St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, Deer Isle, Maine

08/27/2026

A Thank-you from Chelsea Davis

Thank you to everyone who joined us at St. Brendan’s for our intimate evening of music and conversation celebrating ONE VOICE, the new musical inspired by the life and legacy of Marian Anderson.

We were overwhelmed by the warmth and generosity of the Deer Isle community. Your generosity helped raise $125,000 in support for the musical’s upcoming world premiere. We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, contributed, and became part of ONE VOICE’s journey. We are so much closer to reaching our goal thanks to this community! We hope to see you in February 2027 in Montgomery, Alabama!

Want to follow the journey? Sign up for ONE VOICE updates and newsletter. Click here https://www.marianmusical.com/ and scroll to the bottom of the page to "Follow Our Journey."

Missed the evening—or want to experience it again? Watch the concert and conversation from St. Brendan’s here https://zoom.us/rec/play/RYdeH6xFxs6Mwph9LRUUlzIuZSME8GDnIcUJwBESnvQ9Z9J39NBaoPKDVw9EhtBuY1opEVVZK-SMIYSF.TjC4gBlNIBztVcXC?autoplay=true&startTime=1786489351000.

If you’d still like to contribute, you can donate online by clicking below. Or a check can be mailed to: Liquid Theatre Collective, 66 Deepwood Rd., Easton, CT 06612. Please write "ONE VOICE premiere" in the memo line.

Thank you for helping bring this powerful original musical to the stage.



Chelsea Marie Davis

Donate to ONE VOICE https://givebutter.com/fund-the-world-premiere-at-asf-98xnxu

08/25/2026

The 2026-2027 Home Energy Assistance Program season is open, and there is no need to wait for an appointment to apply. You can apply at any time online. In fact, applying online is the fastest way to complete your application. For more information or to start an online application, visit https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/energy/energydetails/liheap

08/11/2026

https://penobscotbaypress.com/articles/highlights-islandadvantages/deer-isle-episcopal-church-offers-a-behind-the-scenes-look-into-making-of-a-musical/

DEER ISLE—The first songs of One Voice (formerly MARIAN), a musical about Marian Anderson, a legendary opera singer and civil rights icon, were written on Deer Isle in 2019. Seven years later, as the new musical prepares for its world premiere at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, composers Chelsea...

08/11/2026

The two pages of this brochure give you all the information you need to donate to get this show on its way to Broadway! Please give if you can. It is amazing.

Here is the link to watch this wonderful event over Zoom tonight at 7:00, and the information to donate to get this show to Broadway.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81631656038?pwd=HJmRJoeaHVJ3jO3SPCA5PmTqp8P4wr.1

08/11/2026

The premiere full performance of “Voices of God”, a chamber music collaborative work of Elaine Hewes and the late John Kreitler, a beloved American composer will take place at 12:00 noon on Sunday, August 16th.

After coffee hour on Sunday, August 16, there will be a presentation of John Kreitler’s Second Symphony, “Voices of God,” a symphony in five movements inspired by the poetry of Elaine Hewes.

This symphony was premiered in August 2024 by the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. We will be playing a recording of the premiere performance with Elaine reading the poem that accompanies each movement.

John Kreilter’s daughter, Chelsea Marie Davis, will be with us for this event and will say a few words about her father’s work. John died just months before the performance of his symphony, but his music and his legacy live on.

The symphony is about 35 minutes long.

08/04/2026

Don't miss this amazing performance event!

07/29/2026

H.O.M.E., Inc., is proud to announce our upcoming craft fair at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church.
Whether you’re looking for one-of-a-kind jewelry, hand-stitched quilts, potholders, hand-crafted stained glass, mosaics or beautifully formed pottery, H.O.M.E. has something for everyone?
· Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
· Time: After 10am Service, around 11am
· Location: St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, 627 North Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME
(between the Reach Rd. and Island Nursing Home)

Explore a diverse array of handmade crafts, art, and unique creations created on our H.O.M.E. campus and by local vendors. Proceeds benefit our shelter, food bank, and outreach programs,
including art programming in our studios for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Our heartfelt initiative aims to create positive change by providing key resources, art programs and support to those in need. We all share a passion for making a difference, purchasing one of H.O.M.E.’S handmade crafts directly helps programming for those in need.

“We believe that the act of creating art and experiencing its wonder can transform lives. Our Arts and Crafts Studios are not just about beautiful creations; it is all about building a stronger, more caring community.”

H.O.M, E. recognizes the urgent need to address homelessness, housing instability and food insecurity. By coming together, we can make a lasting impact and provide hope for a better future.
For more information about H.O.M.E., Inc.: H.O.M.E. Inc or call 207-469-7961 ext. 105.

07/23/2026

Drafty Windows? High Heating Bills? Would you like to have a warmer home and save money? Nonprofit WindowDressers can help! Their insulating window inserts fit inside of your existing windows to let in all the sunlight and views while keeping more heat inside your home. The inserts are high quality and low cost because they are built at barn-raising-style Community Builds across Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. Everyone who orders inserts also participates in the Community Build! Participation is part of the cost of getting inserts and it’s a lot of fun.
Your local WindowDressers volunteer team in Deer Isle is accepting orders now for the fall Community Build season. The Deer Isle Community Build will take place from October 30th – November 5, 2026 at St. Brendan’s Church.
The inserts are built of attractive pine frames and wrapped drum-tight with two layers of durable plastic film. These layers create an insulating air space while letting in all the light and views. Foam weather stripping around the outer edges stops drafts and ensures the insert’s snug fit. Depending on the efficiency of your windows and home, you could see fuel savings of up to 20% with inserts in place.
Once you sign up, trained volunteers will schedule a time to measure your windows for the custom-built inserts. Then, you and other community volunteers will gather to build the inserts at the Community Build near you.
For people who are experiencing financial hardship, WindowDressers offers up to 10 inserts per year for no-cost or whatever you can afford. For middle and high income homes and businesses, the price is a fraction of the cost of similar commercial products. Pricing is based on the exact size of the insert. A medium-sized 30” x 52” insert in pine costs $50.98 plus tax.
The deadline for having your windows measured is September 30th, so interested households should sign up right away at www.WindowDressers.org or call Jo Jacob (207) 348-6997 or email Jo at [email protected].

07/16/2026

🕊️Rest in Peace, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. 🕊️

A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP ROB:

“Please pray with me in kinship and heart-breaking love for the family and loved ones of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 26-year-old Colombian father who was authorized to live and work in neighboring Maine, and was slain by an ICE official in Biddeford on Monday morning.”

✝️ Look with compassion, O heavenly Father, upon the people in this and every land who live with injustice, terror, disease, and death as their constant companions. Have mercy upon us. Help us to eliminate cruelty to these our neighbors. Strengthen those who spend their lives establishing equal protection of the law and equal opportunities for all. And grant that everyone of us may enjoy a fair portion of the riches of this land; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ✝️

FURTHER ACTION - PRAYER VIGIL

Join me at “A Vigil of Lament and Hope: Remembering Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Praying for Our Common Life”

Friday, July 17, 2026 | 5:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke
143 State Street, Portland, ME

-> Meet at the labyrinth for candlelight, chanting, prayer and fellowship to lament the ICE shooting of an innocent young man and father in Biddeford.

07/14/2026

Read our full statement on the ICE shooting in Biddeford:
https://maineimmigrantrights.org/maines-immigrant-community-responds-to-ice-shooting-in-biddeford/