Author Archives: Martha Tatarnic
About Martha Tatarnic
The Reverend Martha Tatarnic serves as the rector of St. George’s Anglican Church in St. Catharines. Previously, she has served in congregations in Orillia and Oakville. Her focus in congregational leadership has been in empowering justice initiatives and outreach in the small church, starting a new service, the possibilities and potentials of Anglican-Lutheran partnership, and forming disciples through the power of music. As a young mother navigating family life through the continually changing waters of modern-day life, she is passionate about connecting the dots between faith – worship - Scripture, and exploring the concerns, joys, questions, stresses, worries, celebrations, of Right Here, Right Now.Busy being born
My family made a prayerful decision to move. We have felt loved and supported and prayed for every step of the way through this transition. I am happy and feel blessed in my new home and church home. And now that I am four months in, I finally have to admit that I, too, would like to just know where I am going, to feel as if the road is familiar to me again. I, too, know that instinct to grab mommy’s legs and have a little cry. Continue reading
The 10th Commandment—a reflection on the “why Anglican” question at Conversation 2014
I occasionally trespass against the tenth commandment. Particularly when I hear the descriptions of congregations busting at the seams with young families, moving into spanking new buildings, offering innovative and popular ministries, congregations like The Meeting House franchise or others … Continue reading
