Parish News

  • Melt the ICE

    In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal and punishable by law to wear, make, or distribute. As purveyors of traditional craft, Ravelry felt it appropriate to revisit…

  • Newcomer Recognition Event

    Nan Cobbey, our Newcomers chairperson, pulled off an event last Saturday that recognized 26 new parishioners! Each newcomer had been interviewed and was introduced by the interviewer. We learned so many interesting things about one another that could possibly have remained unknown. The potluck was delicious as always and the desserts were more than delectable!…

  • Eleanor Roosevelt’s Nightly Prayer

    Please join us in the Parish Hall onSunday, January 25th after worship fora discussion of the new book, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Nightly Prayerwith Donn Mitchell the author who will join us by Zoom.5 hardback copies are available for purchase in the Parish Office for $27.00 each(checks payable to Deirdre Good).  Publisher’s Weekly says:“The groundbreaking legacy of former…

  • Come Hear the Stories

    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…

  • Adult Education Offerings through Spring 2026

    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…

  • The Gospel of Matthew – Fall 2025

    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…

  • Blessing the Animals

    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!