Welcome

Do you feel an emptiness in your heart-a place where you think something should be, but you aren't sure what it is? In the 4th century a man named Augustine said, "God, our hearts are restless until they rest in you." Perhaps what is missing in your heart is God, or at least, your awareness of God's presence. That is the biggest void in our souls, the one we try to fill with all the mindless distractions of this world: food, clothing, alcohol...stuff.

Instead of trying to fill that hole with stuff, perhaps you should try to fill it with Christ. At St. Peter's that looks like a whole variety of things. Most importantly it looks like Worship. Each week we gather as a community to worship the living God, be fed by God's holy meal, and give thanks for everything we have in our lives. Worship is at the heart of what we do. But it is meant to launch us into more. So we also learn-from cradle to grave we are called to engage with our minds as well as our hearts in the pursuit of God's holy truth. We call this Formation. We also gather as a Community to enjoy companionship and fellowship-to have fun together. And because we take the teachings and life of Jesus seriously, we strive to reach out to others in acts of Social Justice, in our local community, our state and elsewhere in the world.

FAQs

What do people wear?

South County Casual-you'll see t-shirts and suits and everything in between.

Is there childcare?

Yes! St. Peter's offers childcare in our professionally staffed Nursery from 9-11:30 every Sunday morning. But children are welcomed and encouraged to attend any and all of our services, as well as Sunday School.

What is a service like?

Every Sunday, we share together in the Holy Eucharist (aka "Mass"). In this sacrament, we receive the Body of Christ, and we also become the Body of Christ. All of our services include prayers, preaching, and communion.

Is there Sunday School?

Absolutely. St. Peter's takes education for all ages seriously. If you have children, they are welcome to attend Sunday School. There is also an Adult Forum class for adults, usually taught by Casey, and Youth Group for teens.

What do you do to become a "member" of St. Peter's?

Did you know that if you have been baptized, you're already a member of the Church? Being a member of a particular congregation means placing your name officially on the rolls. In the Episcopal Church, joining a local parish means giving your name and the fact (and date, if known) of your baptism; you can call the Church Office (783-4623) to start this process.

How do I get to know other parishioners?

Come to a 10:15 service, and then stick around for Coffee Hour afterward. Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with others in the relaxed atmosphere of the Parish Hall. It also helps to fill out a Welcome Card when you visit, so someone can get in touch with you personally.

What's the wedding policy at St. Peter's?

Christian marriage is a sacred relationship between two people and within a community. Therefore, if you want to be married at St. Peter's, we ask that you be a part of our life together. All those interested in having a wedding at St. Peter's are encouraged to read the customary.