Holly Stuhr and David Mering of Christ Church in Norway portion out Muamba Chicken Stew in the commercial kitchen at the Alan Day Community Garden in Norway, which donated its facilities for the project. (Photo courtesy of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine) Article courtesy of The DioLog (Episcopal Diocese of Maine newsletter). ‘You Heard the…
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal and punishable by law to wear, make, or distribute. As purveyors of traditional craft, Ravelry felt it appropriate to revisit…
On the Feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, Saturday, October 4, please join us at 5PM for a celebration of and blessing of our animal friends. (Meet next to the steps leading to the church). ALL ARE WELCOME!
Please join us on Saturday, June 8 for Belfast’s Pride Parade. Meet up at 10:30 at the Belfast Area High School – we will be there with our banner. The parade starts at 11:00 ending in Heritage Park. Spectators can see the parade along Waldo Avenue and Main Street. Belfast Area High School GSA will…
Belfast/Searsport WindowDressers, serving Waldo County, is accepting orders now for window inserts. These low-cost inserts save you money on fuel bills, increase your home’s comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Volunteer labor keeps the cost of inserts low and anyone needing help covering costs can get up to ten, pine inserts at no charge. Anyone…
(for businesses affected by the January 2024 coastal storms) The Outreach Committee continues to collect funds for this extremely important local initiative, and you can be part of our final gift to the City of Belfast by writing a check to St. Margaret’s with the words “Keep the Faith Fund” or “5th Sunday Plate Offering…
St. Margaret’s will hold several services to mark Holy Week from Palm Sunday, March 24, through Easter on March 31. Worshippers are asked to gather in the church parish hall, 95 Court St., by 9:45 a.m. on Sunday March 24 to receive palm fronds and participate in an opening prayer. They will then be led outside…
We have all seen the results of the two storms that recently devastated our waterfront business, properties and parks. The Belfast City Council and Mayor have decided to bring back the “Keep the Faith Fund” (that was more recently used to assist business affected by the shutdown during COVID).The Outreach Committee has designated this fund…
Parishioners and pets from St. Margaret’s and St. Francis received blessings from the Rev. Barbara Briggs and the Rev. Divine (of St. Francis) on a beautifully warm Fall afternoon (October 4 – the Feastday of St. Francis).
Bring your furry friend and join us on October 4th at 4PM in front of St. Margaret’s Church as we celebrate St. Francis and his love of animals in a short pet blessing service. This annual event is always very heart-warming and fun!
Join us for Taizé prayer at 7PM on July 11 and 18.
On Tuesday, May 30, we have arranged for a tour of the Belfast Transfer Station at 1 p.m. This will be an inside look at how the station operates and how we can help ensure that our efforts at recycling are worthwhile and helping to reduce our impact on landfills. The manager welcomes our questions, preferably…