St. Martin's

09/04/2026

Our new t-shirts are en route! They'll be available to students later this month and then available in the bookstore at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Just sayin'

08/31/2026

The first Arkansas Razorback Football game is this weekend! Come park with us, or stop by to say hello. Single game parking is available in addition to season passes--email us for to confirm.

08/20/2026

Noonday Prayer and Faculty/Staff lunch return this week and continue every Thursday this semester.

Noonday Prayer, said at 12:30 in the chapel, is a short service centered around the recitation of the Psalms, with time for silence and intercession. Afterwards, faculty and staff are invited to bring a lunch to the common room to share in fellowship.

08/13/2026

Dear friends,

On Monday, classes begin again at the University of Arkansas. The flurry of activity, though, has already begun as new students move in, sororities host rush events, and returning students continue to make their way back to Fayetteville. It is a busy time, a time of transition, and that can feel chaotic and unsettled.

One of the pillars of our community life at St. Martin's Episcopal Center is our primarily weekly gathering for Communion followed by a shared meal. When we offer the Eucharist at the altar consecrated for that purpose in 1963, we join with generations of the university community who have found St. Martin's Chapel to be a place of respite in the presence of Christ and encouragement for their journey. Our location just across the street from campus means that the spiritual and physical nourishment we offer is close at hand.

When Emma Pearson '28, who was baptized at the Easter Vigil this spring, offered to design the new St. Martin's T-shirt (which will be available for purchase soon), I was confident she would come up with something that expressed our values, but the final design was beyond what I could have asked for or imagined. She incorporated the design and colors from the stained glass window in the chapel as well as the phrase from our liturgy, "The peace of the Lord be always with you." It is that peace which passes human understanding that students, faculty, and staff sense when they walk into our chapel or join us around the table for lunch or dinner. It is that peace which we strive to share with the wider university community.

As another semester begins, go with God's blessing, and may his peace surround you even in the midst of whatever challenges await. Know that we are praying for you and saving you a place at the Table where Christ meets us and gives us his very presence as food and drink to refresh and sustain us. See you there!

Faithfully,
Fr. Charles

The Rev. Charles G. Martin
Chaplain, St. Martin's Episcopal Center at the University of Arkansas

TUESDAYS
5:15 Holy Communion
6:00 Dinner & Conversation

THURSDAYS
12:30 Noonday Prayer
12:45 Faculty/Staff Lunch

08/04/2026

Our students continue their academic and spiritual growth over the summer. Today's Summer Spotlight is Bauer Patton, who is studying recreation and sports management. Bauer recently served as an Operation Intern at the Memphis Classic a brand new WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) 250 tournament.

Bauer prepped courts for matches, picked up players from the airport, set up parts of the venue, and other tasks as assigned. He reports that the weirdest side task was installing window AC units.

07/30/2026

Help us be ready to welcome our new and returning students! All are invited to our workday on Sunday, August 9, at 1 pm, to tackle projects both inside and outside. All skill levels are welcome.

07/23/2026

Still looking for somewhere to park for the upcoming Razorbacks Football season? We have a few spaces left in our lot along Maple Street, just a short walk from the stadium. Visit our website to learn more and register.

07/19/2026

This summer, many St. Martin's students are deepening their academic and spiritual formation in different ways. Our second Summer Spotlight is Everett Key. He has been working at Camp Allen this summer which is a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas where he is from. Everett serves as the Program Staff Coordinator on Senior Staff handling many behind the scenes projects such as setting up a weekly outdoor Eucharist, camp dance and other miscellaneous things. He enjoys working in and building community with other college students, leading them in Bible study and leading a different team of them each week. This is his thirteenth summer at Camp Allen and sixth summer working there. He is grateful to pour back into a place that has grown his faith in tremendous ways.

07/09/2026

We recently acquired three paintings made by deceased St. Paul's parishioner, Anne Reichardt. Thanks to the work of St. Paul's parishioner Shannon Mitchell, they are now on display in our common room, providing color and opportunity for contemplation.

07/03/2026