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
The celebration of Christmas through music will continue at St. Margaret’s on Sunday, Dec. 29, when the Will O’ the Wind woodwinds ensemble will perform during a 4 p.m. service of Christmas lessons and carols. All are welcome for the special Holiday service, which will be in addition to the two morning services with Holy Eucharist at…
At last weeks Annual Meeting Part 1 elections of new Vestry members and Convention delegates were voted on by 37 parishioners. Jackie Curtis, Audrey Klein-Leach, and Julian Sheffield will join the Vestry in January. Many thanks to all nominees. Kristen Burkholder, Linda Dunson, and Julian Sheffield will be delegates to the 2020 Convention with Faye…
As part of a new initiative in Belfast called “From Above” — a coalition of civic and church people to address homelessness in Waldo County — Kristen Burkholder is collecting comforters, warm blankets, thermal socks and any free-standing sources of heat (small space heaters etc) to donate. Please place your items in the great big…
The election of three new Vestry members for a three-year term and three Delegates to 2020 Diocesan Convention will take place at the Annual Meeting, Part I on Sunday, December 15 between the services at 9:30 a.m.
Maine’s bicentennial hymn, “On Christ the Solid Rock“, using the tune of Solid Rock (1863) with lyrics from the Rev. Maria Hoecker, Rector at St. Columba’s in Boothbay Harbor, is available here and on the Bicentennial page of the diocesan website. Permission for all followers of Jesus to share and sing this hymn with their neighbors in perpetuity for…
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…
Save the date! On October 6, between the services at 9:30 a.m., all and any of our pets can be blessed by Rev. John Nieman on the lawn between the church and parish house. This is the Sunday closest to St. Francis’ Feast Day.Tell your friends and neighbors!
Bishop Thomas Brown appears along with four other bishops in this recently released video, The Episcopal Church: Walking with immigrants, all sharing how their diocese is working to support and welcome new neighbors and ways individuals or groups can help.