Join us on Sunday, November 3rd as we set aside a day to remember loved ones in the tradition of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Please bring photos or mementos of your loved ones to put on the ofrenda or remembrance…
By Gabe Avila October 2019 Origins The original iteration of Día de los Muertos was an Aztec festival first mentioned approximately 3000 years ago, prior to Spanish colonization in the 1600s. This version took place at the beginning of August and lasted for an…
By: Carole Hom When I was a kid, our monthly family gatherings featured a houseful of aunties, uncles, cousins, and enough food to feed a small army. In the waning hours of one such occasion, my mom told my 7-year-old self to go help…
Nearly 20 years ago when I became the Director of Formation for Children and Families at Trinity Episcopal Church in Menlo Park, my husband said to me, “Congratulations! Just don’t tell anyone that you’re not that good with little kids and you hate crafts!”…
A little about Alex: Alex first came to St. Martin’s in 2011 as a parishioner. Through his involvement in the life of this parish, he discerned a call to the priesthood. And now, after being away for a few years, he has returned to…
Did you know?We have several parishioners involved in this movement. I’ll be joining the strike on Friday and hope to see some of you there! Blessings, Pamela+ Davis School Kids Prepare for Global Climate Strike on Sept 20 A diverse coalition of youth, parents,…
At St. Martin’s we have been trying to create a more welcoming environment for people whose first or primary language is Spanish. That includes making the scripture readings available in Spanish every Sunday and using Spanish lyrics in our liturgical music from time to…
We are working hard to support the two refugee families who came to Davis this Spring. As they move through the asylum-seeking process, there are many ways you can help through our Families Together Project. Here are some of the volunteers we need: A…
Join the diocese as we gather in three different events to honor Bishop Barry Beisner. These events are free. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend. Saturday, May 11, 5:30 – 8 p.m. St. John’s, Petaluma Friday, June 7, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Trinity Episcopal,…
