Events – Saint Peter's Episcopal Church

Our Worship Services

Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’" (Luke 4: 8)

We are happy you have decided to worship with us! All who are baptized are invited to receive Holy Communion; alternately, you are invited to come forward for a blessing. Our services are streamed on St. Peter's YouTube for those who choose to worship from home.

Saturday 5:00 PM

In Moore Memorial Chapel; no music.

(Note: The entrance to our chapel is located in our parish hall.)

This contemplative service uses the same Bible lessons appointed for Sunday worship. The liturgy follows Rite II in the Book of Common Prayer, which uses contemporary English for celebrating the sacrament of Holy Eucharist each week. We hope to soon return to offering Healing Prayers before the service for those who desire laying-on-of-hands and anointing.

Sunday 7:45 AM

In the sanctuary; no music

This contemplative liturgy follows Rite 1 in The Book of Common Prayer, which uses traditional language ("thee" and "thou"), for celebrating the sacrament of Holy Eucharist each week. After worship, the congregation gathers in Williams Hall for coffee.

Sunday 10:15 AM

In the sanctuary with music

Our primary Sunday worship service following Rite II in The Book of Common Prayer, with scripture readings, a sermon, prayers, Holy Communion, and music led by our minister of music and choir. Children are always welcome at worship! Children up to age 5 can visit our Pray-ground during worship (parents can sit in the first few pews nearby), and we have Pew Bags with some activities like coloring and finger labyrinths for children to borrow during worship. Stop by our Prayer Station (by the pray-ground) with your youngsters before or after worship, where children can "light" (turn on) a candle and say a prayer. As of September 11, 2022, we offer the following for children during our 10:15AM service:

1st & 4th Sunday: Our nursery will have volunteers to supervise your infants through 4-year olds while you worship.

2nd Sunday: Children's Chapel during the first half of the service for preschool-2nd grade. They'll be led back to the sanctuary to find their parents in the pews midway through the service.

3rd Sunday: Children's sermon by Reverend Valerie

Wednesday 10:00 AM

In Moore Memorial Chapel (entrance in parish hall); no music

Healing Eucharist. This celebration of Holy Eucharist focuses on Jesus’ ministry of healing in body, mind and spirit, offering laying on of hands and anointing for healing. The lessons are usually taken from appointed feast days (sometimes transferred) and the homily reflects on the various types of healing that can occur.

Special Services

Location and music vary

During the seasons of Advent (December) and Lent (March and the beginning of April), we offer Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer in the Moore Memorial Chapel, Monday through Friday. In Advent, we say Morning Prayer at 9:00 AM and Evening Prayer at 7:00 PM. In Lent, we say Morning Prayer at 9:00 AM, and Evening Prayer Monday through Thursday at 7:00 PM. On Fridays in Lent, we offer Stations of the Cross in the Sanctuary at 7:00 PM.

Throughout the year there are important Feast or Fast days, like Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and the Ascension of Jesus. Please check our event page to see all the details about where and the when the service will be held.

We are happy to say Morning Prayer with you any weekday; just stop by our parish office at 9 AM.

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals

Click on image to learn more about how to arrange to hold your baptism, wedding, or funeral at St. Peter's.

Holy Baptism

Christian life begins with the sacrament of baptism, the full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's body, the Church. Baptism is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace. Through this sacrament we become united with Christ in His death and resurrection and forgiven of our sins so that we may participate in a new life in the Holy Spirit. Baptism is an important act of obedience to God's will and a sign of His love and adoption for the persons being baptized. Families that wish to have a member baptized should be members or intend to become so. Click on photo for more info.

Marriage

Very soon after becoming engaged, you should make an appointment to talk with a clergy member of St. Peter’s. By contacting the church early (preferably before choosing a reception hall), you can find out what is required by this congregation in order to get married here. Click on photo for more info.

Funeral

The clergy and people of St. Peter’s extend their prayers and condolences to you upon the death of your loved one. We hope that these guidelines help you to plan a funeral service within the liturgy of the Episcopal Church that comforts you and your family at this time. To assist you, the priest has developed the following step by step Funeral Planning Guide, which includes suggested readings and hymns. Click on photo for more info.