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                                                                       SEPTEMBER

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Now Through Sunday, October 4 - United Thank Offering Collection

The United Thank Offering (UTO) collection formally kicked off last Sunday and will continue through September.  Fill your UTO banks with coins, cash, or checks now through October 4.   On that day, bring your filled UTO banks—or checks made out to St. Peter's—to morning worship, where all offerings will be blessed.

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Saturday, September 26 - Free Seed Giveaway

Community Fridge volunteers will give away a variety of seeds this Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 - 3 pm.  Special thanks to Garden of Health Food Bank and Burpee Seeds & Plants for providing the seeds.

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Sunday, September 27 - Come 4th Sunday

On Sunday Sept. 27 parish youth are invited to “come forth” to take on special roles in worship.  Our Come 4th Sunday liturgy includes family-friendly readings, songs, and an invitation to see the sacrament of Eucharist up close. There is no Godly Play on Come 4th Sunday, so that everyone can participate in liturgy together.  Come 4th Sunday is also a time when we welcome and introduce new members with a special Litany of Welcome, and on this Sunday we will be extending this welcome to our new deacon, Rev. Jeannie Sachs. 

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Sunday, September 27 - Souper Sunday

This month's Souper Sunday will take place during our first Come 4th Sunday of the program year.  As always, we'll have a variety of soups and ready-made meals available for free-will donations after morning worship.  Souper Sunday typically takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month.  Available options: Meals:Meatloaf with rice & Green Beans (gluten-free); Chicken with Rice & Green Beans (gluten-free); Lemon Chicken; Vegetable Lasagna.  Soups: Turkey with Rice (gluten-free); Ham & Bean (gluten-free); Corn Chowder w/ Bacon.

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OCTOBER

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Saturday, October 3 - Community Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic 

Appointment registration is now open for St. Peter's annual vaccine clinic. On Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in the parish hall, the church will work with Montgomery County to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for county residents, workers, and students ages 6 months and older.  You do not need insurance to participate.  Click HERE to schedule your appointment.

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Sunday, October 4 - Pet Blessing

Our annual celebration of the Feast of St. Francis and pet blessing will be on Sunday, Oct. 4. During the 10 a.m. liturgy, Rev. Barb will bless pets, pet photos, and even stuffed animals. Bring your furred and feathered friends for this special worship service! Our celebration of creation will also include preaching by third-order Franciscan Rick Pearce during the liturgy.  Following Sunday liturgy at 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall, Rick will lead a forum on “Finding the Rhythms and Patterns of Your Sacred Life.” To learn more about Rick's Franciscan order, visit tssf.org.

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Sunday, October 4 - Godly Play Resumes

Godly Play is a Sunday morning program of Montessori-style prayer and learning for children in preschool to grade 5. It will kick off on Oct. 4 during the 10 am service. Drop children off at the Godly Play room on the lower level before the service begins. They will all rejoin their families during the liturgy around the time of passing of the peace.  Please plan to fill out a new registration form when you first drop your kids off for the program, so we can make sure we have permissions and updated information. For more information, contact one of our Godly Play storytellers.  See the Godly Play schedule HERE.

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Sunday, October 11 - Book Discussion

Join us in the library following morning worship for an open-book discussion of Christopher McDougall's Running with Sherman.  Parishioners Lisa Moore and Betty Hilary will facilitate the conversation. Consider bringing a book to donate to help kick off our fall Rummage Sale. Click HERE to purchase the book.

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Thursday, October 15 - Fall Stewardship Dinner

The Stewardship Committee is organizing one to two dinners each season as an opportunity to steward our community through sharing a meal, building relationships, and engaging in meaningful conversation as we grow together in faith. The next dinner is Oct. 15.  Dinner registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis accommodating up to 5 guests.  Please sign up by October 5 so the host knows how much food to prepare. After you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email with the host's contact information and full address.  Sign up details to follow.

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Thursday, October 15 through Saturday, October 17 - Fall Rummage Sale

Mark your calendars and start gathering your old/used items to donate.  Our Fall Rummage Sale is coming up fast. Click on the Flyer for more details.

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Tuesday, October 20 - Listening Circle II Resumes

Listening Circle II will resume on Oct. 20 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. via Zoom.  More details to follow.

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SAVE THE DATE

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Sunday, November 1 - Celebrating All Saints Day

To celebrate the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls on Nov. 1, our Sunday leaflet will list the names of loved ones who have died in the past year. Please send names to administration@stpetersglenside.org.   Feel free to bring photos of loved ones to place in the church window wells before the service.  Jazz Sanctuary will play during worship.

 

Tuesday, November 3 - Pies at the Polls

We will sell delicious homemade pies right outside the voting area on Election Day. Fruit pies and savory meat pot pies will be available for purchase.

 

Saturday, November 28 - St. Peter's Christmas Craft Market 

St. Peter's annual Christmas Craft Market will take place on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish hall.  Discover the wonder of our Christmas Craft Market, where the holiday spirit comes alive through creativity and charm! Spend a joyful day browsing one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, savoring seasonal delights, and celebrating the magic of artisan craftsmanship.  More details to follow.

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