Today/Confirmation We are delighted that the Bishop of Stepney, Rt Revd Adrian Newman, will be with us to baptise and confirm members of our English-speaking and Chinese-speaking congregations. We pray for them, their supporters and family on this special day.
Today/Crèche at St Martin’s For the 0-4 age group, with trained childcare leaders, takes place in the Austen Williams Room every Sunday. Please ask a steward to show you where to go.
Today/Children’s Programme: C-Club will be celebrating and thanking God for all those confirmed today. We meet after the service in the Dick Sheppard Chapel, 11:30-12noon.
Today/Prayers for Healing with anointing and laying on of hands are offered by our healing team at the 10.00am service each Sunday morning at the front of the church near the altar.
Today/Drawing Club, 12–2pm, Glass Box. Each month for two hours the drawing club will meet and draw together. The aim of this group is to encourage and practice together. Materials, objects to draw and step-by-step help for those beginners who would like it are all provided. So, no previous experience is necessary and all are welcome.
Dorothy Cone RIP. It is with great sadness that we share the news that our beloved Dorothy Cone has died. In his message to the community this week Sam wrote; ‘There can hardly be a person who has known St Martin’s in the last 90 years that didn’t know Dorothy. Her work in the congregation and in the Charity office has made her a legend. St Martin’s was her life: we collectively were her family… Dorothy’s death is not a tragedy, but a moment heaven opens and we see the glory. Thank God for Dorothy: she gave God everything, and she shared her whole life with us’. We do not currently have details for Dorothy’s funeral but will let you know in due course.
This week/Bread for the World, Wednesday 13 May at 6.30pm Everyone is welcome at our informal Eucharist, a service with prayer, music, word and reflection, followed by food and fellowship. Revd Richard Carter and members of the Melanesian Brotherhood will be leading the service.
Keeping in touch – New GDPR Regulations: we need consent from all individuals who wish to continue to receive communications from St Martin’s. If you have not received a consent form, please contact our Church Coordinator, Helena Tarrant, at helena.tarrant@smitf.org/020 7766 1126.
Calling all Cricketers the St. Martins in the Field Cricket Team is looking for players for the following dates: 17 June (against All Saints Fulham), 18 July (against the Caribs XI) and 5 August (against the Choir). Alternatively you are welcome to come and support the team. Details from Roland Merz rolandmerzcricket@gmail.com. Spaces available particularly on 17 June.
Sunday 17 June/Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story 12:00pm in the Austen Williams Room. The last in our current series, looking at Fra Angelico’s glorious painting of ‘Christ Glorified in the Court of Heaven’ and reflecting on the New Jerusalem. The last session with Alastair McKay before he leaves us, with the usual opportunity to engage with a National Gallery painting, Biblical story and a theological reflection, in conversation with others.
Sunday 17 June 11.30am/Stewards Training All stewards are invited to attend this important training session which will follow straight after the 10am service. Please remain in church. This is followed by a Bring & Share lunch together in the Hall. Please bring something to share.
Save the Date/Parish Away Day, Saturday 14 July at St Mellitus College. The Way of Life. Together we will be sharing how we deepen our lives together through silence, sacred study, service, sacrament and sharing. The day offers a wonderful chance to share, to reflect upon our faith journeys, and to grow as a community. Flyers available in church and online.
The changing monthly display by the artists and craftspeoples group in the Foyer of the Crypt for June is by Sue McKay.
OneGoodThing Pop Up Shop The Connection at St Martin’s is launching its annual pop up shop in St Martin’s Crypt 1-30 June, 11-7pm (6pm Sundays). Please contact
#OneGoodThing if you have anything to donate. www.connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/news-item/pop-up-shop-returns-in-june/
Disability Advisory Group/Sunday 22 July, 12-2pm Austen Williams Room Please note the change of date. This termly open meeting gathers people with insight or experience of physical, sensory, cognitive or mental health issues to help shape our vision and work. All are welcome to join us, including our renowned bring & share lunch. Details from Fiona MacMillan or Jonathan Evens, or email disability@smitf.org
Marketplace Sunday and Annual Review of Activities Marketplace Sunday is our annual fair for all programmes, committees, initiatives, groups and activities (large and small) across the SMITF family. It will take place from 11.30am on Sunday 16 September in the Parish Hall and around the Lightwell. On the same date, we will publish our Annual Review of Activities. If your group or activity would like a stall on Marketplace Sunday and/or you would like a report on it to be included in the Annual Review of Activities, please email Chris and Catherine on churchwardens@smitf.org registering your interest. They’ll then let you know next steps.
Children and Young People. We aim to provide a safe environment for children and young people through our Child Protection Policy. The Child-Line Helpline is 0800 1111.
Sacred Moments. A weekly podcast from St Martin-in-the-Fields. Each Monday Revd Dr Sam Wells offers a short reflection, followed by a hymn or choral piece sung by St Martin’s Voices. To listen, visit www.soundcloud.com/sacred_moments or subscribe via iTunes podcasts.
