



Events
Our new program year began on Sunday, September 7! Check below for a list of activities that are resuming in September, as well as one-time events. Click on the links for more background on our ministries.
You can view our complete calendar HERE for all scheduled events and activities.
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, Sept. 16 - LIFT (Learning in Faith Together) Reading and Reflection Book Club
LIFT typically meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the small meeting room across from the church office at 10 a.m.
Tuesdays, Sept. 16 & 23 - Listening Circles
Listening Circle I typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the library and via Zoom from 7- 9 p.m. Listening Circle II typically meets on the third Tuesday of each month via Zoom.
Wednesday, Sept. 17 - Lunch Club
Lunch Club typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the parish hall at 11 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 19 - Outdoor Movie Night
Come join us at 7 p.m. in the St. Peter's parking lot for a fun, family-friendly gathering with tasty concessions. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. We’ll have popcorn and hot dogs. The movie will be How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action). Free-will offerings and donations of sweet treats (such as brownies and cookies) are welcome.
Sunday, Sept. 21 - Community Fridge Forum
Deacon Bob Smith and Rick DeKalb will lead a forum that discusses the Abington Community Fridge project. It will take place in the parish hall following morning worship.
Saturday, Sept 27 - St. Peter's Peeps Brunch & Retreat
All women (or those who identify as women) are invited to join us as we have our inaugural "Peeps" gathering of the season, meeting for potluck brunch from 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th in the Parish Hall. While enjoying food and fellowship, we will discuss the upcoming year and our goals and plans for the future. If you are able to join us, click HERE to indicate you are coming and whether you can contribute food to share or help with set-up or clean-up.
Sunday, Sept. 28 - Souper Sparkly Come 4th Sunday
Our Souper Sparkly Come 4th Sundays typically takes place every 4th Sunday of the month and includes a family-friendly, youth-led liturgy followed by a soup and jewelry sales during fellowship. Service music will be provided by our Folk Group.
Sunday, Sept. 28 - United Thank Offering (UTO) Ingathering
Fill your UTO banks with coins, cash, or checks now through September 28. 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. Don't have a UTO bank? No problem! You can bring your spare change or cash to help fill Mary Rivera’s UTO jug. Checks can be mailed to the church, and donations can also be submitted online (put UTO Collection in the comment box).
OCTOBER
Sunday, Oct. 5 - Blessing of the Animals and SPCA Forum
Our annual celebration of the Feast of St. Francis and pet blessing will be Sunday, Oct. 5. Rev. Barb will bless pets, pictures of pets and even stuffed animals during the 10 a.m. liturgy that day. After the service, join us for fellowship and forum with members of the Montgomery County SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). We'll also be collecting pet-friendly items to donate to the SPCA. More details to come. Invite your friends!
Saturday, Oct. 11 - Community Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
St. Peter's will host its annual vaccine clinic on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parish hall. Pre-registration is required. Registration information will be available soon.
Thursday Oct. 24 - Saturday, Oct 26 - Annual Fall Rummage Sale
Start gathering up your no-longer-wanted items. Our Fall Rummage Sale is just around the corner! Click HERE to download the flyer.
Drop Off and Sales Dates:
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Drop off and Sorting: Sunday, Oct. 19-Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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The “Just Jewelry Sale” is Thursday, Oct 23 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in the parish library.
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Regular Sale: Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. in the parish hall.
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Bag Sale: Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Parish Hall.