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 C-Club Programme, 11.30am, Dick Sheppard Chapel. Christian life is based on some simple yet hard to follow teachings – today we will read them in Jesus’ own words. Join us!

Today/Congregational Giving Campaign 2019: Our Duty and Our Joy. Today is our Giving Sunday. If you have not received an information pack through the post, please ask for one from the vergers as you leave church today or collect one from the table downstairs during coffee. If you would like any further information, please contact Harriet Rabin, Church Coordinator, on 020 7766 1126 / email: harriet.rabin@smitf.org.

Today/BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship: Holding fast to that which is good/8.10am. Led by Revd Richard Carter and members of the Nazareth Community at St Martin’s and produced by Andrew Earis This morning’s Sunday worship explores what it means to be steadfast in times of uncertainty, reflecting upon the meaning of St Paul’s words to the Thessalonians: ‘Hold fast to that which is good’ (1 Thess 5: 23). Catch up here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002lhh

Today/Theology Group/17 February, 12-1pm, Austen Williams Room. There will be an opportunity to reflect theologically on issues of the day and questions of forever with Revd Dr Sam Wells. All are welcome. Subsequent upcoming dates are 10 March and 7 April.

This Week/Great Sacred Choral Classics/Monday 18 February, 6.30pm. Our series of Great Sacred Choral Classics continues with an hour-long exploration of Bach Magnificat led by Revd Dr Sam Wells and St Martin’s Voices. All welcome. Admission free with retiring collection. The series continues on 25 March (Mendelssohn Elijah) and 1 April (Allegri Miserere).

Next Sunday/Meeting of artists & craftspeoples’ group/Sunday 24 February, 12 noon, Tutu Room. Meeting to plan further artistic contributions to the St Martin’s community. All are welcome.

Coming Up/Drawing Group/Sunday 3 March, 12–2.00pm, 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.

Revd Katherine Hedderly. Katherine’s last Sunday with us will be 10 March. We would like to give her a sending-off present that day. If you would like to make a contribution, please hand an envelope to the vergers or send a cheque to Harriet Rabin, Church Coordinator.

Lent Course 2019 – The Confessions of St Augustine: A chance to reflect upon one of the most influential spiritual autobiographies ever written with so much still relevant for today, in a new translation by Benignus O’Rourke/Beginning Wednesday 13 March. Starting at 6.30pm, in Church, joining with Bread for the World, until 8.55pm. Further dates: Wednesdays in Lent – 13, 20, 27 March, 3, 10, 17 April. Flyers are available in church and at https://goo.gl/nPwjSM, and replies should be directed to Georgie Illingworth. Please sign up as soon as possible. £15 includes a copy of the book which will be available from Ash Wednesday from the Vergers’ Office. NOT TO BE MISSED!

Electoral Roll Renewal: Under the Church Representation Rules, we are required to form a new Electoral Roll in 2019 (as part of the 6-year cycle that the rules specify). Everyone who wishes to be included on the new roll, whether they are on the present roll or not, must complete an application form by Sunday 24 March at the latest. Application forms are available from the PCC duty member in the Hall after the 10am service, from the Vergers at other times, from our Church Coordinator Harriet Rabin harriet.rabin@smitf.org /020 7766 1126 or via the St Martin’s website (https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/life-st-martins/electoral-roll-renewal/). Completed forms can be returned to Harriet via post or email. To be on the electoral roll you have to be aged 16 or over, a baptised member of the Church of England or of another church (in communion with the CofE), and be resident in the parish or have worshipped here regularly for the last 6 months. Only those who are on the electoral roll are entitled to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, which this year takes place on 28 April.

Treasure seeking? Inclusive Church are looking for a new treasurer. The role requires basic book-keeping, preparing budget and accounts and liaising with outside bodies. The treasurer is a trustee and an officer of the charity. If you’re interested or would like to know more please contact Fiona MacMillan, IC Trustee, on fiona.macmillan1@yahoo.com

The changing monthly display by the artists’ and craftspeople’s group in the Foyer of the Crypt for February is by Rosalind Beeton. Each month a different member of the group or artists linked to it will show examples of their work, so do look regularly to see the changing display.

Coming Up/Confirmation Preparation. Our Confirmation Service 2019 will be on Wednesday 29 May at 6.30pm and will be conducted by the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally. Could all those who are interested in preparing for confirmation please give your names to or speak to Revd Richard Carter (richard.carter@smitf.org) or one of the clergy team. The dates for classes are 17 and 31 March, 14 April (tbc), 5, 12, 19 and 28 May.

Save the Date: Parish Away Day. This year’s Parish Away Day will be held on Saturday 13 July, for all the parish including C-Club. All are welcome for an inspirational day of reflection and fun to be held at the Focolare Centre in Welwyn Garden City.

Looking to join a choir? The Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields is seeking altos, tenors and basses. For more information, please visit our website (https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/about-our-music/choirs/) and to apply send your application form (https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/smitf/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/04122033/choir-of-st-martin-in-the-fields-application-form.docx) to jasmine.oakes@smitf.org.

Great Sacred Music. 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/greatsacredmusic or subscribe via iTunes podcasts.