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OCTOBER

 

Staturday, October 5 - Singing the African American Spirituals with Integrity

St. Peter’s will host Singing the African American Spirituals with Integrity, a workshop of song and liturgy offered by the Diocesan Anti-Racism Commission. Click HERE for full details.

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Saturday, October 5 - Providing a Hot Meal

In order to support St. Mark's Franford food ministry, vestry member Matt Torpey is organizing volunteers to prepare, transport, and serve a hot meal for 75 people at St. Mark’s. The food will be prepared at St. Peter’s between 8 am and 11 am, and then will be delivered to St. Mark’s and served. Click HERE to donate meal items and volunteer to help cook and serve.  Service hours are available!​

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Sunday, October 6 - Pet Blessings for the Whole Community 

Our annual celebration of the Feast of St. Francis and pet blessing will be Sunday Oct. 6.  Rev. Barb will bless pets, pictures of pets and even stuffed animals during the 10 am liturgy.  After the service, bring your pets to fellowship on the front lawn, where Rev. Barb will bless the pets of community members who stop by.  Invite your friends!

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Saturday, October 12 - Accolyte Orientation and Training

An orientation and training for acolytes is scheduled for Saturday, October 12 from 1:30 to 2:45 pm in the sanctuary.  All acolytes, as well as those who have not yet served, are asked to attend the training.  Youth and adults are welcome.  Bob Hartung and Rev. Barb will lead the session.  If you or someone you know is interested in joining the acolyte ministry, please contact Bob Hartung  (rwhartung@comcast.net) .

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Sunday, October 13 - Parish Forum on Space Usage

Our second forum on how we utilize space in our parish buildings will focus on the parish hall, parking lot entrance, food pantry, and bulletin boards.  Mark Evans, Rick DeKalb, Bob Hartung, and Rev. Barb will facilitate small-group conversations to hear your ideas on improving people's experiences of these spaces.

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Sunday, October 13 - Youth and Teen Bowling Night

Youth and teens will hit the bowling lanes for our Second Sunday Youth and Teen Night, Sunday Oct. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  C;lick HERE to sign up by Thursday, Oct. 10. so we can reserve spaces and order food. You are welcome to register friends as well. Cost for bowling, shoes, pizza and beverage is $12, payable to St. Peter's the night of the event.  We will meet at 6 p.m. at Thunderbird Lanes in Warminster, 1475 West Street Rd. Warminster, PA 18974.  Parents should pick up their kids there at 8 p.m.  Please email Rev. Barb at stpeter654rector@gmail.com before Sunday if you need a ride.

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Sunday, October 20 through November 24  - Gender Identity Series for Adults and Teens

St. Peter's is partnering with our friends from Rooted Tree Productions to offer a five-part workshop series for teens and adults to discuss gender identity.  Jennifer O'Rourke, Rooted Tree Co-founder and educator, will serve as the facilitator, and Rev. Barb and the Rev. Kristin Waskowicz Woods will be faith-based facilitators.  The workships will be held at St. Peter's.  Click HERE for details and to register.   For further information contact Rev. Barb at  stpeter654rector@gmail.com.  Read Rev. Barb's 9.12.24 Rector's Note on the Program HERE.

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Saturday, October 26 - Vaccine Clinic 

St. Peter's will conduct its annual vaccine clinic on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the library, concurrent with our annual Rummage Sale. Participants will be able to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Time and registration details to come.

 

Sunday, October 27 - Walk in Love Labyrinth and Scarf Cutting

Following the kick-off of Stewardship season, parishioners can take a prayerful walk through a portable labyrinth in the parish hall following the service to reflect on the stewardship theme, Walk in Love. Scarf cutting for seafarers will be on offer as well.

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Sunday, October 27 - Rooted Tree and St. Peter's Trunk or Treat

Join St. Peter's church and Rooted Tree Productions for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event on October 27 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy a dance party, parade, and lots of candy. Tickets are just $5 per person, with free admission for kids under 3.  Pay at the door.  It'll be a great time for the whole family!

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​Wednesday, October 30 through November 20 - Episcopal 101

Rev. Barb will offer a four-part Episcopal 101 class Wednesday nights on Zoom at 7 p.m. from Oct 30 to Nov. 20. The sessions will cover Episcopal church structure, common prayer, baptismal promises and faith in action. Click HERE for more information.

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NOVEMBER

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Sunday, November 10 - Seafarers Sunday

Rev. Barb will bless the seafarers' ditty bag collection during morning worship. Helene Pierson, Executive Director of the Seamen's Church Institute, will be present to accept the donations and will join us after morning worship to discuss the organization’s mission.

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