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  • News from our Rector

    Dear Beloved of God, It has been such fun exploring so many different options for music leadership at St. Margaret’s, and we have finally made it official: Chris Donley will serve as our director of music and our seasonal adult choir director. He will work with the liturgy team and the rector to shape our worship…

  • From our Rector

    Dear Beloved of God, St. Margaret’s, even though she is tucked away on a side-street, is noticed by passers-by, visitors, and residents of Belfast as a beautiful edifice. We are indeed blessed by the generosity of all those who contributed and who are still contributing to the building and maintenance of this holy and life-giving…

  • From Our Rector

    March 10, 2023 Dear Beloved of God, Since the first Christians decided to gather in Jesus’ name, baptism has been the mark of belonging to the body of Christ. In it, baptismal candidates pass through the life-giving and dangerous water of death and resurrection. Your baptism is a means of sharing in Christ, dying with…

  • From our Rector, October 14, 2022

    Dear Beloved of God, A parish church is a unique kind of organization. It is not like other non-profit organizations and it is neither a private residence nor a business. It does, however, have rules for the conducting of business within it. Episcopalians call these guidelines the Constitution & Canons Together with The Rules of…

  • From our Rector – September 2, 2022

    Dear Beloved of God,        Welcome to September! From September 1 – October 4 we are celebrating a Season of Creation Care with educational events, prayers, and community gatherings. The schedule for these can be found in the Creation Care Newsletter and web-page. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Mary Rackmales and the Creation Care Committee…