That means that there is nothing to hear here for this Sunday!
10 am Sermon by St. Francis by the Sea Rector The Rev.Claudia Wyatt Smith
The full 10 am Service Celebrated by St. Francis by the Sea Rector The Rev.Claudia Wyatt Smith
A Festival of Lessons & Carols December 30, 2018
The full 10 am Service Celebrated by The Rev. Steve Hayward
Bob Gorrell
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Christmas Morning Sermon by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
The Rev. Steve Hayward
Baby Jesus was carried to the altar by Jillian & Sadie Weed Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Sermon by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
Christmas Eve Full Service celebrated by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
The Third Sunday of Advent 10 am Sermon by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
The Third Sunday of Advent 10 am Full Service celebrated by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
During the anthem this week’s all male choir was accompanied by young Camdyn Chung on flute:
*Just a quick note: We attempt to post the sermon and service each week as soon as possible. Most weeks it is late evening of that day. But, for various reasons, sometimes it is not until Tuesday Morning. Thank you for your inquiries and understanding.
Recently our Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Michael Curry, joined with other faith leaders to publish a statement of faith in a time of religious and political turmoil. It follows here in its entirety for your prayerful consideration. As you will see it is a sweeping statement that calls us into deeper conversation about what exactly it means to be followers of Jesus.
A Confession of Faith in a Time of Crisis
The Second Sunday of Advent 10 am Sermon by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
The Second Sunday of Advent 10 am Full Service celebrated by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
The First Sunday of Advent 10 am Sermon by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
* Because of a microphone issue several parts of the full service were not recorded. We do apologize.
The First Sunday of Advent 10 am Full Service celebrated by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
The Last Sunday after Pentecost, 10:00 am Sermon by the Rev. Carlton Russell:
The 10:00 am Full Service for The Last Sunday after Pentecost, celebrated by the Rev. Carlton Russell:
The 26th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am full service celebrated by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
The 26th Sunday after Pentecost, 10:00 am Sermon by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
A reminder from the Planned Giving Committee. Do you have a traditional IRA. If so, and you are 70 1/2, you might want to make a distribution from that IRA to St. Francis to complete your 2018 pledge (or as an additional gift). As a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), the amount would not be included in your income but would qualify as part of your required minimum distribution from the IRA. If you have questions, a chat with your tax advisor or IRA custodian might be helpful.
Tim Thomas
The 25th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
The 25th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am full service celebrated by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
The 24th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Right Rev. Stephen Lane, 9th Bishop of Maine during what was most likely his final visit to St. Francis before retiring next spring:
The 24th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Full Service celebrated by The Right Rev. Stephen Lane, 9th Bishop of Maine:
The 2018 St. Francis by the Sea Blessing of the Animals was a big hit for both the two and four-legged among us. Click here to check it out!
The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by St. Francis by the Sea Rector, The Rev.Claudia Wyatt Smith including the words of The Right Reverend Steve Lane from his Homily delivered during this weekend’s 199th Diocesan Convention:
Have you ever wanted to explore the Anglican roots of our worship and spirituality? If so come and join a small group led by the Rev. Claudia Smith, rector of St. Francis by the Sea in Blue Hill for a journey departing on April 29, 2019. Whether one’s interest is to experience religious sites and stories for their spiritual impact or whether one leans more toward an exploration of the history of Great Britain that has formed us as a society – come. This trip has an abundance of both the sacred and the secular to satisfy everyone. There are only a few spots still available however, so contact Rev. Smith at revclaudiainmaine@gmail.com as soon as possible for more information and a detailed itinerary. Or check out this PDF on the trip:
The 22nd Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by the Rev. Steve Hayward:
“So, As those who have been chosen of God, holy and Beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, gentleness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12
With that bible passage Vestry Member and Stewardship Chair Sarah Everdell kicked off the 2018 Campaign pledge card.
On Sunday, September 30th Vestry Member Mary Crawford’s message was:
“We all come to this sacred, BELOVED space, to worship, to learn, to sing … to mourn, to heal, to celebrate … to be fed!”
Hear it all here:
On Sunday, September 30th new Vestry Member Millisa LaLonde
‘s message was: “I’ve grown to respect the wisdom of the way this community utilizes money…even though we are frugal people we will continue giving because it is a really good investment.”
On Sunday October 21th 
Vestry Member Bob Publicover, Senior Warden’s message was: “there are a lot of important things we do here at St. Francis, not the least of which is our commitment to (community)Outreach.”
We are privileged to celebrate the ingathering with Bishop Stephen Lane when he visits St. Francis on November 4th.
The 21st Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by St. Francis by the Sea Rector, The Rev.Claudia Wyatt Smith:
On Sunday October 7th during the 10 am Blessing of the Animals service announcements St. Francis by the Sea Fair co-chair Mary Hartley presented a big check to the SPCA of Hancock County for their partnership of the 2018 Fair in Blue Hill, Maine.
Yes, the dogs you hear in the background were there to be blessed.
The 20th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by St. Francis by the Sea Rector, The Rev. Claudia Wyatt Smith:
September 30, 2018 The 19th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by Guest Preacher The Rev. Canon Hannah Anderson:
During announcements The Rev. Claudia commissioned the new Vestry.
September 23, 2018 The 18th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by St. Francis by the Sea Rector, The Rev. Claudia Wyatt Smith:
During announcements The Rev. Claudia, Mary Hartley and the rest of the congregation took part in a dedication of a new kneeler!
The 17th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by Saint Francis by the Sea’s Rector The Rev. Claudia Wyatt Smith:
September 9, 2018 The 16th Sunday after Pentecost 
10 am Sermon by Saint Francis by the Sea licensed Lay Preacher Heather Ford:
September 2, 2018 The 15th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Claudia Smith:
August 26, 2018 The 14th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Claudia Smith:
August 19, 2018 The 13th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Emily Blair Stribling:
August 12, 2018 The 12th Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Virginia Peacock:
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 5, 2018, 10 am Sermon by Allan Sandlin:
August 5, 2018 The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Full Service and Baptism of Henry Ronan Malloy celebrated by The Rev. Allan Sandlin:
July 29, 2018 The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Rev.Robert Tobin:
The Rev. Elaine Hewes
The Rev. Steve Hayward
Our sincere apologies.
July 8, 2018 The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Virginia Peacock:
July 1, 2018 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Elaine Hewes:
The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost June 24, 2018, 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Emily Blair Stribling:
June 17, 2018 The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Elaine Hewes:
June 10, 2018 The Third Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Virginia Peacock:
June 3, 2018 The Second Sunday after Pentecost 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Elaine Hewes:
The Day of Pentecost May 20, 2018, 10 am Sermon by The Rev. Emily Blair Stribling:
