St. Martin’s News: 5/23/2025
Here you can find weekly news and upcoming events at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin’s. This changes every week.
Bring Project (Re)Start Items to Church by May 25
Join the Packing Party on June 1
If you purchased bathroom products for the Project (Re)Start bins, we ask that you bring your items to church by Sunday, May 25. Please bring both your tags and the products (preferably in a bag). If you lost your tag/s, simply write your name on the bag. St. Martin’s is now positioned to fill all ten bins for families in crisis due to the loss of their home. Packing and securing the bins, or what the committee calls our “packing party will be on June 1 after the 10am service. We need six to seven volunteers to facilitate an efficient process. With lots of help, we should be packed and ready within an hour. If you would like to volunteer, talk to one of the committee members in the narthex after Sunday services. Thank you for your support.
Seeking Davis Pride Representative for June 7
St. Martin’s has secured an exhibitor booth at the upcoming June 7 Davis PrideFest event. Both Gabe and Rev. Pamela will be unavailable to represent so we are reaching out to you! We need at least two representatives to staff our booth. We will provide giveaway goodies and other exhibit materials. Set up is open from 10am-2:30pm. Pride runs from 3-5pm at Davis Civic Center Park (6th and B Streets) behind Davis City Hall. Please contact the church office if you are interested. For more information about Davis Pride: https://davispride.org/
Seeking Readers in World Languages for Pentecost, June 8
Can you read aloud in a language other than English? We are looking for people to read Acts 2:4 (one verse) in world languages on Pentecost, June 8. We will provide the verse in the language of your choice. You will attend a brief rehearsal on the morning of June 8 to test the microphone and get instructions. Please notify the office by noon on May 30 if you can read and let us know in which language.
Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network Fundraiser, June 14
Yolo Fairgrounds in Woodland
The Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network (YIIN) is an interfaith ministry that had its roots many years ago at St. Martin’s and whose work with immigrants is very much needed now and always. Their upcoming fundraiser on June 15 from 5:30 to 9:30pm includes an Indian dinner; Mexican dessert; beer, wine, and soft drinks; guest speakers Albert Vallecillo, Mayor of Woodland and Andrea Gaytan, Chief of Staff at University of California Global Affairs; a silent auction, and a performance by Mariachi Puente of the Davis Joint Unified School District. The money raised will support YIIN’s ongoing work supporting and advocating for immigrants and refugees. Suggested Donation: $75 adults; $30 students; children 12 and under no charge. Get tickets HERE.
In Loving Memory
With sadness, we inform you of the passing into eternal life of long-time parishioners Susan Youmans and Bruce Carswell. A memorial service for Bruce will be held at St. Martin’s on Friday, June 20 at 2pm. The memorial service for Susan will take place on Saturday, June 21 at 11am at St. Martin’s. Please keep the Youmans and Carswell families in your prayers. Loving God, we pray to you for those we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Weekday Prayer Services, Prayer Requests, Celebrations & Milestones
Morning Prayer: Wednesday at 8:30am in the church
Centering Prayer: Wednesday at 5pm in Room 6/7
Compline: Friday at 8:30pm on Zoom. Zoom Link
If you would like to submit a prayer request, click HERE or contact the church office.
If you would like to share a celebration or milestone (birthday, anniversary, graduation, or other), please let the church office know.
The church office is open Monday-Friday, 9am – 1pm.
info@churchofstmartin.org, 530-756-0444
The Church Office will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.
