St. Peter's Chatter News - 12 June 2026
Who is reaching?
I don’t know about you, but one question has stayed with me since Sunday's Gospel: Who is reaching?
Not everyone reaches for hope in obvious ways. Sometimes it is a visitor who quietly slips into a pew. Sometimes it is a neighbor carrying a burden they rarely speak about. Sometimes it is a family that has recently relocated to Lebanon for a new job and is looking for community. Sometimes it is a construction worker or technician who has moved here because of the opportunities created by Lilly or Meta and has left behind family, friends, and familiar routines. Sometimes it is a long-time community member trying to figure out where they belong in a rapidly changing community. Sometimes it is someone scrolling through a church website late at night, wondering if there is still a place where they will be accepted, loved for who they are and can finally “belong”.
Jesus noticed the woman who reached for the edge of his cloak when no one else did. This week, I invite us to pray for the grace to notice those who may be reaching around us—and to be the kind of church that helps them know they are seen.
You remain in my prayers each day.
Fr Christopher
St. Peter’s Chatter News June 5
Reflection from the Rector - 6/3/26
One of the things I love about St. Peter's is what happens after the service ends.
The conversations at coffee hour.
The prayers shared quietly.
The laughter around a table.
The checking in on someone who has had a difficult week.
Sometimes we think church is what happens during the hour of worship. But often God is at work in the relationships that continue long after the final hymn.
I hope you're having a blessed week. Know that you remain in my prayers.
PENTECOST
On the joyous occasion of Pentecost: As always, all are welcome!
6pm service (inside)
7pm fellowship to celebrate the Holy Spirit (outside): Campfire, food, music!!
image credit: Marek Piwnicki
Services Cancelled - 25 January 2026
In person worship at St. Peter’s has been cancelled for Sunday, 25 January 2026 due to the incoming snowstorm. We will gather online at our Facebook page for worship at 10am.
As previously mentioned, our Annual Meeting of the Parish will now be held on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Stay safe and warm!
Fr Christopher
Gather, Grow, Go: Sunday at St. Peter’s (7 September 2025)
🌟 Faith Formation Kicks Off This Sunday! 🌟
Join us this Sunday at 9:15am in the Gathering Area as we launch our inspiring new Faith Formation series: He Calls Me Loved – A Study of Isaiah. Fr. Christopher will guide us with a powerful overview of the book of Isaiah, setting the stage for nine weeks of deep reflection and discovery. Whether you're new to scripture study or a seasoned soul-searcher, this series promises to stir your heart and strengthen your faith.
👥 Youth Group: Bring a Friend!
Later that day, our Youth Group is gathering—and it’s the perfect time to invite someone new! All youth are encouraged to bring one friend who isn’t yet connected to St. Peter’s. Let’s grow together in faith and friendship. For details, reach out to Chris Carter or Kayla Glenn.
Come curious. Leave inspired. See you Sunday!
April 6 Healing service, Formation continuing, Youth Group
Note that April 6 holds a lot in store:
Faith Formation continues 9:15am
Directly following service Healing service takes place, 11am.
Youth Group meets 4-6pm!
as Holy Week is approaching..
As Holy week is approaching, here an outlook onto the services:
13 April: Palm Sunday, 10am. Meet in the gathering area for the beginning of the liturgy.
17 April: Maundy Thursday Liturgy with Washing of the Feet – details to follow.
17-18 April: Vigil in the chapel, beginning immediately after the Maundy Thursday service,
continuing through noon on Friday.
18 April: Good Friday service and Stations of the Cross – details to follow.
19 April: Holy Saturday service, 10am
20 April: Easter Sunday service, 10am
Youth group meets this Sunday!
Youth Group meets from 4-6pm (back to regular time).
Bring a friend with you.
Lenten Study on St. Peter, Sundays 9:15
We started our lenten Bible study on the life of Saint Peter via the book “perfectly flawed”. For those participating, you should have gotten an email giving you access to the accompanying videos. Reach out in case you did not get it!
If you have not been attending so far, no worries, you can still join any time or just attend one Sunday, whatever works for you, we are not a closed group!
Note from Carol: After you log in, you can search for Perfectly Flawed videos. Note that some of those videos are for preview purposes and are not full length. Make sure to choose the full length videos which are around 20 minutes or so.
Spring Forward 1h Sunday, March 9!
Do not forget the time change happens this Sunday! We spring one hour forward. So see you all bright and early for faith formation at 9:15 and mass at 10am!!!
Lenten Faith Formation Sundays 9:15am
Lenten faith formation study on the life of St. Peter entitled "Perfectly Flawed." All study materials will be provided! Meet 9:15am on Sundays during Lent in the gathering area.
Social Media Fast for Lent
Ever being caught in doomscrolling… thinking you should have rather read a book, be out in nature than looking through your facebook or X feed… This lent, St. Peter’s is inviting you to join us in social media fasting.
As such, we will lay our own facebook page dormant and post here instead.
You can subscribe to our newsfeed here! More details to follow!