Church Life in Lockdown
Joins us for live-stream services on Facebook.
The church is open for Private Prayer – Wednesday 12-2pm.
With tighter restrictions over winter now is a time for us to look for ways for us to show care for each other such as the Faith Companions network. If you would like to be in a Faith Companions group please email sian.conway@smitf.org.
Patronal Festival Evensong/today 5.00pm. Join Revd Richard Carter and the Choir at 5pm on Sunday 15 November as we mark our Patronal Festival, celebrating the life and legacy of Saint Martin. Recorded before the second lockdown in England began, we were delighted to be able to have a larger group from the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields back in the building to record a special service of Evensong. Join us on Facebook at 5pm or on YouTube at the slightly later time of 5.15pm.
Theology Group/today, 6.00pm, Zoom meeting, click here to register. An opportunity to reflect theologically on issues of today and questions of forever with Sam Wells, who will respond to questions from a member of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
God in Exile: Interfaith perspectives on welcoming refugees/Thursday 19
November 4:30-6:00pm, zoom – click here to register. Mohamed Omar, Yvonne Green, Julie Khovacs and Lia Shimada (chair) will share their insights into some theologies and practicalities of welcoming refugees – of welcoming God in Exile.
Shut In, Shut Out, Shut Up/Friday 20 November, 4:30-6:00pm, zoom meeting – click here to register. Join the conversation with Fiona MacMillan, Naomi Lawson Jacobs and Krysia Waldock discussing Disability, social justice and the church.
Fortnightly Children’s Church/Sunday 22 November, 4-5pm on Zoom. For more information, email ben.sheridan@smitf.org.
New Stewards – We Need You! Are you a member of St Martin’s congregation that regularly attends? Can you spare some time to support one of our church services over the Advent and Christmas season? Please email Kristine Wellington (kristinewellington@gmail.com) or Helen Riley (hm.riley@gmail.com) for more info.
Exercise Workshop/Saturday 21 November 10-11.30am. For the congregation on the congregation Facebook page, for more information speak to Valentina Chan (via sian.conway@smitf.org).
Online St Martin’s Film Club/Friday 27 November. If you would like to be involved please email sally.hitchiner@smitf.org.
Global Carols/Sunday 6 December. A celebration of Christmas traditions from around the world. If you would like to take part in this service please email harry.ching@smitf.org.
Media and Wider Ministry
On Tuesday 10 November, Revd Dr Sam Wells provided the Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4. Click here to listen again.
