Posts by Becca Van Sickle (Page 2)
From the rector
Dear people of St Peter’s, Next week the season of Lent commences with Ash Wednesday, the 10:00 am service in the church building and the 6:30 pm Ecumenical Service at First Untied Methodist Church. Coventry Cross is hosting a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper the evening prior at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. If anyone can bring bacon, sausage, or juice, that would be lovely. The first Sunday of Lent is March 1st. Sunday services open with the Penitential Order –…
History arrives
A long awaited project for St. Peter’s has reached completion. An official historical marker now sets out the details of our Rectory, the residence of the first Nevada State Governor. It took the persistent efforts of a trio of parishioners to “bring it home.” Hallie Murphy secured the donation of the stone building blocks. Gayle Bowers persuaded a donation of the masonry work to put it together. Marilyn Peshek persisted in tracking down and securing the plaque itself, long ago…
Karma Box at St. Peter’s
On Sunday, January 12, Preston Emborsky, grandson of parishioners Tom and Isobel Streenan, unveiled his Eagle Scout project at our 10:00 am service. Preston built seven Karma Boxes to be distributed throughout Carson City. A Karma Box can be filled with non-perishable food items, toiletries, and warm clothing for the winter, and water in the summer. Anyone in need can take whatever is in the box, and those who are more fortunate can donate. Father Jeff gave the blessing, reminding…
Quilt Raffle Winner
Congratulations to the winner of the Quilt Raffle, Deacon Veronica Galas! Runners-up were parishioners Tina Galhaut and Belinda Grant, both of whom attend 8:00 am Sunday service. Through the diligent work of our ticket sales rep Marilyn Peshek, we reached a record high of $941 gross in sales. And, of course, we could not have done it without the wonderful contribution of former parishioner Terry Dezort, designer and creator of our Holiday Bazaar quilts. Over the course of 14 years,…
Nights off the Street
Nights off the Street Nights off the Street, or NOTS, is a program operated by volunteers in several local churches, including St. Peter’s. The program gives dozens of Carson City homeless a place to sleep each night during winter from November through March. Nights off the Streets (NOTS) Nov 1, 2019-March 31,2020 Time: 9pm – 6:30am Here is the official list of the shelter locations:November: Connected Naz December: First Methodist 12/1/19 – 12/14/19December: First Presbyterian 12/15/19 – 12/31/19 January: St.…
Holiday Bazaar
Our festive fundraising event, St. Peter’s Holiday Bazaar, is set for Saturday November 9th. Here are ways you can help. Publicity fliers will be available in early October. These include 1/4-page mini-fliers, full-page fliers, and large-print fliers for a window or two in your vehicle. We can also provide you digital copies of these to print out your own or send to friends, family, and your social groups. Merchandise creation and delivery. Contact any Merchandise Coordinator for discussion or questions…
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