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!

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.

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.

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…

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.

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...

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.

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Choir Camp 2019

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

Pancake Dinner 2019

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

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.