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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
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
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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.
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Contact the Rev. Stephen
Bergmann at
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!
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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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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.
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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
[email protected] / 636-227-1484, ext. 22
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
[email protected] / 636-227-1484, ext. 16
Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator:Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator:Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator:Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator:
[email protected] / 636-227-1484, ext. 10
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:
[email protected] / 636-227-1484, ext. 23
Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator:Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator:Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator:Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator:
[email protected] / 636-227-1484, ext. 18
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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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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canonically resident in the Diocese and lay delegates
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approve the Program Budget
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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.