Communications, News & Events
Communications
News
Sunday Services
The Sunday service starts at 9:30 AM. Masks are optional. Masks are provided for those who would like to wear them. Click here for further information on protocols to maintain the well-being of our parishioners. Click here for information on each Sunday's service. Daycare service is provided every Sunday through June 8th.
A "Kids' Corner" is available in the back of the sanctuary. Click here for more information on our Youth Program.
The Sunday service starts at 9:30 AM. Masks are optional. Masks are provided for those who would like to wear them. Click here for further information on protocols to maintain the well-being of our parishioners. Click here for information on each Sunday's service. Daycare service is provided every Sunday through June 8th.
A "Kids' Corner" is available in the back of the sanctuary. Click here for more information on our Youth Program.
Adult Education
--Weekly Bible Study: Looking for ways to grow more deeply in faith? Our weekly Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 10 AM in the upstairs conference room. We are reading Judges - the stories of the early days of God's people in God's promised land. Click here for more information on this and other Adult Education programming.
--Our Book of Two Months Club selection is "White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in America Christianity" by Robert P. Jones, an examination of the unholy relationship between American Christianity and white supremacy.
Join Rev. Amanda to discuss this book Tuesday, January 13th and Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
Click here for more information.
--Weekly Bible Study: Looking for ways to grow more deeply in faith? Our weekly Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 10 AM in the upstairs conference room. We are reading Judges - the stories of the early days of God's people in God's promised land. Click here for more information on this and other Adult Education programming.
--Our Book of Two Months Club selection is "White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in America Christianity" by Robert P. Jones, an examination of the unholy relationship between American Christianity and white supremacy.
Join Rev. Amanda to discuss this book Tuesday, January 13th and Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
Click here for more information.
Upcoming Events
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, February 19th
Join us on Shrove Tuesday at 5 PM and enjoy informal fellowship while dining on steaming pancakes and delicious fixings! We look forward to everyone helping out as they can with food contributions, set up and kitchen duty. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex/entryway. This is always a fun event enjoyed by all ages.
Join us on Shrove Tuesday at 5 PM and enjoy informal fellowship while dining on steaming pancakes and delicious fixings! We look forward to everyone helping out as they can with food contributions, set up and kitchen duty. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex/entryway. This is always a fun event enjoyed by all ages.
Click here for a full event calendar.
Have an event coming up? Please fill out the program planning event form and send to Teri in the office. Questions? Email Teri.
Recent Events
2025 Christmas Fair, A Day to Remember
As so many know, the Christmas Fair was a great success. The preliminary number for revenue generated has us exceeding our $16,000 goal by several thousand dollars. This means our core nonprofit organizations--Friendship House, St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry, and Yarmouth Food Pantry--will receive a year-end gift from our parish family. Many thanks to all who volunteered to make the Fair such a success. We are grateful especially for our Fair Co-Chairs Michele Johns, Pam Waite and Marcia Sharp for their months of preparation.
As so many know, the Christmas Fair was a great success. The preliminary number for revenue generated has us exceeding our $16,000 goal by several thousand dollars. This means our core nonprofit organizations--Friendship House, St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry, and Yarmouth Food Pantry--will receive a year-end gift from our parish family. Many thanks to all who volunteered to make the Fair such a success. We are grateful especially for our Fair Co-Chairs Michele Johns, Pam Waite and Marcia Sharp for their months of preparation.
St. Elizabeth’s Annual Coat and Boot Drive
Many thanks to St Bart's parishioners who donated scores of winter coats and boots for St. Elizabeth's drive. Coats and boots were given out over 4 days due to the incredible outpouring of donations across the Portland area churches. St Bart's volunteers helped to size, organize and distribute the coats and boots. 245 coats were distributed in November and another 208 coats in December. Truly a blessing.
Many thanks to St Bart's parishioners who donated scores of winter coats and boots for St. Elizabeth's drive. Coats and boots were given out over 4 days due to the incredible outpouring of donations across the Portland area churches. St Bart's volunteers helped to size, organize and distribute the coats and boots. 245 coats were distributed in November and another 208 coats in December. Truly a blessing.
Fellowship Event: Our first Friendsgiving Dinner enjoyed by 80 attendees
Sponsored by the Fellowship Committee, parishioners and friends gathered together in community to share a potluck meal on November 21st. Thanks go to the Fellowship Chairs and so many others who turned our sanctuary into a beautiful dining space, as well as all of those who brought food and cleaned up afterwards. A joyful event for which we are grateful.
Sponsored by the Fellowship Committee, parishioners and friends gathered together in community to share a potluck meal on November 21st. Thanks go to the Fellowship Chairs and so many others who turned our sanctuary into a beautiful dining space, as well as all of those who brought food and cleaned up afterwards. A joyful event for which we are grateful.
The Bishop of Maine affirms Rev. Amanda as Episcopal Priest and presides over Baptism
On October 26th, the Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown celebrated the Baptism of Iris Covie, and the Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows and Declaration of Conformity of Rev. Amanda. We were so fortunate to have Bishop Brown with us to officiate and celebrate on this very special Sunday. Some photos of the joyful day below.
On October 26th, the Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown celebrated the Baptism of Iris Covie, and the Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows and Declaration of Conformity of Rev. Amanda. We were so fortunate to have Bishop Brown with us to officiate and celebrate on this very special Sunday. Some photos of the joyful day below.
17th Yarmouth Art Festival brings in record number of entries and sales!
The in-person phase of the 17th annual Yarmouth Art Festival wrapped up with 88 pieces sold, a record for this event. Thanks to the many volunteers, artists and art lovers who participated. Jurors selected 169 pieces by 140 artists. Submissions totaled 698, a new record, presenting a challenge to the jury to choose from a great many quality pieces. Portland Press Herald staff writer Sophie Burchell wrote a very nice piece about opening day, interviewing artists and art lovers on the scene.
The total net funds raised were $16,000 and will support the following local community nonprofits: Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine, Equality Maine, and New Mainers Assistance Program.
The in-person phase of the 17th annual Yarmouth Art Festival wrapped up with 88 pieces sold, a record for this event. Thanks to the many volunteers, artists and art lovers who participated. Jurors selected 169 pieces by 140 artists. Submissions totaled 698, a new record, presenting a challenge to the jury to choose from a great many quality pieces. Portland Press Herald staff writer Sophie Burchell wrote a very nice piece about opening day, interviewing artists and art lovers on the scene.
The total net funds raised were $16,000 and will support the following local community nonprofits: Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine, Equality Maine, and New Mainers Assistance Program.
New Member Sunday held October 19th
Rev. Amanda welcomed 12 new members and their children during the Sunday morning service.
It is not a requirement to participate in our New Member Service or the ministries of St Bart's to become a member of our church. Membership status, though, signifies a commitment to the vitality and sustainability of our ministries through thoughtful engagement, participation in decision-making, and contributions of time, talents, and treasure.
Rev. Amanda welcomed 12 new members and their children during the Sunday morning service.
It is not a requirement to participate in our New Member Service or the ministries of St Bart's to become a member of our church. Membership status, though, signifies a commitment to the vitality and sustainability of our ministries through thoughtful engagement, participation in decision-making, and contributions of time, talents, and treasure.
Lobster Dinners-To-Go Annual Fundraiser 2025 – A record for lobsters and donations!
Our popular Lobster Dinner fundraiser was a huge success. We fulfilled 115 dinners and received additional donations for a total of over $12,000. As always, all funds raised go to NMAP (New Mainers Assistance Program).
Many thanks to Cap'n Jeff Diggins for catching and supplying the lobsters, as well as the Membership Co-chairs and all the volunteers who helped to make this fundraiser run without a hitch. See photos of the fun below.
Our popular Lobster Dinner fundraiser was a huge success. We fulfilled 115 dinners and received additional donations for a total of over $12,000. As always, all funds raised go to NMAP (New Mainers Assistance Program).
Many thanks to Cap'n Jeff Diggins for catching and supplying the lobsters, as well as the Membership Co-chairs and all the volunteers who helped to make this fundraiser run without a hitch. See photos of the fun below.
A Celebration of Mary Curlew’s Ministry with St. Bart's
We celebrated Mary's ordination and all that she has brought to St. Bart's over the years at our Sunday, June 15 service. Our gift to Mary was a handmade stole created from fabric donated by our members. Mary's gift to St. Bart's were beautiful gold bells that she offered up to our youth. Our Youth Education leader, LeAnn, offered Mary a prayer written by the children. Mary was ordained to the Transitional Deaconate at the Cathedral Church in Boston last Saturday, June 7.
We celebrated Mary's ordination and all that she has brought to St. Bart's over the years at our Sunday, June 15 service. Our gift to Mary was a handmade stole created from fabric donated by our members. Mary's gift to St. Bart's were beautiful gold bells that she offered up to our youth. Our Youth Education leader, LeAnn, offered Mary a prayer written by the children. Mary was ordained to the Transitional Deaconate at the Cathedral Church in Boston last Saturday, June 7.
Annual Fellowship gathering at the Sea Dogs game on June 7th
Despite gloomy weather, St Bart's parishioners always have fun getting together for a Sea Dogs baseball game. This year was particularly special as one of our young members was selected to throw out the first pitch. Go Grayson! It was also the Sea Dog's annual Pride Day.
Despite gloomy weather, St Bart's parishioners always have fun getting together for a Sea Dogs baseball game. This year was particularly special as one of our young members was selected to throw out the first pitch. Go Grayson! It was also the Sea Dog's annual Pride Day.
Episcopal Clergy and Lay People Fight Anti-Trans Legislation at the State House
The Episcopal Church has taken an unequivocal position in support of trans, non-binary, and two-spirit people. The Diocese of Maine is on record having opposed eight of the bills in the legislature. On the day of the public hearing, May 8, 2025, many clergy and people of faith from our churches were on hand to offer their support for the transgender community in Maine, including our Rector Amanda. None of the anti-trans bills passed.
Photo left (l to r): the Rev. Lauren Kay, the Rev. Gwen Fry, and the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson.
Photo left (l to r): the Rev. Lauren Kay, the Rev. Gwen Fry, and the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson.
St. Elizabeth's Essentials Pantry Diaper Drive a Success
St. Elizabeth's Essential Pantry co-chair said, "St Elizabeth’s has exceeded our Diaper Drive Goal and brought in more than $20,000 specific to the diaper drive. Not included in this number are "in kind" donations which are difficult to track because they flowed in by the armloads, truck loads and trunk loads from individuals, the Youth Group, community organizations and parishes." Thanks to all St Bart’s members who participated and supported the effort.
St. Elizabeth's Essential Pantry co-chair said, "St Elizabeth’s has exceeded our Diaper Drive Goal and brought in more than $20,000 specific to the diaper drive. Not included in this number are "in kind" donations which are difficult to track because they flowed in by the armloads, truck loads and trunk loads from individuals, the Youth Group, community organizations and parishes." Thanks to all St Bart’s members who participated and supported the effort.
Great turnout for our Third Annual Day of Service on May 3rd
47 parishioners volunteered at 5 different non-profits and then gathered back at St. Bart’s for a delicious cookout/luncheon. This is a collaborative way of expanding our outreach and generating interest and momentum for serving our communities via local organizations. Click here for more photos of the day.
47 parishioners volunteered at 5 different non-profits and then gathered back at St. Bart’s for a delicious cookout/luncheon. This is a collaborative way of expanding our outreach and generating interest and momentum for serving our communities via local organizations. Click here for more photos of the day.
Supporting the Maine Civil Rights Act
Many St. Bart's members were among the several hundred people who turned out on a cold Maine Sunday morning to support LGBTQIA+ students, neighbors and friends, the Maine Principals Association, and Governor Mills for standing up for state law: the Maine Civil Rights Act.
Many St. Bart's members were among the several hundred people who turned out on a cold Maine Sunday morning to support LGBTQIA+ students, neighbors and friends, the Maine Principals Association, and Governor Mills for standing up for state law: the Maine Civil Rights Act.
Outreach opportunities discussion group
Many St Bart's parishioners gathered after the Sunday church service to hear from the Founder of In Her Presence, a Portland-based non-profit organization supporting immigrant women and families. Language acquisition, career counseling and job placement, and promoting community connections are some of the initiatives this group undertakes. John Hennessy, Director of Public Policy for the Diocese, joined in the discussion to share Episcopal Church initiatives in support of the immigrant community.
St. Bart's Pastors gather at memorial service
All five pastors of St. Bart's were in attendance at Peter Chandler's memorial service in February. From the left: Nina Pooley, David Heald, Sukie Curtis, Amanda Gerken-Nelson, and Gil Birney. It brought special meaning in celebrating the life of a very special parishioner.
All five pastors of St. Bart's were in attendance at Peter Chandler's memorial service in February. From the left: Nina Pooley, David Heald, Sukie Curtis, Amanda Gerken-Nelson, and Gil Birney. It brought special meaning in celebrating the life of a very special parishioner.
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