Register for Camp Firebird 2025

Our next camp experience will place July 27 - August 1, 2025.

Camp Firebird (formerly Camp Phoenix) is the official summer camp of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. We welcome all students between the ages of 8 and 18 to attend — you do not have to be a member of an Episcopal Church to have a great time with us!

The Rev. Erin Pickersgill, Ministry Developer for Children and Youth in the Diocese of Missouri, oversees Camp Firebird. Camp counselors are required to participate in training, agree to background checks, and must participate in our “Safe Church, Safe Communities” program.

The history of youth summer camp in the Diocese of Missouri dates back to 1892 and has been held in a variety of locations throughout Missouri and Southern Illinois since that time. Camp Phoenix began in 2004 and was originally located at a site near DuBois, Illinois. After taking a one-year hiatus in 2023, we are pleased to offer a whole new camp experience with new leadership and a new location.

Glass Recycling at St. Martin's!

Congregation of St. Martin's - A great opportunity has presented itself to not only further our environmental stewardship, but to bring attention to our church. Ripple Glass Recycling would like St. Martin's to host a glass recycling station in our parking lot, free of charge. The recycling bin Ripple would place is about the size of a parking space and can hold approximately 24,000 glass jars, bottles, and containers. The bin is monitored 24/7 by security cameras inside and outside of the bin to ensure the cleanliness and timely removal of a full bin. The bin itself is purple and white and is very well maintained. The nearest bins to West County are in Eureka and Brentwood, making St. Martin's an ideal location to service the West County area.

Summer Food Drive

The St. Martin’s Outreach Committee, Garden Project and the Men of St. Martin’s are sponsoring a Food Drive to help Circle of Concern meet the needs of families with children home for the summer. 

Help support this effort by picking up extra items on your next shopping trip and bring it by the church on Sunday or any time. There is a table in the Narthex for donations.

Here are the current needs:      

• Kid friendly cereal

• Snacks (8-12 servings)

• Boxed potatoes and rice

• Size 6 diapers

• Kid’s body wash

Plan to attend the Eucharist on Sunday, July 6 to welcome Circle of Concern leaders and learn more about the work that they do every day in our community. 

Visit the Circle of Concern website, https://www.circleofconcern.org/,  to find ways to support our neighbors.

• Feed a Family for the Summer, 

• Volunteer, 

• donate online, 

• visit the Amazon Wish List, the Target Wish List or the Walmart Wish List and have food items delivered directly to Circle of Concern. 

Or you can mail a check to:

Circle of Concern 112 St. Louis Avenue P.O. Box 444 Valley Park, MO 63088

Next Car Show and Festival is Sunday, May 3, 2026.

         Special Guest: The Right Rev. Deon K. Johnson!