Today. We are pleased to welcome Tess Harris, who will be baptised at the 10.00am Eucharist. Please pray for Tess, and her parents Adrian and Helen, on this very special day.

Today/Diocesan Lent Appeal. The collection at the 10am today is for the Diocesan Lent Appeal. Modern Day Slavery is the focus of 2019. The appeal will raise funds for five charities that are already working to end Modern Day Slavery in London. These are Tamar; Ella’s Home; Love 146; The Rise Project (The Children’s Society); and Kalayaan.

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. Today we will be looking at sheep (lost and found). Join us as we try to answer the question: why is Jesus called the Good Shepherd?

Today/Confirmation Preparation, 12.15-1.15pm, Benenson Room. Adult confirmation classes continue on 31 March, 14 April, 5, 12, 19 and 28 May. The Confirmation service will be on Wednesday 29 May at 6.30pm with the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally.

This Week/Courtyard at St Martin’s. The Courtyard at St Martin’s will be opening next week on 1 April. The Courtyard Café is tucked just behind St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square. Enjoy hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, salads, paninis and snacks to eat in or take away. More info: https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/visit/cafe-in-the-courtyard/

This Week/Club Wednesday/Wednesday 3 April. Choral Eucharist at 1pm followed by lunch at 6 St Martin’s Place. The theme is ‘Frankincense, Myrrh and the Prophet Job’ – Giles Andrews talks about his recent visit to Oman.

Next Sunday/BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship/Sunday 7 April, 8.10am. Invitation to Trust. The Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London preaches from St Martin’s on Passion Sunday. The service is led by the Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin’s Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens. All are welcome. Please be seated by 7.45am.

Next Sunday/Theology Group/Sunday 7 April, 12-1pm, Austen Williams Room. Theology Group is an opportunity to reflect theologically on issues of the day and questions of forever with Revd Dr Sam Wells. All are welcome. Subsequent dates are 9 May and 16 June.

Next Sunday/Lent Oasis, Sunday 7 April, 1.30-4.00pm, George Richards and Austen Williams Rooms. This ‘Oasis’ time will include quiet scripture reflection, prayer and practical art. Art materials will be available for you to explore, play with colour and be creative through collage, painting, drawing or writing. All are very welcome. Please let Jonathan Evens know if you wish to come – tel: 020 7766 1127 or email: jonathan.evens@smitf.org.

Coming Up/Deepening Spirituality, Thursday 11 April, 10am-3.30pm, London Centre for Spiritual Direction, Lombard Street EC3V 9EA. Explore approaches to deepening the spirituality of congregations including accompanied prayer, art, Godly Play, lay communities, open door retreats, spiritual direction, and more. An opportunity for personal refreshment. Register at https://bit.ly/2UJasgk

Coming Up/Reading Theology/Wednesday 22 May. The next book for our Reading Theology group will be With the End in Mind written by Kathryn Mannix. It is now in stock at the shop.

Coming Up/Pilgrimage from London to Canterbury/24-27 May 2019. The Pilgrimage is a major fundraising event for the Connection at St. Martin’s to support its work, and also a spiritual journey for all. It is now open for registrations. You can participate as a walker, or a helper (driving, catering, helping with venue set-up and more). For details and registrations, please contact Eugene Ling on 020 7766 5555, or email eugene.ling@cstm.org.uk.

Leaves for Healing is a two-part exhibition organised by the artists’ and craftspersons’ group at St Martin-in-the-Fields. During Lent the exhibition runs from 6 March-20 April and in Eastertide from 21 April-9 June.

PCC and Churchwarden Elections. At the Annual Meeting of Parishioners and Annual Parochial Church Meeting on Sunday 28 April this year there will be elections for churchwardens (who are elected for one year, up to a maximum of six) and PCC members (who are elected for three years, renewable once). There are five vacancies for PCC members. If you are interested in standing as a churchwarden or as a PCC member, please speak to the vicar or the current churchwardens.

Pastoral Assistants (Sheppard Scholars). We are looking for two enthusiastic Sheppard Scholars (new Pastoral Assistant scheme) to support new and refreshed mission and ministry projects at St Martin’s and with HeartEdge. Both roles will take part in the worshipping life of St Martin’s, with the opportunity to share the life of the Nazareth Community. This is an exciting and inspirational year-long programme beginning in September and offering two people a unique chance to learn and grow with us. Full details can be found on www.smitf.org. To apply: please submit a supporting statement and your full CV to hr@smitf.org. Interviews will be by appointment on 7 May 2019.

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.

Meditation Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm in the DSC. All are welcome.

Great Sacred Music Podcast. 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.

Join the Occasional Singers of St Martin’s. Once a month the Occasional Singers lead the music at 10am Parish Eucharist. We are seeking new members. Please email choirs@smitf.org if you would like to know more.