Ministries

Daughters of the King

The Order of the Daughters of the King is an Anglican lay religious order open to all confirmed women who are members of the Episcopal Church (or a church that is in communion with it). Members participate in a 12-week period of study and reflection, leading to lifelong vows of prayer and service. St. Martin’s St. Clare Chapter also helps with funeral services, receptions and special events. The group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments, followed by the meeting at 10:00 a.m. All women are invited to attend anytime.

Endowment Fund

In 1971, The Reverend Martin Dewey Gable personally began what is now the Endowment Fund of St. Martin in the Fields. Its purpose was (and still is) to enable the parish to fulfill more completely its mission through the development and enhancement of the parish, its facilities, and ministries, beyond what is possible through annual operating funds.

Over the years, the Endowment Fund has been used to support Suthers Center, help purchase a new HVAC for the church, expand the Columbarium, and renovate the Bride’s Room. It has also helped support outreach efforts like Emmaus House and IOH.

Since the corpus of the fund is never spent, every gift to the Endowment Fund is a gift that will last forever. For this reason, members of St. Martin’s often give to the Endowment Fund in memory of loved ones or to commemorate an important event in the life of their family.

Through the generosity of parishioners and friends, the fund has grown considerably. To learn more, visit the Endowment Fund of St. Martin's.

Episcopal Church Women

All women of St. Martin’s are automatically members of ECW.

MEETING DATES

Daughters of the King — 2nd Saturday of the month

St. Elizabeth’s Chapter — 2nd Tuesday of the month

St. Monica’s Chapter — 3rd Wednesday of the month

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Started in 2008 by Deacon Edith Woodling, then Chaplain of St. Martin’s School, the Prayer Shawl Ministry is for anyone who likes to knit or crochet or would like to learn. They are fashioned with prayers and love and are intended to convey those feelings and actions to the recipients.

Prayer shawls may be kept as long as they are needed and then, if desired, passed on or returned to be used by others. Materials for prayer shawls are donated by the members of the ministry and by others who wish to help in this ministry. There are no dues or officers.

Anyone who knows of a need for a shawl may have one for the asking, or the clergy are glad to deliver them. Call the church office for more information or to give or receive a shawl.

S.A.G.E.S

The S.A.G.E.S (Socially Active, Growing, Engaged Seniors), formed in 2014, offers opportunities for seniors to stay actively involved in social, educational, and fun activities within the Atlanta area. The group holds five or six gatherings a year – all daytime events. Events are announced through the church's e-news, and all are welcome.

For more information, to volunteer to help coordinate, or to make event suggestions, contact Dottie Palmer.

Stephen Ministry

At St. Martin’s, Stephen Ministers are lay people who have completed a formal training program that, coupled with their experience and a two-year minimum commitment, prepares them to listen, and comfort fellow Christians in times of need. They do this in a sensitive, impartial way that is loving, supportive, and completely confidential.

Stephen Ministers complement the primary role of the clergy. They are available as helpers (not rescuers), listeners (not advisors), friends (not counselors). They are caregivers, but always remember that God is the cure-giver!

St. Martin’s periodically conducts training classes for Stephen Ministers. Initial training is 50 hours covering various topics such as listening, Christian assertiveness, caring for the dying and their families, issues related to aging, and many, many more. Training classes are generally once per week and conclude before Easter.

To learn more, visit Stephen Ministry at St. Martin's. You may request a Stephen Minister for yourself, a relative, or friend, but a Stephen Minister will only be assigned with permission of the care receiver.