Sibyl Allen RIP It is with sorrow that we would like to inform you that Sibyl Allen who has served St Martin-in-the-Fields for so many years with such dedication and faithfulness passed peacefully and prayerfully away in her own home on Tuesday 12 June. Details of her funeral which will be held at St Martin-in-the-Fields will be given as soon as they are confirmed and all will be very welcome to attend as we give thanks for her remarkable life. Please keep her son Martin and all her family in your prayers during this time of loss.
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 looking at the parable of the mustard seed 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/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.
Today/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.
This week/Bread for the World, Wednesday 20 June at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome at our informal Eucharist, a service with prayer, music, word and reflection, followed by food and fellowship.
A Memorial Eucharist for Dorothy Cone will be held at St Martin-in-the Fields on Wednesday 27 June at 1.00pm followed by a reception in St Martin’s Hall. All those who would like to give thanks for her life are welcome. As Dorothy had no immediate next of kin the arrangements for her funeral have still not yet been confirmed but we will give details as soon as they are known.
Alastair McKay – Alastair is coming to the end of his three-year half-time curacy with us. We are glad for what he’s given us and wish him every blessing for his future. If you would like to contribute to a leaving gift for Alastair please leave a donation with the vergers or contact helena.tarrant@smitf.org. Alastair’s final Sunday will be 24 June.
Archers, Thursday 28 June, 7.00pm begins with Holy Communion, with Revd Jonathan Evens, in the Austen Williams Room, 6 St Martin’s Place, followed by supper and then a discussion. All are welcome. Please inform Ruth Hutchinson or Michael Moran, mtj_moran@yahoo.co.uk, if you would like to join us.
Club Wednesday 4 July: we meet for lunch after the 1pm Choral Eucharist followed by a talk by the St Martin’s Trust, who will tell us how they are raising funds to support the life and future ministry of St Martin’s.
St Martin’s at Pride Saturday 7 July. St Martin’s members and friends will once again be marching to represent our parish in the annual LGBTQI Pride Parade. Our taking part in the march witnesses to our church as a sign of hope and a place of welcome to people of all genders and orientations. We will meet for prayers in St Martin-in-the-Fields at 10am before heading off to join other Christians and religious contingents. Please e-mail: Matias Wibowo mwibowo@gmail.com to let us know how you would like to participate. If you want to march it is important you let Matias know and sign up as soon as possible at this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christiansatpride-in-london-parade-wristbands-tickets-45640482913. All are welcome.
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: 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.
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. Please sign up as soon as possible.
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
