Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen
your faith and connect with our community.
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Weekly Worship Online & Virtual Coffee Hour |
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Join us online each weekend for worship!
We're broadcasting the service LIVE on YouTube at 10:30 am on Sunday.
We welcome worshipers in their vehicles to the parking lot. The service will include the Holy Eucharist.
The recorded service will also be available to watch anytime after Sunday morning on YouTube or Facebook as well as on our website.
The Rev. Paula Jefferson will preach this week.
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Live Chat during Worship
Want to feel more connected during Sunday service at St. Martin's? Have a prayer request that didn't make it into this week's bulletin? Use the LIVE CHAT feature on YouTube during the live stream worship on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 am. If you...
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Virtual Coffee Hour
Sundays at 11:45 am Join our Virtual Coffee Hour using ZOOM at 11:30 am every Sunday. We will continue this practice each week until we are able to resume gathering in person. Make your coffee or tea, grab a treat, ...
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Blessing of the Animals on Zoom
On Sat. Oct. 3 at 5 pm, grab you furry, scaly, or feathered friends, a picture of a remembered pet, or kids can grab their favorite stuffed animal, and join us on Zoom. We'll have a short worship service and a blessing for the animals.
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Lectionary Study
Lectionary Study Group is BACK! Beginning Sunday, September 20 and each Sunday after that at 7 pm, we'll meet on Zoom to discuss the weekly lectionary readings. We'll be using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina to enter into the Word. Lectio...
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Morning Prayer
We offer you a ZOOM Daily Morning Prayer at 9 am each week day. This is a great way to start your day with God and the St. Martin's community. Morning Prayer is one service in the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office (BCP pp 35-146).
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Extending the Table
St. Martin's Eucharistic Visitor (EV) ministry has resumed! Eucharistic Visitors are clergy or lay people trained to administer communion to those who are homebound. We are excited to extend the Table into our community once more. If you would like..
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Father Ron's Weekly Reflection |
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How to Get Water Out of a Rock
There are times when we feel like a situation is hopeless, times when we think we have nothing left to give, times when our problems overwhelm us. When that happens, we can recall how God helped Moses get water out of a rock.
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St. Martin's Parish Survey Results
Here are the results of our parish survey and our Holy Conversations at St. Martin's. We are using this information in our ongoing search for a new rector.
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Need a safe space to meditate or pray? |
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Labyrinth
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church welcomes you to our labyrinth! The labyrinth is located outdoors, on the north side of our church, at 223 South Pearson Lane, Keller, Texas. It is adjacent to St. Martin's parish hall...
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Summertime in the Memorial Garden
If you're looking for a quiet place to meditate or pray, we welcome you to our Memorial Garden anytime. The gates are unlocked, and inside you will find peace and solace as you listen to the birds, the wind chimes and our small garden fountain.
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Consecration Sunday &
Stewardship Reflections
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Consecration Sunday is next week! October 4, 2020
RSVP today and join us for worship in the parking lot on Consecration Sunday, October 4 at 10:30 am. After worship, box lunches will be delivered to your car and together we'll share a meal and extend our time, talent and treasures with each other.
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Marty Hitchcock describes a difficult move from her old church, and how St. Martin's became such a blessing in her life.
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Mary Beth Butler was raised in The Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. She currently lives in Denton, where she is retired from The University of North Texas. Together, Mary Beth and her husband, Ken Pritchett, run STRIPES Parking Lot Service, Inc. |
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4Saints Food Pantry - come help tomorrow!
4Saints Episcopal Food Pantry needs volunteers on September 26 to help pass out food to those in need. In the wake of COVID-19, our need has become even greater. Come to St. Luke's in the Meadow from 11 - 2 pm & help fight hunger in our area!
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Human Flourishing: A Preface for Hard Conversations
Coming soon: Book studies and conversation. Respect the dignity of all people-there it is, in a nutshell: the Christian Code of Ethics. By the time we are in kindergarten, we recognize that people are not treated equally. Humans discriminate. We...
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Called to Serve as a Leader?
If you would like to be considered, or know someone you think would be great for leadership at St. Martin's in 2021, please email nominate@stmartininthefields.org today! The deadline is September 30.
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Good News Garden
We're pleased to announce the creation of a community garden! Join the fun and get your hands dirty as we work to turn this project into a functioning garden, with the eventual goal of helping to supply produce to 4Saints Episcopal Food Pantry.
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If you are interested in being a part of the Good News Garden, please let us know! Seeding, weeding and general upkeep will be needed continually. Click the button to sign up today! |
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We're here for you!
We know that this year has given all of us many new challenges, some that are overwhelming. If you find yourself feeling in need of someone to talk to for any reason at all, please know that we are here for you. You can drop us a line here and...
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Connecting Online: Ministry Meetings, Groups and...
Did you know that there are quite a few of St. Martin's ministry groups meeting weekly using Zoom or other online tools? Want to get connected too? Here's what's happening online; click on any link to get more details! Sundays 8:30 am: Online...
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Children's News for September
Hello children and families, I pray you all are doing well! I am feeling blessed by keeping in touch with you online. "For where two or three gather in my name" (Matthew 18:20) especially comes to mind during this time of physical distancing....
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Scouting at St. Martin's
St. Martin's has sponsored scouting since the mid 1990's and is proud to continue the tradition! We are an open and welcoming community where all are welcome. Our scouting programs are open to boys and girls and we would love to have your family...
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Upcoming Events
Come be a part of what's going on! We gather for community, learning, worship and service. Our larger events are listed below, and all events are in our church calendar. View Calendar
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All in-person worship services and meetings are postponed until after the COVID-19 restrictions have lifted. We will update you as we have more information.
We hope that you are still connecting with your ministries, friends and neighbors through other means! If not, please let us know, and we will certainly put you in touch with others. Don't forget to like us on Facebook!
We are available by phone and email
Our church offices are operating remotely. You can reach us by calling our office numbers or email us during normal business hours.
If you need to access the church building, please call 817-431-2396.
We encourage you to stay in touch with your ministry groups by phone, email, or by having a ZOOM meeting online. The parish office can help you set those up.
We pray you all stay safe and healthy,
St. Martin's Vestry & Staff
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St. Martin's Regather Plan |
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Phased Plan to Regather at St. Martin's
A team, called Regather, was formed in May to address questions, concerns, and solutions for how St. Martin's will handle the coming months in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. This document addresses strategies and questions about when and how...
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Learn how to stream and watch St. Martin's Worship Service YouTube videos on your TV!
Click the YouTube button to learn more.
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All members are welcome to use our Church Management System, Breeze! See a member directory, manage your contributions, & see church events.
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