We are pleased to announce that we will be regathering together as a church family on Sunday, April 18th.
The 7:30 a.m. service will be held in the sanctuary (limit to 30 people).
The 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services will be held outdoors (weather permitting) in the area close to the playground (limited to 50 people per service). NOTE THIS CHANGE: Children's Chapel will be held at the regular time at the 9:00 a.m. service, between the Gospel reading and the passing of the Peace. The playground will be closed 10 minutes before the service.
*Masks are required on the church campus.
*Attendees must be socially distanced.
(Try to refrain from handshakes or hugs.)
*Outdoor participants will need to bring their own seating.
*Please park in the upper parking lot.
*A call will be made by Saturday at 6 p.m. if the outdoor services are cancelled with a notice emailed and posted on the website.
Please register to attend.
A Signup Genius link will be emailed out the Monday before the Sunday service. It will also be located on the church's website. If you cannot use the internet, call the office, and we will put you in. Be sure and leave the number of persons in your party.
Online Worship Continues
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Choir Regatherings and Rehearsals
(outdoors, weather permitting, masked & physically distant)
Combined Spirit Singers Cherubim (grades K-2) and Seraphim (grades 3-5)
Sundays 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 after the 9:00 a.m. service
10:15-11:00 a.m. in the columbarium with Mrs. Caldwell/Mrs. Stinson
Youth Chorale (grades 6-12)
Sundays 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 after the 9:00 a.m. service
10:15-11:00 a.m. at the annex porch with Mr. Jim
Combined Chancel Choir and Motet Ensemble (college age & above)
Mondays 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 @ 7:30-8:30 p.m. online Zoom meetings
Wednesdays 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 @ 6:30 p.m. until sunset SMC parking lot
All adult and youth choristers who wish to return and rehearse outdoors will work towards providing music for Pentecost, Sunday, May 23 at both 9 & 11:15 a.m. services, and then will break for the summer. If we are rained out, rehearsals will be canceled and not made up. If we are rained out Sunday May 23, we will reschedule the music for that morning for Sunday May 30.
If you have been considering joining one of our choirs or having your child participate in our chorister program, please reach out to Director of Music Jim Douglas at music@st-margarets.org. Please attend a rehearsal at one of the above mentioned times to try us out! As always, all of our ensembles are open to anyone, regardless of musical ability or background. All that is required is a love of music and a willingness to lend your voice in the praise of God!
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SMC Truth and Reparations Task Force Meets Tonight
Bishop Sutton has asked all Maryland churches to participate in the Diocese's Trust and Reparations efforts. SMC has formed a task force of interested congregants that has begun this important work. We especially need more representation from our younger adults age group. The task force meets once a month on the first Wednesday evening of the month at 6:45 p.m. through Zoom. Next meeting is TONIGHT. To learn more about the topic, visit our diocesan website at https://episcopalmaryland.org/social-justice-and-reconciliation/. If you are ready to begin this journey, please contact parishioner Beth Kopack @ 410-279-5136 or at esolchamp@icloud.com.
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New Monday Evening Study
Our Monday evening book study this spring is focused on the latest book from noted American novelist Anne Lamott titled "Dusk, Night, Dawn." In it, Lamott attempts to answer the tough questions that many of us grapple with. Drawing from her own experiences, Lamott shows how we can adapt to move toward places of light and hope.
Copies are available on Amazon.com. The group meets on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. If you would like to participate, contact the Rev. Patti Sachs at patti@st-margarets.org.
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Join our Thurs AM Book Study
All are welcome to join our Thursday morning book study. The group meets at 9:00 a.m. every Thursday via Zoom. At this time, the group is discussing ""The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart" by Peter J. Gomes. The book centers on the Bible and the social and moral consequences that derive from its interpretation. It offers a crash course in biblical literacy in a nuanced but easy-to-understand style.
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VBS in 2021?
St. Margaret's leaders are now deciding whether or not to sponsor an in-person Vacation Bible School this summer. The dates would be June 28-July 1. Safety measures will be an important part of the planning. What is needed is an adequate number of volunteers to lead grades PreK-5 in a fun and fulfilling formation process. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact the Rev. Patti Sachs at
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Youth News
Our youth continue to meet
on Mondays together at 7 p.m.
Middle School on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
High School on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Happening Preview Day (Grades 8-12), April 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Claggett Center. Join the dicoesan youth design team for a preview day of its annual high school retreat, Happening! Youth staff will run a COVID-19 safe day that will highlight chosen aspects of the weekend retreat.
New Beginnings Preview Day (Grades 5-9), May 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Camp Wright, Stevensville, MD. Join the diocesan youth design team for a preview day of our annual middle school retreat, New Beginnings! Their youth staff will run a COVID-19 safe day that will highlight chosen aspects of the weekend retreat.
Claggett Summer Camps are on for 2021
Summer camp is back in 2021! With enhanced safety measures in place, the Center's youth camps will be providing a summer full of new adventures.
- Senior High Camp: June 20-25 [Grades completed: 9-12]
- Middle School Session 1: June 27-July 2 [Grades completed: 6-8]
- Middle School Session 2: July 5-10 [Grades completed: 6-8]
- Youth Camp: July 11-16 [Grades completed: 2-5]
- Adventure Camp: July 25-30 [Grades completed 4-8, special focus on outdoor skills and activities]
- Family Camp: July 25-30 [For families of all shapes, sizes, and ages!]
- Camp Spirit Song: August 1-6 [For youth grades 4-8 impacted by a family member’s opioid substance abuse]
For more information, go to
https://www.claggettcenter.org/youth-programs.
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Registration for the 2021-22 school year and
2021 summer camps are now open!
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St. Margaret's Women's Guild meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. via Zoom. The Guild is open to all women of the church. Contact Janis Brewer at brewerjanis@gmail.com for more information.
The Guild will be holding their annual Flower Sale on the campus between services on Sunday, May 2nd. Profits will help to fund the various missions projects the Guild supports throughout the year.
Last year, the Guild purchased a tree planted in the front area of the church in honor of all of the SMC military parishioners past and present. There will be a ceremony to recognize the gift with parishioners representing all armed forces on Sunday, May 16, between the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services.
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*Provide dinners for the shelter residents the fourth Sunday of the month.
To participate with St. Margaret's or for more information, contact the Rev. Peter W. Mayer at
*Join the Annapolis Run for The Light House on the scenic trails of Quiet Waters Park. The race options are virtual and include a Half Marathon, the Joggin’ Joe Shafran Memorial 5k Run, and a 1.25 Mile Walk. For more information, go to https://www.annapolisrunforthelighthouse.org/.
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Did you miss a Holy Week service?
Here are videos of each service:
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Have a prayer request to put in our weekly announcements?
Click HERE to use our automated request form or contact clergy.
As staff becomes fully vaccinated, we will begin to offer official office hours. Until then, if you need to stop by, please call the church office first at 410-974-0200 to see if someone will be in. Email is the best way to to contact staff.
Jim Bowersox, Operations & Facilities Asst.
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St. Margaret's Church
1601 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 974-0200 Office (443) 837-5463 Pastoral Emergency
www.st-margarets.org
info@st-margarets.org
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