St Martin de Porres Episcopal Church will be hosting the Sept 10 VIC Meeting in the Parish Hall at St. Mark's Campus  11:30 am - 1:00 pm.

"Advocating for  Those in Need" - Yolonda Earl-Thompson, Lazera Ministries

In honor of Fairfax County's 'Walk, Bike, and Roll to Worship Week', we encourage church members to group walk or bike ride to worship.  Rain date is September 21.  More information to come.

1:00 - 2:00 pm in the memorial garden at St. Mark's Campus.

We would like to receive pictures of your pets to be used in advertising the event.  Thank you!

On All Saints Sunday, we light candles to remember the faithful who have died over the past year.  This service also includes a healing prayers.  This is a traditional service which began 2022.

On Christ the King Sunday, the parishioners' pledges received during the Stewardship Campaign are placed in a netted package tied with ribbon and are blessed with a special prayer from the rector.

Our traditional Christmas Eve service with Silent Night sung by candlelight.  Generally a collection is given to the rector at this service.

On Christmas Morning in our PJs, we will celebrate Christmas virtually.

The Christmas Morning service will follow the Morning Prayer tradition using the Daily Office Morning Prayer ZOOM link.

Meeting ID: 897 2048 2723   

Password: 235996

A new tradition requested by parishioners is a lay-led Lessons and Carols Service.  Folks are asked to wear their Christmas Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Christmas socks, etc.  This is a casual laid-back service which has been enthusastically embraced by the parishioners.

7 PM Service at St Mark's Campus

Foot washing, Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar.

7:30 PM Service at St. Mark's Campus

Begin Holy Saturday with a short devotion at 9:15 AM at St. Mark's Campus followed by decorating of the church for Easter.

8 AM at Olivet Chapel and

10 AM at St. Mark's Campus

Easter Egg Hunt after 10 AM Service

Plan for a wonderful weekend of relaxation, reflection, and fellowship at Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, VA.

Plans for 2026 TBD.

REMINDER to WEAR RED!

On Pentecost, we celebrate receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. 

This Forum has been postponed.

Reminder that this is not a high tea and not a luncheon.  For a successful tea, please consider being part of the planning committee as well as a volunteer to help with food and cleanup.