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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 12, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 5, 20252 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 5, 20253 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 5, 20254 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 29, 20257 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 22, 20254 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 22, 20252 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 15, 20253 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 15, 20251 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 8, 20251 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 8, 20255 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 1, 20253 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 1, 20251 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 24, 20254 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 24, 20252 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 17, 20253 min read


Anthem Spotlight: The King of Glory-4.10.25
During the Baroque period in music (1600–1750), which followed somewhat after the Protestant Reformation, composers became less...
Carol Cei
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Rector’s Note: Our Christian Call to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility-4.10.25
At its meeting this week, the St. Peter’s Vestry unanimously passed a public statement providing leadership on the parish’s commitment to...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Rector's Note: Ministry means looking both outward and inward-4.3.25
Last Saturday was a big day for ministry at St. Peter’s. The Women’s Rally, organized by parishioner Mary Rivera, drew 65 participants...
The Rev. Barbara Ballenger
Apr 3, 20252 min read
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