Lectionary Study

Lectionary Study

by | May 10, 2022 | Group, News, Worship Online

Please join us for the small group lectionary study taking place on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in the library.

Each week during the Christian Formation time period at 9:30, we meet for lectionary study. This is a small group that reads the lectionary for the upcoming Sunday.  Our goal is to prepare for the service and to help us better understand the priest’s sermon. We gain insights from our readings and discussions and work on applying them to follow God’s guidance in our lives.

There is no need to prepare ahead of time.  Please bring your favorite Bible or choose one of the many available in the church library.

If you’d like to join the class, please drop in! For more information, email  lesliemossschulz@gmail.com or alan.bentrup@stmartininthefields.org. We’d love to hear from you!

If you’d like to join the class, please drop in! For more information, email  lesliemossschulz@gmail.com or alan.bentrup@stmartininthefields.org. We’d love to hear from you!

You can find weekly lectionary readings online at lectionarypage.net.

Vestry Minutes: March 20, 2022

by | Mar 22, 2022 | Vestry Updates

St. Martin-in-the-Fields Vestry Minutes: March 20, 2022

Present:  Alan Bentrup, Paula Jefferson, Jim McManic, Jen Duncan, Keen Haynes, Bob Garrity, Linda Seeber, Melissa Kurkel, Dj Mitchell, Mary Anderson, Amanda Alvarez, Rick Schulz,

Absent:  Bob Bess, Joe Stark

The meeting was called to order at 12:15 by Rev. Alan Bentrup

Opening Prayer offered by Alan

Treasurer’s Report/Budget Committee Report  – DJ Mitchell

  • See the attached report
  • DJ announced that a outside audit will probably take place next year if the diocese agrees. Will need to make allowances for the cost factor.
  • Discuss the need for a capital needs list of improvements
  • Mary Anderson made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report and Keen Haynes seconded

Senior Warden Report – Keen Haynes

  • No report was needed

Junior Warden Report

  • No report was needed

Paula Jefferson

  • Reported a big response to Stephen’s ministry.
  • Lenten Meditation is going well.
  • Mention the Wednesday Lenten Series
  • Spoke about Hillsboro and the 150th anniversary celebration that will happen at the end of the month.

Rector’s Report – Alan Bentrup

  • Discussed the meeting with the architects and a handout was given to the vestry with information.
  • He is still working with Fever and creating a long-term plan.
  • Vestry Meeting was changed for April to the 10th
  • Eagle Scout Project was discussed. Scout is interested in building a gaga ball court.  Vestry members had questions and there was a discussion about the project.
  • Vestry made a motion to accept the Vestry Stewardship Covenant that was created during the retreat.
  • Keen Haynes made a motion to allow 4 Saints to email a letter to the parish members. Melissa Kurkul seconded.  Vestry voted to approve.
  • Easter offering will be designated for Christian Formation. A small portion will be designated to Stephen Ministries to offset costs.
  • Announced that Bob Bess is spearheading the Communication Taskforce.

Closing Prayer and Blessing – Alan Bentrup

Adjourned at 1:30

Respectfully submitted

Mary Anderson – Vestry Clerk