Welcome, we're glad you're here
“All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ Himself.” ---St. Benedict
St. Benedict had it right. The church isn't a private club for the chosen few; rather, our doors and our hearts are open for everyone and to everyone. We hope to welcome each person who comes our way as we would welcome Jesus, for God often comes under the appearance of a stranger.
Our faith community is an eclectic mix of people with differing backgrounds and perspectives, united together in a common love of God and a love for our neighbors. Chances are, there's someone like you at St. Margaret's.
We are single, married, married with kids, divorced, remarried, gay and lesbian, empty nesters, widowed, old, young, you name it, we are here. We are "young in the faith," just beginning to ask questions, "teens in the faith," just now piecing together who we are and what it means to follow the Lord, "maturing in the faith" as we explore our gifts and serve others for the Lord, and "mature in the faith" as we reflect on what we have been and done as we look back on our lives in our winter season of grace.
There is someone like you at St. Margaret's.
People of all backgrounds, races, abilities, and beliefs are part of the St. Margaret's family. You will find a wonderful mix of brothers and sisters in the faith at St. Margaret's, your "place in the Son."
And our welcome doesn't end here and it doesn't end at the door of the church. All persons are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion at St. Margaret's, not just Episcopalians. Join us at the Lord's Table this Sunday.
We gather for worship at 7:45 am, 9:00 am and 10:30 am on Sunday morning. Nursery Care is available at all Services. (Click here for our map, and for written driving directions.)
If you are looking here first, please do contact us by email for more information. We look forward to greeting you in the church this Sunday.
Contact Person: The Rev. Daniel Rondeau, Associate Rector for Pastoral Care
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