About Us
We are a diverse and ever changing community. We remain faithful to our mission and those whom we serve. The Church of the Good Samaritan is a free-standing and independent church.
We have tax-exempt and non-profit status in the State of Maine, and are a federal 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.
There is a long tradition of small, independent churches in our state and throughout the
NorthEast. The church is goverened by a Council which guides and advises, and by monthly congregational meetings where decisions are made and finalized as the the direction and
needs of the church.
Our clergy serve by election by the church. Denominational affiliation is also decided by the church, depending on clergy that serve us.
We have tax-exempt and non-profit status in the State of Maine, and are a federal 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.
There is a long tradition of small, independent churches in our state and throughout the
NorthEast. The church is goverened by a Council which guides and advises, and by monthly congregational meetings where decisions are made and finalized as the the direction and
needs of the church.
Our clergy serve by election by the church. Denominational affiliation is also decided by the church, depending on clergy that serve us.
†David Christopher Bellville, Ph.D. is our founder and Vicar. †David is a priest and also a bishop in the Evangelical Anglican Church in America (EACA). He holds a Ph.D. in pastoral psychology from Boston University Graduate School; a Master of Theological Studies from BU School of Theology; a Diploma in Anglican Studies from General Theological Seminary; and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Spanish from Michigan State University.
†David Christopher, our Vicar with Apollo.
Church of the Good Samaritan
Diverse, ever changing, faithful
Last site update: 2007-11-12
Linda Grant will be the interim Vicar of the Church of the Good Samaritan from January 1-April 15, 2008. Linda holds an MDiv. from Harvard Divinity School. She has done several units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and has extensive pastoral experience. Linda was just ordained in October. She also does chaplaincy work with the sick and elderly.
Barry Horn comes from the Baptist tradition and is an ordained minister. He holds an MDiv. degree and has done work in area of Anglican Studies. Barry will be doing his internship this year at Church of the Good Samaritan. He plans to be ordained a priest by the end of next year. Barry has a strong interest in parish ministry, prayer and contemplation.
Linda Grant on Ordination Day.
Barry Horn, our new Intern