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Anthem Spotlight: Majesty - Jack Hayford-6.19.25
This will be our final Anthem Spotlight, as our Music Director will soon be leaving St. Peter’s. Best wishes to Carol Cei! As I prepare...
Carol Cei
Jun 191 min read


Rector’s Note: Won’t You Celebrate with me?-6.19.25
Today is Juneteenth, the national holiday that commemorates the oldest celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, marking...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
Jun 193 min read


Rector’s Note: Responding to the Cry of our Neighbors-6.12.25
“Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, and especially the hearts of the people of this land,...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
Jun 126 min read


Anthem Spotlight: In The Garden-6.12.15
For the next couple of months, our time of Liturgy will be enriched by solos and small ensembles who will bring the music forth. We begin...
Carol Cei
Jun 122 min read


With Gratitude and Grace: Linda Toia's New Chapter and Lasting Connections at St. Peter’s
Dear St. Peter’s Friends, My leave-taking time is approaching, and I asked Rev. Barb if I could share an update of my transition plans in...
Linda Toia
Jun 122 min read


Anthem Spotlight: The Feast of Pentecost-6.5.25
Pentecost is one of the major celebratory days in the New Testament. It also references long-standing Old Testament stories centered...
Carol Cei
Jun 52 min read


Summer Safety Tips from Your Parish Nurse-6.5.25
Dear St. Peter's Family, As the summer months unfold and we embrace the warmth of the season, it's essential to take extra precautions to...
Kristina Marchuk
Jun 53 min read


Rector's Note: Preparing for a restful summer-6.5.25
It’s almost time for the summer slowdown. Our program year typically draws to a close around Memorial Day weekend, followed by our Parish...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
Jun 54 min read


Rector’s Note: My Lord what a Mourning-5.29.25
Last Saturday we held the funeral for parishioner Larry Sibley, our long-time member, teacher and friend. He planned his funeral...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
May 297 min read


Rector's Notes: On the Anniversary of the Death of George Floyd-5.22.24
This Sunday is the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
May 224 min read


Anthem Spotlight: A Faith Medley-5.22.25
This week, we have an Instrumental Anthem as our Choir enjoys a well-deserved respite for the holiday weekend. We are pleased to welcome...
Carol Cei
May 222 min read


Rector's Note: Make New Friends and Keep the Old-5.15.25
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it,” the...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
May 153 min read


Anthem Spotlight: Behold the Lamb-5.15.25
Not long ago, we had a beautiful offering of In Christ Alone as a solo. The composers, Townend and Getty, have written so many beautiful...
Carol Cei
May 151 min read


Anthem Spotlight: How Can I Keep From Singing?-5.8.25
How Can I Keep From Singing? is a Christian hymn that evolved into an American folk song. The original melody was written in triple...
Carol Cei
May 81 min read


Rector's Note: Just a closer walk with Jesus-5.8.25
I’ve heard our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Daniel Gutiérrez , p reach and speak several times in the last few weeks about his vision for the...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
May 85 min read


Rector’s Note: The Spiritual Gifts of Rummage-5.1.25
As the parish’s spring Rummage Sale gets underway today (get all the sale dates and times here ) I’m reminded again of the many parish...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
May 13 min read


Anthem Spotlight: I Cannot Tell-5.1.25
Londonderry Air is a lovely Irish folk tune that was originally written as an instrumental selection and published in 1855. In 1910, the...
Carol Cei
May 11 min read


Rector’s Note: Between Easter and Earth Day-4.24.25
Pope Francis slipped away from us this week between Easter and Earth Day at a most ironic and bewildering moment. He died as social...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
Apr 244 min read


Anthem Spotlight: Don’t Stop the Music-4.24.25
This week, the Folk Group will lead us in the music of the Liturgy, so I would like to take this opportunity to share a few sentences...
Carol Cei
Apr 242 min read


Rector’s Note: Marking the Triduum-4.17.25
Tonight, we begin the final leg of Passion Week with the start of the Triduum, the three-day liturgy that concludes with the Easter...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
Apr 173 min read
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