The Pets were Blessed
The Rev. Barbara Briggs and Fr. Nathan March joined together to bless pets from parishioners of St. Margaret’s and St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th, Feastday of St. Francis of Assisi.
Worship
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THIS SUNDAY – Laos is the topic
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…
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Pet Blessing, Songs of Taize, and Prayer Vigil for the Care of Creation-Join us on October 4
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…
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Celtic Inspired Time of Common Noonday Prayer
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…
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Celtic Prayer weekend
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…
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Lectionary Lectio
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…
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Taizé Vespers
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.
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Installation of our new Rector
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.
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Our new Rector’s first Sunday
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!
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New air exchanger and filtration system
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…
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Save these dates!
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…
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Our New Rector Arrives
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!