Wellspring: a ministry for soul-discovery and spiritual growth.
“and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.” - Isaiah 58:11
St. Martin-in-the-Fields’ Wellspring Ministry assists the congregation and broader community in nurturing their spirits and deepening their relationships with God and one another through practices rooted in, or resonant with, the Christian tradition.
In quiet and unhurried ways, sometimes playful, sometimes challenging, always informed by love and acceptance, Wellspring’s programs and services foster awareness of God’s presence and provides encouragement and support for spiritual exploration. While Wellspring is grounded in the Christian faith, the wisdom of other traditions is honored and all are welcome to participate.
The Wellspring Ministry Team (pictured above (l to r): Scott Robinson, Joanne Conway, Barbara Dundon, Laura Birdsall, Susan Cole, Mark Birdsall, John Hougen and Jenny Cardoso. Not pictured: Elizabeth Morrison) includes lay people and clergy, who discern the ministry’s direction and plan programming. For more information on attending or offering programs, contact Barbara Dundon or John Hougen.
Barbara Dundon
Co-Chair of Wellspring
The Rev. John Hougen
Co-Chair of Wellspring
Ongoing
Sundays at 11:45 a.m.
On Zoom video conference!
Have you ever wished you could talk with someone about one of the powerful sermons or worship experiences we experience at St. Martin's? Wellspring's Worship Reflections are facilitated conversations about the words of the day...
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Spiritual Direction is an ongoing relationship in which one person helps another recognize and nurture the presence of the sacred already at work in their lives.
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First and Third Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., on Zoom.
Wellspring's Spiritual Companions gatherings are small groups where participants can share their spiritual journeys through this time...
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Events
Men for Others - Easter
Saturday, Apr 24, 2021, 8:00 AM
Bring your own bacon and coffee! Join for breakfast and conversation with other men of the parish. Each month we engage in a new topic. We will have time to reflect and support each other during this pandemic crisis. All men welcome to join i...
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Consider the Lilies - Spring 2021
Saturday, May 08, 2021, 9:00 AM
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. At West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 225 Belmont Avenue. (Rain Date - May 15 at the same time)
Spending time in nature is a great way to nurture the spirit. Join us for a self-guided retreat in the open spaces of West Laure...
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Spirituality of Aging
Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 10:30 AM
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.*
Looking for conversation partners to share experiences, challenges and hopes associated with the second half of life? The Spirituality of Aging group is an informal, conversational group open to all who wish to expl...
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Men for Others
Saturday, May 15, 2021, 8:00 AM
Bring your own bacon and coffee! Join for breakfast and conversation with other men of the parish. Each month we engage in a new topic. We will have time to reflect and support each other during this pandemic crisis. All men welcome to join i...
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Prayer and Art
Tuesday, Jun 08, 2021, 7:00 PM
An Art & Spirituality Event
7:00-8:30 p.m. on Zoom Dr. John Hougen, facilitator Cost: $10
Art depicting prayer, art that was created for prayer, and how looking at art can become a form of prayer all will be considered by participan...
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Spirituality of Aging
Wednesday, Jun 09, 2021, 10:30 AM
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.*
Looking for conversation partners to share experiences, challenges and hopes associated with the second half of life? The Spirituality of Aging group is an informal, conversational group open to all who wish to expl...
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Women Connecting - Pentecost
Saturday, Jun 12, 2021, 9:30 AM
9:00 a.m. to 11:30. Online via Zoom. Please register for the link.
Pentecost Gathering
Listening to each other is key to feeling more deeply connected. Join us in this gathering as we listen to voices that challenge us to widen our ...
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News
Prayer List: January 14, 2021
St. Martin's Ministries: Wellspring and Lay Eucharistic Ministers Prayers: Claire Concilio; Max and family; Sharika Browne; Lyn and Andrew Fulton; Stacey Hogan-Tietz; Guiseppe Parra; Jennifer Poehlman; Alexandra Ashbrook; Ron Hoskins; Van...
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Advent Story Time for Children and Parents
November 20, 2020
Our Parents Connecting group will be offering an Advent Story Time for both children and parents on four consecutive Sunday evenings during Advent: Nov 29th, Dec 6th, 13th, and 20th. All will take place at 7:30 p.m. and las...
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Parents Connecting offers support
October 16, 2020 The upcoming Parents Connecting workshop will be our fourth — and the third virtual one. We have averaged around 8 participants each time, a group which includes single parents, couples, former parents, and grandparents. Thi...
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Prayer List: September 10, 2020
St. Martin's Ministries: Wellspring , St. Martin's Ushers
Prayers: Claire Concilio, Sharika Browne, Larry and Patricia Rhoda, Ken, Lyn and Andrew Fulton, Guiseppe Parra, Tom Barrett, Tony Fauci, Alexandra Ashbrook, Jennifer Poehlmann, M...
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How Do I Know God
February 5, 2020 God inspired me to write this poem in Anne Ritchings and Kay Hankinson's Epiphany Wellspring series on a contemplative approach to reading poetry. The poem I wrote in response to was Mary Oliver's Some Questions You Might Ask...
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Co-Chair of Wellspring
Co-Chair of Wellspring
Worship Reflections
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Companions Small Groups
