This is not a typical year. Due to the COVID-19 virus the Lobster Lunch was canceled, as was the Festival of the Arts. The Thrift Shop remains closed, as does church office and church to public worship services. The streets are quieter. Even so, there still persists a spiritual connection of goodwill, fellowship and participation at St. Michael's.

As you know, the Vestry of St. Michael’s, per the recommendation from the Lobster Lunch Committee, has cancelled this year’s Lobster Lunch. This decision was made after much deliberation.  Each year the net proceeds of the Lobster Lunch are donated, with half of these proceeds supporting our partnership with St. Thomas Church, Arcahaie, Haiti. The Vestry, with the affirmation of the Lobster Lunch Committee, has voted to undertake a special fundraising effort specifically for our partnership with St. Thomas Church and School in Haiti, with a goal of raising $10,000. This effort will take place through the month of July. 

At its April 28 meeting via Zoom, the Vestry voted to cancel this year’s Lobster Lunch due to the ongoing protocols in mitigating spread of the COVID-19. The Lobster Lunch is traditionally held over the July 4 weekend. This year in lieu of our traditional Lobster Lunch, we will be holding a fundraiser for the St. Thomas Church and School in Arcahaie, Haiti.

Excerpts from the report of the 2019 Lobster Lunch Committee, including a summary of events, charities benefited, and thanks to volunteers and community partners.

St. Michael’s Church held its 306th Annual Meeting on January 26th, 2020. Minutes of the annual meeting and the reports of the various committees and ministries are available to members of the congregation upon request.