Youth Calendar
Sun., May 20, Drive-In Movie Night (youth)
Grades 6-12 are invited to "Drive-In Movie Night" on Sunday, May 20, from 6:00-8:00 PM.
For more information, contact
Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.
Sun., May 20, Mission Trip Informational Meeting (for parents of youth)
The first Mission Trip meeting will be held on Sunday, May 20, from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Scout Hut.
Please check back for more information.
Children in grade 5 may contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.
Youth in grades 6-8 may contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.
Youth in grades 9-12 may contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.Sun., May 20, Sunday School for Youth - music, Scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students, 10:15 AM at the Island
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Mission Trip Parents Meeting
10:15-11:00 AM, the Scout Hut
If you have a student attending any of our mission trips this summer, this meeting is mandatory. All paperwork and payments are due at
this time in order for your student to participate. We will go over the details of the trip and answer any questions at this time.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Sun., May 20, Youth Mission Trips and Amistad Mission Trip Commissioning Services - 9:00 AM service -
Become a Prayer PartnerYouth Mission Trips and Amistad Mission Trip Commissioning Services
On Sunday, May 20, during the 9:00 AM service in The Church, the Youth Mission Trips and Amistad Mission Trips will be commissioned.
Become a Prayer Partner
We are encouraging donations towards the youth mission trip and Amistad mission trip scholarship funds. Mission trip costs are up this year, and there is a greater need for these scholarships. On Sunday, May 20, sign up to become a prayer partner for our mission trip participants. Just pick up an envelope and write your address on it, and you'll receive a plastic bracelet from your prayer partner. While your partner is away on the mission trip, we ask that you wear the bracelet during the week of their trip, and pray for your partner and keep him or her in your thoughts.
Tue., May 22, Youth in
grades 11-12: make your plans now for Challenge: NYC next summer (June 22-29)
Save the date:
Challenge: NYC for grades 11-12 will be June 22-29, 2012.
Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors.
Youth in grades 9-12 may contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.
[Updated 10-6-2011]
Sun., May 27, Sunday School for Youth will not be offered
Sunday School for youth will not be offered on Sunday, May 27.
Sun., May 27, Sunday School will not be offered on May 27
Sunday School will not be offered on May 27.
Tue., May 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Sun., Jun 03, Mission: Chicago (Grades 7-12)
Save the date:
Mission: Chicago for grades 7-12 will be June 3-10, 2012. The cost for this mission trip is $1295. The deadline to register is Sunday, May 20 at the Mission Trip meeting, 10:15-11:00 AM at the Scout Hut. We will work with under-served children and other feeding ministries on this mission trip. We will also tour the city of Chicago.
Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors.
Youth in grades 6-8 may contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.
Youth in grades 9-12 may contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.
[Updated 10-6-2011]
Sun., Jun 03, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Tue., Jun 05, Serve in our Acolyte Corps (grades 7-12)
Our Acolyte corps (grades 7-12) gives youth an opportunity to take part in the Sunday worship experience by serving alongside the clergy during Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. If you would like to serve as an Acolyte, please contact
Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jun 10, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Mon., Jun 11, Youth in
grades 5-6: make your plans now for Mission: Galveston next summer (July 11-14)
Save the date:
Mission: Galveston for grades 5-6 will be July 11-14, 2012.
Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors.
Children in grade 5 may contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.
Youth in grades 6-8 may contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.
[Updated 10-6-2011]
Sun., Jun 17, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Mon., Jun 18, Texas Boys and Girls Basketball Camp - June (ages 6-14)
Texas Boys and Girls Basketball Camp
Ages 6 - 14 years
taught by Terrence Raford
Terrence Raford will conduct a “skills and drills” basketball camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 again this summer. The goal of the camp is to increase the student’s knowledge and skill of the game. The camp will emphasize the fundamentals of basketball with drills in defense, offense, passing, rebounding, and shooting. Students will receive individual and team instruction with scrimmages and instructional videos.
Three great camps to choose from!
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30
Please bring a snack and drink.
June 18-22, 2012 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ~ Monday-Friday
Click here for online registration.
July 9-13, 2012 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ~ Monday-Friday
Click here for online registration.
August 6-10, 2012 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ~ Monday-Friday
Click here for online registration.
FEE:
St. Martin’s Member - $145
Non-Church Member - $155
Advance registration is NEEDED to be sure class makes!
Please bring a can of infant formula to help LIFE/Houston.
Please fill out and sign Activity Center release form for this activity.
If you would like to pay by credit card, please use the credit card form. Make checks payable to St. Martin’s Activity Center and enroll by returning this form and fee (check or credit card form) to St. Martin’s Activity Center, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056
For more information call the Activity Center at 713-621-8625 or
Click here to download a pdf of the registration form.
Click here to download a pdf of the release form.
Fri., Jun 22, Challenge: NYC (Grades 11-12)
Save the date:
Challenge: NYC for grades 11-12 will be June 22-29, 2012. The cost for this mission trip is $1295. The deadline to register is Sunday, May 20 at the Mission Trip meeting, 10:15-11:00 AM at the Scout Hut. During this challenge trip we will feed the homeless and work with under-served children. We will also tour the World Trade Center Memorial.
Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors.
Youth in grades 9-12 may contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.
[Updated 10-6-2011]
Sun., Jun 24, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Mon., Jun 25, Christian Leadership Conference (off campus)
[This is a diocesan event.]
Christian Leadership Conference at St. Stephen's School, Austin, June 25-30.
For more information, visit
www.epicenter.org.
Fri., Jun 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Sun., Jul 01, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Thu., Jul 05, Serve in our Acolyte Corps (grades 7-12)
Our Acolyte corps (grades 7-12) gives youth an opportunity to take part in the Sunday worship experience by serving alongside the clergy during Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. If you would like to serve as an Acolyte, please contact
Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jul 08, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Mon., Jul 09, Texas Boys and Girls Basketball - July
Texas Boys and Girls Basketball Camp
Ages 6 - 14 years
taught by Terrence Raford
Terrence Raford will conduct a “skills and drills” basketball camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 again this summer. The goal of the camp is to increase the student’s knowledge and skill of the game. The camp will emphasize the fundamentals of basketball with drills in defense, offense, passing, rebounding, and shooting. Students will receive individual and team instruction with scrimmages and instructional videos.
Three great camps to choose from!
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30
Please bring a snack and drink.
June 18-22, 2012 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ~ Monday-Friday
Click here for online registration.
July 9-13, 2012 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ~ Monday-Friday
Click here for online registration.
August 6-10, 2012 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ~ Monday-Friday
Click here for online registration.
FEE:
St. Martin’s Member - $145
Non-Church Member - $155
Advance registration is NEEDED to be sure class makes!
Please bring a can of infant formula to help LIFE/Houston.
Please fill out and sign Activity Center release form for this activity.
If you would like to pay by credit card, please use the credit card form. Make checks payable to St. Martin’s Activity Center and enroll by returning this form and fee (check or credit card form) to St. Martin’s Activity Center, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056
For more information call the Activity Center at 713-621-8625 or
Click here to download a pdf of the registration form.
Click here to download a pdf of the release form.
Wed., Jul 11, Mission: Galveston (Grades 5-6)
Save the date:
Mission: Galveston for grades 5-6 will be July 11-14, 2012. The cost for this mission trip is $395. The deadline to register is Sunday, May 20 at the Mission Trip meeting, 10:15-11:00 AM at the Scout Hut. We will be working on the mural in St. Vincent's House which helps others escape poverty. We will also go to Schlitterbahn.
Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors.
Children in grade 5 may contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.
Youth in grades 6-8 may contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.
[Updated 11-17-2011]
Sun., Jul 15, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Sun., Jul 22, Summer Camp STU (youth)
Summer Camp STU will be held July 22-28, 2012 at Camp Allen.
For more information, contact
Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.
Sun., Jul 22, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Sun., Jul 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Sun., Jul 29, Summer Camp VWX (youth)
Summer Camp VWX will be held July 29-August 4, 2012 at Camp Allen.
For more information, contact
Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.
Sun., Jul 29, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Mon., Jul 30, Summer Youth Basketball Camp
Summer Youth
Basketball Camp
with Larry Gatewood
Please contact Larry Gatewood
for more information
on this summer youth basketball camp.
713-935-0476 or gate44bear100@yahoo.com
July 30 - August 2, 2012 ~ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
For more information call the Activity Center at 713-621-8625 or
Click here to download a pdf of the registration form.
Click here to download a pdf of the release form.
Sun., Aug 05, Serve in our Acolyte Corps (grades 7-12)
Our Acolyte corps (grades 7-12) gives youth an opportunity to take part in the Sunday worship experience by serving alongside the clergy during Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. If you would like to serve as an Acolyte, please contact
Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Aug 05, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Mon., Aug 06, Texas Boys and Girls Basketball - August
Texas Boys and Girls Basketball Camp
Ages 6 - 14 years
taught by Terrence Raford
Terrence Raford will conduct a “skills and drills” basketball camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 again this summer. The goal of the camp is to increase the student’s knowledge and skill of the game. The camp will emphasize the fundamentals of basketball with drills in defense, offense, passing, rebounding, and shooting. Students will receive individual and team instruction with scrimmages and instructional videos.
Three great camps to choose from!
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30
Please bring a snack and drink.
June 18-22, 2012 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ~ Monday-Friday
Click here for online registration.
July 9-13, 2012 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ~ Monday-Friday
Click here for online registration.
August 6-10, 2012 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ~ Monday-Friday
Click here for online registration.
FEE:
St. Martin’s Member - $145
Non-Church Member - $155
Advance registration is NEEDED to be sure class makes!
Please bring a can of infant formula to help LIFE/Houston.
Please fill out and sign Activity Center release form for this activity.
If you would like to pay by credit card, please use the credit card form. Make checks payable to St. Martin’s Activity Center and enroll by returning this form and fee (check or credit card form) to St. Martin’s Activity Center, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056
For more information call the Activity Center at 713-621-8625 or
Click here to download a pdf of the registration form.
Click here to download a pdf of the release form.
Fri., Aug 10, Deadline to RSVP for Happening #140 at Camp Allen
[This is a diocesan event.]
A Happening is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for youth in grades 10-12. The Happening encourages participation in one's own parish and youth group. The Happening movement believes that Jesus Christ has and will continue to make a difference in the world and in individual lives. This event will be held at Camp Allen, Friday-Sunday, August 24-26, 2012.
The Happening application is due two weeks before the Happening weekend. For more information, please contact
Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.
Sun., Aug 12, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Sun., Aug 19, Summer Sunday for Youth
Grades 6-12
Music, scripture, teaching and time to "hang out" frame an energetic and casual morning for students. We meet Sundays from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
Check out the new look of our Web site,
theislandlive.com. It's mobile-friendly and trending now....
For more information, contact
Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or
Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
Fri., Aug 24, Happening #140 (off campus)
[This is a diocesan event.]
A Happening is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for youth in grades 10-12. The Happening encourages participation in one's own parish and youth group. The Happening movement believes that Jesus Christ has and will continue to make a difference in the world and in individual lives. This event will be held at Camp Allen, Friday-Sunday, August 24-26, 2012.
The Happening application is due two weeks before the Happening weekend. For more information, please contact
Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.
Sun., Aug 26, Fall Kick-off Sunday
August 26 is Fall Kick-off Sunday.
ADULTS:
Sunday School for adults will not be offered.
Adults will have the opportunity to learn about programs and ways to serve, from 10:15 AM-11:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall.
CHILDREN:
We're all looking forward to August 26, which will be a combination of Fall Kick-off Sunday and Promotion Sunday! Children and youth will be promoted to the next grade level in Sunday School; all ages will be "as of 9/1/2012." Children (Kindergarten-Grade 5) will meet at 9:00 AM and/or 10:15 AM in their new classrooms in Payne Education Center (2nd floor); children age 0 - Pre-K will meet in Founders' Hall. Parents of children are invited to an Open House on August 26, which will begin at 10:15 AM in the Old Church and end with a tour of the classrooms. Then we'll all take a week off on September 2 for the Labor Day holiday and return to our new classrooms on Sunday, September 9. We can't wait for you to join us!
YOUTH:
Parents of youth are invited to an Open House from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Scout Hut. We have exciting plans for the 2012-2013 program year, and we invite all parents to partner with us as we travel together on the journey.
Sunday School for youth will meet as usual, from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
We're having Snowball Fights in the afternoon, at the Island, from 5:00-7:00 PM for middle school and high school students.
[Updated 5-17-2012]
Sun., Aug 26, Youth Ministry Snowball Fights
We're gearing up for Episcopal Youth Community (EYC), and what better way to do it than to pummel each other mercilessly with snowball after snowball?! The Snowball Fight will be held on Sunday, August 26, 5:00-7:00 PM at the Island for both middle and high school students.
For information, contact Julie Antill (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3841 or Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/830-4110.
We won't have EYC on September 2, because of the Labor Day weekend.
We also won't have EYC on September 9, because we're doing something very BIG instead.
[Updated 5-7-2012]
Wed., Aug 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Sun., Sep 02, Sunday School will not be offered on September 2
Sunday School for adults, youth and children will not be offered on September 2.
[Updated 4-17-2012]
Mon., Sep 03, Key Group Parent Meetings
Key Group parent meetings will be held, off campus, the week of September 3-6, from 7:00-8:00 PM.
For more information, contact Barry Moore at bmoore@stmartinsepiscopal.org or 713/985-3842.
[Upated 4-25-2012]
Wed., Sep 05, Serve in our Acolyte Corps (grades 7-12)
Our Acolyte corps (grades 7-12) gives youth an opportunity to take part in the Sunday worship experience by serving alongside the clergy during Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. If you would like to serve as an Acolyte, please contact
Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Sep 09, BIG fall event
Youth Ministry will hold a BIG fall event on Sunday, September 9, from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Island.
For information about middle school, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.
For information about high school, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.
We won't have EYC on September 9, because we're doing something very BIG instead.
EYC will begin meeting at the regular times on Sunday, September 16. Those "regular times" are 4:30-6:00 PM for middle school and 7:00-8:30 PM for high school.
[Updated 5-7-2012]
Sat., Sep 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Fri., Oct 05, Serve in our Acolyte Corps (grades 7-12)
Our Acolyte corps (grades 7-12) gives youth an opportunity to take part in the Sunday worship experience by serving alongside the clergy during Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. If you would like to serve as an Acolyte, please contact
Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Oct 06, Destination Unknown (off campus)
Destination Unknown is October 6, off campus.
For information about youth ministry for grades 6-8, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.
For information about youth ministry for grades 9-12, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.
[Updated 4-25-2012]
Sun., Oct 28, Hope and Healing Sunday
Hope and Healing Sunday
presented by The Hope and Healing Center and The Hope and Healing Institute
Celebrating the Episcopal Church National Alcohol Awareness Sunday
A wellness event presented at St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Sunday, October 28, 2012
10:15-11:00 AM, Bagby Parish Hall
All parishioners and guests are welcome.
Join us for a special presentation. This event is made available through the efforts of the
HHC/HHI.
For additional information on recovery, visit
www.episcopalrecovery.org.
For more information about this event, contact
Beth Woodman at 713/871-1004.
[Keywords: Prevention and Recovery, Alcohol Awareness]
Mon., Oct 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Fri., Nov 02, Deadline to RSVP for Happening #141 at Camp Allen
[This is a diocesan event.]
A Happening is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for youth in grades 10-12. The Happening encourages participation in one's own parish and youth group. The Happening movement believes that Jesus Christ has and will continue to make a difference in the world and in individual lives. This event will be held at Camp Allen, Friday-Sunday, November 16-18, 2012.
The Happening application is due two weeks before the Happening weekend. For more information, please contact
Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.
Fri., Nov 02, Deadline to RSVP for Y.E.S. #108 at Camp Allen
[This is a diocesan event.]
A Youth Encounter Spirit (Y.E.S.) weekend brings together members of the 7th-9th grade youth of the Diocese of Texas as a Christian community. The focus of Y.E.S. is "on who Christ is." Y.E.S. helps foster a clearer appreciation of self, richer relationships with others and a deeper experience with Jesus. This event will be held at Camp Allen, Friday-Sunday, November 16-18, 2012.
The Y.E.S. application is due two weeks before the Y.E.S. weekend you wish to attend. For more information, please contact
Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.
[Keywords: yes, Y.E.S., y.e.s., YES]
Sun., Nov 04, Deadline to sign up to participate in Christmas Program
A unique telling of the Christmas story from the perspective of the characters inside the Nativity scene. All children and youth that wish to participate in the Christmas Program must sign up by Sunday, November 4.
A mandatory dress rehearsal will be held from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Old Church on Saturday, December 15.
The program will be presented as a special program during the 9:30 AM
Family Table service in the Old Church.
Children's Sunday School will not meet on Sunday, December 16. All children are invited to attend the reception in Bagby Parish Hall at 10:15 AM.
Questions? Contact
Holli Kight at 713/985-3816 or
Kellen Gray at 713/985-3838.
Mon., Nov 05, Serve in our Acolyte Corps (grades 7-12)
Our Acolyte corps (grades 7-12) gives youth an opportunity to take part in the Sunday worship experience by serving alongside the clergy during Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. If you would like to serve as an Acolyte, please contact
Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Fri., Nov 09, Key Group Retreat (off campus)
The Key Group Retreat is November 9-11, off campus.
For information about Key Groups, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.
For information about youth ministry for grades 6-8, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.
For information about youth ministry for grades 9-12, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.
[Updated 4-25-2012]
Fri., Nov 16, Happening #141 (off campus)
[This is a diocesan event.]
A Happening is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for youth in grades 10-12. The Happening encourages participation in one's own parish and youth group. The Happening movement believes that Jesus Christ has and will continue to make a difference in the world and in individual lives. This event will be held at Camp Allen, Friday-Sunday, November 16-18, 2012.
The Happening application is due two weeks before the Happening weekend. For more information, please contact
Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.
Fri., Nov 16, Y.E.S. #108 (off campus)
[This is a diocesan event.]
A Youth Encounter Spirit (Y.E.S.) weekend brings together members of the 7th-9th grade youth of the Diocese of Texas as a Christian community. The focus of Y.E.S. is "on who Christ is." Y.E.S. helps foster a clearer appreciation of self, richer relationships with others and a deeper experience with Jesus. This event will be held at Camp Allen, Friday-Sunday, November 16-18, 2012.
The Y.E.S. application is due two weeks before the Y.E.S. weekend you wish to attend. For more information, please contact
Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.
[Keywords: yes, Y.E.S., y.e.s., YES]
Thu., Nov 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Fri., Nov 30, Conspire Conference (youth)
Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, Conspire Conference for youth. This first annual conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas will take place in our new youth facilities, and featuring Donald Miller, author of the New York Times bestseller,
Blue Like Jazz (now a major motion picture).
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
[Keywords: 60th Anniversary events, diamond anniversary]
Wed., Dec 05, Serve in our Acolyte Corps (grades 7-12)
Our Acolyte corps (grades 7-12) gives youth an opportunity to take part in the Sunday worship experience by serving alongside the clergy during Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. If you would like to serve as an Acolyte, please contact
Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Young Adults Calendar
Fri., May 18, Singles Ministry - venue and activity change
Singles Ministry at St. Martin's formed to offer single, divorced and widowed parishioners an avenue to develop friendships with others without partners. Please join us on Friday, May 18 at 7:00 PM for a double feature at the Museum of Fine Arts Brown Auditorium Theatre, 1001 Bissonnet Street, 77005. The cost is $7 per person for the double feature. We will see
Rainbow Over Texas and
Hearts of the Rio Grande.
Please reserve and pay for your ticket as soon as possible online at:
mfah.org/films.
After the double feature, let's stay in the Texas tradition and go to Goode's Armadillo Place, 5015 Kirby Drive (between Bissonnet and Westpark at Bartlett), (713) 526-9700. It is hard to miss the giant armadillo in front!
Enjoy fellowship as well as opportunities to give back to our community and St. Martin's. Monthly outings will include various culinary venues, parks and museums. Future events are listed below.
June - Progressive Dinner
Future events coming soon!
To make your reservation or for more information, please contact
Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.
[Keywords: singles, single, unmarried, meet-up, dating, fellowship]
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., May 19, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., May 20, Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, May 20
Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday School offering. St. Martin's adult classes emphasize Christian education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships. All classes meet Sundays, 10:15-11:00 AM, except when special events are scheduled.
Absolutely Fabulous (40s and beyond)
Basic Bible Study (all ages)
Blended Family and Single Parent Ministry (all ages)
Community Blend (20s and 30s)
Foundations (30s and 40s)
Life: A User's Manual (all ages)
Mission Trip Informational Meeting (all ages)
Seekers Class (adults with seniority)
"Welcome to St. Martin's" (all ages)
Expanded descriptions, locations and weekly topics are listed below.
10:15-11:00 AM
Mission Trip Informational Meeting
Scout Hut
The first Mission Trip meeting will be held on Sunday, May 20. If you have a student attending any of our mission trips this summer, this meeting is mandatory. All paperwork and payments are due at this time in order for your student to participate. We will go over the details of the trip and answer any questions at this time.
10:15-11:00 AM
Lectionary-Based Classes:
In Year B of the Lectionary, the study for the Adult Sunday School includes readings from Matthew, Mark and John, depending on a particular Sunday. The gospel Scripture takes us from John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ through a synopsis of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. I invite you to join us as we commit to a spiritual practice that will transform our entire Parish and our lives.
This week's topic:
That They May Have My Joy
Absolutely Fabulous
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)
If you think the name is fun and whimsical, then you've got an idea of the personality of this class. Come check us out!
Community Blend
Room 217, Payne Education Center
We are single, couples, married and with or without children. Please join us for an in-depth study, a great network of friends and fellowship.
Foundations
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center
This group gathers each week for spiritual development, fellowship and a unified faith in Christ.
10:15-11:00 AM
Basic Bible Study
Bagby Parish Hall
This week: The Essence of Christian Religion
The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. and others will continue our study on The Grace Filled Life: The Book of Galatians.
Blended Family and Single Parent Ministry
Bride's Room, Choir Hall
We continue our study of the DVD series, Single & Parenting.
This week: Dating and Single Sexuality
About the DVD series: If you're a single parent or parent of a blended family, you're probably tired, overwhelmed and feeling a bit underappreciated. In the Single & Parenting series, we will share tips and parenting wisdom that will help you encourage your kids, find rest and hope. Take the guesswork out of parenting alone.
About the class: This group offers strength, encouragement and support, through fellowship and prayer, to those who are divorced or widowed, to single adoptive parents, to grandparents caring for a grandchild, or to those who have a spouse in the military.
Life: A User's Manual
Vestry Conference Room
We continue our study of the book, The Contemporary Christian: Applying God's Word to Today's World, by John Stott.
This week: Chapter 5
This is a focused discussion class based on a weekly assigned reading from books written by respected theological scholars. Our annual curriculum includes a variety of topics from the Old Testament, the New Testament and current culture.
Seekers Class
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This week: At Colossae
This class will be doing a series on When The Church Was Young.
"Welcome to St. Martin's"
Welcome Center
You'll hear more about St. Martin's from our Lay Minister for Membership Services, and take a tour of The Church.
Note: These classes will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817 or
dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org for updates or more information.
Tue., May 22, Holy Strollers Year-end Party (off campus)
The Holy Strollers will meet on Tuesday, May 22, at 7:00 PM at 300 Houston (925 Bunker Hill Rd., 77024). Roll into summer with an evening of bowling and "strike"ing conversation while we celebrate the end of another fabulous year! A light dinner will be provided.
For more information, contact the leadership team at
holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Holy Strollers is a ministry of St. Martin's, providing a network of support for mothers of newborns to 5-year-olds, as well as expectant mothers. Moms within the parish family and from the greater Houston metro are discovering this caring community. Through Christian spiritual guidance and education, activities such as play-dates, mom's nights out, family picnics and speakers, Holy Strollers offers support in a casual environment...all the while having a heck of a good ol' time!
[Updated 1-5-2012]
Tue., May 22, Young Professionals (ages 21-30); text "follow IslandYoungPros" to 40404
Take out your phone and text these two words to 40404: "follow IslandYoungPros" to 40404. Keeping in touch just got easier.
Bible Study
Young Professionals (for ages 21-30) meets most Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Island for Bible study and theological reflection. Enjoy some conversation about spirituality and faith, and socialize with friends both old and new.
First Tuesday Dinners
On the first Tuesday of each month, we host dinner at the Island for our Young Professionals group, 7:00-8:30 PM.
Contact
Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., May 26, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., May 27, Sunday School will not be offered on May 27
Sunday School will not be offered on May 27.
Tue., May 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Tue., May 29, Young Professionals (ages 21-30); text "follow IslandYoungPros" to 40404
Take out your phone and text these two words to 40404: "follow IslandYoungPros" to 40404. Keeping in touch just got easier.
Bible Study
Young Professionals (for ages 21-30) meets most Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Island for Bible study and theological reflection. Enjoy some conversation about spirituality and faith, and socialize with friends both old and new.
First Tuesday Dinners
On the first Tuesday of each month, we host dinner at the Island for our Young Professionals group, 7:00-8:30 PM.
Contact
Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Jun 02, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jun 03, Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, June 3
Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday School offering. St. Martin's adult classes emphasize Christian education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships. All classes meet Sundays, 10:15-11:00 AM, except when special events are scheduled.
Absolutely Fabulous (40s and beyond)
Basic Bible Study (all ages)
Foundations (30s and 40s)
Life: A User's Manual (all ages)
Seekers Class (adults with seniority)
"Welcome to St. Martin's" (all ages)
Expanded descriptions, locations and weekly topics are listed below.
10:15-11:00 AM
Lectionary-Based Classes:
In Year B of the Lectionary, the study for the Adult Sunday School includes readings from Matthew, Mark and John, depending on a particular Sunday. The gospel Scripture takes us from John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ through a synopsis of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. I invite you to join us as we commit to a spiritual practice that will transform our entire Parish and our lives.
This week's topic:
Our Triune God
Absolutely Fabulous
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)
If you think the name is fun and whimsical, then you've got an idea of the personality of this class. Come check us out!
Foundations
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center
This group gathers each week for spiritual development, fellowship and a unified faith in Christ.
10:15-11:00 AM
Basic Bible Study
Bagby Parish Hall
This week: Chapters 1-4
St. Martin's clergy and others will be leading The Study on The Book of Genesis..
Life: A User's Manual
Vestry Conference Room
We continue our study of the book, The Contemporary Christian: Applying God's Word to Today's World, by John Stott.
This week: Chapter 6
This is a focused discussion class based on a weekly assigned reading from books written by respected theological scholars. Our annual curriculum includes a variety of topics from the Old Testament, the New Testament and current culture.
Seekers Class
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This week: Was Jesus Primarily a Teacher?
This class will be doing a series on Jesus' Teachings.
"Welcome to St. Martin's"
Welcome Center
You'll hear more about St. Martin's from our Lay Minister for Membership Services, and take a tour of The Church.
Note: These classes will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817 or
dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org for updates or more information.
Sat., Jun 09, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jun 10, Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, June 10
Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday School offering. St. Martin's adult classes emphasize Christian education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships. All classes meet Sundays, 10:15-11:00 AM, except when special events are scheduled.
Absolutely Fabulous (40s and beyond)
Basic Bible Study (all ages)
Foundations (30s and 40s)
Life: A User's Manual (all ages)
Seekers Class (adults with seniority)
"Welcome to St. Martin's" (all ages)
Expanded descriptions, locations and weekly topics are listed below.
10:15-11:00 AM
Lectionary-Based Classes:
In Year B of the Lectionary, the study for the Adult Sunday School includes readings from Matthew, Mark and John, depending on a particular Sunday. The gospel Scripture takes us from John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ through a synopsis of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. I invite you to join us as we commit to a spiritual practice that will transform our entire Parish and our lives.
This week's topic:
Jesus' Power to Heal
Absolutely Fabulous
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)
If you think the name is fun and whimsical, then you've got an idea of the personality of this class. Come check us out!
Foundations
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center
This group gathers each week for spiritual development, fellowship and a unified faith in Christ.
10:15-11:00 AM
Basic Bible Study
Bagby Parish Hall
This week: Chapters 5-9
St. Martin's clergy and others will be leading The Study on The Book of Genesis..
Life: A User's Manual
Vestry Conference Room
We continue our study of the book, The Contemporary Christian: Applying God's Word to Today's World, by John Stott.
This week: Chapter 7
This is a focused discussion class based on a weekly assigned reading from books written by respected theological scholars. Our annual curriculum includes a variety of topics from the Old Testament, the New Testament and current culture.
Seekers Class
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This week: Jesus' Teaching About God
This class will be doing a series on Jesus' Teachings.
"Welcome to St. Martin's"
Welcome Center
You'll hear more about St. Martin's from our Lay Minister for Membership Services, and take a tour of The Church.
Note: These classes will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817 or
dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org for updates or more information.
Sat., Jun 16, Singles Ministry Progressive Dinner (off campus)
Singles Ministry at St. Martin's formed to offer single, divorced and widowed parishioners an avenue to develop friendships with others without partners. Please join us on Saturday, June 16 for our Progressive Dinner. Please check back for more information.
Enjoy fellowship as well as opportunities to give back to our community and St. Martin's. Monthly outings will include various culinary venues, parks and museums. Future events are listed below.
Future events coming soon!
To make your reservation or for more information, please contact
Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.
[Keywords: singles, single, unmarried, meet-up, dating, fellowship]
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Jun 16, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jun 17, Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, June 17
Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday School offering. St. Martin's adult classes emphasize Christian education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships. All classes meet Sundays, 10:15-11:00 AM, except when special events are scheduled.
Absolutely Fabulous (40s and beyond)
Basic Bible Study (all ages)
Foundations (30s and 40s)
Life: A User's Manual (all ages)
Seekers Class (adults with seniority)
"Welcome to St. Martin's" (all ages)
Expanded descriptions, locations and weekly topics are listed below.
10:15-11:00 AM
Lectionary-Based Classes:
In Year B of the Lectionary, the study for the Adult Sunday School includes readings from Matthew, Mark and John, depending on a particular Sunday. The gospel Scripture takes us from John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ through a synopsis of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. I invite you to join us as we commit to a spiritual practice that will transform our entire Parish and our lives.
This week's topic:
The Kingdom and Small Beginnings
Absolutely Fabulous
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)
If you think the name is fun and whimsical, then you've got an idea of the personality of this class. Come check us out!
Foundations
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center
This group gathers each week for spiritual development, fellowship and a unified faith in Christ.
10:15-11:00 AM
Basic Bible Study
Bagby Parish Hall
This week: Chapters 10-13
St. Martin's clergy and others will be leading The Study on The Book of Genesis..
Life: A User's Manual
Vestry Conference Room
We continue our study of the book, The Contemporary Christian: Applying God's Word to Today's World, by John Stott.
This week: Chapter 9
This is a focused discussion class based on a weekly assigned reading from books written by respected theological scholars. Our annual curriculum includes a variety of topics from the Old Testament, the New Testament and current culture.
Seekers Class
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This week: Jesus' Teaching About the Kingdom
This class will be doing a series on Jesus' Teachings.
"Welcome to St. Martin's"
Welcome Center
You'll hear more about St. Martin's from our Lay Minister for Membership Services, and take a tour of The Church.
Note: These classes will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817 or
dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org for updates or more information.
Sat., Jun 23, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jun 24, Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, June 24
Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday School offering. St. Martin's adult classes emphasize Christian education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships. All classes meet Sundays, 10:15-11:00 AM, except when special events are scheduled.
Absolutely Fabulous (40s and beyond)
Basic Bible Study (all ages)
Foundations (30s and 40s)
Life: A User's Manual (all ages)
Seekers Class (adults with seniority)
"Welcome to St. Martin's" (all ages)
Expanded descriptions, locations and weekly topics are listed below.
10:15-11:00 AM
Lectionary-Based Classes:
In Year B of the Lectionary, the study for the Adult Sunday School includes readings from Matthew, Mark and John, depending on a particular Sunday. The gospel Scripture takes us from John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ through a synopsis of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. I invite you to join us as we commit to a spiritual practice that will transform our entire Parish and our lives.
This week's topic:
"Peace! Be Still!"
Absolutely Fabulous
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)
If you think the name is fun and whimsical, then you've got an idea of the personality of this class. Come check us out!
Foundations
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center
This group gathers each week for spiritual development, fellowship and a unified faith in Christ.
10:15-11:00 AM
Basic Bible Study
Bagby Parish Hall
This week: Chapters 14-18
St. Martin's clergy and others will be leading The Study on The Book of Genesis..
Life: A User's Manual
Vestry Conference Room
We continue our study of the book, The Contemporary Christian: Applying God's Word to Today's World, by John Stott.
This week: Chapter 10
This is a focused discussion class based on a weekly assigned reading from books written by respected theological scholars. Our annual curriculum includes a variety of topics from the Old Testament, the New Testament and current culture.
Seekers Class
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This week: Jesus' Teaching on Possessions
This class will be doing a series on Jesus' Teachings.
"Welcome to St. Martin's"
Welcome Center
You'll hear more about St. Martin's from our Lay Minister for Membership Services, and take a tour of The Church.
Note: These classes will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817 or
dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org for updates or more information.
Fri., Jun 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Sat., Jun 30, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jul 01, Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, July 1 will not be offered
Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, July 1 will not be offered.
Sat., Jul 07, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jul 08, Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, July 8
Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday School offering. St. Martin's adult classes emphasize Christian education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships. All classes meet Sundays, 10:15-11:00 AM, except when special events are scheduled.
Absolutely Fabulous (40s and beyond)
Basic Bible Study (all ages)
Foundations (30s and 40s)
Life: A User's Manual (all ages)
Seekers Class (adults with seniority)
"Welcome to St. Martin's" (all ages)
Expanded descriptions, locations and weekly topics are listed below.
10:15-11:00 AM
Lectionary-Based Classes:
In Year B of the Lectionary, the study for the Adult Sunday School includes readings from Matthew, Mark and John, depending on a particular Sunday. The gospel Scripture takes us from John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ through a synopsis of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. I invite you to join us as we commit to a spiritual practice that will transform our entire Parish and our lives.
This week's topic:
Prophets Are Not Without Honor
Absolutely Fabulous
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)
If you think the name is fun and whimsical, then you've got an idea of the personality of this class. Come check us out!
Foundations
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center
This group gathers each week for spiritual development, fellowship and a unified faith in Christ.
10:15-11:00 AM
Basic Bible Study
Bagby Parish Hall
This week: Chapters 19-22
St. Martin's clergy and others will be leading The Study on The Book of Genesis..
Life: A User's Manual
Vestry Conference Room
We continue our study of the book, The Contemporary Christian: Applying God's Word to Today's World, by John Stott.
This week: Chapter 11
This is a focused discussion class based on a weekly assigned reading from books written by respected theological scholars. Our annual curriculum includes a variety of topics from the Old Testament, the New Testament and current culture.
Seekers Class
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This week: Jesus' Teaching on the Law of Love
This class will be doing a series on Jesus' Teachings.
"Welcome to St. Martin's"
Welcome Center
You'll hear more about St. Martin's from our Lay Minister for Membership Services, and take a tour of The Church.
Note: These classes will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817 or
dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org for updates or more information.
Sat., Jul 14, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jul 15, Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, July 15
Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday School offering. St. Martin's adult classes emphasize Christian education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships. All classes meet Sundays, 10:15-11:00 AM, except when special events are scheduled.
Absolutely Fabulous (40s and beyond)
Basic Bible Study (all ages)
Foundations (30s and 40s)
Life: A User's Manual (all ages)
Seekers Class (adults with seniority)
"Welcome to St. Martin's" (all ages)
Expanded descriptions, locations and weekly topics are listed below.
10:15-11:00 AM
Lectionary-Based Classes:
In Year B of the Lectionary, the study for the Adult Sunday School includes readings from Matthew, Mark and John, depending on a particular Sunday. The gospel Scripture takes us from John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ through a synopsis of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. I invite you to join us as we commit to a spiritual practice that will transform our entire Parish and our lives.
This week's topic:
The Witness of John the Baptist
Absolutely Fabulous
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)
If you think the name is fun and whimsical, then you've got an idea of the personality of this class. Come check us out!
Foundations
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center
This group gathers each week for spiritual development, fellowship and a unified faith in Christ.
10:15-11:00 AM
Basic Bible Study
Bagby Parish Hall
This week: Chapters 23-26
St. Martin's clergy and others will be leading The Study on The Book of Genesis..
Life: A User's Manual
Vestry Conference Room
We continue our study of the book, The Contemporary Christian: Applying God's Word to Today's World, by John Stott.
This week: Chapter 12
This is a focused discussion class based on a weekly assigned reading from books written by respected theological scholars. Our annual curriculum includes a variety of topics from the Old Testament, the New Testament and current culture.
Seekers Class
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This week: Jesus' Teaching on a Prayer
This class will be doing a series on Jesus' Teachings.
"Welcome to St. Martin's"
Welcome Center
You'll hear more about St. Martin's from our Lay Minister for Membership Services, and take a tour of The Church.
Note: These classes will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817 or
dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org for updates or more information.
Sat., Jul 21, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jul 22, Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, July 22
Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday School offering. St. Martin's adult classes emphasize Christian education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships. All classes meet Sundays, 10:15-11:00 AM, except when special events are scheduled.
Absolutely Fabulous (40s and beyond)
Basic Bible Study (all ages)
Foundations (30s and 40s)
Life: A User's Manual (all ages)
Seekers Class (adults with seniority)
"Welcome to St. Martin's" (all ages)
Expanded descriptions, locations and weekly topics are listed below.
10:15-11:00 AM
Lectionary-Based Classes:
In Year B of the Lectionary, the study for the Adult Sunday School includes readings from Matthew, Mark and John, depending on a particular Sunday. The gospel Scripture takes us from John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ through a synopsis of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. I invite you to join us as we commit to a spiritual practice that will transform our entire Parish and our lives.
This week's topic:
Jesus' Compassion and Mercy
Absolutely Fabulous
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)
If you think the name is fun and whimsical, then you've got an idea of the personality of this class. Come check us out!
Foundations
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center
This group gathers each week for spiritual development, fellowship and a unified faith in Christ.
10:15-11:00 AM
Basic Bible Study
Bagby Parish Hall
This week: Chapters 27-31
St. Martin's clergy and others will be leading The Study on The Book of Genesis..
Life: A User's Manual
Vestry Conference Room
We continue our study of the book, The Contemporary Christian: Applying God's Word to Today's World, by John Stott.
This week: Chapter 14
This is a focused discussion class based on a weekly assigned reading from books written by respected theological scholars. Our annual curriculum includes a variety of topics from the Old Testament, the New Testament and current culture.
Seekers Class
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This week: Jesus' Words About Himself
This class will be doing a series on Jesus' Teachings.
"Welcome to St. Martin's"
Welcome Center
You'll hear more about St. Martin's from our Lay Minister for Membership Services, and take a tour of The Church.
Note: These classes will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817 or
dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org for updates or more information.
Sat., Jul 28, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jul 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Sat., Aug 04, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Aug 11, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Aug 18, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Aug 25, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Aug 26, Fall Kick-off Sunday
August 26 is Fall Kick-off Sunday.
ADULTS:
Sunday School for adults will not be offered.
Adults will have the opportunity to learn about programs and ways to serve, from 10:15 AM-11:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall.
CHILDREN:
We're all looking forward to August 26, which will be a combination of Fall Kick-off Sunday and Promotion Sunday! Children and youth will be promoted to the next grade level in Sunday School; all ages will be "as of 9/1/2012." Children (Kindergarten-Grade 5) will meet at 9:00 AM and/or 10:15 AM in their new classrooms in Payne Education Center (2nd floor); children age 0 - Pre-K will meet in Founders' Hall. Parents of children are invited to an Open House on August 26, which will begin at 10:15 AM in the Old Church and end with a tour of the classrooms. Then we'll all take a week off on September 2 for the Labor Day holiday and return to our new classrooms on Sunday, September 9. We can't wait for you to join us!
YOUTH:
Parents of youth are invited to an Open House from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Scout Hut. We have exciting plans for the 2012-2013 program year, and we invite all parents to partner with us as we travel together on the journey.
Sunday School for youth will meet as usual, from 10:15-11:00 AM at the Island.
We're having Snowball Fights in the afternoon, at the Island, from 5:00-7:00 PM for middle school and high school students.
[Updated 5-17-2012]
Wed., Aug 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Sat., Sep 01, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Sep 02, Sunday School will not be offered on September 2
Sunday School for adults, youth and children will not be offered on September 2.
[Updated 4-17-2012]
Sat., Sep 08, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Sep 15, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Sep 22, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Sep 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Sat., Sep 29, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Oct 06, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Oct 13, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Oct 20, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Oct 27, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Mon., Oct 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Sat., Nov 03, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Nov 10, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Nov 17, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Nov 24, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Thu., Nov 29, It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's... ? Oh, just watch our promo video for the Conspire Conference and see for yourself; visit conspireconference.com
We're not quite sure what that is, flying through the air, but it's awesome!
The Conspire Student Conference, a conference for students of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will be held November 30 through December 2, here at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Watch our video.
Visit our Web site.
Register online (coming soon).
For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110 or
aorona@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Sat., Dec 01, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Dec 08, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Dec 15, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Dec 16, College and Young Adults Christmas Party
The College and Young Adults Christmas Party will be held on December 16, from 7:00-9:00 PM, off campus.
[Updated 4-25-2012]
Sat., Dec 22, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Dec 29, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sat., Jan 05, Young Adults AA
Young Adults AA meets Saturdays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.
For more information, visit
www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.
Sun., Jan 06,
The Feast of Lights service and reception at The Island
The Feast of Lights service is on Sunday, January 6, at 6:00 PM in The Church, featuring St. Martin's youth assisting with the service. Come to this beautiful candlelight service where we can take the light of Christ out to the world literally with our actions and symbolically through candles.
Afterwards, everyone is invited to come over to The Island for fellowship and a reception as we celebrate the Feast of Lights.
Youth interested in assisting with the reception should contact
Eric Moen at 713/985-3819 or
Aleeta Bureau at 713/985-3843.
[Epiphany]