Parish Life at St. Peter's
While we follow through on our Baptismal Vows to "seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves," we also nourish our own Christian community right here at St. Peter's, with prayer, service, and fellowship.
New Members Ministry
This ministry shepherds prospective members into full participation in the life of St. Peter’s. Participants exhibit friendliness, comfort with meeting new people, and a heart for welcoming and friendship.
Prayer and Pastoral Care
St. Peter's supports an active prayer ministry for members and others through intercessory and healing prayer. Prayers for healing and the laying on of hands are provided in worships services on the 3rd Sunday of each month, and a parish prayer list is maintained and prayed for regularly.
Finance
The Finance Committee meets monthly and is chaired by the Treasurer and is responsible for budget development, oversight, and recommendation of financial policy to Vestry.
Seniors Ministry
This is a ministry serving our homebound and other seniors. We provide regular opportunities for fellowship at St. Peter's, such as game afternoons and potlucks, as well as visits to Hudson Manor and other care facilities.
Stewardship
The Stewardship Team oversees the annual fall pledge program, a planned giving program to support St. Peter’s through legacy gifts and other future gifts, and ongoing information of stewardship as a spiritual practice.
Music
St. Peter's has a rich and beautiful music program that relies on participation from our members! Our choir, band, and bell choirs are wonderful ways to share a musical gift with the St. Peter's community and to enrich our worship.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The Brotherhood of St Andrew is an Episcopal ministry to men and boys. The St. Peter’s chapter gathers on the Third Saturday of each month for breakfast, Bible Study, and fellowship.
Fellowship
Part of being in a Christian community is to follow the example Jesus sets us when he breaks bread with his apostles throughout the Gospels. We gather in community in fellowship each Sunday, and on other occasions throughout the year, such as potlucks on Stewardship Sunday (Nov) and the Annual Meeting (Jan), and special events such as the Agape Reception before the Maundy Thursday service (Holy Week).
Daughters of the King
The Mission of the Order is the extension of Christ’s Kingdom through Prayer, Service and Evangelism. The St. Francis Chapter at St. Peter’s meets monthly. All are welcome.
Worship Ministry
Another way the members of St. Peter's support each other is through service in worship. Without these ministries, worship would not be as rich and inclusive. Ushers help people move around during the service, and acolytes serve at the Altar, which the Altar Guild prepares. Lectors amplify the Word of God in the service, and Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Chalice Bearers help distribute the bread and wine of communion to all who partake.
Vestry
The Vestry is established by Canon to provide oversight in matters relating to finances and buildings and grounds. Eligibility for nomination includes formal and active membership at St. Peter’s. Each December the Nominating Committee actively seeks nomination for election at the Annual Meeting in January.