Show your love for your neighbors: Support the Virtual Crop Walk on October 11
The pandemic has made it hard to show our neighbors love, but there is a way for each of us to help: participate in this year’s Virtual Crop Walk on October 11.
Youth Take Action to Become Beloved Community
St. Peter’s youth are committed to learning about, and working towards, fulfilling the laws of Christ by committing to “Becoming Beloved Community.”
Building a Foundation for Youth
Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in. – Isaiah 58:12 This month marks my 18th year as Director of Youth Formation at St. Peter’s! It is truly remarkable that St. Peter’s clergy, …
Virtual HUGS Camp 2020
I joined the HUGS staff in 2015, mostly to understand the love and transformative experiences our youth describe. I found HUGS Camp to be God’s Kingdom on earth, where one can experience the world as God intends it to be.
Rituals and Resilience in the Time of COVID-19
I salute our graduating seniors: Maurice Clarke, Rebekah McMillian, Lena Miano, and Christina O’Neill. They are a remarkable group of young people and a privilege to know.
“Reach Out with your Heart”
Worrying has been affecting me in ways that are new for me. And, because I’m such an extrovert, I find my comfort and joy in being with those I care about, like our St. Peter’s family. So where does this new Season leave me and you, if you are worried, too?
Rite 13 Liturgy Celebration this Sunday
This Sunday we celebrate the Rite 13 Liturgy, a rite of passage in our young peoples’ lives, as well as a special occasion for them, for their parents, and for the parish. Your support plays a part in this journey. By joining in Sunday’s liturgy, you join in the celebration of this journey to adulthood.
Caring for Those in Our World
We owe it to our friends and neighbors to share with them the good news of Christ through our worship services, our formation programs and our in-reach and outreach opportunities. Join me in inviting others to experience what we have.
Youth Pilgrimage: Unpacking 2019 and Preparing for 2021
At the same time that we are remembering, sharing, and unpacking the 2019 Youth Pilgrimage in this Sunday’s Forum, we must begin the process of preparing the next class of youth pilgrims for their life-changing journey in 2021. Join us for Shrimp and Suds on Saturday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. on the St. Peter’s Rooftop Patio.
Journey to Adulthood 2019 Pilgrimage, June 24-July 4
This Sunday, the nine members of our 2019 Pilgrim Class, their adult leaders and our Priest-in-Charge will receive the “Gifts of Pilgrimage,” outward and visible symbols and tools to enable these pilgrims to grow in grace and in their relationships with God and Jesus. As we walk this Holy Pilgrimage together through London, Canterbury, and Northern France we will concentrate on growing community and being present in each sacred place we visit.