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Lent

Lent begins a period of preparation of our hearts and minds to witness and testify to the resurrected Christ. It is analogous to Advent, the season of preparation for Christ coming into the world.

"You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in works of mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments, they may come to the fullness of grace which you have prepared for those who love you."
- Preface for Lent, Book of Common Prayer p. 379

Lent is a period of forty days which extend from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, omitting Sundays. All Christians are invited "to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word" (BCP, p. 265 - Ash Wednesday liturgy). Palm Sunday begins the final week leading to Easter Sunday, referred to as Holy Week. The last three days of Holy Week are called the sacred Triduum: including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Learn more here.

Below are our offerings of programs and events to help you observe a holy Lent.

Lent News and Resources


Looking for Helpers in Holy Week

Looking for Helpers in Holy Week

Posted April 1, 2021 Dear parents and families, One of the things that tends to make people uneasy about Holy Week is its overwhelming nature. There is simply so much to absorb beginning with Palm Sunday (which has two dichotomous section...
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Blooming through serving

Blooming through serving

Posted March 22, 2021 Dear parents, Since moving to Philly less than three months ago, I have fallen in love with plants. Succulents, flowering plants, plants with vines, you name it. It is nice to take care of something -- to watch it g...
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What is Grace?

What is Grace?

Posted March 15, 2021 Dear parents, “ By grace you have been saved ” (Eph 2:8) Yesterday in Family Worship, we learned about Paul’s letter to the Church in Ephesus. He talked a lot about grace. What even is that word? Gra...
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Are we there yet?

Posted March 8, 2021 Dear Parents and Families, Are we there yet? How many times have you been on a long trip and asked (or been asked) the age-old question: “Are we there yet?” While only halfway through Lent, we are in fac...
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Easter Bagpipes and Brass

Easter Bagpipes and Brass

Posted March 4, 2021 Support Easter Bagpipes and Brass This Easter Sunday we're looking forward to bringing you two exciting music events - bagpipes to play the joy of Easter in the neighborhood and brass for our in-person worship on th...
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Helping Families through the Second COVID Lent

Posted on March 1, 2021 Dear Parents, We are officially one-third of the way through our second COVID Lenten journey. Lately, it has felt like we have been going through Lent for a full year, so this particular Lenten season may seem less m...
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Easter Flower Dedications & Donations

Easter Flower Dedications & Donations

Posted March 1, 2021 Deadline: Thursday, March 21, 2021 We're now accepting gifts for Easter flower memorial and thanksgiving dedications. Please make your gift by March 21, 2021. When giving online, please be sure to write the names of the...
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The Path of 40 Days - Driver's Licenses for All in PA

The Path of 40 Days - Driver's Licenses for All in PA

Posted February 25, 2021 St. Martin’s has become an active member of New Sanctuary Movement (NSM) , a network of 32 parishes who support immigrants, both documented and undocumented. During the Lenten season of hope and prayer, NSM has ...
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Lenten Events

Easter Explorers

Easter Explorers

25Apr
Sunday, Apr 25, 2021, 12:00 PM
Travel from Lent into Easter with St. Martin’s Minister for Children & Youth Anne Alexis Harra with this energetic and engaging Easter encounter, featuring stories, activities, and prayer. This series is geared toward children in prescho...
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Easter Explorers

Easter Explorers

09May
Sunday, May 09, 2021, 12:00 PM
Travel from Lent into Easter with St. Martin’s Minister for Children & Youth Anne Alexis Harra with this energetic and engaging Easter encounter, featuring stories, activities, and prayer. This series is geared toward children in prescho...
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Thursday, 4/22 at 6:00 PM
Earth Day Walk and Compline
Thursday, 4/22 at 6:30 PM
Online: A.A.
Thursday, 4/22 at 7:00 PM
Online: Al-Anon
Thursday, 4/22 at 7:00 PM
Online: A.C.A. Meeting (Open)
Thursday, 4/22 at 7:00 PM
Chancel Choir on Zoom (SM)
Friday, 4/23 at 7:30 AM
Morning Prayer via Zoom (SM)
Friday, 4/23 at 9:00 AM
Blessed Baking
Friday, 4/23 at 9:00 AM
Diaper Drive for Juntos

Earth Day Walk and Compline

Thursday, April 22, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hosted by St. Martin's Climate Action Team

https://www.stmartinec.org/blog/earth-day-sunset-compline/



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Online: A.A.

Thursday, April 22, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Online: Al-Anon

Thursday, April 22, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Online: A.C.A. Meeting (Open)

Thursday, April 22, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Chancel Choir on Zoom (SM)

Thursday, April 22, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZEld--sqj0oGtJPRWUaFgN6Z044Azt9bfBa/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGtpjssHtCTshmBRpwMGoigM-jwiCFBjbd3rC3SNiF1ZS2gDLIWZpNlBIHS Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85806446206 Meeting ID: 858 0644 6206 One tap mobile +16465588656,,85806446206# US (New York) +13017158592,,85806446206# US (Washington D.C) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 858 0644 6206 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kCtiRH9jh

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Morning Prayer via Zoom (SM)

Friday, April 23, 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

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Blessed Baking

Friday, April 23, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Baked Goods & Donations for St. James School's Welcome Table. Meet in the Parking Lot.

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Diaper Drive for Juntos

Friday, April 23, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Sunday, 4/25 at 11:45 AM
Online Worship Reflections via ZOOM (Wellspring)
Sunday, 5/2 at 11:45 AM
Online Worship Reflections via ZOOM (Wellspring)
Tuesday, 5/4 at 7:30 PM
Wellspring spiritual companion group
Saturday, 5/8 at 9:00 AM
Consider the Lilies
Sunday, 5/9 at 11:45 AM
Online Worship Reflections via ZOOM (Wellspring)
Wednesday, 5/12 at 10:30 AM
Spirituality of Aging (WS Zoom)
Sunday, 5/16 at 11:45 AM
Online Worship Reflections via ZOOM (Wellspring)
Tuesday, 5/18 at 7:30 PM
Wellspring spiritual companion group (W)

Online Worship Reflections via ZOOM (Wellspring)

Sunday, April 25, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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Online Worship Reflections via ZOOM (Wellspring)

Sunday, May 2, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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Wellspring spiritual companion group

Tuesday, May 4, 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] .

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Consider the Lilies

Saturday, May 8, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Online Worship Reflections via ZOOM (Wellspring)

Sunday, May 9, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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Spirituality of Aging (WS Zoom)

Wednesday, May 12, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Zoom details to come.

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Online Worship Reflections via ZOOM (Wellspring)

Sunday, May 16, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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Wellspring spiritual companion group (W)

Tuesday, May 18, 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 rev.scott.robinson[email protected] .

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Sermons

  • Apr 18 | The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
    The Latest Portrait of Jesus Christ
  • Apr 11 | The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel
    And Yet, Jesus Persisted
  • Apr 4 | The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel
    Come Back to Life
  • Apr 3 | The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
    Here's to You and Me and the Space Between Us
  • Mar 28 | The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel
    The Silence of the Messiah

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