Mar 28, 2024
Holy Week: Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday We start our Maundy Thursday observance with our version of a Seder meal and foot washing led by Pam Ertel and our youth. Young and old alike are invited to join in. The Thursday in Holy Week. It is part of the Triduum, or three holy days before Easter. It comes from the Latin mandatum novum, “new commandment,” from Jn 13:34. The ceremony of washing feet was also referred to as “the Maundy.” Maundy Thursday celebrations also commemorate…
Mar 24, 2024
Holy Week: Palm Sunday Procession
Our annual tradition continues as we recall Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We gather at the church and process through the neighborhood, visiting our neighbor churches, singing hymns, waiving palm branches and joyfully exclaiming ““Hosanna in the highest”. The real stars of the show are our special guests, donkeys Fiona and Naomi.
Mar 21, 2024
Pizza & Palms
Join us for a chance to visit, break bread (in the form of pizza) and fold palm crosses for the forthcoming Palm Sunday services.
Mar 16, 2024
Annual Vestry Retreat
The Vestry will gather for a day of strategic planning to guide St. Peter’s into the future. This is a closed session, but the Vestry asks for prayers to guide them in their leadership.
Mar 9, 2024
Sacred Ground Grads Meeting
Attention: Sacred Ground Graduates Those of you who would like to join a facilitation team now or in the future, and wish to become more comfortable with the facilitation process this is your opportunity. There will be a meeting on Saturday March 9th from 10 am to Noon. Topics include facilitation process & role, team building, giving feedback and others. Please contact Reverend Jody jodylediard@gmail.com or Bill Murphy-Sharp wrms52@gmail.com to sign up.
Mar 3, 2024
Lay Ministry Training
All members of St. Peter’s are invited and encouraged to serve in a lay capacity. This can take many forms, from reading prayers of the people or the lessons during the services, to assisting the Rector and Deacon at the altar, and to delivering the Eucharist to those that cannot attend church in person. Join Fr. Michael for a special day of training to learn which of these lay ministries may be right for you. The ministry of the laity…
Mar 3, 2024
Liturgy Discussion
Join Fr. Michael for a timely and topical discussion of the liturgy of the Episcopal Church and why “the way” we pray matters. The way we pray (particularly you 10 o’clockers!) looks different by the “contemporary” service is still rooted in the tradition of our shared liturgy. Share instructional time with Fr. Michael to learn more about what binds us as a community that extends far beyond our walls.