Sermon on August 24, 2025“Cultivating Connection”By: The Ven. Margaret Grayden Eighteen years is a long time to suffer–ask anyone who lives with a chronic disease or condition. Imagine what it was like for the woman we encounter in this morning’s Gospel reading. For eighteen…
Sermon on August 10, 2025“Led by Faith”By: Seminarian Anthony Amato When I was a little kid, there was a movie I watched that taught me what faith was like, and it left a really big impression on me. There’s a scene where the main…
Sermon on July 27, 2025“Teach Us to Pray”By: Rev. Debbie Hawkins ‘Lord, teach us to pray,’ someone said. ‘John teaches his disciples. We are your disciples. Teach us how to pray like you. You chose us but we also chose you. You have something…
Vestry News & Review:Abundance and ReciprocityReflections from Stan Forbes and Elise Keddiemembers of the Vestry Here’s a look at some key highlights and reflections from the May and June Vestry meetings, with thanks to Stan Forbes and Elise Keddie for contributing their perspectives to…
More Than Just Flowers: CreativityBy: Carole Hom You’ve probably noticed that the style of our altar flowers varies from week to week depending on the arranger. Some flower guild members create classical arrangements while others tend toward informality. Some design floral displays and order…
In Loving Memory The Rev. Canon Mary Goshert Ekenstam With deep sadness, we announce the passing into eternal life of The Rev. Canon Mary L. Goshert Ekenstam. Mary holds a very special place in our hearts, given that she was ordained to the priesthood here at St. Martin’s…
Sermon on June 15, 2025“The Holy Trinity”By: Kimo Kimokeo Good Morning. Just in case you don’t know me, my name is Kimo Kimokeo. I’ve been part of the flock here at St. Martin’s for a few years now. With a name like Kimo you’re…
I Will With God’s HelpA Journey Toward Racial Healing and Justice I Will With God’s Help is a one-day racial healing workshop specially developed for the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California by the Commission of Intercultural Ministries, under the guidance of Dr. Catherine Meeks,…
Did you know we have a new Vestry member? On March 18, 2025, the Vestry appointed George Kuodza to one of the vacant Vestry positions. Below, George shares an introduction. Our journey to the Church of St. Martin began in 2023, shortly after the…
“More Than Just Flowers: Symbolism” by Carole HomFlower Guild Chair On most Sundays from Easter through the end of the Season of Epiphany, flowers grace the altar at St. Martin’s. In a future article, I’ll elaborate about the Flower Guild and altar flowers. Here,…
