Welcome

At St. Margaret’s, we believe in the power of community — where all are welcomed, valued, and supported on their spiritual journey. As we continue to grow, we invite you to be part of something special: a vibrant congregation committed to living out the love and teachings of Christ. Whether you’re new to the area, seeking a deeper connection, or looking for a place where you truly belong, we would love to welcome you.

As an Episcopal church, we strive to be a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone—regardless of background, experience, or identity—can come as they are and find a home. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. Through our worship, service, and fellowship, we seek to reflect the love of Christ, who calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves.

We are dedicated to promoting social justice, reconciliation, and equality, both within our church and in the broader community. We stand with those who are marginalized and oppressed and work to create a world where all people are treated with fairness and respect.

Eucharist services are conducted every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome.

Announcements

IN MEMORY OF FR. FRANK ALAGNA

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Fr. Frank Alagna, a devoted priest and tireless advocate for justice. Fr. Frank had a long and meaningful history with St. Margaret’s Church and was a pillar of the Hudson Valley community for decades. As a founding member of the Ulster Immigrant Defense Network, he worked tirelessly to support and uplift immigrants and marginalized populations. His ministry and grassroots work were inseparable—through that union, he touched countless lives and inspired generations of parishioners and neighbors alike. Fr. Frank’s compassion, dedication, and unwavering faith will be deeply missed for years to come. If you would like to pay your respects, funeral events are as follows:

Thursday | Holy Cross Church / Santa Cruz Parochial Mission, 14 Pine Grove Ave, Kingston, NY – Calling Hours: 1–4 PM

Friday | Redeemer Lutheran, 104 Wurts St., Kingston, NY – Funeral Eucharist: 1:00 PM

Monday | Rhinebeck Cemetery, 16 Mill Road, Rhinebeck, NY – Burial: 9:00 AM

ANNUAL COAT DRIVE

Please spread the word that St. Margaret's is having its Annual Coat Drive, accepting new or used, in good condition, coats, hats, scarves, and gloves. We will be donating these items to the Children's Center in the Courts with Family Services in Poughkeepsie.

Also included in our donation request are socks. We have received a special request to help with the Community Donation of socks for 120 individuals who reside at the Renaissance Nursing Home in Hyde Park. Whatever we can contribute to this collection will be a blessing for those in need.

Donation drop off will be on Sunday, 12/7, 12/14 & 12/21 before 12:30 pm. As well as on Saturday, 12/20/25, between 9:30 am and noon during our monthly soup sale.

Please help us make a difference in others' lives this Holiday Season.

Fr. Michael will lead the Blue Christmas service at 7PM on Thursday December 11th.

A great service that acknowledges grief and sadness, and provides a space for people to mourn loss, pain, and struggle, while also finding hope.

Caroling will take place on Sunday, December 14th and will start at 6 PM at St. Margarets