"A Slave Ship Called Malaga" is coming to St. Paul’s in Brunswick on March 4 at 1:00 pm. The Malaga was a ship built in 1832 by Joseph Badger - a founding vestry member and benefactor of St. Paul’s. The Malaga transported enslaved people across the Atlantic, and Badger participated in this trade. Award-winning storyteller Antonio Rocha has created a performance based on this ship. Using his entire body and voice, Antonio sings, dances, narrates and mimes his way through this historical saga told from the ship's perspective. His performance in the nave will be followed by a moderated conversation, fellowship in the great hall, and an optional storytelling workshop. St. Paul's hopes this will be a meaningful way to explore the history of this community and of our country. Register here.

The Presiding Bishop released a pastoral word upon the death of Tyre Nichols on January 28, 2023.

"Sense cannot be made of the murder of a young man at the hands of five men whose vocation and calling are to protect and serve. This was evil and senseless." Read in full here.

On Tuesday, January 31, the Rev. Katie Holicky, St. Paul’s, Brunswick, offered the Opening Prayer at the State House in Augusta. Her prayer definitely put a smile on Director of Public Advocacy, John Hennessy's face!

An updated 20th anniversary edition of Living Water: Baptism As A Way of Life is available. The book leads users to explore how they are living their life through the lens of the Baptismal Covenant questions, and this edition is expanded to include the newest vow, "Will you cherish the wondrous works of God, and protect the beauty and integrity of all creation?" It's written by Klara Tammany who currently serves as Senior Warden at Trinity in Lewiston. The book is a good resource for Lent. Find out more here.

"Set us free, heavenly Father, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honoring the steadfast courage of your servant Absalom Jones, we may show forth in our lives the reconciling love and true freedom of the children of God, which you have given us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen." Collect for the Feast of Absalom Jones, America's first Black priest, February 13

Please pray for those suffering in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The reported death toll is in the thousands and climbing. Pray for first responders and all helping to provide relief and support. If you are able, consider making a donation to Episcopal Relief & Development to assist with their work with partners in the region.

Let us pray for the Rev. Brent Was who continues to face neurological problems which have led him to resign as rector at St. Francis by the Sea in Blue Hill. We pray for his return to good health, for his family, and the congregation.

Let us join Episcopalians everywhere in prayer to celebrate the anniversary of the consecration of the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris, the first female bishop in The Episcopal Church, on Saturday, February 11. Bishop Harris died at age 89 in 2020. A resolution was approved at the 2022 General Convention to add her name to Lesser Feasts and Fasts.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of the Rt. Rev. Edward Cole Chalfant who died on January 24 at the age of eighty-five. His obituary has been published here.