Summer Fellowship Groups for 2025
Happy Summer, St. Martin's!
This summer, our popular summer fellowship groups have returned! Looking for something new? Want to connect with others (or even with the members of your family)? Join one of our small groups meeting around Charlotte between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Read the descriptions below to see what sort of groups you might want to join, and then contact the appropriate person to sign up to join in the fun!
Stock the Freezer
Want to extend some of St. Martin's trademark hospitality? Emily Chambers Sharpe invites you to participate in the "Stock the StM Freezer" small group this summer. Together we will make ready-to-heat meals for congregation members and neighbors in need. We'll gather in the church kitchen on June 29th, July 20th, and August 10th, from 3-5 PM, welcoming adults and supervised children to help prepare dishes. If you're able to contribute, a voluntary donation of $20 per household is suggested to help cover ingredient costs. Participants will get to take home one or two meals after each session for their own households! Let's cook together and fill our freezer—and our hearts—by serving our community! The next date for Stock the Freezer is July 20th at 1pm. emily@stmclt.org
StM’s String Music Jam & Sing-Along
A gathering of musicians playing the people’s music! Come one come all, instruments are optional. The next scheduled date for this group is August 3rd at 4:30 pm. Be in touch with Rob Kirby at rkirby85@gmail.com.
Kids Play Group
Have a child that needs to move a little? Ellen Rayburn is hosting a play group of families of high-energy kids: ellen.viser.rayburn@gmail.com
Monthly Movie Nights
All are welcome! Check the eweekly for each month’s title and meeting time. “Rome, Open City” is our next movie on August 6th at 7pm.
Pickleball Anyone?
Contact Sharon and Rob Drennan at drennans@earthlink.net to express your interest in gathering for some pickleball. They play at 8:30 am on Saturdays at Rama Swim club.
Thursday Night Weekly Potlucks
Come get some of that good old fashioned Christian fellowship on Thursdays at 6pm this summer beginning July 3rd. For more information, be in touch with Micah at micahbenjibelong@gmail.com
Introduction to Prayer Book Spirituality
Three standalone sessions. Come learn about the origin of our particular brand of living the witness to the Resurrection. Learn about the liturgical year and how to access the wisdom of the Prayer Book. Father Josh leads, josh@stmclt.org. The next gathering will be July 28th from 6-7:30 at St. Martin’s.
Atrium Drop-In
On select Mondays in July and Tuesdays in August, Atrium 1 will be open for a drop-in session for children ages 3-5. Contact Brittany at brittany@stmclt.org to express your interest and for dates.
Lake Wylie Sunset Cruise
Interested in cruising Lake Wylie? Consider joining the McCrohans for a Lake Wylie Sunset cruise on select Thursday evenings from 7-9pm (weather permitting). We will be cruising on July 10, July 24, August 14, and August 21st. We have room for 8 additional guests each cruise and sign up will be first come - first reserved! Reach out via email (mccrohans@aol.com) to reserve your spot ASAP. Note for families with young children.... If you are interested, but Thursday evenings do not work.....give us a call as we can likely arrange for a special weekend afternoon cruise (no sunset, but potential swimming) to accommodate our younger St. Martinites.
Walk the Labyrinth
Come enjoy the practice of walking a labyrinth, a method of prayer and contemplation. No experience required. Informational pamphlets are there, as needed. No RSVP and no reminders, just come when you can, weather permitting through the summer.
On Mondays from 2:45-3:15 at Sardis Baptist Church, 5811 Sardis Road, 28270
SBC is easy to miss. There is a white sign with blue trim. The campus is tucked away behind trees. Once you are on the driveway, it is easy to navigate to the parking lot.
