Who We Are

Christian formation or spiritual growth, is a core value for our congregation. We offer our lots of opportunities for adults, youth and children throughout the program year to strengthen our connection to our Episcopal roots.

A vital aspect of St. Martin’s ministries is our mission efforts. Our members are encouraged to share their gifts and talents with others through our many ministries. St. Martin’s has dozens of outreach and mission ministries taking the love of Christ out into our neighborhood, our community and our world.  Come and find a ministry that speaks to your heart and help us change the world.

At St. Martin’s-in-the-Field, our mission is to gather as a welcoming community of Christ, called to love and serve God, our neighbors, and each other, in joyful celebration of God’s presence in the world.

As Episcopalians, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

  • The Episcopal Church embraces a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church.
  • Laypeople and clergy work together in leadership and governance.
  • We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting.
  • We seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves and respecting the dignity of every person.
  • We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer.
  • Our liturgy (worship) retains ancient structure and traditions and while being celebrated with fresh iterations and in many languages.
  • Holy Communion may be received by all who seek a closer relationship with God in Christ, not only members of the Episcopal Church.
  • Our Church is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and the worldwide Anglican Communion, and traces its heritage to the beginnings of Christianity.
  • We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion. We aspire to be an inclusive community of faith and a beacon of hope for those seeking spiritual refuge.
  • We recognize that we may ask different questions, seek different answers, knock at different doors and be following different paths. And we believe that our various journeys ultimately converge in a fuller understanding of and relationship with each other and with God in Christ.