Group Archives - St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church

Al-Anon Family Group of Keller

by Anika Rinker | Sep 10, 2022 | Group

Al-Anon Family Group of Keller meets at 5:30 pm on Sundays in the large parish hall. This fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics share their experience, strength and hope to solve their common problems.

Al-Anon Family Groups believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.

Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. Al-Anon Family Groups meet in most North American communities.

You can find out more about what to expect at an Al-Anon meeting here. For more information, please contact Evie Larimore at 817-980-6593.

Hospitality

by Anika Rinker | May 20, 2022 | Group, News

The Hospitality Committee coordinates with the church office and helps organize receptions for special events and coffee hours, such as ordinations, Bishop’s visits, and other special luncheons and events that come up throughout the year. Team members help in table decorations, organizing food & drinks, clean up & more.

Get Involved

If we build it they will come!

We’re looking for volunteers to help host fabulous coffee hours and events. Many of our coffee hours will be at 9:15 am, which is between our 8 and 10:30 am services, to accommodate all our parishioners. You too can enjoy coffee hour and have the wonderful opportunity of helping host. Volunteering is a great way to get to know people at church. (Since I have started I have met so many wonderful members.) For more information, or please call or text Rebecca Haynes 949-370-5769.

Lectionary Study

by Anika Rinker | 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.

We use the ancient practice of Lectio Divina to enter into the Word. Lectio Divina invites us to meditate on Scripture – to “sit with it” for a while – as a way of delving more deeply into God’s Word. Each week, we will read and ponder the Lectionary for the upcoming Sunday. As we experience Sunday worship, we will hear the Lectionary that has been percolating in our minds for a week. We may recognize connecting themes among the Collect, the hymns, and the homily. Each of these can inform our understanding of the Word we have been engaged with throughout the week.

No preparation is required in advance of our meetings. We meet in person in the choir room, which is on the south side of the large parish hall

This is a great way to learn about the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. We have a good bit of fun imagining sermon titles. 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.

Choir Practice

by Anika Rinker | Jul 29, 2021 | Group

Vocal Workshop

Monday, July 8 at 7:30 pm

Even if you are not already in the choir, we invite anyone high school age and up to attend our Vocal Workshop. We’ll meet promptly at 7:30 pm in the Choir Loft.

We may sing some hymns, but the emphasis will be on singing technique. Everyone will push the boundaries of their ability in a fun atmosphere!

Get Involved!

Bob Duquesnel, our choir director, and the current members of the choir would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to sing with us in the loft on Sundays at the 10:30 am service. We’ve made room for about 20 singers to supplement the joyful music the congregation makes, singing of our Salvation and giving glory in gratitude to God!

We meet at 9:30 am each Sunday and review that day’s music as well as things we’ll sing on future Sundays. No other rehearsal night is planned but we will have some optional after service workshops for whatever needs arise. These will vary depending on the parish calendar and are intended to help you if you desire to develop your talents.

Please don’t feel obligated if your life only allows intermittent attendance. Just know that in all our parish’s music we experience divine intervention at the intersection of heaven and earth!

For more information, please contact bob.duquesnel@stmartininthefields.org.

Registration isn’t required, but it sure helps us keep track of everyone!

Daughters of the King

by Anika Rinker | Oct 20, 2020 | Group

Interest & Information Classes – December 8 & January 12 after the 10:30 service in the library

All women, or anyone identifying as a woman, who think they may be interested in becoming a Daughter of the King are invited to join one or both of these informational classes. On Dec. 8, we will have refreshments and an Advent craft activity called Praying in Color.

Are You Called to Become a Daughter?

The only spiritual attribute needed to become a Daughter is a sincere desire to draw nearer to God and to help others do the same. Daughters are women striving to fulfill the promises of their Baptismal Covenant through the adoption of a Rule of Life: • To continue in the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers. • To persevere in resisting evil, and when we fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord. • To proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ. • To seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself. • To strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being.

The Order of the Daughters of the King® (DOK) is an intergenerational community of women who desire a closer walk with the Lord, and who are strengthened through the discipline of a Rule of Life and supported by the companionship of other women. DOK members work, study, pray, and play together, supporting our church and living their own Baptismal vows. DOK’s vision statement is “to know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become reflections of God’s love throughout the world.”

Our chapter is named the Deborah chapter. It was chartered in September 2015; read the story of the institution of this chapter.

St. Martin’s DOK chapter meets monthly on the fourth Sundays at noon in the library, located in the large parish hall, and it is open to all women or those who identify as woman. We take a vow of prayer, service, and evangelism. If you would like more information about the DOK, please contact chapter president, Claire Abraham at claire.abraham@stmartininthefields.org.

On Sunday, February 3, 2019 we received our new banner, which was blessed by our former rector, Fr. Scot McComas.

Bread Ministry – Give a warm welcome!

by Anika Rinker | Sep 21, 2020 | Group, News

The Bread Ministry is an important part of St. Martin’s mission of radical hospitality. Members bake bread to share with new guests at our church, along with a little information about our church and worship services. The bread ministry strives to let newcomers know that we are very glad they chose to be with us, and that we hope they will become a part of our church community.
The bread ministry group feels that the love and hospitality shown to newcomers by baking bread reflects the Christian belief that is embodied in the phrase “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” [Matthew 7:12]
Bread bakers will bake several loaves of bread & bring them to church. Some of the bread is also used to help feed the homeless through our Service Sunday ministry for Union Gospel Mission.

Get Involved! The Bread Ministry has no regular meetings, and communicates mostly by email or phone. This ministry has a very valuable place in our church, and many families have responded that they really felt welcome at St. Martin’s because of the wonderful bread that was shared with them! If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Flo Lowrey at lowrey.flo@gmail.com.