The Rev. John Ineson of Damariscotta will be the guest preacher and celebrant at the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services at St. Columba’s, 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor, on three consecutive Sundays, July 20, 27 and August 3.

During Ineson’s three Sundays at St. Columba’s, the theme of his sermon will be "The Pilgrimage Called Life."This theme has recurred in his preaching, teaching and song lyrics since his 1998 three-week pilgrimage to India led by the World Community for Christian Meditation. That pilgrimage through Hindu, Christian and Buddhist India culminated in several days with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Ineson is a well known, longtime resident of the Midcoast, having moved to Maine with his wife, Hannah, in 1972. As a musician, he entertained in local clubs for many years while serving Episcopal churches throughout the Diocese of Maine as supply priest, interim rector or guest preacher. His recording, "Somewhere in Maine," was used by Maine Public Television’s "Mainebook" program as its theme song. "Sail to Us, Columba," written for St. Columba’s while he served there during the summer of 2011, has become that parish’s theme song. In the fall of 2012, Ineson recorded "From the Heart," a CD of his spiritual songs.

For 10 years, the Inesons co-owned and operated The Way of Life Center, a macrobiotic education center and whole food store in Waldoboro. During that time he wrote "The Way of Life, Macrobiotics and the Spirit of Christianity,"a book published by Japan Publications. Health, healing and wholeness have always been central to their lives as has been concern for the environment. Ineson was president of the Medomak Valley Land Trust for eight years and involved in the development of the local hospices. They are dedicated gardeners and grow much of their own food.

Hannah Ineson is known as an artist in both southwest Florida and Maine. She is a member of the Pemaquid Gallery, Pemaquid Lighthouse Park, Bristol.

Ineson has served as chaplain of Colby College, Waterville; rector of St. Andrew’s, Newcastle; vicar of St. Barnabas, Augusta; and is presently the seasonal assistant at St. Mark’s. Marco Island, Fla., where the parish bulletin lists him as “Seasoned Assistant.” He has been an Episcopal priest for 50 years.