A New Look for Children's Ministry
by anonymous on September 5, 2019
When the church offices relocated to the new Peggy Bosmyer Christian Formation Center, it left the former offices in the original building looking like, well... an abandoned office area! It also left us with an opportunity. The downstairs wing of the old building is now entirely dedicated to children's ministries, with three nurseries for the...
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Drawn to the Gospel
by anonymous on September 5, 2019During the summer months, we take a more relaxed approach to Sunday school, and this year's summer class was not only peaceful, but also profound. In "Drawn to the Gospel," we simply discussed...
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Way of Love Evangelism
by anonymous on September 4, 2019On August 24th, about 40 people from around the Diocese of Arkansas gathered at St. Margaret's to engage a subject that is a bit uncomfortable for many in the church: Evangelism. Jerusalem Greer,...
Read MoreBig Plans for Big Fun
by anonymous on July 31, 2019Mark your calendars now, because we're making big plans for big fun on September 28th! The event is called RibFest, and you won't want to miss it.
Last year, in anticipation of the completion of...
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Celebrating Independence 2019
by anonymous on July 31, 2019Sheriff Eric Higgins was the guest preacher this year for yet another wonderful community celebration of Independence Day. A deeply faithful man, and an avid supporter of the Exodus program - a...
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Honoring our Past, Celebrating Our Present, Embracing Our Future
by Time Capsule Committee on July 23, 2019What do construction hard hats…a knitted preemie hat…and a picture of our Rector wearing a hog hat have in common? *
They are sharing a space in time until 2041, and they are also among...
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St. Margaret's Website Gets a New Look
by anonymous on July 3, 2019You may have noticed that the St. Margaret's website has a new look! It has recently been updated with cleaner navigation, new pictures and up-to-date information, along with new technology that...
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Friendship Camp 2019
by anonymous on July 3, 2019The Friendship Camp of Central Arkansas - a program of the Interfaith Center of St. Margaret's - had its best week yet in its fourth year! This year's theme was "Back to the Future," and it was a...
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Six Months of PrimeTimers
by Suzanne Kirchner & Nancy Daniels on July 3, 2019PrimeTimers is a new group at St. Margaret's open to any church member over the age of 60 but welcomes anyone to attend any outing or presentation that might be of interest. We feel that this is...
Read MoreSolar Savings
by anonymous on May 29, 2019We love it when the sun shines on west Little Rock! Because, here at St. Margaret's, God's sunshine is turned into clean energy that helps give power to our ministries while reducing the...
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A Changing of the Guard
by The Rev. Mary Vano on May 29, 2019For 15 years, Elizabeth Connery has served as the Director of St. Margaret's Parents' Day Out ministry, where she has been known to have the perfect calming touch with babies and parents alike. ...
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A Deacon's Sabbatical
by anonymous on May 29, 2019Our deacon, Cindy Fribourgh, is planning a sabbatical July-October during which she will rest, travel, and deepen her spiritual practice of walking the labyrinth.
In her travels in the south,...
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A Wing & A Prayer
by The Rev. Cindy Fribourgh on May 9, 2019What do rubber chickens, an elegant handmade African mahogany stool, and Buffalo Wild Wings have in common?
A Wing and A Prayer!
St. Margaret’s hosted our first annual fundraiser for St....
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Alleluia! Easter 2019
by anonymous on May 9, 2019Flowers, bells, Alleluia banners... plus the fresh paint and windows of a newly renovated Sanctuary made for a truly beautiful Easter this year!
There are many ways to tell about the Good News of...
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The Second Sunday of Easter: Baptisms, Confirmations, and Dedication
by anonymous on May 9, 2019For most churches, the Second Sunday of Easter is typically known as "Low Sunday" - but not for St. Margaret's this year! For us, the Second Sunday of Easter was an extension of our celebration...
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Starting Lent with Self-Compassion
by Eve Berry on April 4, 2019On March 9, 2019, our own Dr. Catherine Crisp, PhD, MSW, conducted a workshop on Mindful Self-Compassion in the new Parish Hall at St. Margaret’s. She graciously donated her time and expertise. ...
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Good Shepherds
by anonymous on April 4, 2019It's not every month that we can say that one member of St. Margaret's saved the life another... but that happened recently! It's a dramatic example, but not an uncommon event - the power of...
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New Recovery Groups
by anonymous on April 4, 2019The new Peggy Bosmyer Christian Formation Center is now home to three new groups for those seeking recovery related to addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous is offering a Big Book Study group on Tuesday...
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Sharing the Blessings
by The Rev. Cindy Fribourgh on March 1, 2019Each winter, we host a dinner in our Welcome Center for St. Francis House – 2019 marked our fifth annual event! About 50 veterans and eight staff members from St. Francis House joined us for an...
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St. Margaret's New Early Childhood Center
by anonymous on March 1, 2019Every Child is a Child of God
For more than 15 years, St. Margaret's has operated a small and beloved Parents' Day Out program in an environment in which young children grow and thrive. We've...
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Moving In!
by anonymous on March 1, 2019After over a year of construction, we're moving in this weekend to the new Peggy Bosmyer Christian Formation Center, and we'll begin using the building for classrooms and offices this...
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New Year, New Vestry, New Goals
by anonymous on February 7, 2019At the Annual Parish Meeting on January 27, we gave thanks to outgoing vestry members, Jan Thames, Ronnie Beggs, and Mary Waldo, and we elected three new ones: Cheryl Crutcher, Ken Castleberry,...
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Baby Boom!
by anonymous on February 7, 2019We are delighted to welcome three new children of God into the St. Margaret's community!
Griffin ("Finn") McKay was born on Monday, January 28 to parents Lauren and Richard McKay, and big sister...
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PrimeTimers off to a Great Start
by anonymous on February 7, 2019Seniority is not an age, it's an attitude! With the leadership of Suzanne Kirchner, Nancy Daniels, and Kaye Hoggard, a new seniors fellowship group has begun at St. Margaret's. There's no...
Read MoreTop 5 Stories of 2018
by anonymous on January 3, 2019Each month, we look back at what's been happening at St. Margaret's, and are always pleased to see that God has been at work among us. Now as we begin a new year, it's truly beautiful to see what...
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ALFN Comes to St. Margaret's
by Leah Dalton on November 27, 2018Those that know me well know that I. LOVE. FOOD.
When I was a kid, I was never a picky eater. My parents often grew a small garden, and I always loved fresh vegetables. We even had a granny smith...
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Teens and Adults Deepen Their Faith
by Rev Stephanie Fox on November 26, 2018Recently both adults and youth from St. Margaret's and around the Diocese made the decision to attend weekends to deepen their faith among a community. The JourneyOn November 2-4 Journey #3, a...
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St. Margaret's Day 2018
by Rev Mary Vano on November 26, 2018November 18th was another wonderful celebration of St. Margaret’s Day. First, we’d like to give thanks to all of you have renewed or made a new commitment to give to St. Margaret’s in 2019. As...
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2018 Ordinations: A Day of Grace
by Rev Mary Vano on October 24, 2018October 20, 2019, was a day of abundant grace. When the Diocese of Arkansas gathered to ordain five new men and women to be priests in this one, holy, catholic and apostolic church, the grace was...
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Solar Panels Installed!
by Donnal Walter on October 24, 2018The long wait is over. Our solar panels are up! After a year-and-a-half of planning, prayerful fundraising, and waiting on approvals, St. Margaret's has three rows of solar panels on our...
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