St. Martin’s offers classes and formation opportunities for all ages to allow us to explore our faith more deeply and grow more fully into the image of Christ. The parishes of St. Martin’s, Good Shepherd and St. Laurence often offer education and formation for adults together.
Sunday School: During the school year we offer Sunday School at the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Every other Sunday (or so) our worship opens with a Children’s Talk, after which the children go to their classes. This year, we are using the “Seasons of the Spirit” curriculum. This is a scripture-based, ecumenical resource designed to help children explore their faith, learn the Bible, and discover core Christian practices such as prayer and service. Our leaders offer a fun, engaging and open atmosphere, including arts & crafts and drama. Children rejoin their families for Holy Communion. On the second Sunday of the month, our children join the clergy at the altar to help lead the Eucharistic Prayer–our Second Sunday Helpers. Leader: Danielle Wahl.
Youth: We offer a youth program during our 10 a.m. worship service during the school year plus opportunities for formation, confirmation, service and mission. We are part of One Body–a youth program that involves the youth of St. Martin’s, St. Laurence and Good Shepherd. Please see the OneBody Youth page on this site for more details.
Adult Offerings: Classes are offered periodically throughout the year.
LENT & Spring 2012
Join us for a discussion of the book “The Future of Faith” by Harvard professor Harvey Cox on Sunday, March 4th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church (3704 37th St. SW). This thought-provoking book explores how faith is finding new expression in this post-modern age. The discussion will be led by St. Martin’s parishioner David Milner. Please contact the parish office at 403.249.3014 if you are planning to attend.
During Lent we are offering a book-study on “The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully”, by Sr. Joan Chittester. Dates, time and location TBD
Good Shepherd will be hosting a 4-week drop-in series called “Living the Questions–Part 2″. All are welcome and one does not need to have done Part 1 to come. Dates and time TBD.
In late April, we will offer a 2-3 week course on Atonement. Tentative dates are April 11th, 18th, and 25th at St. Laurence, time TBD. We hope those who come will also attend the lectures of the Rev. Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock at the Wisdom Centre in early May. The classes will stand alone and also serve as prepration for her visit. Please visit www.wisdomcentre.ca for more details of Dr. Brock’s presentation.
May, 2012
ST. MARTIN’S WOMEN’S RETREAT WEEKEND
Kingsfold Retreat Centre
May 11th – May 13th
THEME: “Living in the Moment”
Scripture: “My soul finds rest in God alone” Psalm 62:1
What this Retreat will involve:
- Quiet time: to seek God, alone or with others
- Social time: to get to know women in our parish more deeply
- Some structured time / lots of free time
- Time to walk, sit, read, write, pray, nap
- Places to ‘go to’ either in solitude / with others
Cost: $200/person
(includes 5 meals, snacks & shared accommodation, burseries are available)
Deposit: $100/person by Feb 5th Note: If we have a minimum of 25 women sign up, we will have exclusive use of the facility.
To Register (deadline Feb. 5th) Contact: Carol Hayes @ cahayes@shaw.ca (403) 239-6658.
Fall 2012
Watch for updates!
For more information, please call the church office at 403.249.3014.