Events
APRIL
Wednesdays from April 17-May 7 - Adult Confirmation/Reception Classes
Rev. Barb will hold four preparation classes on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on Zoom from April 17 to May 7 for adults who would like to either be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. As part of his parish visitation, Bishop Daniel Gutiérrez will perform confirmations and receptions at St. Peter's during the 10 am service on Pentecost, May 19. Learn more HERE.
Thursday April 18, Friday April 19, Saturday April 20 - Spring Rummage Sale
Our Spring Rummage Sale will be held Thursday April 18 to Saturday April 20. The Jewelry Sale is Thursday evening from 6 pm to 9 pm in the church library. The General Sale is Friday night from 6 pm to 9 pm in the Parish Hall. Saturday is Bag and 1/2 Price Sale Day, held from 10 am to 2 pm. On Saturday, everything you can stuff in a bag is only $5.00; if an item is too big for a bag, it is sold for half price.
Saturday April 27 - Life Line Health Screening
Life Line Screening will conduct affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at St. Peter's on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The package includes four screenings to identify risks for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions. These tests take 60-90 minutes to complete. Call toll free 1-844-591-7160, text the word "circle" to 216-279-1607 or sign up online using the link here to register. Parishioners who are interested may be eligible for a discount on a first-come, first served basis. Please contact the church office at stpeter654@gmail.com.
Saturday April 27-Sunday April 28 - Teens and Youth Lock-in
Parish youth and teens are invited to spend the night at St. Peter’s with a retreat that will feature games, activities, prayer and liturgy by candlelight on April 27 at 6 p.m. The Lock-in will conclude with breakfast before Sunday worship on April 28. Click HERE to sign up.
Sunday April 28 - Come 4th Sunday, "Awesome Communion" Celebration
On Sunday, April 28 as part of Come 4th Sunday, we will have an "Awesome Communion" celebration, including music by our Folk Group. Kids can dress up in any color they like and wear the stoles they made on Bread Day. They'll bring up the gifts at offertory and gather around the altar for a closer look during the Eucharistic Prayer and help break the bread. In the Episcopal Church, unlike our Roman Catholic friends, children are welcome to receive communion after their baptism and as soon as they can receive and eat a piece of bread, so we do not have a special First Communion rite. But on this Sunday we will celebrate during worship and after worship at a reception in the parish hall.
Tuesday, April 30 and continuing - Grieving Hearts Group
St. Peter’s, grief coach Stephanie Gill has begun offering regular grief groups at St. Peter’s. The next 6-week program will start April 30. The groups help those who have lost loved ones to learn about grief and listen to other's stories in a space of comfort and healing. The cost of the six-week program is $150 per person. Financial assistance is available. To learn more about enrollment contact Stephanie at sgill322@yahoo.com or 215-480-0358.
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Sunday May 5 - Newcomers Luncheon
On Sunday May 5 following the service, the Welcome Team will host a luncheon in honor of all our new members who have come to St. Peter's since the fall. The congregation is invited to attend and get better acquainted with our newest members. We are asking people to bring desserts. Click HERE to tell us what dessert you're bringing!
Sunday May 19 - Pentecost Sunday and Bishop Visitation
We will celebrate the Feast of Pentecost with Bishop Gutiérrez, who will be here to confirm, baptize, and receive members into the church. We will also be joined in this celebration by our friends from St. James in Collegeville. A potluck reception will follow immediately after the 10 am service. As we embody the unity seen at Pentecost where many became one, we're inviting everyone to bring a dish to share. Click HERE to let us know what you will be bringing.