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Discover Advent and Christmas at St. Martin’s
>> View the December and January edition
This issue of “The Star” invites you into the rich and holy rhythm of Advent and Christmas at St. Martin’s. Inside, you will find opportunities to observe, participate in, and celebrate the season through our worship services, concerts, fellowship gatherings and outreach ministries.
Be Part of the Christmas Pageant!
>> Sign up before Dec. 21. Click here to learn more.
Volunteer to participate in the Christmas Pageant at 11 a.m. on Dec. 24. No acting skills are requested and it’s fun for the entire family.
Reflections on Christ’s birth
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 9 a.m.–Noon • Parish Life Center
Gather at the manger for sacred reflections, silent prayer and Noonday Prayer as we await Christ’s birth.
Study the Lectionary with Our Rector
Tuesdays, Noon-1 p.m. • Student Life Center
The Rev. Dane Boston delves deeper into the upcoming lectionary readings. Recordings are available.
Morning and Evening Prayer
Weekdays beginning Dec. 1 • Christ Chapel
The Daily Office, rooted in Jewish and early Christian traditions of prayer at set times, developed into both cathedral and monastic forms, with multiple daily services such as lauds, vespers and compline. Learn More >>
Theology for Life
Sundays, Nov. 16-23, Dec. 7–21 • Bagby Parish Hall
Leading up to Christmas, we will focus on what follows Genesis, culminating in the momentous event of God’s entrance into the biblical story: the birth of Christ.
Houston Boychoir Holiday Concert
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 4 p.m. • The Church
Celebrate the holiday season with the Houston Boychoir. Enjoy traditional Christmas music from its three talented ensembles.
Hope-filled Christmas concert celebrating Christ
Sunday, Dec. 14 • 7 p.m. • Parish Life Center
Experience a beautiful, hope-filled night of Christmas music with Wayne Watson, accompanied by some of Houston’s finest musicians.
Blood Drive
Monday, Dec. 15 • 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. • Activity Center
Stop by St. Martin’s for our monthly blood drive to donate blood. There is no substitute for blood - your donation saves lives. >> Schedule an appointment
Together seeking light and solace
Thursday, Dec. 18 • 6 p.m. • Christ Chapel
Our Blue Christmas service offers a sacred space to acknowledge the “blue” feelings of the season and offer them to God.
Prepare your heart this Advent
Sunday, Dec. 21 >> View all service times
One of the highlights of our Advent season is Lessons and Carols Sunday. All our Lessons and Carols services are wonderful ways to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus.
Celebrate Christmas at St. Martin's
>> View our Christmas worship services and festivities.
Join us as we celebrate this special moment in the life of our Episcopal parish. This celebration invites all to reflect, rejoice and give thanks for the blessings we share as a community in Christ’s love.
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Our Mission
To bring by the power of the Holy Spirit as many people as possible to know, love, and serve God as revealed through Jesus Christ; and to be transformed into spiritually renewed disciples of Jesus who know, love and serve one another and the world.
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