We are back to In-Person AND On-Line

We continue to gather on Hinkley Ridge Road again this Sunday with masks requested, vaccines in, windows open, social distancing and limited singing. If you are not comfortable with this decision you are invited to join us VIRTUALLY. For online…

Who We Are!

We are a welcoming, engaged and diverse community of faith dedicated to the spiritual, physical and social well-being of ourselves and our neighbors.  Whoever you are, whatever your beliefs, come explore and experience with us the mystery of God’s Love….

Red Doors??? At St. Francis

Ever seen something like this before? From The Rev. Allan Sandlin “At the April meeting of the St. Francis Vestry, a motion was made to paint the doors of church with the color red. The idea had been discussed at previous…

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The Day of PENTECOST Sunday, May 28, 2023

The Pentecost Service from St. Francis By The Sea Episcopal Church Blue Hill Maine. The Rev. Allan Sandlin, Interim Rector is the Celebrant and The Rev. Tim Boggs is the Guest Preacher. The Rev. Carlton and Lorna Russell, Ministers of…

The Seventh Sunday of Easter: Ascension Sunday, May 21, 2023

A great way to start this Sunday with new Altar & Pulpit Frontals donated Anonymously to be Blessed, a Homily that began with an excellent punchline, a profoundly moving Anthem, some major announcements, and great Hymns for all who filled…

The Sixth Sunday of EASTER May 14, 2023

It was a beautiful Mother’s Day celebrated after the service with a super pancake breakfast to raise money for the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. It is to provide confidential financial support to people in need at the Rector’s discretion. We have…

What’s Happening at St. Francis

SAVE THE DATES A couple of quick notes… The Rev. Allan Sandlin will be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00am to Noon. If anyone has an office desk they no longer use, please consider donating to St….

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A Letter To St Francis from The Rev. Allan Sandlin

8 February 2023 Dear People of St. Francis by the Sea, I’m beginning to remember what winters in Maine are like. Gretchen and I arrived one week ago tomorrow and, in spite of the icebox weather last Friday and Saturday,…

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Behind Our Kneelers

The history of St. Francis is an exciting example of the power of a vision and the deep faith needed to pull it off! Still, It Takes A Peninsula! One of those is the person most responsible for our very…

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