A message from Maria Acuna Feldman, Senior Warden: It is my pleasure to welcome Steve Reynolds to the Vestry at St. Martin’s. On August 20th, Steve attended the Vestry meeting, shared some of his Board and ministry experience, and accepted the invitation to join…
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…
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,…
Vestry News & Review:Campus Happenings by Tony Miller, member of the Vestry Service on the Vestry has added one, small pleasure to my life (among others, of course). Now, I visit St. Martin’s for reasons other than going to church, and at times, other…
Vestry News & Review:A reflection on Radical Welcome by Beth Capell, member of the Vestry An important part of being on the Vestry is the spiritual practice with which we begin each Vestry meeting (as well as the parting prayer). The Rector usually leads…
Vestry News & Review:A Reflection on the 2025 Vestry Retreat A message from Jim Jordan, member of the Vestry The recent Vestry Retreat included the usual mix of worship, examination of our role as St. Martin’s Vestry, thinking about the coming year, and humor…
Vestry News and Review:Introducing the Capital Needs Discernment Task Force A message from Elise Keddie, member of the Vestry During the summer of 2024, the Vestry established a task force to explore and consider capital needs for St. Martin’s facilities. This action initially was…
This Advent Season we invite you to walk with us on a spiritual journey toward Christmas December 24, 2024 at 3pmChristmas Eve Service for Children and All Ages with Music, Eucharist, and PageantTuesday, December 24 at 3pm; in-person only (nursery open). Bulletin can be…
