All Saints by-the-Sea will be treated to the wisdom and spiritual insights of the Rev. Martin Smith for the online services offered for the next three weeks.

Rev. Smith is well-known throughout the Episcopal Church as a writer, retreat leader, spiritual advisor and teacher. The virtual services may be accessed on the All Saints website, http://www.allsaintssouthport.org and will consist of organ music recorded at the chapel, prayers, hymns, and a sermon by Smith. The organist for the July 19 service is Mr. Jay Zoller, organist at South Parish Congregational Church in Augusta.

Born in England, Rev. Smith received his BA and MA at Oxford University and after ordination, served several parishes as well as the Society of St. John the Evangelist, the oldest religious order for men in the Anglican Communion. He transferred to the American branch of the Society in 1979. Smith retired from St. Columbas Church in Washington, D.C. in 2012. Since then, he is in demand as a teacher and workshop leader where his engaging style and vast knowledge have enriched countless spiritual seekers. He has also authored numerous books on contemporary spirituality.

This summer, Smith is posting a series of podcasts entitled Seeking the Gift of Hope. The podcasts can be accessed weekly at http://faithinmaine.org/

In this summer of uncertainty, Rev. Smiths thought-provoking insights on truly accessing Gods offer to be hope in us are both timely and inspirational.

In addition to the virtual service, All Saints chapel will be open for private prayer and meditation on Sundays from 10 a.m. until noon, Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. until noon, Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the month of July. Golf cart transportation will be available for the Sunday hours. Social distancing, special sanitation and the wearing of masks will be in effect during these times. The chapel is located on Southport Island about two miles south on Route 238 on All Saints road to the left.

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Rev. Martin Smith to lead All Saints services July 19, 26 and Aug. 2 - Boothbay Register