Dragon Tales E-News
September 23, 2020
www.st-margarets.org
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Happy Anniversary, Rev. Peter!
September 2020 marks 10 years since the Rev. Peter Mayer came to St. Margaret’s Church as the 42nd rector of a parish established more than 328 years ago in 1692. Rector number one served from 1697-1698.
Last 100+ Years of Rectors at St. Margaret’s Church
10 years 2010-2020 Peter Mayer+
5 years 2003-2008 Mark Wastler+
9.5 years 1991-2001 +Mary Glasspool
22 years 1968-1990 Forrest Farris+
5 years 1963-1968 Robert Schenkel+
17 years 1946-1963 G. Albert Cooper+
2 years 1944-1946 Henry Powers+
24 years 1918-1942 R. Cleon Cowling+
We have to turn back to the 1800s to find St. Margaret’s Church's longest tenured rector. That was the Rev Samuel Ridout, M.D. who served a total of 29 years —
1846-1860 and 1870-1885.
Barbara Breeden & Michael Winn
St. Margaret’s Church History & Archives Project
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Two weeks ago, Bishop Sutton turned to lament in his annual address to the Diocese. He lamented things we’ve lost this year through the pandemic. He lamented the violence and racism that seems to both lead us and follow us. But he left us with hope.
Because we have a God who loves us, who cares for us, who provides for the world. We have each other, people who support us and lift us up. People who depend on us doing our best. People who forgive us when we fall short. As you might recall from the feeding of the 5,000 in Matthew, God gives us the fishes and loaves, but it’s up to us to figure out how to feed everyone. Jesus gives us the responsibility to care for others.
This stewardship season at St. Margaret’s is unlike any other. It takes place during a pandemic in an election year, where uncertainty seems insurmountable. There are things we can do to offer security to our faith community: making a pledge. A financial gift to St. Margaret’s for 2021 is easy to make on Realm, or on our website. Go to your Realm profile, click on ‘Giving’, and then on ‘Pledge’. Before that, I hope that you pray, talk with your family, and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. We can help you with HOW to give, but HOW MUCH you give is between you and God. The important thing is that you give something that matters.
Giving not only taps into God’s generosity, but it also allows us to feel proactive. It allows us to feel hopeful that God continues to bless us, and this community. And your gifts, when given to God, are blessings that are multiplied. Thank you for instilling hope in this broken world. And thank you for showing God’s gifts to me.
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You will soon be receiving a letter from our Stewardship committee on pledging for the 2021 fiscal year. It will include a financial statement for the year.
You will be asked to make a pledge online using our Realm database. For instructions, see the video below. If you have questions, email
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St. Margaret's is offering a Wednesday evening service every other week starting Sept 30 - Oct. 28. Weather permitting, we will meet in the lovely outdoor garden area by the admin building at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own seating, wear a mask, and remember to socially distance with fellow parishioners. But most of all enjoy God's
creation and our beautiful campus.
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We are now gathering together for worship in the sanctuary on Sundays, but attendance is limited and there are safety precautions that must be adhered to.
NOTE: Please do NOT call the office to save a seat for you. You can email
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Sunday School is Up and Running!
Sunday School has begun! Yes, it's online, but our leaders have worked hard to make meaningful, age appropriate lessons that will be shared online weekly.
We ask for parents to check their Realm account (and their kids') to sign up for participation in the correct formation classes for the 20-21 school year.
NOTE to PARENTS: Please make sure your Realm account email addresses are correct and that you have things set so you can see teacher notifications. This is the way we will send out all Sunday School information this year and if you aren’t using Realm, you just won’t see those communications. We’ve sent out messages to parents of children in every class, so if you haven’t seen any messages about Sunday School, please email Gwen Davis at gwen@llamaworks.com so we can figure out why not.
If you are new to St. Margaret's, email info@st-margarets.org so we can get you connected with the right teachers.
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Monday Night Study
We are now conducting our Adult study with Diana Butler Bass' popular book titled Grateful on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.
"With honest stories and heartrending examples from history and her own life, Bass reclaims gratitude as a path to greater connection with God, with others, with the world, and even with our own souls. It’s time to embrace a more radical practice of gratitude—the virtue that heals us and helps us thrive."
The Rev. Patti Sachs is leading the study. If you would like to participate, simply email her at patti@st-margarets.org and let her know so you will get the link to participate.
You can order a copy HERE or on Amazon.com.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Our Thursday morning book study group continues its work through “Vintage Saints and Sinners” by Karen Wright Marsh with Zoom meetings. All are welcome to join at 9:00 a.m. each Thursday! Email the Rev. Patti Sachs at
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Grants Application for 2021
Our Endowment Grants program is now accepting applications for the 2021 year. Past grant awards are generally in the area of $5,000-15,000.
Please pass this information on to worthy nonprofits.
West Annapolis Pantry Needs
The pantry is in need of breakfast cereal, snacks/bars/treats for the kiddos, pasta, pasta sauce, Mac n Cheese, Sazón seasoning packets or bouillon, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, feminine pads, razors, deodorant, counter spray, laundry pods, dishwasher pods and sponges. Anything you can do to help them is much appreciated. Donations can be dropped at the pantry (Annapolis Evangelical Presbyterian Church - 710 Ridgely Rd in Annapolis) after 4:00 p.m.
Sewing Missions Needs Volunteers and Funds
The Sewing Mission has produced 900+ masks & 50+ isolation gowns thanks to your generous donations. Please continue to help us provide PPE for AAMC & clients of West Annapolis Pop up Pantry. All products we donated include a SMC label that declares "All are welcome" with hope that we grow the church & spread the good news of Christ. Contact Beth Kopack at esolchamp@iclould.com for more information.
UTO Boxes to be Collected
Remember the blue United Thanks Offering (UTO) boxes the Women's Guild distributed for members to place change in to thank God for daily blessings? When you return to the campus, please bring your box and place in the large blue bag in the narthex.
Golf Tournament for the Light House
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For more information on playing for St. Margaret's, contact Mike Winn at mwinn421@gmail.com.
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Give to St. Margaret's
By texting GiveSMC to 73256
By giving online
By mailing checks to:
St. Margaret's Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Road
Annapolis, MD 21409
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Sunday, September 27
Lectors:
7:30 - Joan Rich
9:00 - Jean Clarke
11:15 - Valery Weekley
Cantor - Alli Smith
Altar Guild - Jeanne Nardi, Jan Little, Kim Morrow, Mary Lesster
Pre-Recorded Service
Reader - Al and Teresa Todd
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Sunday, October 4
Lectors:
7:30 - Kathy Polk
9:00 - Barbara Marder
11:15 - Mel Kessler
Flower Guild - Mollie Flounlacker
Altar Guild - Elizabeth Parker, Lyn Sloan, Betsy Dobbs
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If you plan to stop by the office, please call in advance (410-974-0200) to see if a staff member is available on campus. Email is the best way to communicate with staff members.
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