St Margaret of Scotland
300 Burrill Road V0n 1P0 Galiano Island, BC, Canada

Beautiful day! Set aside some quiet time in the church which will be open 3:30 to 5 for drop in.Beautiful day! Set aside some quiet time in the church which will be open 3:30 to 5 for drop in.

Thanks to Garth Walmsley, Barry New and Patrica Joyce, St. Margaret's is looking loved with some new touches!

A reminder for today, as every Sunday: join us for another of our "Sundays at 4" Perfect for a Snow Day! Stay warm, stay inside, join us in the warmth of our congregation. This "new tradition" (at least through Covid!) is a Zoom Service. Music, singing, readings, prayer. A welcoming online community. (email Rev. Sarah for links [email protected])

Today is Tuesday and every Tues. the church is open from 3:30 til 5 for anyone who would like to drop in for quiet time with candles, dimmed lights and beautiful music.

Today: an invitation from our new Bishop, Anna Greenwood Lee, to tune in the live stream of the Sunday morning service at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, where she will be preaching. https://www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca/live

It’s Advent...a great time to use it more!

Jack Garton, sitting in the darkness in the church sanctuary, plays accordion and trumpet, and sings our Advent Hope....

Choose gratefulness.

I put everything in your hands today...

St Margaret Church on Galiano Island welcomes all. During the Advent season, we have wonderful celebrations of the Eucharist, Children's programme, Meals, Music and Musings...and wonderful warmth. Join us Sundays at 10:30 am

Summer lingers in our autumn. A lovely service again planned for tomorrow, Sunday, at 10:30 at our lovely heritage church on Galiano.

the flowers at St. Margaret's this morning

Enjoy your commute tomorrow. To services at St. Margaret's, that is, at 10:30. Send us, or post, a photo of YOUR commute to Church.

the flowers in the chancel on Sunday September 20.

Our doors are open to you tomorrow, to celebrate in our Sunday 10:30 am service. And to be Covid-safe, our windows are open, too. (bring a sweater and toque if you feel the September chill )

And even if you feel strong, remember this:

Let us remember, we are blessed!

Last minute reminder! Sunday service tomorrow at 10:30. Just follow the sign :)

In these Covid times, as we remember this horrific event, we draw upon this biblical verse for strength:

Parish picnic with corn and races was a lot of fun!

****Please note: this post has received a wonderful response and many comments. Unfortunately there have been some negative and even hateful comments posted. Th...ose have been deleted as soon as we notice them. They are not the opinion of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. Haters gonna hate. Haters gonna get deleted. ***** The Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, Lutheran pastor and author offered this reflection recently. I do not know when we can gather together again in worship, Lord. So, for now I just ask that: When I sing along in my kitchen to each song on Stevie Wonder’s Songs in The Key of Life Album, that it be counted as praise. (Happy 70thBirthday, SW!) And that when I read the news and my heart tightens in my chest, may it be counted as a Kyrie. And that when my eyes brighten in a smile behind my mask as I thank the cashier may it be counted as passing the peace. And that when I water my plants and wash my dishes and take a shower may it be counted as remembering my baptism. And that when the tears come and my shoulders shake and my breathing falters, may it be counted as prayer. And that when I stumble upon a Tabitha Brown video and hear her grace and love of you may it be counted as a hearing a homily. And that as I sit at that table in my apartment, and eat one more homemade meal, slowly, joyfully, with nothing else demanding my time or attention, may it be counted as communion. Amen. -Nadia Bolz-Weber

We’re going to have an old fashioned church picnic. In the middle of a pandemic! This Sunday, September 6 after church, or around noon if you don’t make it to the service. Location: Lions Park by the skate board park.... This is a time for us to gather as a community to celebrate the prolonged summer, reconnect as we prepare for fall, eat together and have some fun. Social distancing rules are in effect. Please pack your own picnic lunch, plate, utensils, chair and anything else you need. There will be hot (and sterile) corn on the cob provided. Activities will involve but will not be limited to egg and spoon race and potato sack race.

Our beautiful outdoor service on Sunday.....capturing the sun and music and service.