Hope For the Spiritually Starving
During the darkest parts of our Christian journey, we will need a dedicated disciple of Jesus to patiently wait to hand us bread and fish…
Being a Neighbor Has Never Been More Important.
Regard this as a gift; your opportunity to embrace that mandate to “welcome the stranger.” “For it is in giving that we receive; in loving…
Fall at St. Peter’s
This is perhaps one of the strangest beginnings to a new program year in the history of our parish. Yet, unprecedented moments provide new opportunities!
Fall Adult Formation Offerings
This fall, we will have more Adult Formation opportunities than we have had over the last few years. It is my hope that there will…
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.”
Arts Education Can Change a Child’s Life
The Arts speak to us in ways that we often don’t understand and can even heal wounds we didn’t know were there.
Don’t Stop Believing (in the Power of Music)
If Choir Camp is an indication of the year to come, there is reason to be optimistic.
Listening to God With Children
The model of a child listening to God can be fruitful in our own lives, and it can actually show us the way.
An Update from The Rector
We will gather again as a faith community, with glorious liturgy and inspiring music, as soon as it’s safe to do so.
Stay in the boat.
You don’t have to walk on water. Trust the One who can. Do not be afraid.
An Update from The Junior Warden
Just as our sacred services have continued, so has the work around the parish buildings and grounds.
“I will not let you go, until you bless me”: A Reflection on Genesis 32:22–32
I pray that we will continue to recognize God in the midst of the struggle. I pray that we will continue to say with Jacob,…
An Update from The Senior Warden
Stay safe, stay energized, and stay faithful to our mission, loving God and neighbor alike.
Focusing on Prayer Leads to Action
As a Spiritual Director, I spend a lot of time studying and talking about prayer. One of the first things I ask of a directee…
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…
Growing Together
The Church is a place of redemption, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Judgment and condemnation is not our mission. That alone belongs to God. Let weed and…
Finding New Ways of Worshiping Together
When people ask how I decided to become a church musician, I often respond “I was born into it.” As a child, I was baptized…
The Importance of Community
If there is one thing that has become absolutely clear to me over the last several months, it is how much we need one another.
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…
The Good Shepherd is on the Move
As I examine this new gap in my life and think about my response to it, the atrium once again whispers an answer: The Good…
I am Sorry and I Love You
And with this my fellow Christians, I also invite you to join me and raise your voices in prayer for the conversion of their hearts.…
What’s so ordinary about Ordinary Time?
Liturgical time is whole; it envelops the past, the present and the future. It offers us, who live mercantile time in our daily lives, a…
“Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters”
In the words of the Prophet Amos: “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”
Mourn As Those Who Have Hope
Let us mourn as those who hope. Let us not move hastily away from the discomfort of this moment. Let us not seek a Band-Aid,…
Prayer and Action in a Time of Pandemic and Revolution
We learn together, pray together, and work for justice together. Although we are physically separated right now, this work continues. I encourage you to spend…
St Peter’s Episcopal Church – Worship Survey
Please take a moment to provide valuable input as the parish plans for reopening! The survey takes about 5-10 minutes to complete and your answers…
The Bridge Between Doubt and Trust
The love of Jesus Christ can reach every person and span across every place, but we must trust in him. We must believe that this…
The way of love is about truth-telling and justice-seeking. We are called to this work together.
St. Peter’s is an amazing and diverse parish, comprised of individuals and families from many racial and socio-economic backgrounds. For some, this work of justice-seeking…
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…
Still Reaching Out, Still Serving the World
During this time, we are far less able to engage actively with our community partners, but St. Peter’s is still living into our mission of…
An Update from The Choir School
In spite of physical separation, The Choir School at St. Peter’s has continued to fulfill its mission by offering virtual check-ins, theory classes, and one-on-one…
Nurse Notes: Improving Self-Care
May is Mental Health month and taking care of yourself is so important, especially now.
St. Peter’s COVID-19 Update
While this season is difficult for each of us in a variety of ways, keeping physical distance is an act of love. We are still…
Art and the Human Spirit
St. Peter’s Choir meets weekly by Zoom to check in with each other. It’s an important and meaningful time, but it doesn’t lessen the loss…
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
We are connecting with the children through weekly prayer table sessions and nightly bedtime readings, but parents are serving as the main formation leaders and…
Wandering in the Wilderness
My prayer is that we can use this time in the wilderness both as individuals and as a nation to clarify where our priorities are…
Update from the Priest-in-Charge
I am reminded each day how blessed I am to serve this community. Your creativity and support mean so much to me and to our…
Our Road to Emmaus
These disciples found Christ in the midst of the ordinary act of a meal – may we also have “aha” moments of recognition and continue…
Anxiety and Mercy
Change in and of itself is neither good nor bad, it’s just different. There is benefit in accepting that some things in our lives have…
Everyone Counts
An accurate count is more crucial than ever to the benefit of millions of citizens. If you have not already completed your census questionnaire, please…
Seeing things through God’s Eyes
To travel the journey that is Holy Week is to see the world with new eyes: that is, seeing things as they are through the…
Go back to the beginning: an Easter message
This Easter, in a time of social distancing and global turmoil, Jesus is inviting us to meet him at the beginning. We are being invited…
Holy Week & Easter at St. Peter’s
Join us for a full schedule of Holy Week & Easter observances via live stream and find resources for your “Holy Week at Home” at…
Join Daily Morning or Evening Prayer Virtually
The Daily Office gives us a way to acknowledge our reliance on God as we start our day and as we end our day. With…
Discover the Divine within the Ordinary
We will all be staring out our own windows in the next weeks. Not every moment of gazing will bring a transcendent experience, but perhaps…
Maintaining Spiritual Connection in a time of Physical Distance.
This world belongs to God, and so do you. As we enter the holiest season of the Church year, may we remember that there is…
A Note about Communion
Some parishioners have asked about taking communion during this time of physical separation. Learn more about “Spiritual Communion,” an early practice of the Church.
“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…
Separate Physically. Pray Collectively. God is with Us.
When we are not in control, when our judgment is clouded by fear and anxiety, we don’t do our best work and we aren’t at…
The Lenten Fast that Nobody Wanted
As we live through this strange Lenten social fast that nobody wanted, I hope that we can spend some time with the disciples as they…