St. Thomas' Episcopal Church

05/15/2026

The Robbins Lumber mill suffered a massive explosion this morning. It has been described as a "mass casualty event." Rte 3 has been closed off, and local hospitals are receiving the wounded. Please pray for all those who are injured and suffering, and their families.

This prayer from the Book of Common Prayer is appropriate for this terrible event:

O merciful Father, who has taught us in your holy Word that you do not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men: Look with pity upon the sorrows of your servants for whom our prayers are offered. Remember them, O Lord, in mercy, nourish their souls with patience, comfort them with a sense of Your goodness, lift up Your countenance upon them, and give
them peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

05/15/2026

The pantry is open tomorrow Saturday May 16th from 10 a.m. to noon. Please come by if you need food! ALL ARE WELCOME.

05/15/2026

Tidings - May 15, 2026 -

Taylor Pohlman recently gifted our parish with a set of Stations of the Cross created on natural oak at the Kozak Workshop in Ukraine.  The Stations of the Cross, or Way of the Cross, originated from early Christian pilgrimages to Jerusalem to walk Jesus' path to crucifixion (Via Dolorosa). Due to...

05/12/2026

We are SO HAPPY this dream of George's came to fruition! And what a blessing it is that we have it on our lawn. This is how we show love to our neighbors.

05/10/2026

...and during the postlude, our Miles crawled his way to the front so he could hear the recorder quartet better!
Thank you Haunani for grabbing this picture!

05/10/2026

Many thanks to Dr Tony Antolini and the recorder quartet who supplied us with beautiful music at the 10 a.m. service.

05/10/2026

Rev Paul Briggs delivered a wonderful sermon this morning about the Holy Spirit, our Advocate.

05/08/2026

Tidings - May 8, 2026 -

Thursday, May 14 is Ascension Day. Join us for Holy Eucharist at 5:15 p.m. and find out why everyone was looking up…The service will be outside by the Memorial Garden followed by a potluck supper in the parish hall.  Bring a favorite dish to share!

05/02/2026

From the Camden Food Pantry: "need food? We can help! All in Need Are Welcome. Camden Area Christian Food Pantry serves the communities of Appleton, Camden, Hope, Islesboro, Lincolnville, Rockport, Searsmont, Union, Washington - and others in need."
camdenareachristianfoodpantry.org

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Tidings - May 1, 2026 -

Dear Beloved in Christ, I am very grateful for our time with Emily Swanson of Holy Cow! Consulting, on our leadership retreat last weekend.  As we worked on a vision statement for our congregation, I was struck by the depth of experience and commitment of our parish leaders. Spending Friday evening...