LIFT: Living In Faith Together
Welcome to LIFT:
Living In Faith Together!
For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am here among them. (Matthew 18:20)
LIFT (Living In Faith Together) is an invitation to intergenerational worship and formation.
LIFT on Sundays:
LIFT worship: LIFT worship encourages the young and the young-at-heart to participate in worship that grows with the members. LIFT worship nourishes both families and individuals through prayer, family-friendly readings, engaging and diverse music, and the Holy Eucharist. LIFT worship is outdoors under our famous tent from April - October. We move into our prayerful, beautiful sanctuary during the colder months. Worship runs from 9-9:40am every Sunday in the Hilary House garden,
LIFT formation: LIFT formation is a Lectionary-based, non-sequential period of 40-45 minutes immediately following LIFT worship. LIFT formation utilizes the Scriptures from the day to guide the activity. Intergenerational ministry allows for opportunities for children, teens, and adults to learn from and with each other. Activities include community outreach projects, assembling prayer boxes, and collaboration with other parish ministries. Formation runs from 9:45-10:20am every Sunday in the Hilary House garden.
Upcoming LIFT events:
Fall Family Movie Night: Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, 6pm. Showing Disney's Hocus Pocus! Snacks and beverages provided. Come one, come all!
Blessing of the Costumes: Sunday, Oct. 30 during LIFT Worship (9am). Come to worship in your Halloween costumes for a blessing and a sweet surprise!
LIFT at Home:
LIFT extends beyond Sunday mornings! Living In Faith Together allows for families, couples, and individuals to deepen their faith through the week. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, LIFT at Home, for updates and upcoming events for faith-building. We will post various resources for growing Intergenerational and Family Faith from St. Martin's and other ministry partners.
Check here for articles, resources, and activities to...
- Build on the lessons and family-based activities from Sunday worship through the week
- Observe the different liturgical seasons, holidays and Saint Days
- Explore and foster faith with your families
We are in the Season after Pentecost, which began with the Day of Pentecost on June 5, 2022. We move into a new liturgical year annually on the First Sunday of Advent, which falls on November 27, 2022.
Recent LIFT at Home e-newsletters:
If you have feedback or ideas about any of this content, or would like to contribute, please contact Minister for Children & Youth, Anne Alexis Harra.
Anne Alexis Harra (she/her) was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. She and her beloved partner, Cole (he/him) currently live in Manayunk. Anne Alexis graduated from Washington College in May 2019 with a B.A. in English and a minor in Philosophy. Anne Alexis has served on the Diocesan Council in the Episcopal Church in Delaware, as well as the Racial Justice & Reconciliation Commission, and the Diocesan Assessment Committee. Since moving to Philadelphia in January 2021, she has served on the DioPA Youth Leaders Team and the DioPA Dismantling Racism for Youth Leaders Team. She is passionate about children's spirituality and using education as a force for good in their spiritual lives. Beginning with the waters of baptism, Anne Alexis has devoted her life to serving God in the Episcopal Church. Raised on Godly Play in Sunday school and moving into a tight-knit youth group, she is aware of the positive impact that the Church’s presence can have in the life of a young person. She is passionate about encouraging children and youth to explore their faith on a personal level while also committing to a community-centered effort to enact change for the greater good. Anne Alexis is passionate about racial justice and healing, as well as advocating for the rights of children in the context of the Christian faith. She hopes for a church where all of God's beloved are welcomed, heard, and included. She seeks and envisions a church where every member feels the true love of God in Christ. Anne Alexis is deeply aware of the profound impact of Jesus' unyielding love for all, including the most tender and vulnerable in our society: children. Hopeful for a day when all marginalized peoples are treated with equity, she continues "to seek and serve Christ in all persons." The Baptismal Covenant and Sacrament of Eucharist guide her ministry. Anne Alexis’ father owns and is president of a local funeral home in Wilmington. Some of her earliest childhood memories include observing him engage with bereaved families in a way that can only be described as ministerial. Her mother is a hospice nurse who guides her patients and families through a dignified palliative care stage. Anne Alexis’ parents have left a huge impression on her heart. A ministerial goal she has at St. Martin’s is exploring the often taboo topics of dying and death in the hopeful context of the gospels. In her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, reading, spending time with her family (notably her godson, Will), and watching new shows with her beloved cats by her side. She and Cole enjoy trying eclectic restaurants in their neighborhood -- observing COVID restrictions, of course!Anne Alexis Harra
Minister for Children & Youth
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