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The first letter to Timothy tells us to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and generous and willing to share. In this way,…

Jesus was a refugee when his parents fled to Egypt in the wake of the “slaughter of the innocents” ordered by King Herod (Matthew 2:13-15).…

At St. Peter’s, through God’s grace, we find so many good things—fellowship, friendship, food, kindness, beauty, comfort, education, warmth, wisdom, music, joy, peace, wonder, and…

Our historic church, built in 1895, stands as the oldest building on North Tryon Street in a city known for having preserved only a few…

This Sunday, our diocesan bishop, the Right Reverend Sam Rodman, will visit St. Peter’s to baptize, confirm, receive, and reaffirm new Episcopalians. During his visit…

Love your neighbor as yourself. Many of us struggle to know how to demonstrate this commandment in our lives. Please join us at the next…

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…

We will begin offering Compline at 7:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month, beginning October 6. I hope that you will plan to…

St. Peter’s is hosting the Charlotte Area Ultreya from 6:00-7:30 p.m. this Sunday, September 22 immediately after Evensong. Ultreya is a chance to share our…

The Becoming Episcopalian course, beginning this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the Library, is an annual class for adults preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation,…

Our identity as Christians is tied to our readiness to serve, heal, proclaim the good news, and to welcome. To advance this vision into a…

We are made for community, and our faith is strongest when it is lived out in community.

This parish is a rock and a steady beacon of God’s love in the heart of Charlotte. Like Peter, we are a symbol of unity…

Fall formation will resume on August 25 and there are many exciting opportunities to learn and grow in your faith over the upcoming months at…

Please join us for the Ministry Fair and Time & Talent potluck luncheon on Sunday, August 25 to learn how you can use your time…

The Pride at St. Peter’s planning team has been hard at work making arrangements for Charlotte’s upcoming Pride celebration on Saturday and Sunday, August 17…

It is my pleasure to welcome Matt Williams as our 2019 Diocesan intern. I am grateful to each member of the staff for their commitment…

Learn ways to become more involved with some of St. Peter’s organizations.

I recently returned from a 10-day pilgrimage with our youth. Our journey to London, Canterbury, Bayeux, Chartres, Normandy, and Paris was a spiritually enriching experience…

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church has a long history of service in the Charlotte community and beyond. In support of the Stewardship Committee’s Time and Talent…

Traveling with a group of people to another land, another culture, is always an adventure, but on a pilgrimage you do so with a common…

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…

The Apostle Paul gives us the metaphor of the Body of Christ to represent the Church. As St. Paul so eloquently explains, it takes many…

Join us for this festive and holy day of Pentecost as we rejoice in the presence of the Spirit in our lives and in our…

The beauty of attending church and participating in Christian formation is that this is where we all come to give and receive a regular infusion…

With the Touring Choirs traveling to Tennessee for their domestic tour and the MasterSingers serving as the choir-in-residence at Durham Cathedral in England, there is…

What fruit of the spirit do you see in your neighbors outside of our faith community? What gifts might they offer the Church? As each…

This Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Easter, is often referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday. This year marks the twenty-fifth year of St. Peter’s use…

As we reflect on the profound power and impact of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, we are called to honor his legacy as a living…

Education for Ministry (EfM): Being a mature adult Christian is less about being able to proclaim the faith with words, and so much more about…

Our Lord’s victorious triumph over the grave is not a sentimental symbol, but a clear and distinct sign of this simple Easter truth: Love will…

We are at the start of the Holy Week journey, the Passion of Christ to save us from the worst of ourselves, to move us…

We bring all of ourselves when we hold out our hands to receive the Eucharist, and Jesus brought all of himself when he stretched out…

Lent is about going home. May this be a season to run home, to fall into God’s loving arms, and tell our friends how much…

St. Peter’s is in a period of transition and discernment with the Priest-in-Charge Model. The Senior Warden, John Frederick, provides a brief reflection and update…

We are thrilled to announce that St. Peter’s Choir has been accepted for a second residency in 2021. Please join us on Sunday, March 24…

The Youth Pilgrims embark on their Holy Pilgrimage this summer and invite the parish to join them in celebration at the “St. Pierre’s Spaghetti Dinner”…

This Lent we invite you to join us on Sundays as we delve into Jesus’s final week leading up to his crucifixion in the Forum,…

Outreach and Social Justice ministries are integral to life at St. Peter’s, but there is much work yet to be done. Please consider becoming more…

I invite you this week to pray for those Jesus calls blessed, and then to consider how God might be calling you to stand with…

The Choir School at St. Peter’s offers a rich partnership in music, community events, and travel abroad. See them this Sunday as the Town Choirs…

Purchase Homemade Chili this Sunday to support the Youth Pilgrimage Fund as they travel to France this summer.

We are pleased to announce that the Reverend Deacon Robin Sands has been assigned by Bishop Rodman to serve at St. Peter’s.

On Saturday, January 19, 2019, we will stand together and march in solidarity. We will be a voice for those who suffer under conditions of…

Sunday, January 13, the first Sunday after the Epiphany, is the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord. Luke’s Gospel tells us: “Now when all…

On Sunday, January 6, the 2019 Vestry was installed during the 10:45 a.m. service by the Reverend Jacob E. Pierce, Priest-in-Charge.

Recently the staff and vestry have taken steps to improve security at St. Peter’s, while still striving to create a welcoming environment.

During Advent we’re advised to let God work that way with us. To hold lightly that which we think we “have” to do – even…

At St. Peter’s we continue the tradition of Lessons and Carols. Our carol service is modified for use in Advent instead of Christmas and we…

Join us on Sunday, as we celebrate the feast of Christ the King and learn more about supporting the important work of Episcopal Relief &…

As we prepare for the beginning of a new year in the Church liturgical calendar on December 2, the first Sunday of Advent, I am…