A Little Bit About Us

We are a vibrant, intergenerational community of Christian faith on the beautiful coast of Maine. For over 100 years we have opened our doors to all. We celebrate kindness, community, diversity, and tradition. We strive to live by the example of Jesus Christ, welcoming all and helping our neighbors. As members of the global Anglican Communion, we walk the middle way, embracing what we consider the best of the Protestant and Catholic traditions by relying on scripture, reason, and tradition. Through the Holy Eucharist, thoughtful preaching, engaging teaching, warm fellowship, and meaningful service to neighbor, we strive to express the fullness of our life in Jesus Christ. We seek to be joyful, thankful, useful, and hopeful. Today, we have individuals of all ages and backgrounds actively participating in our community of faith.  

Memorial Garden & Church Grounds

The Memorial Garden at St. Alban’s gives glory to God and extends our life of worship from inside the church out onto our beautiful church grounds. The garden offers a serene setting for outdoor worship services, private contemplation, remembrance, and reflection. The Holy Eucharist, weddings, and baptisms have been celebrated at the great stone altar there.  It is a peaceful place where we remember those we have loved and lost and where we have laid to rest our loved one’s ashes.  A niche may be reserved in our Columbarium or arrangements made for future scattering/burial of ashes in our Memorial Hillside.  For more information please contact parishadmin@stalbansmaine.org .

The Amphitheater, located adjacent to the parish hall, provides a unique setting for educational offerings, performances, and discussions. A designated activity area located just below the Garden offers a grassy area for activities such as play, sports, picnics, festivals, and wedding receptions. The Labyrinth was installed in 2019 in memory of Amanda Lamb and is an integral part of the Memorial Garden.

Visitors are welcome to spend time in the garden and church grounds during the day for individual contemplation, to walk the Labyrinth, or to visit the Columbarium.

The Church’s Sacraments

Holy Eucharist  (or Holy Communion) is our principal act of worship within the Episcopal Church and is offered every Sunday at St. Alban’s. It is the primary means by which we remember and proclaim the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ until his coming again in glory.  If you have questions about this Sacrament, please contact the Rector.

Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church.  The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble.  Baptisms take place during celebrations of the Holy Eucharist, so that the Church family can share in the promises made with the parents and godparents to bring the child up within the Christian faith and to support adults in their new life in Christ. If you are interested in baptism for yourself or your child, please contact the Rector.  . 

Blessing of a Marriage is joyfully celebrated at St. Alban’s. The process begins by meeting with the Rector, followed by a program of preparation. Plans and organization of the wedding are made in consultation with the Rector, and dates should be established with the Rector prior to securing venues for the big day.  Any associated fees will be confirmed with the Rector in the initial meeting.

Funerals As our Book of Common Prayer reminds us, “The liturgy for the dead is an Easter liturgy.  It finds all its meaning in the resurrection. Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we, too, shall be raised.” Every funeral reminds us that nothing — not even death — can separate us from God’s love. A member of the family of the deceased should contact the Rector at the time of death for support and assistance in planning the service.  Please contact the Rector with questions about burial in the Memorial Garden/Columbarium.

Confirmation is a “mature public affirmation of faith and commitment to the responsibilities of Baptism” received amid the community and by the laying on of hands by a bishop. If you have received Confirmation in another tradition, you may desire to be received into this communion.