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Missing Christmas

by The Rev. Mary Vano on January 9, 2020
Missing Christmas
The end of the Christmas season is always bittersweet in my home. On the one hand, it's good to get back to routines, and our bodies appreciate a few more vegetables and a little less cheese. But on the other, as we toss out the burnt Advent candles and return the Christmas stockings to their box in the attic, it feels a bit like we're...
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Evening Prayer, Sunday Beauty

Evening Prayer, Sunday Beauty

by anonymous on January 9, 2020
Since ancient days, Christians - like their Hebrew ancestors before them - have set aside regular times throughout the day for prayer. We can see this in the habits of Jesus, who regularly...
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Celebrating RibFest 2019

Celebrating RibFest 2019

by anonymous on October 3, 2019
RibFest 2019 was all that we hoped it would be, and more! In case you missed it, the idea for RibFest came from Richie Marsh and Stephen Vano, who hoped to create a fun time for the community...
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Way of Love Rally Day

Way of Love Rally Day

by anonymous on October 3, 2019
The program year at St. Margaret's kicks off every year on the Sunday after Labor Day with "Rally Day." It's not exactly a holy day on the church calendar, but it certainly is a holy time in...
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Love Thy Neighbor: Sound and Spirit

Love Thy Neighbor: Sound and Spirit

by anonymous on October 3, 2019
Now in its ninth year, "Love Thy Neighbor" had its biggest crowd yet for an evening of interfaith prayer and celebration of peace. Focusing on "Sound and Spirit," our prayer began with a time to...
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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...
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Drawn to the Gospel

Drawn to the Gospel

by anonymous on September 5, 2019
During 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

Way of Love Evangelism

by anonymous on September 4, 2019
On 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,...
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Big Plans for Big Fun

by anonymous on July 31, 2019
Mark 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

Celebrating Independence 2019

by anonymous on July 31, 2019
Sheriff 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

Honoring our Past, Celebrating Our Present, Embracing Our Future

by Time Capsule Committee on July 23, 2019
What 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

St. Margaret's Website Gets a New Look

by anonymous on July 3, 2019
You 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

Friendship Camp 2019

by anonymous on July 3, 2019
The 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

Six Months of PrimeTimers

by Suzanne Kirchner & Nancy Daniels on July 3, 2019
PrimeTimers 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...
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Solar Savings

by anonymous on May 29, 2019
We 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

A Changing of the Guard

by The Rev. Mary Vano on May 29, 2019
For 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

A Deacon's Sabbatical

by anonymous on May 29, 2019
Our 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

A Wing & A Prayer

by The Rev. Cindy Fribourgh on May 9, 2019
What 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

Alleluia! Easter 2019

by anonymous on May 9, 2019
Flowers, 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

The Second Sunday of Easter: Baptisms, Confirmations, and Dedication

by anonymous on May 9, 2019
For 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

Starting Lent with Self-Compassion

by Eve Berry on April 4, 2019
On 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

Good Shepherds

by anonymous on April 4, 2019
It'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

New Recovery Groups

by anonymous on April 4, 2019
The 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

Sharing the Blessings

by The Rev. Cindy Fribourgh on March 1, 2019
Each 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

St. Margaret's New Early Childhood Center

by anonymous on March 1, 2019
Every 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!

Moving In!

by anonymous on March 1, 2019
After 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

New Year, New Vestry, New Goals

by anonymous on February 7, 2019
At 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!

Baby Boom!

by anonymous on February 7, 2019
We 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

PrimeTimers off to a Great Start

by anonymous on February 7, 2019
Seniority 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...
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Top 5 Stories of 2018

by anonymous on January 3, 2019
Each 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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