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NEWSLETTER

Monday, April 6, 2026

Campus Closure Today and Tuesday

St. Martin's is closed today and Tuesday for the Easter holiday and will reopen on Wednesday at 8 a.m. Reception Desk hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Morning and Evening Prayer Resume on Wednesday

The Daily Office Morning and Evening Prayer services will resume on Wednesday —8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. — in Christ Chapel following the Campus closure.

Donating Blood Saves Lives!

Monday, April 13

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.

Click here to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.

Discover Your Place at

St. Martin's Episcopal Church

Part I: Monday, April 20

6-8:30 p.m.

Bagby Parish Hall

Part II: Sunday, April 26

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hope and Healing Center & Institute Auditorium and Christ Chapel

Take the next step in your faith journey and discover what makes St. Martin's unique. Open to all seeking membership.

Contact Kathy Johnson for details.

Join Us for the Première of an Original Work

Sunday, April 26

4 p.m.

The Church

There will be no 6 p.m. worship service.

Celebrate a remarkable milestone as we present a specially commissioned choral and organ work honoring Dr. David Henning's 20 years of faithful service as Director of Music and Organist.

The work, composed by Daniel Knaggs, will be performed alongside prayer and Scripture, with choral music led by Keith Lathrom. This service marks a joyful farewell as Dr. Henning concludes his ministry at St. Martin’s.

A farewell reception for Dr. Henning follows in Bagby Parish Hall.

Contact Keith Lathrom for details.

New Adult Christian Education Sunday School Begins

Sundays, April 12 through May 17

10:15 a.m.

Bagby Parish Hall

Continuing our journey through the Bible's narrative, we’ll explore the birth of the Church in the book of Acts, the Gospel of grace proclaimed in Paul’s letters and the shape of the Christian life.

For details, contact Haley Lynch.

Free Dementia Support Workshop

Monday, April 20

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bagby Parish Hall

All are welcome to this community event featuring expert speakers, hands-on workshops and practical tools to support the care for your loved ones.

Learn what to expect when transitioning into long-term care and get answers to frequently asked questions.

For more information and to register, click here or contact Kathy Tellepsen.

Men of St. Martin's Present Sponberg Lecture Series:

Nature's God and the American Founding

Wednesday, May 6

7 p.m.

Bagby Parish Hall

Booksigning to follow the lecture.

Hear Dr. Justin Dyer, founding Dean of the School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin and a leading expert on the American Founding, as he explores why a biblical understanding of God was central to America’s origins.

Join us as we explore how to be faithful followers of Christ and engaged, responsible citizens.

Contact Juli Browning for details.

Celebrate Eastertide and Spring at St. Martin’s

The new digital issue of The Star, St. Martin’s Parish magazine, is now available online. Read the Rev. Dane Boston’s Rector's column on the transformative power of Christ’s Resurrection this Eastertide.

Discover meaningful ways to deepen your faith, revisit highlights from the Annual Parish Meeting, our Star Award recipients and the story behind the virge carried in procession.

Click here to open and start reading The Star or pick up a paper copy throughout our Campus.

Upcoming

Events

Morning Prayer Group

Parishioners meet to pray for our Church, community, state and country. Contact Janie Putman for details.

Wednesday, April 8

8 a.m.

Activity Center, Family Room

Docent Tour

Learn more about our gothic-inspired Church, its architectural details, stained-glass windows, art and more. Call the Docent Guild at 713-830-4117.

Wednesday, April 8

11 a.m.

The Church, Narthex

OSL Healing Ministry Study Group

St. Martin's Order of St. Luke Chapter meets to pray, study Scripture and writings on healing. Contact Valerie Rivera for details.

Wednesday, April 8

4:30 p.m.

Children's Life Center

Men of St. Martin's Welcomes Mark Lanier

Hear W. Mark Lanier, trial attorney and founder of the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center. Contact Deanna Lawson for details.

Thursday, April 9

7 a.m.

Bagby Parish Hall

CLS Day Group

The Christian Life Study brings more than 400 women of all denominations together for Bible study. Contact Liz Gallien for more details.

Thursday, April 9

9:30 a.m.

Parish Life Center

Outreach Projects at Home

Looking for service activities to do with your family from home? Come by and pick up Prayer Postcards or Kids’ Meal lunch bags to color. Pick up and return them Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. at the Reception Desk in the Levenson Pastoral Care Building.

Contact Outreach for more information!