All undesignated checks and cash in the collection plate will be used for Outreach. The Outreach Committee appointed the GBAM Food Cupboard as recipient of our 5th Sunday collection. Matt Markiewicz (mattmrkwcz@gmail.com, 603 832-4388) is St. Margaret’s representative on the Food Cupboard Board along with representatives from Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast, First Baptist Church, Belfast United…
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS – THIS SUNDAY AT 11;15AM To commemorate the Feastday of St. Francis, our annual blessing of the animals will take place outside the church on Sunday, October 6th at 11:15AM. Please bring your pet for this special blessing.
Will You Donate? The Hymnal Lift Every Voice and Sing is a collection that was published in 1993 by the Church Hymnal Corporation as a supplement to The Hymnal 1982. It contains 234 hymns and songs, and thirty-six selections of service music for the Holy Eucharist. The music is drawn from the following genres: Negro spirituals, traditional…
Dear Beloved of God, It has been such fun exploring so many different options for music leadership at St. Margaret’s, and we have finally made it official: Chris Donley will serve as our director of music and our seasonal adult choir director. He will work with the liturgy team and the rector to shape our worship…
In a day full of prayer and celebration, the Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe, bishop of Northwest Pennsylvania and bishop provisional of Western New York, was elected to be the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. Click here to follow link to full article.
Diners and their guests attending St. Margaret’s Indian Potluck Supper Saturday, July 13, may find themselves confronted with new foods, new flavors, new spices, even new beverages. Organizers Chris Urick and Nan Cobbey promise to provide recipes for dozens of dishes — curries, chutneys, stir-fries, sweets, vegetarian fare, dals, rice preparations, but also some favorite Indian…
Please join us on Saturday, June 8 for Belfast’s Pride Parade. Meet up at 10:30 at the Belfast Area High School – we will be there with our banner. The parade starts at 11:00 ending in Heritage Park. Spectators can see the parade along Waldo Avenue and Main Street. Belfast Area High School GSA will…
In the words of our former Deacon, the Rev. Tom Duplessie, “Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!”!!! Bishop Thomas Brown celebrated Eucharist at both services on May 12 to a church full of joyful parishioners.
We enjoyed a robust week of worship, prayer and fellowship.
VESTRY HIGHLIGHTS – meeting March 10, 2024 Outreach – Cindy FrostCreation Care – Ruth HeffronMusic – Craig WatsonHospitality – Kathy StichtNewcomers – Roy McAlpineEducation – Roy McAlpineAltar Guild – Linda ParsloeCommunication – Chris UrickPastoral Care – Barbara Briggs+
Belfast/Searsport WindowDressers, serving Waldo County, is accepting orders now for window inserts. These low-cost inserts save you money on fuel bills, increase your home’s comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Volunteer labor keeps the cost of inserts low and anyone needing help covering costs can get up to ten, pine inserts at no charge. Anyone…
Works by parishioners or from their personal collections are welcome.Deadline for submissions is April 10, 2024. Contact Betsey Feeley (323-4191 or betseyfeeley@gmail.com) with questions or to confirm participation.You can drop off your work in the office or the Parrish Hall.