program year is a series of solo and chamber music recitals. These recitals are free and take place on the Third Sunday of every month from September to May, 2027. All recitals start at 5 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. Refreshments follow each concert. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

A voluntary free-will offering will be taken in support of the Music & Arts Ministries at St. Martin's. Please do give generously as you are able.