Annual Meeting Part 1
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.
Parish News
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Maine’s Bi-Centennial Hymn
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…
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English Tea a Wonderful Success
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…
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Annual Blessing of Animals
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!
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Bishop Brown a part of video “The Episcopal Church: Walking with immigrants”
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.
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Newcomers Recognition Sunday
More than 40 invitations sent to newcomers who have joined us in the last four years drew at least half of them on Sunday to be recognized during the service and to be feted at the brunch that followed. Parishioners told stories about how they came to St. Margaret’s and what the parish family means…
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Joint Eucharist and Picnic with St Mark’s, Waterville
It was a beautiful day to celebrate outdoors with Penobscot Bay as a backdrop. A good turn out from both St. Mark’s and St. Margaret’s to join together for Eucharist and potluck picnic.
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Eucharist and Picnic at Mosman Park, July 14
On Sunday, July 14, we will be joining the good people of St. Mark’s, Waterville for worship outdoors at Mosman Park in Searsport, followed by a picnic. The service will begin at 11:00 AM and the food and fellowship will follow. What to bring: a lawn chair, a side dish or dessert to share, and any…
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Parishioners watching the live stream of Installation and Consecration of our 10th Bishop of Maine
24 parishioners came to the streaming installation party! We all had great seats and close up views of the ceremony.
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Streaming installation of 10th Bishop of Maine
We will have a live stream of the consecration and installation of the Rev. Thomas J. Brown as 10th Bishop of Maine at 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Margaret’s. Bring a Super Bowl-like snack to share. We want to celebrate!
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Belfast Has Pride Parade 2019
St. Margaret’s was well represented on this beautiful Saturday morning as the parade marched from the High School through town.
