Chris Urick, Author at St. Margaret's (Belfast, ME)

December 23, 2021

Revised COVID Protocol

REVISED COVID PROTOCOLS EFFECTIVE 12/23/21:

We are so grateful for the care and attention you have given to keep yourselves and one another safe by observing protocols thus far. Given the large number of COVID cases in Maine and the rise of the omicron variant, we want to be especially vigilant and careful in order to keep one another and the wider community safe. Until further notice, beginning Christmas Eve and continuing for all worship services going forward, we urge

Only those who are fully vaccinated and boosted to attend worship services
Everyone in attendance to wear a well-fitted mask
Stay home if you have any symptoms, especially a cough, or have any question about whether you might have been exposed to someone with COVID

By Chris Urick

Worship

December 16, 2021

Holy Eucharist Sunday Service @ 9:30AM

Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30AM for the Holy Eucharist.

Everyone is warmly welcomed.

By Chris Urick

knit the community

December 16, 2021

Knit-a-thon success for H.O.M.E

The community Knit-a-thon, sponsored by the Women of St. Margaret’s and organized by Sara Brand-New and Jillian Liversidge, was a huge success. The busy knitters and crafters raised $1255 for H.O.M.E of Orland.

By Chris Urick

Outreach

December 16, 2021

Christmas Flowers

The Christmas season is fast approaching.

There is no better place to reflect on the spirit of Christmas than St. Margaret’s Church on Christmas Eve. Our beautiful church lends itself to the addition of poinsettias and greens to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Traditionally, parishioners and friends of St. Margaret’s have donated to the Christmas Flower Fund to memorialize a loved one, commemorate an occasion, or offer a thanksgiving.

Please place your offering in the Christmas Flower envelope which you can find on table at back of the church or in the office. You can place your offering in the Sunday collection plate or mail it to St. Margaret’s, 95 Court Street, Belfast, ME 04915. Donations should be received by Wednesday, December 22nd with clear instructions on how your gift should appear in our Christmas Eve leaflet. Flower donations are also welcome at any time.

We look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus with you this Christmas. Let us all remember the true meaning of Christmas as we head into the busy days ahead.

St. Margaret’s Altar Guild

By Chris Urick

Communityknit the communityOutreachWomen of St. Margaret's

October 29, 2021

Community Knit-a-thon at St. Margaret’s

Join other knitters and crafters for a day of chatting, learning, working on your project and at same time raise funds for H.O.M.E. of Orland. Come for the day or for an hour or two. Ask your friends and family to sponsor your time or just come along and make a donation! 8AM-8PM on Saturday, November 27th in St. Margaret’s Parish House.

By Chris Urick

Worship

October 21, 2021

New Acolyte

We welcome Lucy as our new Acolyte at 10:15AM Sunday Eucharist.

By Chris Urick

Fellowship

October 21, 2021

Communion bread baking session

Baking communion bread last Sunday morning was a community effort and lots of fun! We plan on making this recurring event with different volunteers. Amanda Curtis, Audrey Klein-Leach, Chris Urick, Ananda Johnson.

By Chris Urick

CommunityWorship

October 4, 2021

… and they are blessed

At least a dozen dogs and cats showed up at church for a special blessing on Sunday.

By Chris Urick

MeetingRector search

September 26, 2021

Special Parish Meeting

A special meeting of the parish will be held on Sunday, October 3 at 1:00 p.m. to provide updates from the Discernment Committee and their process. It will not be an in-person meeting, but rather will be strictly on zoom. A link will be included in the October 1 edition of News from the Pews. We expect the meeting to be no more than an hour.

By Chris Urick

CommunityWorship

September 26, 2021

Blessing of the Animals

The annual Blessing of the Animals will be offered at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 9:30 a.m. on the lawn in front of the church at the corner of Court & Elm Streets, Belfast. The brief outdoor service, led by the Rev. John S. Nieman, is open to anyone in the community who would like a pet blessed in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is Oct. 4.

Human participants are urged to wear masks. Pets should be on leash or carried in a closed traveling container. All varieties of household pets are welcome.

By Chris Urick