The Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields is an Episcopal parish in the Diocese of Pennsylvania that is centered on the worship of God, the ministry of all baptized persons, and the call to be agents of Christ’s love in the world.
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Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
8000 St. Martin’s Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215.247.7466

The Rev. Louis H. Temme

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If your child is participating in St. Martin's education program for the first time and you have not yet completed a registration form, please do so and turn in to the parish office or give to a church school teacher on Sunday. View and print the Church School registration form.

CHILDREN’S WORDS ABOUT ST. MARTIN’S

On January 10, the Church School teachers asked the children in the K-1 (ages 5-7) class to draw a picture about St. Martin’s. The leading questions were: “What do you like best about St. Martin’s? What is most important to...

Small Group Opportunities

This year we will offer a couple of different small group formation experiences for parishioners. Designed to foster community as well as spiritual formation, each of these offerings are for self-directed small groups of six to ten participants; each...

LEARNING TO GROW IN LOVE AND FAITH: 2009-2010

The purpose of Christian formation within the faith community is to provide an environment of learning and reflection for all ages which encourages inquiry and discernment, fosters compassion and courage, invites deeper knowledge and love of God, and enhances a...

PREPARATION FOR HOLY BAPTISM

St Martin’s celebrates the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on the following occasions: the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, the Great Vigil of Easter, the Second Sunday of Easter, Pentecost, and All Saints Sunday, as well as when the...

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN

If your child has not previously attended St. Martin’s, please contact Cathy Cowling for registration information. If your child has been with us before, please be sure to provide any contact information that has changed since last year. Infant and...

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Grades 6-12

Building on the foundation acquired in the church school program, St Martin’s adolescents begin to engage reason as they attempt to live with Christian moral values in a culture that does not always support that. To aid that process, we...

THE SUNDAY FORUM

Sept. 20 Ministry Fair If you’ve ever wondered what the various groups in the parish do and where and how you might get involved, then don’t miss the Ministry Fair! There will be displays and information regarding the many ministries...

SUNDAY EXTRAS

This year we will offer two short extras to the usual Sunday format. Please make careful note of the times, as both offerings are not at our usual education time. Oct. 18, Feb., Apr. Parenting: A Sacred Task Parents...

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL GROUPS

This year we will offer a couple of different small group formation experiences for parishioners. Designed to foster community as well as spiritual formation, each of these offerings are for self-directed small groups of six to ten participants; each...

ONGOING ADULT FORMATION EXPERIENCES

Wednesdays Holy Eucharist and Healing Each Wednesday the Holy Eucharist, with laying on of hands for healing, is celebrated at 12:00 noon in the Chapel. Thursdays Centering Prayer Anyone interested in the ‘prayer of silence’ (centering or contemplative prayer) with...

SHORT COURSES & HAPPENINGS

Oct. 14 - 28 The Great Emergence: Wednesday Evenings How Christianity is Changing and Why Every five hundred years, the church cleans out its attic and has a giant rummage sale. Author Phyllis Tickle uses this metaphor as she analyzes...

OTHER OPTIONS

Making Inquiries: A Newcomer’s Introduction to St Martin’s Are you new to St Martin’s? This Saturday morning session, repeated twice during the program year, is designed to give you a brief overview of the life and ministry of the Church...

RETREATS

Dec. 5 Prepare the Way: Advent Quiet Day Gifts to buy. A house to decorate. Extra school and social activities. In all the hectic preparation for Christmas, it can be easy to overlook making some quiet time for God. Give...

SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS

Oct. 4 Blessing of the Animals Oct. 30 All Saints Festival This All Saints’ party is for all the saints at St Martin’s. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. as we gather for some pump- kin soup and other fall...