The Rev. Canon Michael Ambler will be with us at both services to preach, and at a forum between services will talk about the work he is beginning in Laos. He says, “Laos is a gorgeous country of mountains and rivers, of orange robed monks and iridescent green rice paddies. It’s also the most heavily…
The “Songs of Taizé” published in different languages are simple, but preparation is required to use them in prayer. Short songs, repeated again and again, give the time of prayer a meditative character. As the words are sung over many times, it becomes a way of listening to God. It allows everyone to remain together…
Beginning in October, we invite you to join us at noon on the second Thursday of the month for a Celtic inspired time of Common Noonday Prayer. This service is gently connecting with God and all created beings, and provides space for scripture, poetry, music, prayers and reflection. It will not last longer than 30 minutes so…
As the people of St. Margaret’s, when we celebrate the Celtic heritage of our region, we not only celebrate Celtic art, music and dancing, but also its rich spirituality of finding God in all of creation. On Saturday, July 23, St. Margaret’s will host Celtic prayer at noon, five, and eight. In between noon and…
Every Tuesday from noon to one, Lectionary Lectio. We gather in the parish hall to listen to the Scripture text(s) appointed for Sunday. Lectio Divina is a contemplative way of reading the Bible. It dates back to the early centuries of the Christian Church and was established as a monastic practice by Benedict in the…
June 21, 5:30PM (and every Tuesday until the day after Labor Day) Taizé Vespers in the church. Praying in the style of Taize allows us a chance to slow down and to listen to God’s Word in silence and song.
The Rev. Barbara Briggs will be formally installed as rector of St. Margaret’s by Maine Episcopal Bishop Thomas Brown at a service at the church on Sunday, May 8, at 3:30 p.m. All are invited, and a reception will follow.
The Rev. Barbara Briggs celebrated Eucharist and preached to a full church on Sunday, April 3rd. There were many smiling and happy faces – including hers!
Where are the HEPA filter air machines? The church’s new built-in air exchange and filtration system has been installed and is now operational. The machines you are used to seeing have been relocated to the Parish Hall. Masks will continue to be available. Some in our community will choose to wear masks, others of us…
Sunday, April 3: Barbara’s first Sunday! our new Rector will be celebrating Eucharist and preaching. Sunday, April 3: Women of St. Margaret’s meeting, 11AMSunday, April 10: Palm Sunday – One service at 9:30AMThursday, April 14: Maundy Thursday – Liturgy with Foot Washing, 7PM and Stripping of the Altar, 9PM Friday, April 15: Vigil at the Altar of…
The Rev. Barbara Briggs will be worshipping with us and celebrating Holy Eucharist for the first time on Sunday, April 3 at 9:30AM. You may greet her on the porch after the service and please remember to wear your name tags. We welcome Barbara!
The Rev. Vicki Sirota will be leading our Ash Wednesday services, this Wednesday March 2nd. There will be two services, one at 9:30am and the other at 6:00 pm.