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Monday, Oct. 19, 2026

 
 
 

Please complete the Parish Survey

by 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

Your Voice Matters!

Help Shape St. Martin’s Next 75 Years


Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts in our Parish-wide Survey. If you haven’t yet, we invite Parishioners age 21 and older to add your voice.


The survey gives us a chance to listen to one another across our whole Parish, celebrate all that St. Martin’s is today and discern together how God is calling us into the future.


Reflect on how the Lord has blessed you and prayerfully consider how He is calling you to take part in the life-changing ministry happening here.

Today, Monday, Oct. 19

9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Activity Center, Game Room


Our monthly blood drive supports the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.

Your act of generosity could be the miracle someone is praying for.


Schedule an appointment.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Today, Monday, Oct. 19

6 p.m.

Parish Life Center



In observance of the Feast of St. Luke, we give thanks for the evangelist whose Gospel reveals Christ’s compassion, healing and love of the world.


Join us for this healing service with incense, and bring a healthcare worker in your life to receive a special blessing.

 

Nationally Acclaimed Choir Performs at St. Martin’s


Sunday, Oct. 25

4 p.m.

The Church

Free Event!


The Music at St. Martin’s Concert Series proudly presents Ensemble Altera, one of the nation’s leading professional chamber choirs. Experience the extraordinary beauty and power of voices joined in harmony.


Founded by Director and Countertenor Christopher Lowrey, Ensemble Altera offers distinctive, audience-friendly touring programs spanning Renaissance masterworks, choral classics and music by today’s leading composers.

Embrace Beauty and the Arts

in Your Life


Saturday, Oct. 31

9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Houston Christian University

$30 per person, includes lunch



St. Martin’s Parishioners Dr. Matthew Boyleston, Associate Professor of English and Writing, and Joy Hilley, Artist-in-Residence will lead the retreat.


Together, we’ll nurture a holy imagination through worship, reflection and a shared meal.

 

Celebrating the Communion of Saints and Remembering the Faithful Departed


Sunday, Nov. 1

The Church


8 a.m. & 6 p.m.: Traditional spoken service with Holy Eucharist


9:15 a.m.: Combined Traditional and Family Table services with Baptism and Holy Eucharist


11:15 a.m.: Combined Traditional and Riverway services with Baptism and Holy Eucharist


4 p.m.: Choral Evensong for All Souls' Sunday

Faithful in a Divided Age


Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Parish Life Center

$175 per person, including lunch

Scholarships available upon request


Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and St. Martin’s welcome the Rt. Rev. N. T. Wright, the Rev. Dr. Michael Lloyd, the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Brant and the Rev. Tish Harrison Warren for two days of teaching and conversation on Christian political responsibility grounded in hope.

 
 

Upcoming and Ongoing

Events and Ministry Groups

Rector’s Bible Study

Join the Rev. Dane E. Boston as he explores the appointed Lectionary readings for the coming Sunday services.

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Noon

Chapel Reception Hall

20s & 30s Bible Study

All are welcome to join this weekly group for Bible study and social events as we grow together in faith.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

6:45 p.m.

Children's Life Center

Student Ministries Harvest-Themed Social Night

Middle and high school students are invited for an evening of good food, games, prizes and plenty of fun! Wear a costume!

Sunday, Oct. 25

5 p.m.

Student Life Center


Membership 101

Find your place in the life of the Church and become a member. Deadline to register is 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Contact Katharine Perrow for more information.

Monday, Oct. 26

6 p.m.

Bagby Parish Hall

 

October is World Missions Month!


Discover ways to support St. Martin’s many ministries.


Join us on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10:15 a.m. in the Children's Life Center to help pack shoeboxes and wrap them for ship crews arriving at the Houston International Seafarers Center.

All supplies are provided!


Contact Outreach for more information.

 
 
 

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