St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church

Join us tomorrow for a discussion of The Pioneers by David McCullough.

Evening Prayer Wednesdays at 6pm We have a small but dedicated group of folks who gather for Evening Prayer every Wednesday at 6 pm, and we would love for you to join us! Register here: https://bit.ly/EveningPrayerWed and the Zoom link will be sent to you. ... We look forward to praying with you.

Thank You for Your Service! Veterans Day Prayer for Heroic Service: O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ... ~ The Book of Common Prayer

Holiday Giving Opportunities With Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, there are opportunities for giving that are coordinated efforts between St. Martin's church, Suthers Center, and St. Martin’s Episcopal School. We present these requests to you early, and together, so you are better able to plan your giving. As always, thank you so much for your support! Opportunities for Thanksgiving and Christmas Giving... Donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys/hams and food to support our food pantry guests through the school vacation periods. Go to https://www.sutherscenter.org/give-help. Questions? Contact Lauren Bacon - [email protected] $25 Target or Walmart Gift Cards to be distributed by St. Martin's Episcopal School (SMES) 3rd graders for Santa Day. The gift cards will be handed out by the students to families coming to the Food Pantry on December 5th and December 12th. Go to https://www.sutherscenter.org/give-help. Questions? Carol Smith at [email protected] Holiday Foods for Thanksgiving and Christmas: St. Martin's School and Church are gathering food now. The SMES first graders will be packing special bags on November 11th for Food Pantry Turkey Days - November 14th and November 21st. To contribute, please see the Holiday Foods List at https://www.sutherscenter.org/give-help. Items can be dropped off at the Food Pantry on Thursday mornings from 8:30 AM 10:30 AM, brought to the church when you attend a Sunday service, or dropped off during the Pledge Parade on November 15, 9:30-11am. For other arrangements, contact Lauren Bacon at [email protected].

Remembrance Sunday Blood Drive - Thank you! We had an incredible turn out for the Blood Drive and collected 13 donations! Thank you to everyone who came out and donated. Your donations are truly appreciated by the blood recipients and their loved ones. We will hold another Blood Drive in the Spring. Special thank you to everyone below who donated or attempted to donate:... Jamie Clark Sean McLaren Lisa McLaren Lyndsey Jones Caroline Rose Susan Rusche Martha Evans Alison Clark Brad Reback Tim Kelly Pamela Alexander Susan Hamilton Joseph Nash Scott May James Boone

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REFRAMING FOR THE FUTURE You will receive your stewardship pledge card, along with a letter from rector, The Rev. Monica Mainwaring and your stewardship chairs, Polly and Peter Cranston, this week. Please continue in discernment about your pledge for 2021 and your ability to increase your commitment to St. Martin’s as we together reframe for our future a future, we believe by faith, of growth and joy.

Pledge Parade & J2A Fundraiser - November 15th On Sunday, November 15th, St. Martin’s Feast Day, we welcome you to a ‘pledge parade’ in St. Martin’s parking lot. From 9:30-11am, you can drive by the courtyard and drop your pledge card through a frame, a sign and symbol of you reframing with us our shared commitment to St. Martin’s future. Leadership will be there to wave and thank you. While you’re there, please also take advantage of the carwash, bake sale, and puzzle sales offered by our Journey to Adulthood (J2A) youth who are raising funds for their summer pilgrimage. There will be options to pay online for your clean car and your goodies. You will remain in your car and this event will be covid-safe.