Women’s Ministry
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Christian Life Study
Join this women’s Bible study and strengthen your relationship with God through the study of His word. Meetings involve home study, small-group discussion, worship music, and relevant teaching. This class is open to anyone who wants to join at any time. All denominations are welcome and no church affiliation is required. St. Martin’s is honored and humbled to host, endorse and support this vital opportunity to study God’s word, pray and have fellowship together. The Church counts CLS as one of the most vital opportunities for women to gather on our campus and grow in faith. Please consider joining us!
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Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
The mission of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin’s is to bring women together for fellowship, service and outreach while spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.
The ECW Board, working closely with Clergy and Staff and supported by enthusiastic volunteers, carries out this purpose by sponsoring programs that feature special guest speakers, providing children’s events at Christmas and Easter, and creating numerous opportunities for women to come together in fellowship. The ECW also plans and organizes the annual Joy of Giving Market, its major fundraising event for Outreach grants. For more information about the Joy of Giving Market, click here.
ECW provides opportunities that strengthen spiritual growth and support outreach and fellowship. Please come join us!
ECW Fall Luncheon
Becoming Who God Created You To Be Featuring Melanie Shankle
Tuesday, Sept. 24 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bagby Parish Hall
$40/person; $400 table of 10
Registration opens August 26 at noon and closes Sept. 16.
Register here.
Melanie Shankle is a three-time “New York Times” bestselling author, speaker and co-host of The Big Boo podcast. She looks for the holy and the humorous in her daily life and uses her voice to share that with others. Melanie is the author of multiple funny, heartwarming memoirs, including “Nobody’s Cuter Than You,” “Church of the Small Things,” and “On the Bright Side.” Shankle is a 1993 graduate of Texas A&M. She lives in San Antonio with her husband, Perry, and her daughter, Caroline. Her newest book, “Here Be Dragons” will be released in Feb. 2025.
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The Moms’ Group
Join mothers of infants through 12th grade for a time of fellowship, teaching, prayer and support. Ashley Monachelli, Director of Children’s Ministry, and the Rev. Naomi Sundara will host a practical Bible study about the Gospel of John. We will look at how Jesus meets us in surprising ways. Childcare is provided for six weeks through age 3.
Mission: To provide mothers of all ages and stages, bonded by their desire to raise strong, loving and serving families, with community, fellowship and opportunities to grow in their Christian faith.
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The Order of the Daughters of the King®
Rekindle friendships and fellowship in this spiritual sisterhood dedicated to a life of Prayer, Service and Evangelism. All women who are members of St. Martin’s may join the Order for Bible study. Visitors are welcome at each meeting.
Visit the Diocese of Texas Daughters of the King website for more information about the Order.
The Rev. Sharron L. Cox
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