A community and a part of a community
The Congregation is the collection of ministers of this parish
Our call to serve God begins in our worship and carries us into all our activities and relationships
Our call to serve God begins in our worship and carries us into all our activities and relationships
The gathered community of St. John's is the gathering of her ministers. We are all called to serve God in the place and with the people whom we live.
Our call to serve God begins in our worship and carries us into all our activities and relationships
Our call to serve God begins in our worship and carries us into all our activities and relationships
Our call to serve God begins in our worship and carries us into all our activities and relationships
Worship is the core of our being, offering thanks. Seeking forgiveness and joining with others in prayer begins our week and all our actions.
We are a part of our community
Our call to serve God begins in our worship and carries us into all our activities and relationships
We are a part of our community
We are one of several churches in Thomaston, Maine. We all work together, along with other area churches and faith communities in our midcoast region.
Our Congregation
Our Vestry
Our Unique Circumstance
Our Unique Circumstance
The governing body of the parish is made up of representatives from the congregation. Led by a Sr. and Jr. Warden, a Treasurer, & Clerk, and six members at large. They meet monthly to address issues of the congregation, and to act on the parish's behalf between parish meetings.
Vestry Members:
Brian Perkins, Sr. Warden
Chris Rector, Jr
The governing body of the parish is made up of representatives from the congregation. Led by a Sr. and Jr. Warden, a Treasurer, & Clerk, and six members at large. They meet monthly to address issues of the congregation, and to act on the parish's behalf between parish meetings.
Vestry Members:
Brian Perkins, Sr. Warden
Chris Rector, Jr. Warden
Ben Griffin, Treasurer
Emily Jenks, Clerk
Sandra Hoekstra (22) Jan Gaudio (22)
Don Protheroe (23) Mark Ranney (23)
Eliza Bailey (24) Gayle Elfast (24)
Our Unique Circumstance
Our Unique Circumstance
Our Unique Circumstance
Our parish consists of people who live here year round and people who live here only part of the year, and also people who come regularly but are also members elsewhere. We view our congregation as those who are called to be here. So whether you arrive for the first time, or have been coming all your life, we will accept your calling to be with us.
A larger Community
Our Unique Circumstance
A larger Community
We are a part of the larger Church, so we welcome all Christians to our table. We will work with all in the mission of God here in Maine. We include in our community the recovery groups that meet at St. John's and others who use our facilities and/or our people. We are a member of the Area Interfaith Alliance, the Thomaston Interchurch Fellowship and the Penobscot Bay Chamber of Commerce
Our Diocese
The Diocese of Maine
The Episcopal Church USA
The Episcopal Church USA
We are a part of the larger church as manifested in the Episcopal Church in Maine. We also work with all churches and those proclaiming the Gospel of God's love in this part of the country. Diocesan Website
The Episcopal Church USA
The Episcopal Church USA
The Episcopal Church USA
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is a member of the Episcopal Church USA, which is a part of the larger worldwide Anglican Communion. Episcopal Church Website