Congratulations to our very own Espen Christensen. He will be honored as Grand Marshall of Portland's Veteran's Day Parade on Wed, November 11th. The parade begins at Longfellow Square at 10:30 AM and proceeds down Congress Street to Monument Square. See you there!
Please join us as we confirm three young men, Kevin, Hilmar, and Matthew, at worship this coming Reformation Sunday, 10/25. How fitting it is that on the birthday of Lutheranism these young men have chosen to renew their baptismal promises and move officially into Christian adulthood.
On a personal note, this is quite a special time for me, as I have not presided at a confirmation ceremony since 1989, 20 years ago. It makes me so thankful to be a pastor today, and to be afforded such an honor by the people of St. Ansgar and these very special young people.
As part of the new confirmation rite, we anoint the forehead with holy Chrism oil. The oil is a symbol of being called and chosen. The oil we will use was blessed by Bishop Payne just this evening in Worcester, as clergy from across New England gathered to renew our ordination vows and our commitment to be faithful ministers of Word and Sacrament.
So come join us, and wear red for reformation! (Even if you don’t wear red, you are most welcome!)
Pastor Bill Barter
