Our first broadcast of Sunday worship went fairly well – just a few minor glitches! This will be the way until further notice and we would like to see as many of you as possible. To log in to the service at 9:20 or so go to https://zoom.us/j/3747351210 . Instructions: On Sunday morning at 9:20 am, click…
Following the guidelines of CDC and State recommendations that limit group gatherings to 50, and for groups of Seniors to 10, we are planning to start streaming worship services effective March 22. More information on how this will be accomplished will be posted in the next few days.
4 March 2020 Dear Episcopal Church in Maine Family: Gretchen Lane was beloved in our diocese, and her death evokes sadness in all of us who knew her. At the same time, this is an occasion for us to proclaim hope in resurrection, to give thanks for her presence and friendship, and to convey our love to…
Women from four of Belfast’s churches this week agreed to participate in a dramatic Holy Week event: a retelling of the crucifixion story titled “Women of the Passion: A Journey to the Cross.” Women from First Church, St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church and St. Francis of Assisi Church will present “Women of the…
If a storm is coming and you’re wondering whether church might be cancelled, notification will be placed after 7:00 PM on Saturday evening on the our website and on the church voicemail, 338-2412. and listen to the announcement. The same announcements will be posted after 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening for a cancelled Wednesday service.
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine Annual Spring Training All Maine Episcopalians are encouraged to attend this year’s “spring training” on Saturday, March 21 in Augusta. This event has been drawing increasing numbers of folk from across the diocese for a day of workshops, learning, fun, and sharing. Registration deadline is March 16. Check out this…
Ash Wednesday services at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. All are welcome!
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…
A little less than three weeks from now, on February 26, we’ll enter the Season of Lent (our Ash Wednesday services are at 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM). On Shrove Tuesday (February 25), the day before Ash Wednesday, we’ll gather again for pancakes drizzled with Maine maple syrup and for good, relaxed conversation with one…
The biblical Book of Job may have found a place in our consciousness more than the other books of the Bible, except perhaps for the gospels (or parts of them). The character of Job has become the archetype of the righteous sufferer, the one who unjustly is forced to endure an unbearable weight of physical,…
February is traditionally Black History Month, and since Lent , when Julian Sheffield and Deirdre Good will conduct their series on an important new translation/interpretation of the Book of Job, doesn’t begin until March, we have a full month to explore the rich musical trove of the Black Church. As you may know, the USPS…
Vestry Highlights from January 14 meeting