February 2018
 Epiphany Pageant 2018

Thank you to all who helped out with our recent children's Epiphany pageant. We especially thank Elizabeth Kopack and pianist John Koloski for their leadership. It was a great day celebrating with families and other parishioners.


Download our Family Lent Activity Book

Our 2018 Lent handout offers families the opportunity to experience the season of Lent together in easy yet meaningful ways. From our fasting challenges (don't be scared - not related to food) to our discussion questions on topics like kindness, love, and giving, we offer ways to understand the conflicts that Jesus faced before the road to the resurrection. 



Coming this month...
Silent Movie Concert -Feb. 18 @ 4pm

Join us for this annual and family-favorite event featuring the music of organist Michael Britt as he accompanies the hilarious silent movie classic "Our Hospitality" starring Buster Keaton.

Upcoming Events...

Easter Egg Hunt - April 1 - 10:30 a.m.
Vacation Bible School - June 25 - 28- 9am to 12pm 

Missions Program for February

In February, St. Margaret's Social Justice Interest Group will conduct a Diaper Drive for Immigrant Families on behalf of AIJN - Annapolis Immigration Justice Network.  AIJN assists local undocumented immigrants and their families. They are "working poor" but under extraordinary stress ---- legal, 
financial, emotional---- due to threats or actions of detention or deportation.

Parishioners are invited to participate in the Diaper Drive for these families in one of three ways; [1] Buy diapers [sizes 3, 4, 5] and/or baby wipes locally and leave in the Church narthex; [2] Buy diapers [sizes 3, 4, 5] and/or baby wipes online and arrange delivery to Kelly Price, 253 Way Cross Way, Arnold MD 21012;  [3] Write a check [tax deductible] payable to "United Church of Christ of Annapolis - Immigration Justice Fund" and mail to UCC of Annapolis, 8 Carvel Cir, Edgewater, MD, 21037.

For further information, please contact parishioner Bill Saur at 
Lunches of Love
            

Children and youth will provide donations and assemble lunches for our winter relief guests on Sunday, Feb. 11 after the Sunday School hour, 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

We are collecting donations including:
Granola Bars - Classroom A
Paper lunch bags/napkins - Classroom B
Packages of Fruit Cups - Classroom C
Individual packages of chips -  Lower       
Parish Hall
Individual packages of cookies/snacks -
Classrooms D & E

Sandwiches will be included separately and will not be made that day.

We are in need of families to help with set up and clean up.
Holy Baptism Dates

Here are the upcoming dates for Holy Baptisms at St. Margaret's:

Feb. 11 - 9:00 or 11:15 a.m.
March 31 - 8 p.m.
April 8 - 9:00 or 11:15 a.m.
May 20 - 9:00 or 11:15 a.m.

If you are interested in having a baptism for your child or yourself, please contact the Rev. Peter Mayer.
Night Watch in NYC -NOW May 4-5
@St. John the Divine Cathedral
Cost $85 - Scholarships available
NIGHT WATCH is an extraordinary travel experience for SMC youth and those from many other area churches. Students (middle age through high school) explore many topics of faith, Episcopalianism, self-expression and reflection. Friday evening culminates in a beautiful candle-lit silent meditation, and a midnight Eucharist. Saturday, following breakfast and some group photos, participants will have the morning and much of the afternoon for exploration in the city, and then participants travel home on Saturday evening.

To participate - contact Jeff Conover ASAP!
Sat., March 3 @ St. Margaret's
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 
Spend the afternoon with both bishops from the Diocese of Maryland in fellowship and fun! Participants will gather for a few hours of music, Bible study, and time to talk with our bishops. Local youth are invited to join us for this time to gather with peers from the region. 


Mondays @ St. Margaret's
Childcare provided in nursery

Schedule

5:00-6:00pm  - 
Spirit Singers Rehearsal
More singers needed!
Contact Kate Caldwell at 
kateHcaldwell39@comcast.net

5:15-6:00pm -
Children's Activities
in the Parish Hall
(parent helpers needed)

5:30-6:00pm - 
Acolyte practice in the church
New acolytes welcome!
Email info@st-margarets.org

6:00pm -
Fellowship Meal in Parish Hall

Suggested donations for each week: 
$5 Adult
$3 Child
$15 max per  Family
 

Volunteers Needed
Fellowship Meal preparation (4:30-6:15pm) and  clean up (6:30-7:15 pm) &
Meal payment collection (5:30-6:30 pm)

6:30pm - 
Youth Group in youth room
(Adult helpers needed)

6:45pm -
Adult Formation Classes
Formation Building
(Childcare provided!!)

Day School
day school
*One of the few pre-schools in the Annapolis area certified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

* After school programs include Soccer, Dance, and Engineering instruction

*Certified as a Maryland Green School   *Check out our garden & outdoor classroom




High-end donations now being accepted - 
Contact PTO Rep Jen Albanese - Jen Albanese: langfordj4@aol.com