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Children & Families
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!
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.
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…
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.
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...
November 27, 2020
An edible creche is your own little graham cracker manger scene. You can make it ahead of Christmas like a gingerbread house, or do it as an activity during the Christmas week. Here's what you need to make your own edible c...
November 23, 2020
St. Martin's is creating an online, recorded Christmas Pageant told in our children's own words. Parents can sign up their children for a part in the pageant here. We will have multiples of each part, and will edit them t...
November 22, 2020
The Advent Wreath provides a way to walk through the four weeks of Advent, leading up to Christmas. Three purple or blue candles represent the penitential waiting that accompanies the season, and a pink candle signifies joy...
November 20, 2020
Our Parents Connecting group will be offering an Advent Story Time for both children and parents on four consecutive Sunday evenings during Advent: Nov 29th, Dec 6th, 13th, and 20th. All will take place at 7:30 p.m. and las...
November 16, 2020
Expressing gratitude is good for you! In times of confusion, conflict, and uncertainty, gratitude is grounding, it is receptive, and it doesn’t leave a lot of room for negativity. That’s why our thanking prayers...
A one-week blast through the liturgical year in song and games.
Week-End photoLet's get goofy!Leading the processionGiving the readingThe Alleluias are out. Is it Easter, or are we putting them away for Lent?Festive Easter ears in the pew.Solo timeThanks to the volunteers who helped provide lunch.Enjoying the talent showLaughing 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 pancakesDelicious foodTime 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 onceAwaiting the perfect pancakes with friendsVirtuoso in trainingDelicious!
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
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Baptism
Confirmation and Reception
