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!
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 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... 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...Worship with Children
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Pet Blessings for St. Francis Day
Sunday, Oct 04, 2020, 12:00 PM
Parents Connecting: October 2020
Saturday, Oct 24, 2020, 9:00 AM
September 24, 2020: Starting in October, video recordings by St. Martin’s Godly Play teacher Jean McKenzie will introduce families of young children to each season of the Church Year. September 24, 2020: Music, movement, rhythm and interactive prayer make Morning Prayer come alive for all ages in our new weekly, in-person (and live-streamed) Family Worship, which debuts Sunday October 4 at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Registration is required for in-person attendance. Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields is starting a new Support Group for Parents of children who struggle with addiction, dual diagnosis (addiction+mental illness), or mental illness. This group meets Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m., physically distanced, on the Hilary House lawn.
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Godly Play introduces the Church Seasons
Register now for in-person Family Worship starting in October
Support Group for Parents of Children with Substance Abuse Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, and Mental Illness
Resources for Family Prayer at Home
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A one-week blast through the liturgical year in song and games.Choir Camp 2019
Our annual Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner hosted by St. Martin's youth.Pancake Dinner 2019
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.Try the Trebles
