WATER FILLING STATIONS HAVE BEEN ORDERED!
We have raised over $16,000, enough to purchase the stations. While we wait for their manufacture and shipment to Belfast (arriving by mid-June), we will continue to raise the funds for installation. We thank everyone who has contributed and/or passed the word about this major effort. With just a bit more help, we can finish the job. Please take a few flyers/donation forms, available on the table at the rear of the church and in the parish house, (or this link to the flyer to print), to pass out to friends and neighbors.

The Creation Care Team has planned two events for parishioners over the next few weeks:

• On Sunday, May 21, as part of Coffee Hour after the 9:30 service, we will show the recent PBS program, Chasing Carbon Zero, hosted by the PBS Science Correspondent, Miles O’Brien. Not only does he introduce some of the game-changing technologies that can bring us to that elusive target by 2050, about a quarter of the program was filmed in Maine.
• 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 submitted in advance. There is no limit on the numbers who may take part, but we would like to have some idea of how many may be interested and will post a sign-up sheet in the parish house.

Finally, you should know about a public meeting taking place in Searsport on Saturday morning May 20. It will be an opportunity to hear at least one side of the controversy about using Searsport as the assembly point and launch station for ocean-based wind platforms.

Join our community of knitters for our March Knit-a-Thon to benefit the Waldo County Woodshed and heating assistance. 
Make checks payable to   “Women of St, Margaret”s” with Knit-a-Thon in the memo field.

When: Saturday, March 18

Time: 8am to 8pm

5:00 pm Informal fashion show   

Bring 1 or 2 items to share.Stay for as long or as short as you like. 

Where: St Margaret’s Episcopal Church.95 Court Street, Belfast

The November Knit-a-thon broke attendee records and much fun was had along with lots of knitting, food, chat and laughter. The impromptu fashion show at 5 PM showcased the knitters amazing talent and abilities. The fundraiser brought in $1,768 (and still counting), which will be shared between two of our local agencies that assist people with heating their homes: Waldo CAP Fuel Fund and the Waldo County Woodshed.

Many thanks to all who made it a delightful and tremendous success,
and to St. Margaret’s for providing such a wonderful space!!!

Join this community knitting group for a Knit-a-Thon on Saturday, November 12 from 8AM-8PM. All funds raised will go to the local Fuel Assistance Program. Potluck – bring a dish to share. Have your friends and family sponsor you as you knit, crochet or sew together.

During this time of social distancing we have Hannaford cards available in the church office. Please email your request to [email protected] and cards can either be mailed or delivered to you.

On March 14th the Women of St. Margaret’s will host their biannual Knit-a-Thon to raise money for a community cause. The recipient will be Paws Adoption Center in Camden. Though the event is termed a knit-a-thon, any and all handwork is welcome. Lessons on knitting, project support, great company and delicious food will be available. The event will take place at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, in Belfast from 8 am to 8 pm. Participants may stay for an hour or two, or spend the day! For more information and a sponsor form, visit  http://www.stmargaretsbelfast.org/knit-the-community/ or contact Jillian at [email protected] or Sara at 978-325-0045.

The Women (and a few men) of St. Margaret’s deserve a hearty round of applause and words of appreciation for the English Tea held last Saturday. From the Cucumber Crew to the servers, bakers, and all the workers, the event was a smashing success and a truly memorable event for all who attended and all who contributed. 

More than 100 individuals enjoyed a pot of tea, cucumber sandwiches, mince tarts, ginger biscuits, lemon cake, and a warm scone with heavy cream and strawberry jam. In addition to the bake sale, the jewelry boutique, white elephant sale, and silent auction helped raise more than $2200 for programs and projects supported by the Women of St. Margaret’s.

Space prevents listing everyone who worked to make this a joyful occasion but you know who you are! Thank you, thank you, thank you!