We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

ARE YOU A MUSICIAN??

If you are taking lessons, have taken lessons, or if you just like to play, we want you!

Performance opportunities for every age and experience levels are invited to be our special guest during Sunday lunch. You'll have the opportunity of scheduling your performance day, and the option of performing with one of the most sought-after pianists in Houston.

Come on and be the featured performer here at St. Martin's! For more information, contact Bruce Morgan, Creative Director for Ministries, at 713/985-3810.

Bookstore & Gift Shoppe volunteers are needed. Join this fun and exciting opportunity for fellowship. Current needs are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; flexible hours are available. Contact Lesley Hough at 713/985-3840.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Those who serve in the CD Ministry duplicate and label CDs of sermons on Sunday mornings, for sale in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe after the Christian Education hour. This ministry also occurs during the week, as we make duplications of sermons, guest lecturers or special speakers.

For more information, contact the Rev. Ken Fields at 713/985-3832.

Choristers (Choir for Children, Kindergarten-Grade 5)

Please join us for a fantastic year with the St. Martin's Children's Choir, glorifying God through energetic music, fun and fellowship!

The Choristers process and sing on a regular basis during the Sunday 9:00 AM or 9:30 AM worship services. They also sing anthems both alone and with the Parish Choir. Before the sermon, they return to Founders' Hall for rehearsals and vocal technique training. They master the liturgical responses, canticles, hymns and service music sung by the Parish each week.

The Choristers are directed by Kellen Gray, Coordinator of Children's Music Ministries. They meet each Sunday at 8:30 AM or 8:15 AM in Founders' Hall.

For more information, contact Kellen Gray.

[Keywords: Shepherd Choir, Training Choir]

Our wonderful Library needs some help on Sundays. Please come help one Sunday per month, for a one and a half hour shift. There are many benefits! Call the Library at 713/830-4118 and leave a message, or contact Ann Moss at home.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Do you still remember when you visited St. Martin's for the very first time? Chances are you do, and you also probably remember that one of the first people to greet and assist you would have been one of our wonderful Ushers.

If you've ever thought about joining this team of friendly and engaging folks, now is the time to volunteer! Older teens and young adults are welcome to serve as Ushers, too. Our Ushers serve on rotating teams, according to their schedule and service time preferences. No one is expected to usher every Sunday. The work of the Usher ministry is not difficult, but it is highly visible and important. The Ushers are integral to making sure visitors feel welcome and that all aspects of our worship services flow smoothly.

Becoming an Usher is a terrific way to get to know others while providing valuable service to our Parish. Our Ushers enjoy a strong camaraderie with one another, and get together regularly for fellowship. Training is provided, and no prior experience is needed. Simply contact Kristin Early in the Vice-Rector's office to sign up today!

To volunteer or for more information, contact Kristin Early at 713/985-3848.

Please serve with us during the 9:00 AM or 10:15 AM Sunday School classes. We need leaders and helpers to assist with developing a sense of community and friendship while offering an example of what it means to serve God. Come be a part of our program as we help shape the spiritual lives of the children at our church.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

If your family would like to serve at the Family Table service we need help in the following areas:

Usher: Pass the baskets during the Offertory, a good job for Mom or Dad to do with their children. Also, help lead row-by-row to the altar for the Eucharist. Two families are needed every week.

Acolyte/Crucifer: Light candles, with supervision, or carry the Cross during the procession at beginning of the service.

Sacristan: Bring the elements to the altar; wafers, chalice, paten, water and wine at the appropriate time before the Eucharist. Full family participation is encouraged to stay after the service to clean and purify the vessels in the sacristy. Detailed instructions are provided and help as needed. Includes a credence table lesson.

Reading the Prayers: A job for those in 2nd grade or older reading the Prayers of the People into a microphone during the service. Copies of the prayers are made available early for those who want to practice.

Chalice Bearer: A job for two children at least ten years of age, offering the wine during the Eucharist. Instruction from Lay Minister required. New chalice bearers will be followed by existing chalice bearers for several weeks.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Mary Wilson, Senior Associate Rector for Christian Education and Spiritual Formation, at 713/985-3836.

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.

The Greeters' Guild is a group of parishioners who volunteer to extend a warm welcome to our Sunday morning visitors. They do this by greeting their fellow parishioners and our guests before the morning services and by giving them helpful information and instructions as to how to find their way around our campus. Those who are interested in serving as a member of the Greeters' Guild before and after one of the Sunday morning services should contact Kris Johnson at 713/830-4126.

Flower Delivery Volunteers bring flowers from the Altar to parishioners who have been discharged from the hospital, have a birth in the family or who have had a death in the family. We deliver on Mondays. When we talk about uplifting people, this is one of those ministries. Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Saintly Stitchers meet each Monday, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east). Please join us for coffee, stitching and fellowship.

We share techniques, equipment, ideas, cookies, and coffee. Our mission is to needlepoint cushions for the 300 kneelers in the pews. Each one is inscribed with Scripture from the Bible story in the nearest stained glass window. This needlepoint project is funded through donations from those wishing to honor loved ones by having their initials inconspicuously incorporated in the threads of a kneeler.

Intermediate level and experienced stitchers gather to needlepoint pew kneelers for the nave as we share stitching techniques and fellowship. With 300 kneelers to cover we will welcome your talent.

We are needlepointers, we are stitching to beautify the nave, and we need help from experienced needlepointers.

For information, contact Lee Hunnell.


Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Blanket Ladies meet Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-noon, in the Activity Center Family Room. They make cotton flannel receiving blankets for newborn infants at local charity hospitals. It is estimated that over 45,000 blankets have been made by these hard-working, wonderful ladies. Come join this group and share some fun, fellowship and love. Call Sally DeWalch.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

St. Clare's Guild - Wednesdays meets most Wednesdays, from 12:00-3:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east). Please bring your lunch and join us for stitching and fellowship. Refreshments will be served. Come when you can and stay for as long as you like. The group is open to stitchers of all ages and skill levels. We have new Church projects and inreach/outreach projects available to stitch.
For more information, please contact Audrene Shahrdar, Marcie Bristol or Causey Coffield. Click here to send an e-mail to stclaresguild@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Information about this group:
The mission of St. Clare's Guild is to "bring together stitchers of all ages and skill levels to beautify our Church, support our outreach programs and nurture the art of needlework in our members to the Glory of God." We have small "take-home" projects that can be stitched for the Church. On 13 mesh (larger holes)we have St. Martin's crosses,churches,chrismons, medallions and more. For our Easter Sale and the Joy of Giving Market, we stitch eggs, carrots, bunnies, candy canes, nativities, santas, and other holiday ornaments. These sales raise funds for our church and outreach projects. Larger,ongoing projects are the Wedding kneeler and the new Chancel seat cushions and kneelers.
Please join us at any of our stitch meetings in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east):
St. Clare's Guild - Wednesdays: a weekly stitch time from 12:00-3:00 PM.
St. Clare's Guild - Sundays meets one Sunday a month, from 1:00-4:00 PM.

To find the next meeting date, please enter the group name in the Search box on the Web site.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

[Keywords: Claire's, Claires, Clares,Stitching,Needlepoint]

Lydia's Guild needs volunteers to help straighten and organize the pew racks in The Church. We work on a rotation basis. If you can give a couple of hours once every 4 weeks, please contact Justin Jacobson at 713/985-3838.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The St. Cecilia Guild assists the Music Ministry. The efforts include working with the extensive music library, preparing music files for the adult and children's choirs, and occasionally organizing refreshments for choir members. We also need help with the children's choir; those with organizational skills are sought to monitor attendance. For information, contact David Henning, D.M.A. at 713/985-3820.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Ladies ... the "soul" function of ECW's St. Martha's Guild is to serve as our hostesses for ECW events throughout the year, and St. Martha's Guild needs you.

We need help with the ECW Evening Social event on Thursday, February 9.

It's a fun way to meet new people and attend the event at the same time. No skills or experience are necessary. Please consider volunteering to help make this event a huge success. Contact Shelly Newton or Pepette Mongrain for more information.

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church.

The St. Martin's Bell Choir is welcoming new ringers. The ability to read music is encouraged. The love and enthusiasm for music is strongly nurtured in this group. The art of handbell ringing is an outgrowth of the ancient art of change ringing in the English Cathedrals and is an art currently practiced by such groups as the Dorothy Shaw Handbell group who have appeared in years past at St. Martin's. We rehearse Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 PM in the Choir Hall. Call Dr. David Henning at 713/985-3820 for more information.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation.
To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

Note: This group sings for some holidays, but will not meet during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

St. Martin's Choir is a rewarding place of service to the Lord and our congregation. Singing for the 9:00 and 11:15 AM services, the Choir enjoys being accompanied by our terrific Gloria Dei Organ. A variety of classical music, renewal songs and traditional hymns give members opportunities to learn and appreciate the many different styles of sacred music composed for Christians and the Church. Part singing is a standard practice. New members find strong support from seasoned singers in the Choir who provide encouragement and support. Try us out! We're welcoming and pleased to see new faces. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:15 PM in the Choir Hall.

Contact Dr. David Henning at 713/985-3820.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation.
To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

Note: This group sings for some holidays, but will not meet during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Docent Guild is a group of parishioner volunteers whose job is to share the history of St. Martin's and the Episcopalian/Anglican faith with the many visitors and tour groups who come to enjoy our magnificent Church. Members of the Guild undergo hours of study and training in order to be able to properly present the "St. Martin's story." Not only do they tell the story well, but they also serve as ambassadors and missionaries of our faith. For more information, please contact Anita Knapp.

The tour schedule changes from time to time. For an updated schedule, please visit our Web site and enter the keyword: Tour

We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

ARE YOU A MUSICIAN??

If you are taking lessons, have taken lessons, or if you just like to play, we want you!

Performance opportunities for every age and experience levels are invited to be our special guest during Sunday lunch. You'll have the opportunity of scheduling your performance day, and the option of performing with one of the most sought-after pianists in Houston.

Come on and be the featured performer here at St. Martin's! For more information, contact Bruce Morgan, Creative Director for Ministries, at 713/985-3810.

Bookstore & Gift Shoppe volunteers are needed. Join this fun and exciting opportunity for fellowship. Current needs are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; flexible hours are available. Contact Lesley Hough at 713/985-3840.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Those who serve in the CD Ministry duplicate and label CDs of sermons on Sunday mornings, for sale in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe after the Christian Education hour. This ministry also occurs during the week, as we make duplications of sermons, guest lecturers or special speakers.

For more information, contact the Rev. Ken Fields at 713/985-3832.

Our wonderful Library needs some help on Sundays. Please come help one Sunday per month, for a one and a half hour shift. There are many benefits! Call the Library at 713/830-4118 and leave a message, or contact Ann Moss at home.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Do you still remember when you visited St. Martin's for the very first time? Chances are you do, and you also probably remember that one of the first people to greet and assist you would have been one of our wonderful Ushers.

If you've ever thought about joining this team of friendly and engaging folks, now is the time to volunteer! Older teens and young adults are welcome to serve as Ushers, too. Our Ushers serve on rotating teams, according to their schedule and service time preferences. No one is expected to usher every Sunday. The work of the Usher ministry is not difficult, but it is highly visible and important. The Ushers are integral to making sure visitors feel welcome and that all aspects of our worship services flow smoothly.

Becoming an Usher is a terrific way to get to know others while providing valuable service to our Parish. Our Ushers enjoy a strong camaraderie with one another, and get together regularly for fellowship. Training is provided, and no prior experience is needed. Simply contact Kristin Early in the Vice-Rector's office to sign up today!

To volunteer or for more information, contact Kristin Early at 713/985-3848.

Please serve with us during the 9:00 AM or 10:15 AM Sunday School classes. We need leaders and helpers to assist with developing a sense of community and friendship while offering an example of what it means to serve God. Come be a part of our program as we help shape the spiritual lives of the children at our church.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

If your family would like to serve at the Family Table service we need help in the following areas:

Usher: Pass the baskets during the Offertory, a good job for Mom or Dad to do with their children. Also, help lead row-by-row to the altar for the Eucharist. Two families are needed every week.

Acolyte/Crucifer: Light candles, with supervision, or carry the Cross during the procession at beginning of the service.

Sacristan: Bring the elements to the altar; wafers, chalice, paten, water and wine at the appropriate time before the Eucharist. Full family participation is encouraged to stay after the service to clean and purify the vessels in the sacristy. Detailed instructions are provided and help as needed. Includes a credence table lesson.

Reading the Prayers: A job for those in 2nd grade or older reading the Prayers of the People into a microphone during the service. Copies of the prayers are made available early for those who want to practice.

Chalice Bearer: A job for two children at least ten years of age, offering the wine during the Eucharist. Instruction from Lay Minister required. New chalice bearers will be followed by existing chalice bearers for several weeks.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Mary Wilson, Senior Associate Rector for Christian Education and Spiritual Formation, at 713/985-3836.

The Greeters' Guild is a group of parishioners who volunteer to extend a warm welcome to our Sunday morning visitors. They do this by greeting their fellow parishioners and our guests before the morning services and by giving them helpful information and instructions as to how to find their way around our campus. Those who are interested in serving as a member of the Greeters' Guild before and after one of the Sunday morning services should contact Kris Johnson at 713/830-4126.

Flower Delivery Volunteers bring flowers from the Altar to parishioners who have been discharged from the hospital, have a birth in the family or who have had a death in the family. We deliver on Mondays. When we talk about uplifting people, this is one of those ministries. Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Saintly Stitchers meet each Monday, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east). Please join us for coffee, stitching and fellowship.

We share techniques, equipment, ideas, cookies, and coffee. Our mission is to needlepoint cushions for the 300 kneelers in the pews. Each one is inscribed with Scripture from the Bible story in the nearest stained glass window. This needlepoint project is funded through donations from those wishing to honor loved ones by having their initials inconspicuously incorporated in the threads of a kneeler.

Intermediate level and experienced stitchers gather to needlepoint pew kneelers for the nave as we share stitching techniques and fellowship. With 300 kneelers to cover we will welcome your talent.

We are needlepointers, we are stitching to beautify the nave, and we need help from experienced needlepointers.

For information, contact Lee Hunnell.


Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Blanket Ladies meet Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-noon, in the Activity Center Family Room. They make cotton flannel receiving blankets for newborn infants at local charity hospitals. It is estimated that over 45,000 blankets have been made by these hard-working, wonderful ladies. Come join this group and share some fun, fellowship and love. Call Sally DeWalch.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

St. Clare's Guild - Wednesdays meets most Wednesdays, from 12:00-3:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east). Please bring your lunch and join us for stitching and fellowship. Refreshments will be served. Come when you can and stay for as long as you like. The group is open to stitchers of all ages and skill levels. We have new Church projects and inreach/outreach projects available to stitch.
For more information, please contact Audrene Shahrdar, Marcie Bristol or Causey Coffield. Click here to send an e-mail to stclaresguild@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Information about this group:
The mission of St. Clare's Guild is to "bring together stitchers of all ages and skill levels to beautify our Church, support our outreach programs and nurture the art of needlework in our members to the Glory of God." We have small "take-home" projects that can be stitched for the Church. On 13 mesh (larger holes)we have St. Martin's crosses,churches,chrismons, medallions and more. For our Easter Sale and the Joy of Giving Market, we stitch eggs, carrots, bunnies, candy canes, nativities, santas, and other holiday ornaments. These sales raise funds for our church and outreach projects. Larger,ongoing projects are the Wedding kneeler and the new Chancel seat cushions and kneelers.
Please join us at any of our stitch meetings in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east):
St. Clare's Guild - Wednesdays: a weekly stitch time from 12:00-3:00 PM.
St. Clare's Guild - Sundays meets one Sunday a month, from 1:00-4:00 PM.

To find the next meeting date, please enter the group name in the Search box on the Web site.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

[Keywords: Claire's, Claires, Clares,Stitching,Needlepoint]

Key Group Leader:
Each group will be led by an adult volunteer (parents will NOT be allowed to be their child's Key Group Leader) who will work with host families and students to determine the most effective time to meet each week. These volunteers will facilitate the Key Group discussion and study, maintain communication with their students outside of group meetings, and serve as mentors to disciple the students in their group. Key Group Leaders are encouraged to attend student-centered games, concerts, productions and events.

Key Group Coordinator:
One Key Group Leader will serve as a liaison between the other leaders in their respective groups (middle school and high school) and the Small Group Coordinator. MS and HS Coordinators will be responsible for communicating information, schedule changes, and special meetings (service projects, dinners, multi-group gatherings) between Key Group Leaders.

Key Group Host Home:
Host Homes provide a place for Key Groups to meet and hospitality each week. Host parents are encouraged to get to know the students in their group as well as their families. In the interest of authentic conversation, Host Home Parents are asked to respect the privacy and confidentiality of the group by not hovering or listening-in to group discussions.

For more information or questions, please contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.

Lydia's Guild needs volunteers to help straighten and organize the pew racks in The Church. We work on a rotation basis. If you can give a couple of hours once every 4 weeks, please contact Justin Jacobson at 713/985-3838.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The St. Cecilia Guild assists the Music Ministry. The efforts include working with the extensive music library, preparing music files for the adult and children's choirs, and occasionally organizing refreshments for choir members. We also need help with the children's choir; those with organizational skills are sought to monitor attendance. For information, contact David Henning, D.M.A. at 713/985-3820.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The St. Martin's Bell Choir is welcoming new ringers. The ability to read music is encouraged. The love and enthusiasm for music is strongly nurtured in this group. The art of handbell ringing is an outgrowth of the ancient art of change ringing in the English Cathedrals and is an art currently practiced by such groups as the Dorothy Shaw Handbell group who have appeared in years past at St. Martin's. We rehearse Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 PM in the Choir Hall. Call Dr. David Henning at 713/985-3820 for more information.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation.
To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

Note: This group sings for some holidays, but will not meet during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

St. Martin's Choir is a rewarding place of service to the Lord and our congregation. Singing for the 9:00 and 11:15 AM services, the Choir enjoys being accompanied by our terrific Gloria Dei Organ. A variety of classical music, renewal songs and traditional hymns give members opportunities to learn and appreciate the many different styles of sacred music composed for Christians and the Church. Part singing is a standard practice. New members find strong support from seasoned singers in the Choir who provide encouragement and support. Try us out! We're welcoming and pleased to see new faces. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:15 PM in the Choir Hall.

Contact Dr. David Henning at 713/985-3820.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation.
To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

Note: This group sings for some holidays, but will not meet during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Docent Guild is a group of parishioner volunteers whose job is to share the history of St. Martin's and the Episcopalian/Anglican faith with the many visitors and tour groups who come to enjoy our magnificent Church. Members of the Guild undergo hours of study and training in order to be able to properly present the "St. Martin's story." Not only do they tell the story well, but they also serve as ambassadors and missionaries of our faith. For more information, please contact Anita Knapp.

The tour schedule changes from time to time. For an updated schedule, please visit our Web site and enter the keyword: Tour

We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

ARE YOU A MUSICIAN??

If you are taking lessons, have taken lessons, or if you just like to play, we want you!

Performance opportunities for every age and experience levels are invited to be our special guest during Sunday lunch. You'll have the opportunity of scheduling your performance day, and the option of performing with one of the most sought-after pianists in Houston.

Come on and be the featured performer here at St. Martin's! For more information, contact Bruce Morgan, Creative Director for Ministries, at 713/985-3810.

Bookstore & Gift Shoppe volunteers are needed. Join this fun and exciting opportunity for fellowship. Current needs are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; flexible hours are available. Contact Lesley Hough at 713/985-3840.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Those who serve in the CD Ministry duplicate and label CDs of sermons on Sunday mornings, for sale in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe after the Christian Education hour. This ministry also occurs during the week, as we make duplications of sermons, guest lecturers or special speakers.

For more information, contact the Rev. Ken Fields at 713/985-3832.

Our wonderful Library needs some help on Sundays. Please come help one Sunday per month, for a one and a half hour shift. There are many benefits! Call the Library at 713/830-4118 and leave a message, or contact Ann Moss at home.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Do you still remember when you visited St. Martin's for the very first time? Chances are you do, and you also probably remember that one of the first people to greet and assist you would have been one of our wonderful Ushers.

If you've ever thought about joining this team of friendly and engaging folks, now is the time to volunteer! Older teens and young adults are welcome to serve as Ushers, too. Our Ushers serve on rotating teams, according to their schedule and service time preferences. No one is expected to usher every Sunday. The work of the Usher ministry is not difficult, but it is highly visible and important. The Ushers are integral to making sure visitors feel welcome and that all aspects of our worship services flow smoothly.

Becoming an Usher is a terrific way to get to know others while providing valuable service to our Parish. Our Ushers enjoy a strong camaraderie with one another, and get together regularly for fellowship. Training is provided, and no prior experience is needed. Simply contact Kristin Early in the Vice-Rector's office to sign up today!

To volunteer or for more information, contact Kristin Early at 713/985-3848.

Please serve with us during the 9:00 AM or 10:15 AM Sunday School classes. We need leaders and helpers to assist with developing a sense of community and friendship while offering an example of what it means to serve God. Come be a part of our program as we help shape the spiritual lives of the children at our church.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

If your family would like to serve at the Family Table service we need help in the following areas:

Usher: Pass the baskets during the Offertory, a good job for Mom or Dad to do with their children. Also, help lead row-by-row to the altar for the Eucharist. Two families are needed every week.

Acolyte/Crucifer: Light candles, with supervision, or carry the Cross during the procession at beginning of the service.

Sacristan: Bring the elements to the altar; wafers, chalice, paten, water and wine at the appropriate time before the Eucharist. Full family participation is encouraged to stay after the service to clean and purify the vessels in the sacristy. Detailed instructions are provided and help as needed. Includes a credence table lesson.

Reading the Prayers: A job for those in 2nd grade or older reading the Prayers of the People into a microphone during the service. Copies of the prayers are made available early for those who want to practice.

Chalice Bearer: A job for two children at least ten years of age, offering the wine during the Eucharist. Instruction from Lay Minister required. New chalice bearers will be followed by existing chalice bearers for several weeks.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Mary Wilson, Senior Associate Rector for Christian Education and Spiritual Formation, at 713/985-3836.

The Greeters' Guild is a group of parishioners who volunteer to extend a warm welcome to our Sunday morning visitors. They do this by greeting their fellow parishioners and our guests before the morning services and by giving them helpful information and instructions as to how to find their way around our campus. Those who are interested in serving as a member of the Greeters' Guild before and after one of the Sunday morning services should contact Kris Johnson at 713/830-4126.

Flower Delivery Volunteers bring flowers from the Altar to parishioners who have been discharged from the hospital, have a birth in the family or who have had a death in the family. We deliver on Mondays. When we talk about uplifting people, this is one of those ministries. Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Saintly Stitchers meet each Monday, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east). Please join us for coffee, stitching and fellowship.

We share techniques, equipment, ideas, cookies, and coffee. Our mission is to needlepoint cushions for the 300 kneelers in the pews. Each one is inscribed with Scripture from the Bible story in the nearest stained glass window. This needlepoint project is funded through donations from those wishing to honor loved ones by having their initials inconspicuously incorporated in the threads of a kneeler.

Intermediate level and experienced stitchers gather to needlepoint pew kneelers for the nave as we share stitching techniques and fellowship. With 300 kneelers to cover we will welcome your talent.

We are needlepointers, we are stitching to beautify the nave, and we need help from experienced needlepointers.

For information, contact Lee Hunnell.


Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Blanket Ladies meet Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-noon, in the Activity Center Family Room. They make cotton flannel receiving blankets for newborn infants at local charity hospitals. It is estimated that over 45,000 blankets have been made by these hard-working, wonderful ladies. Come join this group and share some fun, fellowship and love. Call Sally DeWalch.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

St. Clare's Guild - Wednesdays meets most Wednesdays, from 12:00-3:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east). Please bring your lunch and join us for stitching and fellowship. Refreshments will be served. Come when you can and stay for as long as you like. The group is open to stitchers of all ages and skill levels. We have new Church projects and inreach/outreach projects available to stitch.
For more information, please contact Audrene Shahrdar, Marcie Bristol or Causey Coffield. Click here to send an e-mail to stclaresguild@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Information about this group:
The mission of St. Clare's Guild is to "bring together stitchers of all ages and skill levels to beautify our Church, support our outreach programs and nurture the art of needlework in our members to the Glory of God." We have small "take-home" projects that can be stitched for the Church. On 13 mesh (larger holes)we have St. Martin's crosses,churches,chrismons, medallions and more. For our Easter Sale and the Joy of Giving Market, we stitch eggs, carrots, bunnies, candy canes, nativities, santas, and other holiday ornaments. These sales raise funds for our church and outreach projects. Larger,ongoing projects are the Wedding kneeler and the new Chancel seat cushions and kneelers.
Please join us at any of our stitch meetings in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east):
St. Clare's Guild - Wednesdays: a weekly stitch time from 12:00-3:00 PM.
St. Clare's Guild - Sundays meets one Sunday a month, from 1:00-4:00 PM.

To find the next meeting date, please enter the group name in the Search box on the Web site.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

[Keywords: Claire's, Claires, Clares,Stitching,Needlepoint]

Lydia's Guild needs volunteers to help straighten and organize the pew racks in The Church. We work on a rotation basis. If you can give a couple of hours once every 4 weeks, please contact Justin Jacobson at 713/985-3838.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The St. Cecilia Guild assists the Music Ministry. The efforts include working with the extensive music library, preparing music files for the adult and children's choirs, and occasionally organizing refreshments for choir members. We also need help with the children's choir; those with organizational skills are sought to monitor attendance. For information, contact David Henning, D.M.A. at 713/985-3820.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The St. Martin's Bell Choir is welcoming new ringers. The ability to read music is encouraged. The love and enthusiasm for music is strongly nurtured in this group. The art of handbell ringing is an outgrowth of the ancient art of change ringing in the English Cathedrals and is an art currently practiced by such groups as the Dorothy Shaw Handbell group who have appeared in years past at St. Martin's. We rehearse Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 PM in the Choir Hall. Call Dr. David Henning at 713/985-3820 for more information.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation.
To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

Note: This group sings for some holidays, but will not meet during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

St. Martin's Choir is a rewarding place of service to the Lord and our congregation. Singing for the 9:00 and 11:15 AM services, the Choir enjoys being accompanied by our terrific Gloria Dei Organ. A variety of classical music, renewal songs and traditional hymns give members opportunities to learn and appreciate the many different styles of sacred music composed for Christians and the Church. Part singing is a standard practice. New members find strong support from seasoned singers in the Choir who provide encouragement and support. Try us out! We're welcoming and pleased to see new faces. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:15 PM in the Choir Hall.

Contact Dr. David Henning at 713/985-3820.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation.
To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

Note: This group sings for some holidays, but will not meet during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Docent Guild is a group of parishioner volunteers whose job is to share the history of St. Martin's and the Episcopalian/Anglican faith with the many visitors and tour groups who come to enjoy our magnificent Church. Members of the Guild undergo hours of study and training in order to be able to properly present the "St. Martin's story." Not only do they tell the story well, but they also serve as ambassadors and missionaries of our faith. For more information, please contact Anita Knapp.

The tour schedule changes from time to time. For an updated schedule, please visit our Web site and enter the keyword: Tour

We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

ARE YOU A MUSICIAN??

If you are taking lessons, have taken lessons, or if you just like to play, we want you!

Performance opportunities for every age and experience levels are invited to be our special guest during Sunday lunch. You'll have the opportunity of scheduling your performance day, and the option of performing with one of the most sought-after pianists in Houston.

Come on and be the featured performer here at St. Martin's! For more information, contact Bruce Morgan, Creative Director for Ministries, at 713/985-3810.

Bookstore & Gift Shoppe volunteers are needed. Join this fun and exciting opportunity for fellowship. Current needs are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; flexible hours are available. Contact Lesley Hough at 713/985-3840.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Those who serve in the CD Ministry duplicate and label CDs of sermons on Sunday mornings, for sale in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe after the Christian Education hour. This ministry also occurs during the week, as we make duplications of sermons, guest lecturers or special speakers.

For more information, contact the Rev. Ken Fields at 713/985-3832.

Our wonderful Library needs some help on Sundays. Please come help one Sunday per month, for a one and a half hour shift. There are many benefits! Call the Library at 713/830-4118 and leave a message, or contact Ann Moss at home.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Do you still remember when you visited St. Martin's for the very first time? Chances are you do, and you also probably remember that one of the first people to greet and assist you would have been one of our wonderful Ushers.

If you've ever thought about joining this team of friendly and engaging folks, now is the time to volunteer! Older teens and young adults are welcome to serve as Ushers, too. Our Ushers serve on rotating teams, according to their schedule and service time preferences. No one is expected to usher every Sunday. The work of the Usher ministry is not difficult, but it is highly visible and important. The Ushers are integral to making sure visitors feel welcome and that all aspects of our worship services flow smoothly.

Becoming an Usher is a terrific way to get to know others while providing valuable service to our Parish. Our Ushers enjoy a strong camaraderie with one another, and get together regularly for fellowship. Training is provided, and no prior experience is needed. Simply contact Kristin Early in the Vice-Rector's office to sign up today!

To volunteer or for more information, contact Kristin Early at 713/985-3848.

Please serve with us during the 9:00 AM or 10:15 AM Sunday School classes. We need leaders and helpers to assist with developing a sense of community and friendship while offering an example of what it means to serve God. Come be a part of our program as we help shape the spiritual lives of the children at our church.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

If your family would like to serve at the Family Table service we need help in the following areas:

Usher: Pass the baskets during the Offertory, a good job for Mom or Dad to do with their children. Also, help lead row-by-row to the altar for the Eucharist. Two families are needed every week.

Acolyte/Crucifer: Light candles, with supervision, or carry the Cross during the procession at beginning of the service.

Sacristan: Bring the elements to the altar; wafers, chalice, paten, water and wine at the appropriate time before the Eucharist. Full family participation is encouraged to stay after the service to clean and purify the vessels in the sacristy. Detailed instructions are provided and help as needed. Includes a credence table lesson.

Reading the Prayers: A job for those in 2nd grade or older reading the Prayers of the People into a microphone during the service. Copies of the prayers are made available early for those who want to practice.

Chalice Bearer: A job for two children at least ten years of age, offering the wine during the Eucharist. Instruction from Lay Minister required. New chalice bearers will be followed by existing chalice bearers for several weeks.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Mary Wilson, Senior Associate Rector for Christian Education and Spiritual Formation, at 713/985-3836.

The Greeters' Guild is a group of parishioners who volunteer to extend a warm welcome to our Sunday morning visitors. They do this by greeting their fellow parishioners and our guests before the morning services and by giving them helpful information and instructions as to how to find their way around our campus. Those who are interested in serving as a member of the Greeters' Guild before and after one of the Sunday morning services should contact Kris Johnson at 713/830-4126.

St. Clare's Guild - Sundays will meet on Sunday, February 26, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east). The group is open to all ages who wish to start stitching and keep stitching. Projects are available for stitching (with instruction, if needed). Snacks and refreshments are served.

Upcoming meetings:

March 25

April 29

May 20

June 24

July 22

August 26

Other dates will be posted soon.

For more information, please contact Audrene Shahrdar, Marcie Bristol or Causey Coffield. Click here to send an e-mail to stclaresguild@stmartinsepiscopal.org.


This group uses other fun crafts throughout the year to help support our Church's outreach programs such as decorating Christmas stockings for Child Advocates and assembling stitch kits for Yellowstone Academy.

Information about this group:
The mission of St. Clare's Guild is to "bring together stitchers of all ages and skill levels to beautify our Church, support our outreach programs and nurture the needlework in our members to the Glory of God." We have new "take-home" projects that can be stitched for the Church. On 13 mesh we have St. Martin's crosses with Swarovski crystal beads, tree skirt chrismons and large crosses, and baptism bookmarks. On 18 mesh (smaller holes) we have Christmas candy canes, a Christmas candy train, a mini-nativity, Santas, and holiday ornaments to be stitched.

Please join us at any of our stitch meetings in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east):
St. Clare's Guild - Wednesdays: a weekly stitch time from 12:00-3:00 PM.
St. Clare's Guild - Sundays meets one Sunday a month, from 1:00-4:00 PM.

To find the next meeting date, please enter the group name in the Search box on the Web site.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

[Keywords: Claire's, Claires, Clares]

Flower Delivery Volunteers bring flowers from the Altar to parishioners who have been discharged from the hospital, have a birth in the family or who have had a death in the family. We deliver on Mondays. When we talk about uplifting people, this is one of those ministries. Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Saintly Stitchers meet each Monday, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east). Please join us for coffee, stitching and fellowship.

We share techniques, equipment, ideas, cookies, and coffee. Our mission is to needlepoint cushions for the 300 kneelers in the pews. Each one is inscribed with Scripture from the Bible story in the nearest stained glass window. This needlepoint project is funded through donations from those wishing to honor loved ones by having their initials inconspicuously incorporated in the threads of a kneeler.

Intermediate level and experienced stitchers gather to needlepoint pew kneelers for the nave as we share stitching techniques and fellowship. With 300 kneelers to cover we will welcome your talent.

We are needlepointers, we are stitching to beautify the nave, and we need help from experienced needlepointers.

For information, contact Lee Hunnell.


Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Blanket Ladies meet Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-noon, in the Activity Center Family Room. They make cotton flannel receiving blankets for newborn infants at local charity hospitals. It is estimated that over 45,000 blankets have been made by these hard-working, wonderful ladies. Come join this group and share some fun, fellowship and love. Call Sally DeWalch.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

St. Clare's Guild - Wednesdays meets most Wednesdays, from 12:00-3:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east). Please bring your lunch and join us for stitching and fellowship. Refreshments will be served. Come when you can and stay for as long as you like. The group is open to stitchers of all ages and skill levels. We have new Church projects and inreach/outreach projects available to stitch.
For more information, please contact Audrene Shahrdar, Marcie Bristol or Causey Coffield. Click here to send an e-mail to stclaresguild@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Information about this group:
The mission of St. Clare's Guild is to "bring together stitchers of all ages and skill levels to beautify our Church, support our outreach programs and nurture the art of needlework in our members to the Glory of God." We have small "take-home" projects that can be stitched for the Church. On 13 mesh (larger holes)we have St. Martin's crosses,churches,chrismons, medallions and more. For our Easter Sale and the Joy of Giving Market, we stitch eggs, carrots, bunnies, candy canes, nativities, santas, and other holiday ornaments. These sales raise funds for our church and outreach projects. Larger,ongoing projects are the Wedding kneeler and the new Chancel seat cushions and kneelers.
Please join us at any of our stitch meetings in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east):
St. Clare's Guild - Wednesdays: a weekly stitch time from 12:00-3:00 PM.
St. Clare's Guild - Sundays meets one Sunday a month, from 1:00-4:00 PM.

To find the next meeting date, please enter the group name in the Search box on the Web site.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

[Keywords: Claire's, Claires, Clares,Stitching,Needlepoint]

The Lazarus Guild of St. Martin's has for many years exercised a wonderful ministry. Composed mostly of men who are retired, the Guild is primarily responsible for providing ushers for funerals at St. Martin's. Through its service, the members minister to those who mourn in many other ways as well. Occasionally the Guild provides ushers for special events during the week. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity for Christian service

For more information, contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808.

Lydia's Guild needs volunteers to help straighten and organize the pew racks in The Church. We work on a rotation basis. If you can give a couple of hours once every 4 weeks, please contact Justin Jacobson at 713/985-3838.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The St. Cecilia Guild assists the Music Ministry. The efforts include working with the extensive music library, preparing music files for the adult and children's choirs, and occasionally organizing refreshments for choir members. We also need help with the children's choir; those with organizational skills are sought to monitor attendance. For information, contact David Henning, D.M.A. at 713/985-3820.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The St. Martin's Bell Choir is welcoming new ringers. The ability to read music is encouraged. The love and enthusiasm for music is strongly nurtured in this group. The art of handbell ringing is an outgrowth of the ancient art of change ringing in the English Cathedrals and is an art currently practiced by such groups as the Dorothy Shaw Handbell group who have appeared in years past at St. Martin's. We rehearse Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 PM in the Choir Hall. Call Dr. David Henning at 713/985-3820 for more information.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation.
To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

Note: This group sings for some holidays, but will not meet during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

St. Martin's Choir is a rewarding place of service to the Lord and our congregation. Singing for the 9:00 and 11:15 AM services, the Choir enjoys being accompanied by our terrific Gloria Dei Organ. A variety of classical music, renewal songs and traditional hymns give members opportunities to learn and appreciate the many different styles of sacred music composed for Christians and the Church. Part singing is a standard practice. New members find strong support from seasoned singers in the Choir who provide encouragement and support. Try us out! We're welcoming and pleased to see new faces. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:15 PM in the Choir Hall.

Contact Dr. David Henning at 713/985-3820.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation.
To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

Note: This group sings for some holidays, but will not meet during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Docent Guild is a group of parishioner volunteers whose job is to share the history of St. Martin's and the Episcopalian/Anglican faith with the many visitors and tour groups who come to enjoy our magnificent Church. Members of the Guild undergo hours of study and training in order to be able to properly present the "St. Martin's story." Not only do they tell the story well, but they also serve as ambassadors and missionaries of our faith. For more information, please contact Anita Knapp.

The tour schedule changes from time to time. For an updated schedule, please visit our Web site and enter the keyword: Tour

We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

ARE YOU A MUSICIAN??

If you are taking lessons, have taken lessons, or if you just like to play, we want you!

Performance opportunities for every age and experience levels are invited to be our special guest during Sunday lunch. You'll have the opportunity of scheduling your performance day, and the option of performing with one of the most sought-after pianists in Houston.

Come on and be the featured performer here at St. Martin's! For more information, contact Bruce Morgan, Creative Director for Ministries, at 713/985-3810.