“Open wide your hearts”

2 Corin 6:11-13

11 We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you.  12 There is no restriction in our affections but only in yours. 13 In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also.

Throughout Lent and Easter at St. Martin’s we’ll open wide our hearts to God, to community, and to the world around us. Join us for worship services, formation, and fellowship opportunities noted here. 

Lenten Offerings

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper | February 17, 2026

5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Come enjoy the tradition of filling up on pancakes for Shrove Tuesday before we begin a Holy Lent! Event occurs from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in Gable Hall hosted by our youth, though volunteers are welcome. Cost: $5 per person or $15 for a family. RSVP and pay here.

Monday Lenten Learning | Mondays, February 23 - March 30, 2026

9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. LENTEN LEARNING AFTER 8:45 A.M. OPTIONAL MORNING PRAYER

In the liturgical season of Lent - a season of penitence and reflection - we will gather weekly on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor for our Bishop’s Lenten series, offered in dialogue. You are welcome to join Morning Prayer in the church on Mondays from 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. preceding this Lenten Learning.

Ash Wednesday | February 18, 2026

9:15 A.M. St. Martin's School Ash Wednesday Service

School families and church members are welcome to this abbreviated Ash Wednesday service without Eucharist.

12:00 P.M. Ash Wednesday Service with Eucharist

All are welcome to this traditional Ash Wednesday service with Eucharist. Offered at the lunch hour, it is a one hour service.

2:00 P.M. St. Martin's School Ash Wednesday Service

School families and church members are welcome to this abbreviated Ash Wednesday service without Eucharist.

5:30 P.M. Wonder Church Ash Wednesday Service

This family friendly service is Wonder Church style and explains ashes and the Lenten tradition. We distribute ashes, but this service does not include Eucharist. This service is approximately 45 minutes long.

7:00 P.M. Ash Wednesday Service with Eucharist

All are welcome to this traditional Ash Wednesday service with Eucharist. This service is live-streamed to YouTube.

Interfaith Dinner and Panel Discussion | March 3, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. interfaith dinner and panel discussion

Join us for a dinner and panel discussion about repentance from a Jewish, Muslim, and Christian perspective. As Christians, we are in our penitential season of Lent at the same time as Muslims are observing Ramadan. It should provide for a rich discussion as our religions enter seasons of fasting and reflection. Reservations are required. Register here.

Please email The Rev. Josh Hilton if you will need childcare by Feb. 23, 2026.

See parish e-news for additional offerings through Lent.

Holy Week and Easter Worship Service Schedule

Holy Week in One Hour in One Night | April 1, 2026

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Holy Week in One Hour in One Night

Families with young children in particular (but all ages are welcome) enjoy walking through the events of Holy Week in One Hour in One Night. We begin with a meal in Gable Hall, wash one another's feet, and journey to the Prayer Garden. Register here. Volunteers are needed, contact Fr. Josh.

Maundy Thursday | April 2, 2026

7:00 P.M. Maundy Thursday SERVICE

All are welcome to this Maundy Thursday service which includes voluntary footwashing and Eucharist. The service is also live-streamed to YouTube.

Good Friday | April 3, 2026

12:00 P.M. Good Friday SERVICE

All are welcome midday for worship on Good Friday. This solemn service, with eucharist drawn from reserve sacrament, begins and ends in silence. The service is also live-streamed to YouTube.

Easter Vigil | April 5, 2026

6:30 A.M. EASTER VIGIL

We invite you to this sunrise service on Sunday morning. The Easter Vigil begins in darkness by the great fire, kindled outside of the church. This service ends with Holy Eucharist and celebration, in joyous recollection of that first Easter morning. The service is also live-streamed to YouTube.

Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026

9:00 A.M. Easter Wonder Church Service of Holy Eucharist

Families with young children in particular are welcome to worship at the Wonder Church Easter Service of Holy Eucharist at 9:00 a.m. in Gable Hall. Wonder Church is a highly participatory adaptive service that all are welcome to attend - it is regularly offered at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings in the church. On Easter Sunday, there is an Easter egg hunt for all children at 10:30 a.m.; bring your Easter baskets! Nursery care is available from 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday.

9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Easter Services of Holy Eucharist, Rite II

All are welcome to worship with us on Easter morning at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. These services are both live-streamed to YouTube and have the choir. Both services may include baptisms. Between the two services, at 10:30 a.m., there is an Easter egg hunt for all children. Nursery care is available from 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. for toddler aged children through 5th grade. Be sure to bring your own Easter baskets!

Locations:

Lower Courtyard: 0-4 year old toddlers | Field & Playground: K-5th Grade

All are welcome!