Sundays at 8, 9:15, and 10:30 a.m. · Details

  8000 St. Martin's Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118  ·   215.247.7466  ·       Give

St. Martin-in-the-Fields
  • About
    • Mission & Values
    • Clergy & Staff
    • Lay Leadership
    • Communications Request
    • Space Rental
    • Calendar
  • Worship & Music
    • Services
    • Music
    • Sermons
  • Forming Faith
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Children's Faith Formation
    • Wellspring
  • Care
    • Prayers
    • Sacraments
    • Visits
    • Stephen Ministry
    • Spiritual Direction
    • Recovery Groups
  • Engage
    • Community Engagement
    • Racial Justice
    • SUPPER
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • Make A Pledge
    • Communications Request
    • In the News
  • Give
    • Make a Pledge
    • Give to St. Martin's
    • Planned Giving

Children & Families

Children wearing vestments

Children and youth are integral to parish life at St. Martin’s. Our children nourish our communal faith through their sense of wonder and awe, and challenge us to grow through their inquisitiveness and even doubt. We, in turn, strive to nourish their faith by welcoming them into worship, inviting them into leadership roles, and providing them with formation opportunities rich in biblical storytelling, spiritual exploration, liturgical instruction, and real-life integration. We also offer opportunities for parents and caregivers to be nourished, alongside and separately from their children!

Worship with Children

Children are welcome in all of our Sunday services. Learn more here about our new Family Worship on Sundays at 9:15 a.m.

Read More »

Baptism

Baptism is our response to God’s free gift of love. Our response comes in the form of vows; vows to live our lives respecting and enhancing life before God.

Read More »

Confirmation and Reception

Confirmation and reception are mature commitments to the Body of Christ as a member of the Episcopal Church. On page 412 of the Book of Common Prayer, confirmation is described: “In the course…

Read More »

Youth Ministry

First and third Sundays of the Month at 12:00 p.m., noon

Youth Ministry is for our high school youth, grades 9 through 12. The Rector, the Rev. Jarrett Kerbel, leads the group via Zoom at noon on the third Sundays of the month.

Read More »

Seasonal Godly Play

St. Martin’s Godly Play teacher Jean McKenzie introduces families of young children to each season of the Church Year. Godly Play is a national program...

Read More »

The Choristers

Update: Jan. 20, 2021 - This group has not been meeting or performing during the pandemic. It is restarting under new Director of Music, Tyrone Whiting.

The Choristers of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (formerly the Treble Choir) sing twice a month at the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist.

Read More »


Related Posts

Yesterday, we welcomed our new Children & Youth Minister, Anne Alexis Harra! Learn a few fun fact…
1 week ago
Happy 12th Day of Christmas! Tomorrow is the Feast of the Epiphany. If you're looking for ways to…
2 months ago
It has been part of our #goodnews this year that, even if it is outside, even if it is masked, ev…
3 months ago
These fine young women and men were Confirmed this weekend in a two-part ceremony that started in…
4 months ago
HS Youth serving at St. James School Welcome Table food program. Lots of baked goods were handed…
4 months ago
Children’s bell choir in the garden! #music #childrensministry #worship
4 months ago
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger offers an Associate's Note this week on the importance of rest and wor…
5 months ago
An interactive service geared toward families with kids 6 and under including songs, prayers, and…
6 months ago
A Blessing for Families as school begins: Hello Dear Families, As school in all its strange and…
6 months ago
New support group for families of children who suffer from substance abuse or mental health issue…
7 months ago
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: Tomorrow night, (Monday, June 29) Mt. Airy Solidarity is leading a Zoom te…
8 months ago
Here's a teacher's post on how to celebrate Juneteenth with the kids in your life. . . . #junetee…
8 months ago
Many thanks to members of St. Martin's who marched today. Black Lives Matter. #BelovedCommunity #…
9 months ago
At the family-friendly, youth-organized, Black Lives Matter March in Mt. Airy. #belovedcommunity…
9 months ago
At the family-friendly, youth-organized, Black Lives Matter March in Mt. Airy. #belovedcommunity…
9 months ago
At the family-friendly, youth-organized, Black Lives Matter March in Mt. Airy. #belovedcommunity…
9 months ago
There will be a Black Lives Matter March in Mt. Airy tomorrow, Friday, June 5, at 10 a.m. startin…
9 months ago
The book of the same name that inspired the film Just Mercy was recommended reading for Lent 2020…
9 months ago
10 Children's Books About Racism And Activism To Help Parents Educate Their Kids. "Talking to ki…
9 months ago
St. Martin's clergy offer a blessing and congratulations to the class of 2020. #youthministry
9 months ago
Thank you for your generous response to the food drive for St. Luke’s! This food will be delive…
9 months ago



Articles

Limited In-Person Worship returns

Posted February 26, 2021 Limited In-Person Worship Returns March 7, 2021 Limited in-person worship will return at all three services on Sunday, March 7 . We will have space for 25 attendees (in addition to those serving) in the sanctuary...
Read More

A Letter to St. Martin's Families

Posted February 22, 2021 Dear friends, God is good all the time . All the time, God is good . Hi there! My name is Anne Alexis, and I am bursting with joy at this new journey we are about to take together! I am the new Children & ...
Read More

Introducing Anne Alexis Harra

Posted February 22, 2021 Dear Parents, I’m very pleased to introduce you and your family to Anne Alexis Harra, our new full-time minister for children and youth. Today is her first day at St. Martin’s. You can send her a welcome email...
Read More

New Faces at St. Martin's

Posted February 17, 2021 We're excited to announce our new Children & Youth Minister, Anne Alexis Harra. We have also had a change in the office assistant position and would like to introduce you to our new Office Assistant, Maya Weber. A...
Read More
Godly Play in Lent

Godly Play in Lent

Posted February 16, 2021 Our Godly Play teacher Jean McKenzie will release three Lenten Godly Play videos on our parish YouTube Channel for the Lenten season, starting with “The Mystery of Easter,” which premieres on Ash Wednes...
Read More

At Home At Church

Resources for Growing Family Faith from St. Martin's.

Check here for weekly articles on how you can extend lessons from Sunday's worship into the week, observe holidays and Saint Days, and g…

Read More »

Photos

Choir Camp 2019

A one-week blast through the liturgical year in song and games.

Week-End photo
Let's get goofy!
Leading the procession
Giving the reading
The Alleluias are out. Is it Easter, or are we putting them away for Lent?
Festive Easter ears in the pew.
Solo time
Thanks to the volunteers who helped provide lunch.
Enjoying the talent show
Laughing at one of the talent show acts.
There's even some time for art with friends.
Expressive hands

Pancake Dinner 2019

Our annual Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner hosted by St. Martin's youth.

Youth making the pancakes
Delicious food
Time to eat!
All ages welcome.
Time for community as well.

Try the Trebles

On Sunday, September 15, 2019 we invited all children in grades 2 through 8 to try out the Treble Choir. They gathered for pancakes and a brief rehearsal, before leading the worship at 10:30 a.m.

Cooking and playing all at once
Awaiting the perfect pancakes with friends
Virtuoso in training
Delicious!

  View Entire Post
Share this page: Children & Families
Children & Families Seasonal Godly Play Worship with Children At Home At Church Youth Ministry Parents and Guardians Advent for Families

Tuesday, 3/2 at 7:00 PM
Zoom Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision and CE
Tuesday, 3/2 at 7:00 PM
Zoom Stephen Ministry CE and Peer Supervision
Tuesday, 3/2 at 7:30 PM
Wellspring spiritual companion group
Tuesday, 3/2 at 8:00 PM
A.A. Meeting
Wednesday, 3/3 at 7:30 AM
Morning Prayer via Zoom (SM)
Wednesday, 3/3 at 6:30 PM
Parent Group on Zoom
Wednesday, 3/3 at 6:30 PM
Live-Stream Lenten Compline
Wednesday, 3/3 at 7:00 PM
Community Conversation: Salvation

Zoom Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision and CE

Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Click here to view on Google Calendar.

Add to My Calendar

Zoom Stephen Ministry CE and Peer Supervision

Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Staff Member is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/851013177?pwd=cHl1enU3UUVoNG10cDQ3ekNQYll4dz09 Meeting ID: 851 013 177 Password: 009415 One tap mobile +16465588656,,851013177# US (New York) +13126266799,,851013177# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 851 013 177 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aL28mNohe

Add to My Calendar

Wellspring spiritual companion group

Tuesday, March 2, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

This small group meets for prayer and sharing on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. on zoom. To join this group contact Scott Robinson at [email protected] .

Add to My Calendar

A.A. Meeting

Tuesday, March 2, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Click here to view on Google Calendar.

Add to My Calendar

Morning Prayer via Zoom (SM)

Wednesday, March 3, 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Join Zoom Meeting See your Field Notes email for the Zoom link. Call in only: +16465588656,,856472224# US (New York) Meeting ID: 856 472 224 One tap mobile

Add to My Calendar

Parent Group on Zoom

Wednesday, March 3, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Click here to view on Google Calendar.

Add to My Calendar

Live-Stream Lenten Compline

Wednesday, March 3, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

6:30 Lenten Compline to end your day and reflect. Streamed live to YouTube, Facebook and https://stmartinec.org/live

Add to My Calendar

Community Conversation: Salvation

Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn more at https://www.stmartinec.org/community-conversations/
 


Add to My Calendar

Sermons

  • Feb 21 | The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel
    Squirrelly
  • Feb 14 | The Rev. Carol Duncan
    Our Call Through Blessed Absalom Jones
  • Feb 7 | The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
    Our Real Presence on Sunday
  • Jan 31 | Barbara Dundon
    Ten Years of Ministry with the Rev. Jarrett Kerbel
  • Jan 24 | The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel
    Pilot or Passenger?

© 2021 St. Martin-in-the-Fields
8000 St. Martin's Lane · Philadelphia, PA 19118
215.247.7466
Privacy Policy · Powered by Membership Vision

  View Entire Post

Service Times

Join us online for Sunday morning worship!

  • 8:00 a.m. Traditional spoken Holy Eucharist with sermon - live streamed.
  • 9:15 a.m. Family Worship - a lively service for preschool through older elementary children and their families - live streamed.
  • 10:30 a.m. Traditional Holy Eucharist with music and sermon - live streamed.

StMartinEC.org/live

Location

St. Martin-in-the-Fields
8000 St. Martin's Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Contact Us
215.247.7466

Newsletter Signup

Giving is an important component of a balanced spiritual life. Returning to God that which God has given us is a tangible way to express and grow our faith. There are many ways to provide financial support to the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Thank you for your generosity.

Give Now Member Account Login Pledge Today