St. Martin's Episcopal Church Messages Newsletter - November 2012

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Inside this issue:

November 11 is the day we celebrate the feast day of St. Martin of Tours, our

parishs patron saint. We will mark the day by blessing our stewardship pledges and

enjoying time together sampling recipes from our new parish cookbook.

Stewardship: Taking a RiskStewardship: Taking a RiskStewardship: Taking a RiskStewardship: Taking a Risk

By Jeff Klieve, Stewardship Co-chair

I hope you have been able

to read and consider each

of the Blessed to be aBlessed to be aBlessed to be aBlessed to be aBlessingBlessingBlessingBlessing reflections that

have been inserted into the

service leaflet and e-mailed

to you each week of this

years fall stewardship

campaign. For me, they

have generally reinforced

what I have been taught

over the years about

Christian stewardship, but

there have been a few

interesting new insights as

well. Ive thought about one

of them in particular:

Generosity always requires

risk but it is our call to

take that risk, remembering

C E L E B R A T I N G S T . M A R T I N O F T O U R S

A B E A C O N O F C H R I S T S L O V E ,

S P I R I T - F E D , S E R V I N G O T H E R S

N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 2

M E S S A G E SF R O M S T . M A R T I N S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H

ECW Recipe Tasting PartyECW Recipe Tasting PartyECW Recipe Tasting PartyECW Recipe Tasting Party

By Michelle Trieschmann

All are invited to celebrate

the Feast of St. Martin with

a Cookbook Recipe TastingParty on Sunday, Nov. 11 at

11:30 a.m. The long-

anticipated cookbooks will

be distributed and well

sample some of the

delicious recipes created by

our church members. If you

didnt pre-order a cook-

book, well have a limited

supply of additional copies

available for sale for $15

each.

We do need your help toWe do need your help toWe do need your help toWe do need your help to

make this a tasty successmake this a tasty successmake this a tasty successmake this a tasty success

for those of you who

submitted recipes to

Continued on page 2

St. Martin of ToursSt. Martin of ToursSt. Martin of ToursSt. Martin of Tours

(compiled from various reports)

Martin was born in 316 in

(what is now) Hungary. He

reluctantly became a soldierat an early age and served

in the Roman army. One

cold day he met a scantily

clad man along the side of

the road. He instinctively cut

his coat in half and shared it

with the beggar. That night,

he dreamed of Jesus wear-

ing the cloak he had given

away. Martin was later jailed

for refusing to fight and was

eventually discharged from

the army. He went on to be

baptized at the age of 18

and in 371, he became

Bishop of Tours. He died in

(what is now) Central France

in 397. Continued on page 2

P. 2 Stewardship, cont.

Tasting party, cont.

Flower fund

P. 3 Fr. Jon:

All Saints Day

Christmas dinner

P. 4 UTO

Cancer Awareness

Meal Ministry

P. 5 Rev. Emily:

Flutes at the 5:05

St. Francis Day pics

P. 6 Vestry Nominations

Greeter Ministry

Thanksgiving Food

Drive

P. 7 New Staff:

Pastoral Asst.

Sunday Sexton

P. 8 Mary & Martha

Book Club

Advent Quiet

Morning

Cookie Exchange

P. 9 Clay: Music Notes

P. 10 World Food Day

Nov. youth events

Job opening:

Youth Director

P. 11 Sunday school news

Sunday adult classes

Womens Bible Study

P. 12 St. Martins

Scholarship winner

P. 13 Nov. birthdays

deaths

staff schedules

P. 14 Nov. lay ministry

schedule

P. 15 Nov. calendar

P. 16 Diocesan Convention


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include in the cookbook, we would like for you to cook

one or two and bring them to the party. As this is a Cook-

book Tasting Party, we hope to have many cookbook

recipes available for sampling. If you forgot which of your

amazing recipes you submitted, please contact Michelle

Trieschmann ([email protected] or 636-821-

3140) and she will be able to get you the information.

To facilitate the planning process, please

let Michelle know which dish you plan to

bring.

Mark this event on your calendar and plan

to come taste your way through the cookbook, pick one

up (or two or three ), and enjoy fellowship with your

church family to celebrate the Feast of St. Martin!

R E C I P E T A S T I N G P A R T Y , C O N T I N U E D F R O M P A G E 1

S T E W A R D S H I P , C O N T I N U E D F R O M P A G E 1

that we are provided more than enough

to accomplish our vocation of being

blessings to each other in Gods image

and name.

While I consider myself to be a generous

person, I dont necessarily think of

myself as a risk taker. After all, Im a

hope for the best but plan for the

worst kind of guy and I generally dont

take risks where I dont have a Plan B.

The writer suggests that I change this

when it comes to generosity. After all,

God has our backside we are

provided more than enough..., so how

much risk are we really being asked to

take?

The writer also suggests that our

vocation is to be a blessing to each

other. I certainly sense these blessings

at St. Martins through the presence of

outstanding clergy and staff, and you,

my fellow parishioners. And I think I am

being called to be a blessing to you,

certainly through my relationships, but

also through my giving of time, talent,

and treasure to sustain and enhance

the ministries of St. Martins.

Pledge materials have been mailed to

you and you are being asked to make a

commitment of financial support for

St. Martins in 2013. Please join me in

giving prayerful consideration to your

financial pledge for 2013, complete

your pledge card, and bring it to church

for the in-gathering on November 11.

As you consider your 2013 Pledge, I

invite you to give generously out of

gratitude for the abundance of

blessings from God. I also invite you to

take a risk and help carry out your

vocation to bless others by helping to

sustain and further the ministries of St.

Martins.

Nov. 4:Nov. 4:Nov. 4:Nov. 4:

Stewardship ForumStewardship ForumStewardship ForumStewardship Forum

9 a.m.9 a.m.9 a.m.9 a.m. ---- Park HallPark HallPark HallPark Hall

The Impossible Self as

Steward video from noted

theologian & author

Walter Brueggemann, followed

by small-group discussion

Nov. 4:Nov. 4:Nov. 4:Nov. 4:

Vestry MembersVestry MembersVestry MembersVestry Members

Present Their Pledge CardsPresent Their Pledge CardsPresent Their Pledge CardsPresent Their Pledge Cards

at both services

Nov. 11:Nov. 11:Nov. 11:Nov. 11:

AllAllAllAll----parish Pledge Cardparish Pledge Cardparish Pledge Cardparish Pledge Card

InInInIn----gatheringgatheringgatheringgathering

at both services

S A Y I T W I T H F L O W E R S

By Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator

The Flower Fund provides flowers on the altar through-

out the year. By making a donation to this fund, you have

an opportunity to honor or remember loved ones.

There is a new Flower Chart for 2013 on the wall next to

the tract rack in the narthex. Sign up for the week(s) you

want to sponsor and well send you a reminder letter the

month before your selected date. Fill out the form in

that letter and return it with your tax-deductible

donation of $30 to the church office or drop it into the

collection plate. If you sign up in the same month as the

date you choose, you will not receive a letter and should

submit your payment and dedication as soon as

possible.


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By Laurie Ann Flory

Thank you Saint Martins for your fall

United Thank Offering contribution of

$393.17.

The United Thank Offering, or UTO, isa year-round contribution effort with

two in-gatherings, or collections, per

year. These monetary gifts are used

to help others. Every coin dropped in

a Blue Box is used to support

grants for missions and ministry of

both domestic and international

projects.

November is the month of

Thanksgiving. When I think of the

importance of the holiday, one

particular Thanksgiving comes to

mind. My 9-year-old cousin had

made a small loaf of bread to share

at Thanksgiving dinner as an assign-

ment with her school. We were each

to take a tiny piece of that small loaf

and say out loud something for

which we were thankful. How power-

ful those words of thanksgiving

were! Those words reminded me of

the greater gifts

that had been given

to me. That small

loaf of bread is not

unlike a Blue Box.

Although the next UTO in-gathering

is in the Spring, please take home

another Blue Box this month of

Thanksgiving. Use the opportunity to

express your thanks and to be a part

of the mission and ministry of the

church.

B E I N G T H A N K F U L W I T H U T O

T A K E T H E M A M E A L

By Leanne Lyle

Can you relate to the following

scenario:

You're involved, have an active, busy

life when something changes your

ability to do your normal daily

activities. Something like.... provide a

meal for yourself or your family due

to an expected (or unexpected) event

happening in your life. This could

include a birth, an operation, illness,

accident, even a death.

It's during those times that we find

we need to depend on family and

friends. The Pastoral Team, which

coordinates service requests, and

some members of your St. Martin's

family are meal-prep volunteers who

use a web-based program available

to assist you - on demand. It's called

TAKE THEM A MEAL and all you

need to do to get help is to ask.

Currently you can relay your needs

to the office staff, clergy or the

Pastoral Team.We currently have 40 meal-prep

volunteers participating in planning,

preparing and delivering meals for

folks who need them, but we NEED

more. We have been doing this

in-reach ministry for about a year,

and it has been VERY well received

by several members of our

St. Martin's family. If YOU would like

to be part of this wonderful service

just contact Leanne Lyle at

[email protected]@[email protected]@att.net or call (636)

532-0794 and we'll add your name

to the list of meal-service

volunteers. You only sign up for

meals-prep when you are available

and can to do it, so obviously the

more people we have, the more we

can distribute the workload without

imposing too much on each

member. Volunteers get as much

satisfaction from their gifts of time

and talent as those who receive

these gifts.

S U P P O R T I N G C A N C E R A W A R E N E S S

By Beverly Kinkade

Long-time St. Martins choir member and soprano

soloist Beverly Kinkade has completed a CD entitled

Beverly Sings Songs We Love which includes some of

St. Martins favorite songs. Proceeds from the CD are

being donated to St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness.

To learn more about the project

or purchase a copy of the CD,

contact Beverly at

[email protected]@[email protected]@sbcglobal.net or

St. Louis Ovarian Cancer

Awareness at www.sloca.orgwww.sloca.orgwww.sloca.orgwww.sloca.org.


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By the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting Priest

Fewer words. More music. Sound good? Im

working with a friend, meditation musicianLura Koch, to offer worship that integrates

special music and a taste of prayer from

different cultures connected with the music.

Every couple months the 5:05 Saturday

evening Alternative Worship and Holy

Eucharist will feature meditation music from

very different instruments. (Lura plays these

flutes, Tibetan prayer bowls, recorders,

harps, the Indian Shruti box, and who knows

what else!)

The 5o5 will continue to be gospel-focused, and we will

use the perspective of the musical culture to let the

Gospel illumine us in new ways. Feeling weary?

Burdened? Come as you are and soak it in. Christ will

give you rest.

Our first collaboration will incorporate Luras music

selections on hand-made Native American flutes and

prayers used in Native American ministries in theEpiscopal Church.

Here is a beautiful tribute to Lura found on

the website of Fallen Branch, the people

that make her flutes: Our wonderful friend

Lura Koch has released two magical CDs.

We are very proud cause she uses only

branch flutes made by us, and to tell you the

truth, we've never thought our flutes could

sound this good before her... We are proud

flute makers, for sure, trying to get the best

sound possible from each branch we are

working on, but Lura blows us away, always

finding the perfect sound, giving its full life tothe flute, changing us in perfect flute makers

for a moment... Her music is clear as a mountain

stream, pure as the evening wind. Listen to a sample of

her music at fallenbranch.com/cdfallenbranch.com/cdfallenbranch.com/cdfallenbranch.com/cd----lura.htmllura.htmllura.htmllura.html.

If YOU are of Native American heritage or have a favoriteIf YOU are of Native American heritage or have a favoriteIf YOU are of Native American heritage or have a favoriteIf YOU are of Native American heritage or have a favorite

Native American prayer or poem or story or other inspira-Native American prayer or poem or story or other inspira-Native American prayer or poem or story or other inspira-Native American prayer or poem or story or other inspira-

tion, please share with metion, please share with metion, please share with metion, please share with me ([email protected]@[email protected]@stmartinschurch.org

or 314-560-6731). I love to collaborate!

Yours looking forward in Christ,

emily+

N A T I V E A M E R I C A N F L U T E S F E A T U R E D O N N O V E M B E R 1 0

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Rev. Emily leads the 5:05

alternative worship service

each Saturday evening.

Contact Emily at

[email protected].

New flavors for the 5:05 Come, soak in the music

C E L E B R A T I N G S T . F R A N C I S D A Y

St. Francis is remembered for his kindness and caring for all of

Gods creation. On Sunday, Oct. 7, St. Martins honored St. Francis

with our annual Blessing of the Animals during the 10:15 a.m.

worship service. Although chilly temperatures kept us inside, all

creatures great and small enjoyed the event! (See more pictures

from the day on our website: stmartinschurch.orgstmartinschurch.orgstmartinschurch.orgstmartinschurch.org.)


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T H A N K S G I V I N G F O O D D R I V E H E L P S O U R N E I G H B O R S I N N E E D

By Alice McLaughlin

Circle of Concern needs our help collecting foodfor Thanksgiving. Holiday food items are always

welcome. Please see the recommended holiday

shopping list. All food should be returned toAll food should be returned toAll food should be returned toAll food should be returned to

St. Martin's by November 11St. Martin's by November 11St. Martin's by November 11St. Martin's by November 11 so there will be time to

distribute it before Thanksgiving. And monetary donations

are always welcome to buy perishable food. Please make

sure that the memo line says "Circle of Concern

Thanksgiving Collection." Thanks for your generosity.

By Steve Young, Senior WardenThe search is on for members who would like to help

guide the affairs of our church for the next three years.

The vestry nominating committee is now accepting

applications for elections at our January 27 AnnualMeeting.

The Vestry is a ministry that exercises leadership by

example and participates in both the business life andandandand

the spiritual life of the parish. Vestry members help

discern, establish, implement and evaluate policies and

procedures for our parish that support our mission as a

beacon of Christs love, sprit fed, serving others. We

welcome and thrive on diversity in background, skills and

experience and many different qualifications may makea person an excellent candidate.

The vestry meets once each month and each member

is assigned liaison responsibilities for various ministries

within our parish. There are 12 members on the vestry

and they each serve three-year terms. Members are

elected on a rotating basis providing for four open

positions open this year.

The vestry nominating committee relies on the

congregation to nominate members for these positions.

To serve as a vestry member you must be confirmed or

received in the Episcopal Church, attend worship

regularly, be an active participant in the life of our

church and be 18 years old. If you or someone you

know would like to be considered for a vestry position,

please contact Steve Young at [email protected]@[email protected]@yahoo.com.

N O M I N A T I N G N E W V E S T R Y M E M B E R S

Holiday Shopping for Circle of ConcernHoliday Shopping for Circle of ConcernHoliday Shopping for Circle of ConcernHoliday Shopping for Circle of Concern

box of stuffing mix muffin mix canned yams can of pumpkin

pie fillings evaporated milk non-refrigerated pie shells

canned cranberry sauce can of turkey gravy flour sugar

chocolate chips spices canned fruit

cake mixes and frosting disposable cooking pans


By Lee Iselin

"Welcome one another, therefore,

just as Christ has welcomed you,

for the glory of God."

(Romans 15:7)

The friendly smiles at the doors of

St. Martins are the Greeters. We

are a group of devoted members

who graciously come to church 20

minutes early and remain after the

service to greet our parishioners

and visitors.

We will have a one-hour training and

refresher session for all current

Greeters, new Greeters and any who

might be interested in the Greeting

Ministry on Sunday, Nov. 18Sunday, Nov. 18Sunday, Nov. 18Sunday, Nov. 18 follow-

ing the 10:15 worship service.

The Greeter Ministry is a proactive

program designed to warmly

welcome our guests and visitors,

respond to their needs, and assist

them in their journey. We hope to

identify and make initial contact with

guests and visitors to create a

welcoming first impression.

G R E E T E R M I N I S T R Y W E L C O M E S N E W C O M E R S T O S T . M A R T I N S

Rich Luebcke, Adele Niblack and Lee Iselin

greeted visitors at this falls Ministry Fair.


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Ohio before taking on

the responsibility of

an interim rector in

Ohio and RhodeIsland prior to

retirement.

My spouse Nancy and

I have two grown sons.

One of them is married and lives

here. We are now grandparents.

Nancy is a volunteer at the Missouri

Botanical Gardens, a retired CPA,

and has been an active member ofthe St. Martins Book Club. I

continue to serve as a trustee of

Bexley Hall Seminary and volunteer

in the library for the archivist at the

Museum of Transport.

Some of my anticipated responsibili-

ties for assisting your rector will, I

suspect, evolve as Jon and I work

together in the area of pastoral care,

offering study groups or learning

opportunities, sharing in worship

leadership and perhaps other areas.

Every member of St. Martins, of

By the Rev. Stephen Bergmann

Father Jon Hall has asked me to say

a word or two about myself. I am

Stephen Bergmann and your Rector

has invited me to serve as a

Pastoral Assistant at St. Martins

beginning November 1.

I have been working in this same

capacity at St. Peters Episcopal

Church in Ladue since returning to

the St. Louis area six years ago

when I retired from full time parish

ministry.

I am a native of St. Louis growing up

in Webster Groves and West County.

I graduated from Drury University in

Springfield. Next followed three

years of theological education at

Bexley Hall at Kenyon College in

Gambier, Ohio. I was ordained in

1968 by the then Bishop of Missouri

George Cadigan. First I served as an

assistant in Columbus, Ohio, before

returning to Missouri where I was

rector of Christ Church in Cape

Girardeau. After this I was a rector in

Indianapolis, West Missouri and

M E E T O U R N E W P A S T O R A L A S S I S T A N T

course, is called to a min-

istry because of his or her

baptism. Opportunities for

ministry and service occurwherever and whenever

we have the opportunity to

embody something of

Jesus Christ in our daily life

and work. Ministry is our affirmative

response to be a channel of Gods

reconciling love as members of

Christs Body. And ministry, lest we

forget, is neither yours, nor mine but

belongs to Jesus Christ for whom we

serve as stewards.

I have met some of you on those

occasions when I have substituted

on Sundays at St. Martins though I

anticipate it will take a good length

of time for me to put names with

faces. Please feel comfortable in

calling me Stephen though if there

is some occasion calling for

formality then Father Bergmann or

Father Stephen is just fine.


Contact the Rev. Stephen

Bergmann at

[email protected]

M E E T O U R N E W S U N D A Y S E X T O N

Patrick Nelson is our new go-to guy

on Sunday mornings. He will be

working from 7 a.m. till 1 p.m. eachweek. His responsibilities include

preparing and cleaning up our parish

hall for coffee hour and special

classes and events.

Patrick grew up in Los Angeles,

where his parents were both police

officers. His family moved to the

St. Louis area in 1992.

Patrick is married to Chen Nelson,

who works in our nursery each

Sunday morning. The couple has a

15-year old son, Ming, who attends

Lafayette High School.

Youll usually find Patrick around the

kitchen area on Sunday mornings

be sure to stop by and introduce

yourself to our newest employee!


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by Phyllis Duff

Mary and Martha Guild extends an invitation to

the congregation to be a part of a special

program by Bill Roth. Bill spent several months

in China as a Missionary Assistant and will

share stories and pictures with us. All are welcome to

join us at 10 a.m. on November 14 in Park Hall. Bring a

sack lunch. Dessert and beverages will be

provided. Call Phyllis Duff (532-5931) with questions orto RSVP.

Obtain a copy of the book and come join the discussion

for newcomers are always welcome. Please note the

change of date to the first Tuesday in December.

Plan to join the group with one of these monthly

selections:

January 22, 2013January 22, 2013January 22, 2013January 22, 2013 - Take This Bread: A Radical ConversionTake This Bread: A Radical ConversionTake This Bread: A Radical ConversionTake This Bread: A Radical Conversionby Sara Miles

February 26February 26February 26February 26 - Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, MedicineDestiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, MedicineDestiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, MedicineDestiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine

and the Murder of a Presidentand the Murder of a Presidentand the Murder of a Presidentand the Murder of a President by Candice Millard

March 26March 26March 26March 26 - State of Wonder: A NovelState of Wonder: A NovelState of Wonder: A NovelState of Wonder: A Novel by Ann Patchett

April 23April 23April 23April 23 - Defending Jacob: A NovelDefending Jacob: A NovelDefending Jacob: A NovelDefending Jacob: A Novel by William Landay

By Ruby Downs

Book Club meets on Tuesday, Dec. 4Tuesday, Dec. 4Tuesday, Dec. 4Tuesday, Dec. 4 from

7 till 8:30 p.m. in Packwood Library to

discuss Saving CeeCee Honeycutt: ASaving CeeCee Honeycutt: ASaving CeeCee Honeycutt: ASaving CeeCee Honeycutt: A

NovelNovelNovelNovel by Beth Hoffman. The story is about

12-year CeeCee and her eccentric great-aunt

who comes to take care of her after

CeeCees psychotic mother dies. Critics call the book

laugh-out-loud funny and deeply touching. Kristin

Hannah says the book is, "packed full of Southern

charm, strong women, wacky humor, and good old-

fashioned heart."

M A R Y & M A R T H A G U I L D E X P L O R E S C H I N A

S O U T H E R N C H A R M F E A T U R E D I N N O V E M B E R B O O K C L U B

A D V E N T Q U I E T M O R N I N G O F F E R S R E F L E C T I O N O N T H E M A G N I F I C A T

By the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting Priest

St. Martins is teaming up with

Confluence: A Center for Spirituality andSt. Matthews Episcopal Church to offer an

opportunity to help you stay spiritually

grounded during the hectic season leading

up to Christmas.

Our Advent Quiet Morning will be Saturday, Dec. 1 fromSaturday, Dec. 1 fromSaturday, Dec. 1 fromSaturday, Dec. 1 from

9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in

St. Louis. The Rev. Susan Skinner, musician Lura Koch

and I will provide soul-stirring music, encouragement,

self-examination, centering, worship and Holy

Communion. Well reflect on the Magnificat, Marys

Song in the Gospel of Luke celebrating the

transformative power of Gods blessing.

The cost of the event is $25 per person, which

includes live music, continental breakfast and snacks.

Please register with Rev. Emily at

[email protected]@[email protected]@stmartinschurch.org and send your check to

St. Martins Episcopal Church (memo: Advent Retreat).

This retreat is open to all.

E C W C H R I S T M A S C O O K I E E X C H A N G EE C W C H R I S T M A S C O O K I E E X C H A N G EE C W C H R I S T M A S C O O K I E E X C H A N G EE C W C H R I S T M A S C O O K I E E X C H A N G E

exchange, also bring a wrapped gift valued at $10 or

less. All women of the church and their friends and

family are welcome, but please RSVP to Stephanie

Wiles. Join us for a delicious evening!

ECW Calendar Notes:ECW Calendar Notes:ECW Calendar Notes:ECW Calendar Notes: Nov. 11 Cookbook distribution

No ECW Meeting in November(come to the Cookie Party, instead!)

By Ann Kidd

Please join the Episcopal Church Women for

our annual cookie exchange on Thursday,

Dec. 13. This year Stephanie Wiles will host the

event at her house starting at 7 p.m.

Please bring three dozen cookies to share plus a

container to take cookies home for yourself. If you would

like to participate in a "Rob Your Neighbor" gift


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By Clay McKinney, Music Director

Why do I perform music? More importantly, why do I

worship with music? I believe mostly it is because I am

thankful. Music is such a great thing. I love music. I

know I am not supposed to say it quite so secularly, so

humanistic like. But I cant help it. Music is great. I love

it. I guess this is why I belong in church, to remind me

from where it comes.

So what next? Is there really any need to do or say more

besides that? Music is great. I love it. And yet, there is a

subtle gnawing at the end of the day. Its like that itch

at the tip of your nose, or that dessert you are waiting

on with a full stomach that you kind of want, or being

just a little bit thirsty. Things so subtle and ignorablethat it is a curiosity why you ever came to want to do

something about them. And then your senses are

quenched in a wave of enumerable pleasure and you

realize you were missing something altogether

inexplicable. You were missing something great and you

didnt even know you were missing it.

And so you go back. You go back and you keep goingback to claim your place at the table that inexplicably

quenches that thirst. Whether for ourselves or others,

we claim things in all sorts of ways by helping things

grow, placing our stake in the world around us, voting,

buying, vocation, the list goes on and on. Sometimes

you are lucky and go to claim with a thankful heart, with

a heart of deep gratitude. I consider myself lucky, that

among many ways, music is one way I am allowed to

claim my place in Gods kingdom.

After all, Christ was first and

claimed me in this way, I am really

just responding. I am really just

giving back something that was

already there to begin with, just

helping line up a few pieces.

Maybe music does it for you, too.

If so, great we would love to

have you. Or perhaps there is

something else, some other

somethingthat is calling you to

help make your claim as a

stakeholder in this thing we call church.

I know for me its not just the playing, its all the things

that go with it. Its the being with people, the rehears-

ing, the planning of worship and the picking out of

music. On All Saints Sunday (Nov. 4) the youth will be

giving a musical offering to go with the liturgy that day.

They have a few special selections that are going to be

sincere and meaningful, picking that out with them has

been great. Also on All Saints we will hear the

traditional folk melody Poor Wayfaring Stranger that

speaks of crossing over into that land of Jordan, into

that bright world to roam no more, a fitting text for All

Saints Sunday. On St. Martins Sunday (Nov. 11) we will

hear the anthem, To Be A Servant. Part of the text is

For I have come not to be served but to serve., it is

inspired by the Gospel reading from October 21. I read

somewhere that St. Martin once refused to be served

by a servant. I love these connections and I especially

love making them with music. For the rest of Novemberwe will just have to see. This is a wonderful adventure

that I love and am proud to be a part of it.

However it is that you claim your place in the church, I

hope that it blossoms in this coming season and that

you find in it great joy.

Peace +

Clay

C L A I M I N G 0 U R P L A C E I N G O D S K I N G D O M

Contact Music Director

Clay McKinney at

cmckinney@

stmartinschurch.org

Clay plays the guitar while choir members (l-r) Mary Edmonson,

Robin Ragsdale, Doug Edmonson and Kurt Greenbaum sing during

our St. Francis Day worship service on Oct. 7.


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Information compiled from Page Anderson,

St. Peters Youth Minister Greg Knight and

the St. Louis World Food Day organization

Five youth members from

St. Martins were part of a West

County Episcopal Youth Group to

participate in St. Louis World Food

Day on October 12.

Kyle Andersen, Abby Trieschmann,

Walker Trieschmann, Joseph Gioia

and Hope Cupini joined 14 other

students from St. Timothys,

St. Peters and Good Shepherd to

pack bags of dried vegetables, soy

protein and rice. The packages were

then boxed and eventually shipped

to places of need. The event was

held at John Burroughs High School

in Ladue.

World Food Day is a global day of

awareness to commemorate

the anniversary of the

founding United Nations Food and

Agriculture Organization. St. Louis

World Food Day is dedicated

to increasing awareness and under-

standing of the challenge of global

malnutrition and by taking immedi-

ate action to provide immediate

hunger relief for a community

in Tanzania facing critical food

shortage.

We are happy to let you know that

we not only met our packaging goal

of 200,000 meals, we blew right

past it! reported event organizers

Mary Beth, Allen & Donald Soffer. A

grand total of 249,912 meals was

assembled thanks to the hard work

of over 1,500 volunteers of all ages,

from all walks of life, who came

together to work side-by-side at this

local event with a huge international

impact.

After working the last shift of the

evening, our West County Youth

Group headed to St. Peters for a

haunted lock-in. The kids had a

candlelight compline service, played

games, decorated pumpkins and

played a variation of Grog with

werewolves. They also found time to

watch the Cardinals beat theWashington Nationals for the division

championship!


S T . M A R T I N S Y O U T H H E L P M A K E W O R L D F O O D D A Y A S U C C E S S

N O V E M B E R Y O U T H E V E N T S

All students in 6th through 12th grade are invited to

participate in our youth group events. Heres a look at

whats scheduled for November:

Saturday, Nov. 3, 12Saturday, Nov. 3, 12Saturday, Nov. 3, 12Saturday, Nov. 3, 12 ---- 3 p.m.3 p.m.3 p.m.3 p.m.

Service Project at the Fountains Senior HomeService Project at the Fountains Senior HomeService Project at the Fountains Senior HomeService Project at the Fountains Senior Home

Sunday, Nov. 11, 5:30Sunday, Nov. 11, 5:30Sunday, Nov. 11, 5:30Sunday, Nov. 11, 5:30 ---- 7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

The Rock youth gathering at St. MartinsThe Rock youth gathering at St. MartinsThe Rock youth gathering at St. MartinsThe Rock youth gathering at St. Martins

Saturday, Nov. 17, 7Saturday, Nov. 17, 7Saturday, Nov. 17, 7Saturday, Nov. 17, 7 ---- 10 p.m.10 p.m.10 p.m.10 p.m.

Adrenaline Zone / West County Episcopal Youth GroupAdrenaline Zone / West County Episcopal Youth GroupAdrenaline Zone / West County Episcopal Youth GroupAdrenaline Zone / West County Episcopal Youth Group

If you would like to help with any of these youth events,

please contact Fr. Jon Hall ([email protected]@[email protected]@stmartinschurch.org).

Photos courtesy of St. Peters Episcopal Church

E M P L O Y M E N T O P P O R T U N I T Y :

D I R E C T O R O F Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y

St. Martins Episcopal Church is currently

searching for a Director of Youth Ministry. This

part-time position will organize events for Jr.

and Sr. High youth including fellowship gatherings,

service projects, Christian formation (Sunday School

and Confirmation) and worship opportunities. Read thecomplete job description, including hours, salary and

benefits, on our website at stmartinschurch.orgstmartinschurch.orgstmartinschurch.orgstmartinschurch.org.

Please help us spread the word about this wonderful

opportunity to work with our great kids at St. Martins. If

you or anyone you know is interested in applying for this

position, please contact the Rev. Jon Hall

([email protected]@[email protected]@stmartinschurch.org).


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S U N D A Y M O R N I N G A D U L T C L A S S E S

Stewardship ForumStewardship ForumStewardship ForumStewardship Forum

Sunday, Nov. 4 / 9Sunday, Nov. 4 / 9Sunday, Nov. 4 / 9Sunday, Nov. 4 / 9 10 a.m. in Park Hall10 a.m. in Park Hall10 a.m. in Park Hall10 a.m. in Park Hall

By Janis Greenbaum

Are you tired of the constantly talking about money

during stewardship season? Come and hear what

noted theologian Walter Brueggemann has to say about

stewardship it may change your thoughts and actions.

Well watch a video and engage in small group

discussion as you prayerfully consider your stewardship

for 2013.

KISSKISSKISSKISS Keeping Scripture SimpleKeeping Scripture SimpleKeeping Scripture SimpleKeeping Scripture Simple

Sunday, Nov. 11, 18, 25 / 9Sunday, Nov. 11, 18, 25 / 9Sunday, Nov. 11, 18, 25 / 9Sunday, Nov. 11, 18, 25 / 9 10 a.m.10 a.m.10 a.m.10 a.m.Packwood LibraryPackwood LibraryPackwood LibraryPackwood Library

By Carole Clary

November marks the last weeks of Ordinary Time in

Lectionary Cycle B, the Gospel of Mark. Keeping

Scripture Simple (KISS) meets on Sunday mornings

between services to discuss and digest the weeks

Gospel readings. All are invited to be a part of our

faithful discussions.

Getting to know Rev. EmilyGetting to know Rev. EmilyGetting to know Rev. EmilyGetting to know Rev. Emily

Sunday, Nov. 25 / 9Sunday, Nov. 25 / 9Sunday, Nov. 25 / 9Sunday, Nov. 25 / 9 10 a.m. in Park Hall10 a.m. in Park Hall10 a.m. in Park Hall10 a.m. in Park Hall

By the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis

November 25 is Christ the King Sunday, New Year's Eve

of the church year, as Advent begins the following

Sunday. Father Jon will be away, and I'll be celebrating

Eucharist and preaching at both Sunday services. Also, I

get to share with you during Adult Forum on that day. I

will tell you a bit about alternative worship, who I am and

how I came to be here and at St. Thomas Deaf Church,

my passion for Magdalene St. Louis to help women get

off drugs and off the streets and whatever you may want

to know.

Can't wait! ~emily+

S U N D A Y S C H O O L N E W S

by Kay Fletcher

Sunday mornings are buzzing in St. Martins Sunday

school classrooms. Children participate in drama, Godly

Play and music lessons. They learn about Bible stories

and sacraments like the Holy Eucharist and Baptism.

They meet new friends, create fabulous works of art

and share in the life of our parish. All children are

welcome to be a part of the faithful fun each Sunday

from 9 till 10 a.m.

Our next Music Sunday will be November 4 the kids

will learn a song in their classes and sing for the

congregation during the 10:15 service. Please note:

there will be no Sunday school classes on November 25.

D O Y O U K N O W . . . ?

By Virginia Noel

. . . that Jesus knew the books that are included in our

Apocrypha? Do you know that the Bible of the writers

of the New Testament also included these same books?

Do you know that the books in the Apocrypha were

included in the Christian Bible up until the 16th century

when Martin Luther took them out and put them in an

appendix?

The Womens Bible Study is enjoying

reading these interesting books. Come

join us on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.

in Packwood Library as we continue to

read the books in the Apocrypha. New learners and

newcomers are always welcomed. (Note: We will not

meetonNovember 20.)

Sunday school kids sang The Butterfly Song during our St. Francis

Day service on Oct. 7.


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C A T C H I N G U P W I T H S T . M A R T I N S S C H O L A R S H I P W I N N E R


By Carole Clary

I have had a great first couple of months of school, and I

look forward to continuing my studies and getting my

degree. I would also like the St. Martins congregation to

know how thankful I am for my scholarship. I really could

not have attended such a fine university like TU without

it. Noah Edwin Omie Roberts, 2012

St. Martins 2012 college scholarship winner Noah

Roberts is on an academic mission to prepare himself to

become a Petroleum Landman. He is a freshman at the

University of Tulsa, majoring in Energy Management. He

is excited about getting a future job in a unique field

where responsibilities will include negotiating for

acquisition or investiture of mineral rights and providing

for exploration and development of minerals, managing

obligations derived from ownership of interests and

maintaining and negotiating oil resources. Noah feels he

will have excellent job opportunities available to him

when he gets his degree not only in the petroleum

industry but also in fields of telecommunications,

mining, power and transportation.

He chose to attend TU because of its location in the

heart of oil country and its high academic reputation.

The University of Tulsa is a good fit according to Noah.

He especially likes the opportunity he has as an

incoming freshman to be paired with a junior in Energy

Management who coaches him on preparing his resume

to submit for a summer internship in the oil industry.

Noah graduated from Westminster Christian Academy in

Town and County. In high school he was elected as both

freshman and sophomore class president and during his

junior and senior years served as a mentor for middle

school boys. He graduated with a 3.8 GPA and received

a 33 on the ACT.

He has joined Kappa Alpha Order social fraternity and is

a member of the Reformed University Fellowship, the

campus ministry organization of the Presbyterian

Church. This semester he has found time to do volunteer

work rehabbing houses in Joplin. When not studying, he

enjoys working with computers and exploring innovations

in technology. He frequently plays pick-up basketball at

the gym on campus and loves to play golf and listen to

music. His favorite musical groups areAvett Brothers, a

North Carolina rock band, and Mumford and Sons, aBritish folk rock group.

Noah comes from a West County family with strong

Christian values. He is the youngest of four children.

His father, John, is assistant pastor at Covenant

Presbyterian Church and is the Head Master at

Covenant Christian School. His mother, Julie, is a

para-teacher at Westminster working in the Learning

Center with students who need special attention. His

oldest sister, Johanna, teaches 5th

and 6th

grades atCentral Christian School. His brother Sam is a CPA. His

sister Marta is a junior at the University of Missouri in

Columbia studying social work.

About the scholarship programAbout the scholarship programAbout the scholarship programAbout the scholarship program

St. Martins, in partnership with Circle of Concern, has

been awarding a college scholarship to a deserving

West County student for eleven years. Although many

area churches contribute monies for Circle of Concern

academic scholarships, St. Martins has the onlynamed scholarship.

To be eligible for a Circle of Concern/St. Martins

scholarship a student must live or attend school in

western St. Louis County. Competition is open to

graduating high school seniors from low and moderate

income families. Dana Griggs, St. Martins Outreach

chairperson says that while need is a high priority, it is

not required that an applicant be a member of a family

eligible for Circle of Concern services. Dana says thatgenerally the selection committee looks for candidates

who want to excel and just need an extra boost.

Grants range from $500 to several thousand dollars.

St. Martins awarded Noah Roberts $3,000. Circle of

Concern expects to award $50,000 in scholarships this

year. The grants can be used for trade schools,

community colleges or four-year colleges and

universities. Students in both public and religious

schools are eligible.


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St. Martins Messages Newsletter is published monthly. If you have news or

information to be included in our church communications, please submit it to

[email protected]@[email protected]@stmartinschurch.org.

Nov. 1 June Edwards, Bennett Carron

Nov. 2 Margaret Eidson, Sally Warren

Nov. 4 Brenda Finch, Natalie Pfremmer

Nov. 5 Carl Nethers, Chuck Laney,Randy Baumann

Nov. 6 Ralph Trieschmann

Nov. 7 Scott Underwood, Susan Merchak

Nov. 9 John Bennett

Nov. 11 Yvette Bellingan-Wilbur

Nov. 12 Dee Robinson

Nov. 13 Bob Bennett, Jr., Ryane Little,

Kent Montgomery

Nov. 14 Hedy Frankenfield, Drew Ford,

Billy Clince, Chase Bellem

Nov. 15 Philip Ludbrook, Jeremy Brown

Nov. 16 John Matthews, Jane Dulle,

Ashley Aylsworth

Nov. 17 Delos Wilbur

Nov. 18 Steve Gillies

Nov. 19 Ken King

Nov. 20 Susan Schmoker

Nov. 22 Lana Biondo, Andy Esser,

Sam GlazerNov. 23 Sherrie Algren

Nov. 25 Sarah Greenbaum

Nov. 26 Chuck Batch, Bill Gamlin

Nov. 27 Abigail Wilson

Nov. 28 Pam Bellem, Susanne Kress

Nov. 29 Mary Jane McElroy, Joan Voit

Collin Willis

Nov. 30 Steve Lyle

N O V E M B E R B I R T H D A Y S

The following death was reported in

the St. Martins family in the past

month:

Helen Dewey, Sept. 30Helen Dewey, Sept. 30Helen Dewey, Sept. 30Helen Dewey, Sept. 30

St. Martins Member and mother/mother-in-law

of Bob & Mary Pomeroy.


W I T H S Y M P A T H Y . . .

S T A F F H O U R S

St. Martins office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. till5:30 p.m. Most of our staff members have flexible and/or part-time hours.You can always reach us through e-mail or by phone. Heres a quick look

at how and when you can find staff members:

Staff:Staff:Staff:Staff:The Rev. Jon Hall, RectorThe Rev. Jon Hall, RectorThe Rev. Jon Hall, RectorThe Rev. Jon Hall, Rector

[email protected] / 636-227-1484, ext. 11

The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting PriestThe Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting PriestThe Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting PriestThe Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting Priest


The Rev. Stephen Bergmann, Pastoral AssistantThe Rev. Stephen Bergmann, Pastoral AssistantThe Rev. Stephen Bergmann, Pastoral AssistantThe Rev. Stephen Bergmann, Pastoral Assistant

[email protected] / 636-227-1484

Clay McKinney, Music DirectorClay McKinney, Music DirectorClay McKinney, Music DirectorClay McKinney, Music Director


Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator:Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator:Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator:Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator:


Michelle Magee, Administrative Assistant to the Clergy:Michelle Magee, Administrative Assistant to the Clergy:Michelle Magee, Administrative Assistant to the Clergy:Michelle Magee, Administrative Assistant to the Clergy:


Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator:Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator:Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator:Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator:


Tom Warrington, Sexton:Tom Warrington, Sexton:Tom Warrington, Sexton:Tom Warrington, Sexton:

[email protected] / 636-227-1484

Patrick Nelson, Sunday SextonPatrick Nelson, Sunday SextonPatrick Nelson, Sunday SextonPatrick Nelson, Sunday Sexton636-227-1484

Chris Kiepper, organistChris Kiepper, organistChris Kiepper, organistChris Kiepper, organist

636-227-1484

Schedules:Schedules:Schedules:Schedules:Sundays:Sundays:Sundays:Sundays:Patrick 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Fr. Jon 8:00 a.m. - Noon

Fr. Stephen 8:00 a.m. - Noon

Clay 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Chris 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Mondays:Mondays:Mondays:Mondays:

Janet 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Michelle 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Janis 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Rev. Emily 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Clay (flexible)

Tom (flexible)

Fr. Jon (flexible)

Tuesdays:Tuesdays:Tuesdays:Tuesdays:Janet 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Michelle 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Janis 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesdays:Wednesdays:Wednesdays:Wednesdays:Janet 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Clay (flexible)

Fr. Jon (flexible)

Thursdays:Thursdays:Thursdays:Thursdays:Janet 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Michelle 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Janis 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tom (flexible)Clay (flexible)

Fr. Jon (flexible)

Fridays:Fridays:Fridays:Fridays:Office Closed

Saturdays:Saturdays:Saturdays:Saturdays:

Rev. Emily 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.


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N O V E M B E R L A Y M I N I S T R Y S C H E D U L E


Sunday, October 4

Altar Guild: Mary Nell Brooke, DArcy Elsperman, Helen Murphy

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi

Lessons & Prayers: Jeanne King

Chalice: Rebecca Barger, Loretta Go

Crucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Nancy & Steve Young

OT Lesson: Theresa Luebcke

NT Lesson: John Lange

Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke

Chalice: John Lange, Rich Luebcke

Ushers: Larry Cornelius, Bob Pomeroy, Lana & Joe Biondo

Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Bev Weaver

Acolytes: Evan Fencl, Walker Trieschmann, Abby Trieschmann

Childrens Worship: Julie & Jack Clark

Eucharistic Visitors: Bev Weaver, Ray Harbert

Sunday, October 11

Altar Guild: Mary Nell Brooke, Sherrie Algren, Vikki Nordeen

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Lessons & Prayers: Bob Elsperman

Chalice: DArcy Elsperman, Daryl NormanCrucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley

OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran

NT Lesson: Jane Klieve

Prayer Leader: Jeff Klieve

Chalice: Jane & Jeff Klieve

Ushers: Mary Jane Drake, Sarah Aleman, Rich Brown, Bob McElroy

Healing Ministers: Barb McCann, Diana Hauser

Acolytes: Lindsey Peters, Ellie Ecker, Mackenzie MorrisonChildrens Worship: Kathy Willis & Hope Cupini

Eucharistic Visitors: Jennifer Neckermann, Leslie Pattengill

Sunday, October 18

Altar Guild: Ruth Minster, Diane Metzger

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi

Lessons & Prayers: Heidi Gioia

Chalice: Heidi Gioia, Rebecca Barger

Crucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters

Eucharistic Visitors: Rebecca Barger, Mary Richardson

10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

Greeters: Renee & Tim Jerry

OT Lesson: Doug Edmonson

NT Lesson: Tom Allen

Prayer Leader: Mary Edmonson

Chalice: Mary Edmonson, Tom Allen

Ushers: Mark Edwards, Sherrie Algren, Rich Eidson, Jeff Nordeen

Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Judi Batch

Acolytes: Abby Trieschmann, Clare Wilkins, Grace Gerretsen

Childrens Worship: Terri Garbo & Kiki Cogan

Sunday, October 25

Altar Guild: Sarah Aleman, Bette Crabtree, Nancy Young

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Lessons & Prayers: Loretta Go

Chalice: Loretta Go, Jim CrabtreeCrucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeter: Theresa & Rich Luebcke

OT Lesson: Maxine Heller

NT Lesson: Judi Batch

Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch

Chalice: Judi & Chuck Batch

Ushers: Steve, Gillies, Tom Baranowski, Renee & Tim Jerry

Healing Ministers: Open

Acolytes: Ellie Ecker, Shannon Gould, Lindsey PetersChildrens Worship: (no CW today)

Eucharistic Visitors: Open

If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change. If you have any special scheduling needs, please contact:

Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers, Acolytes: Bob Ecker Childrens Worship:Julie Clark

Greeters: Rebecca Barger 636-230-7302 / [email protected] 636-458-2584 / [email protected]

636-778-0799 / [email protected]


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Reports from diocesemo.org

The annual meeting of the Convention of the EpiscopalDiocese of Missouri will convene Friday and Saturday,

November 16 and 17, in Columbia, Missouri. The

business of convention will be held at Holiday Inn

Executive Center and worship on Friday night will be at

Calvary Episcopal Church, 123 Ninth Street, in Columbia.

The Diocesan Convention is made up of active clergy

canonically resident in the Diocese and lay delegates

elected by the congregations. The Diocesan Convention

meets annually (or more often in special circumstances)to:

approve the Program Budget

hear reports on the activities of the Diocese

vote on resolutions that set the tone and direction of

the Diocese

elect at-large members of the Standing Committee and

Diocesan Council and every three years lay and clergy

deputies to the General Convention

of the Episcopal Church

elect a bishop when necessary

The Diocese of Missouri is made up

of 44 congregations, including

St. Martins Episcopal Church.

According to 2012 Parochial

Reports, there are 12,603 active members in the

diocese. The 25 congregations in the metropolitan

St. Louis area have approximately 78 percent of the

communicants.

The Rev. Jon Hall and the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis will

both be attending Convention, along with St. Martins

lay delegates Larry Cornelius, Wayne Peters, Lincoln

Drake, Dana Griggs and alternate Carolann Sternberg.

Watch for reports from convention in next months

Messages newsletter.

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