In two weeks, St. Margaret’s will be partying. We have a real success to celebrate: new members! Since COVID, this congregation has attracted 42 new people and we want to introduce them. We will do that by telling their stories, dozens of them, at a potluck luncheon and desert party on Saturday, Jan. 17th. So…
December 7: Lectionary (Roy)December 14: O Antiphons (Barbara and Roy) https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times/advent-and-christmas/the-great-o-antiphons#i25179December 21: O Antiphons contd. (handout by Barbara and Roy)December 28: Candle Decorating painting with acrylic paint onto candle (Emily)January 4: Lectionary (Roy)January 6: Feast of the EpiphanyJanuary 11 ?January 18: (MLK on Jan 19 th )January 25: Author talk online: Donn Mitchell, Eleanor Roosevelt’s…
A full church, beautiful music with a full choir, an Advent wreath with candle aglow, a great sermon!
Fun was had by those who participated in making and decorating balsam wreaths on Sunday, November 24th – in time for Advent.
December 24th, Christmas Eve – Festive Holy Eucharist at 8PM December 25th, Christmas Day – Holy Eucharist at 10AM December 28th, Lessons and Carols at 10AM January 6, Epiphany – Holy Eucharist at 6PM followed by potluck supper
Deirdre Good will be teaching the following course on the Gospel of Matthew this Fall. Course Description:A critical reading of the Gospel of Matthew, exploring its Christology (presentation of who Jesusis), structure, Jewish identity, and teachings. We will also attend to Matthew’s theological, congregational/ecclesial significance today, and its understandings of discipleship and mission.And we will…
On the Feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, Saturday, October 4, please join us at 5PM for a celebration of and blessing of our animal friends. (Meet next to the steps leading to the church). ALL ARE WELCOME!
This month’s 5th Sunday collection (August 31st) will be for our local GBAM Food Cupboard. We have long ties supporting the food cupboard with both volunteers, board members and financial aid. Please make checks payable to St. Margaret’s with either “5th Sunday” or “Food Cupboard” in the memo line. P.S. Don’t forget to bring a food…
The next corridor show will celebrate our beloved Belfast. Some possible subjects: The Waterfront, Gardens, Community Events, Architecture, etc. All mediums are welcome: photographs, prints, paintings, drawings, collages, poetry, etc. Contact Betsey Feeley with questions or to confirm your participation. There will be a bin in the Parrish Hall for submissions.
You made a point to honor your immigrant forebears when you inscribed their names on our Honor Roll of Courage in the parish house. Now it’s time to go a step further and share more of their remarkable story — and your pride and gratitude — with the rest of us at COFFEE HOUR on Aug. 17. …
Excerpt from Science Magazine along with Juliet Baker’s comments. This abstract (good news plus a warning) from AAAS Science June 19, 2025 suggests that we remain vigilant by supporting policies that ban new plastic bags from our daily lives, and that we continue to recycle, wash, and reuse older bags instead. “Plastic pollution threatens marine and freshwater…
A lovely way to commemorate loved ones or a special occasion is by making a donation to the St. Margaret’s Flower Fund. With your help, we fill our sacred space with beautiful flowers arranged by the Altar Guild members each week. Donations are appreciated throughout the year and can be made in memory of or…