Shoe Drive for Union Gospel Mission

Shoe Drive for Union Gospel Mission

by | Sep 15, 2021 | News

Get ready to clean out your closets or shop the sales and bring in your gently used or new shoes and new socks!

From October 1 – 31, we’ll collect shoes and new socks for the men, women and children served by Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County (UGM).

Please bring gently used or new shoes and new socks and place them in the box in the back of the church.

All sizes, types, colors, including athletic, dress, boots, etc. are appreciated and will be distributed to those in need at UGM. 

We thank you for your generosity and please know that you are doing something really good for the homeless population of Fort Worth. Also, by giving away all of your old shoes you now have room for some new ones!

Questions?  Please contact Linda Seeber at lrseeber@sbcglobal.net.

Shop with Amazon

You can shop on smile.amazon.com and support St. Martin’s at the same time! A portion of your purchase will be donated back to the church.

Want to deliver items to the church directly?

Ship to:

St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church
223 South Pearson Lane
Keller, TX 76248

Nursery on Sunday Mornings

Nursery on Sunday Mornings

by | Aug 16, 2021 | Christian Formation, News

St. Martin’s provides a truly wonderful place for young children to begin a life-long faith journey. The nursery invites all children from birth to 3 years of age to come join the fun each Sunday, during 9:15 am Christian Formation hour, the 10:30 am worship service, Christmas Eve, and other special services. The nursery room is located in the Christian education building.

Children are taught that they are precious gifts from God. They will also learn that God loves them very much! Children can  sing songs, learn short prayers and make beautiful art work. The nursery follows the lectionary and curriculum, just like children and youth Christian Formation. Nursery staff will bring children to join their families for the Eucharist during the 10:30 am worship service.

When you drop off your child for the first time, we’ll ask you to fill out an intake form. Or you can do it now! 

Our Nursery Staff

Nursery Directors Rose Ackley and Katy Gott are dedicated and experienced early childhood caregivers who adore each child that walks through the nursery door.  Parents can rest at ease knowing that their children are not only being cared for, but nurtured and guided to know the love of Jesus. Want to know more about the nursery? Contact the Director of Family Ministries at liza.goodner@stmartininthefields.org or stop by on Sunday in the education building and check it out with your child.

Backpack Blessings

Backpack Blessings

by | Aug 4, 2021 | News

Backpack Blessings on August 13

 

All students, teachers, school volunteers, whether you’re in preschool, public school, private school, Sunday School, college, or graduate school: you’re invited to receive a special blessing and backpack tag!

Please bring your backpacks to church when you come to worship on Sunday, August 13 at 9:15 am and we will pray for the excitement of learning, growth, and fun as we begin a new school year.

After church, join us for a potluck brunch in the large parish hall!. Cupcakes & snow cones will be provided. 

Please bring brunchy potluck items to the kitchen before the 9:15 am service. 

Children’s Chapel

Children’s Chapel

by | Jul 29, 2021 | Christian Formation

At St. Martin’s, children are ALWAYS welcome in worship – wiggles and all!

For those families who desire it, children and youth will also be welcome (but not required!) to participate in a time of Scripture reading, reflection, and prayer designed specifically for them.

At the 10:30 service, families will begin in worship together. After the Gospel reading, children will follow the cross out to the children’s chapel. Teens are welcome to join in to learn and help with younger children. Parents are also welcome to accompany their child.

We will all regather for the Eucharist, as we come together around God’s table as God’s family.

Children and Youth participate in a Family Worship Service on first Sundays at 10:30 am. The Children’s Choir performs, and children and youth read scripture from the Old Testament, New Testament and recite the Prayers of the People.
The choir practices in Chapel on 4th and 1st Sundays. Walk-ins are also always welcome, as the music instruction is tailored for children who attend for the first time! 
Godly Play

Godly Play

by | Jul 29, 2021 | Christian Formation, Sunday School for Kids

Created by Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, the Godly Play® method is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives. The Godly Play curriculum engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into—and pursuing us in the midst of—Scripture and spiritual experience. Godly Play® practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.

Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance.
Godly Play has a Montessori foundation with 40+ years of research and practice.
Godly Play values process, openness, discovery, community and relationships.
Godly Play models the worship life, stories, symbols and rituals of Christian congregations.
Godly Play allows practitioners to make relevant and personal theological meaning.
Godly Play nurtures participants to larger dimensions of belief and faith through wondering and play.

For online videos and instruction from the Godly Play Foundation website click here.

Godly Play: ages 3 – 5th grade

Please join us for Godly Play on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Godly Play room in the big parish hall.

A doorkeeper will greet each child as they enter the Godly Play room adorned with a bright red circular rug and plenty of bible stories. A trained storyteller brings Bible stories out of the pages by retelling them using props and accessories. Children are invited to ask questions about the story during a “wondering time.” At the end, children can respond to the story in art form, by painting, drawing, or using other art media we have on hand. Older children help younger children, and it is a wonderful way to learn about the stories of the Bible and grow faith.

Register for Godly Play