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Rector's Note
Out Sick
posted on Dec 1, 2021 Some of you have reached out with care, concern and prayers concerning my illness and I am thankful to say that I am improving! Your support is very encouraging. I tested positive for COVID on Friday, November 26 after becoming symptomatic on Nov...
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Prayer List
November 23 2021 Prayer List
posted on Nov 23, 2021 + Prayer List + St. Martin's Ministries and Partners: Episcopal Relief and Development and Chalice Bearers Prayers: Claire Concilio; Sharika Browne; Lyn and Andrew Fulton; Alexandra Ashbrook; Caroline Simmonds Cook; Ferris; Wayne Kressley; Vic...
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Rector's Note / Advent
The Great Unveiling of Advent
posted on Nov 23, 2021 As we begin the Advent season this Sunday, the themes of our scripture readings turn apocalyptic. Cinema and television have taught us that an apocalypse is an orgy of destruction and judgment, a decisive, bloody end to the status quo usually inf...
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Prayer List
Prayer List: November 18, 2021
posted on Nov 18, 2021 St. Martin's Ministries and Partners: Community Engagement Ministries Prayers: Claire Concilio; Sharika Browne; Lyn and Andrew Fulton; Alexandra Ashbrook; Caroline Simmonds Cook; Ferris; Wayne Kressley; Victoria Hallerman; David; Jennifer and Ph...
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Rector's Note / Adult Faith Formation / Children & Families
Faith: Our Gift to Give?
posted on Nov 16, 2021 Posted November 16, 2021 When I served as the Associate Rector of Saint Paul and the Redeemer in Hyde Park, Chicago, I preached a sermon that many members found relieving. “Faith is a gift from God,’ I proclaimed, “we cannot force it on ...
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Prayer List
Prayer List: November 14, 2021
posted on Nov 11, 2021 St. Martin's Ministries and Partners: Intercessors and Climate Action Team Prayers: Claire Concilio; Sharika Browne; Lyn and Andrew Fulton; Alexandra Ashbrook; Caroline Simmonds Cook; Ferris; Wayne Kressley; Victoria Hallerman; David; Jennifer a...
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Helen White Memorial Lecture Series / Helen White Lecture Fund
2022 Helen White Lecture Speaker: Dr. Gay L. Byron
posted on Nov 10, 2021 We're excited to announce our speaker for next year's Helen White Memorial Lecture!
Dr. Gay L. Byron is Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the Howard University School of Divinity in Washington, DC. Her scholarship focuses on...
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Rector's Note / Adult Faith Formation / Worship / Link in Bio
In Silence
posted on Nov 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 For ten years silent meditation has been offered at St. Martins every weekday morning. Starting with Sharline Fulton, Lucretia Robbins and myself, the group has welcomed all sorts of folks over the years waning and waxing...
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Prayer List
Prayer List: November 7, 2021
posted on Nov 4, 2021 + Prayer List + St. Martin's Ministries and Partners: Flower Guild and St. James School Prayers: Claire Concilio; Sharika Browne; Lyn and Andrew Fulton; Alexandra Ashbrook; Caroline Simmonds Cook; Ferris; Wayne Kressley; Victoria Hallerman; Dav...
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LIFT: Living In Faith Together / Forming Faith / Children & Families / Youth Ministry
Faith and vulnerability
posted on Nov 2, 2021 November 2, 2021
The All Saints’ Day lessons feature one of my three favorite gospel stories: the raising of Lazarus from the dead. This story is only found in the Gospel of John. It is a profound story of loss, faith, and love.
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