Save the date! On October 6, between the services at 9:30 a.m., all and any of our pets can be blessed by Rev. John Nieman on the lawn between the church and parish house. This is the Sunday closest to St. Francis’ Feast Day.Tell your friends and neighbors!
Category: Worship
More than 40 invitations sent to newcomers who have joined us in the last four years drew at least half of them on Sunday to be recognized during the service and to be feted at the brunch that followed.
Parishioners told stories about how they came to St. Margaret’s and what the parish family means to them. One seasonal parishioner told of the trials of the Diocese of Fort Worth and her experience through that time and afterwards; how St. Margaret’s helped her during that period. Another shared how she started coming to St. Margaret’s and became an Episcopalian after many decades of being a Roman Catholic. One could see others taking it in and feeling a kinship. These stories and more were heart-warming, honest, and served as a thread to knit the community and make it stronger.
The smorgasbord of food provided by parishioners was a delight for both the taste buds and eyes. Thank you to all who lovingly prepared something for the table.
It was a beautiful day to celebrate outdoors with Penobscot Bay as a backdrop. A good turn out from both St. Mark’s and St. Margaret’s to join together for Eucharist and potluck picnic.
On Sunday, July 14, we will be joining the good people of St. Mark’s, Waterville for worship outdoors at Mosman Park in Searsport, followed by a picnic. The service will begin at 11:00 AM and the food and fellowship will follow.
What to bring: a lawn chair, a side dish or dessert to share, and any beverages you might like. St. Mark’s will be providing hamburgers/hot dogs/veggie burgers and all necessary condiments and will bringing sides/desserts as well.
One of the members of St. Mark’s works at the Penobscot Marine Museum and will be offering tours at 1:00
We were doubly blessed on Sunday, May 12 when not only Bishop Steve came for a parish visit, but Bishop-Elect Thomas came too! It was a fun and joyous occasion with over 80 parishioners present for Eucharist and coffee hour to follow. The morning wrapped up with a meeting with the Vestry.
Our Maundy Thursday service: shared meal, readings from scripture, prayer, eucharist, and the stripping of the altar. “A new command I give to you: that you also love one another” John 13:34
It was a beautiful Maine winter day, bright sunshine and a fresh coating of snow; indoors at St. Margaret’s it was also a new day with the Holy Spirit at work and the pews packed to welcome the Rev. John Nieman (our new Transitional Priest-in-charge) and his wife, Margaret.
Held on Wednesdays – March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10
12 noon until 1 pm
Location: The First Church in Belfast, UCC, in the parlor (use Spring Street door)
Begins with blessing over brown bag lunchusually done by day’s presenter, sometimes we
begin with song chosen by presenter
Coffee, tea, and water provided by First Church
Dessert – provided by presenter’s faith community (cookies, bars, fruit…whatever they like)
Presentation
Usually begins about 12:20 p.m.
Each presenter decides their own format of presenting issue
Then usually begins a more general discussion to allow for at least 20 minute discussion
We end right at 1 since some folks come on lunch hour
Services are at noon and 6 p.m. (with music) on Wednesday, March 6
Next Sunday, we welcome back the Rev. Bob Hargreaves for a 12-Step Eucharist. The 12-step recovery service is both a celebration and a prayer for recovery. It is a prayer of gratitude for those working through the 12-step program and on the path to recovery and a prayer for those still suffering from addictions. The service follows the form of a traditional communion service and incorporates each of the twelve steps and the well-known Serenity Prayer.