About
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
St.
Peter’s is an Episcopal Church, part of the world wide Anglican Church. A member recently shared
with friends that he
was attracted to the Episcopal Church because he was allowed to ask
questions. If you
have questions about God and the
meaning of life, please come and join us in the search for answers in
the
fellowship of our Church.
St.
Peter’s was organized in September, 1953, meeting in a four room house
with 29
members. Ground was
broken in June, 1954
for the present Church which was dedicated on June 12,1955.
Our congregation is racially and economically diverse and is welcoming
to
married couples, singles, young and old alike.
Worship
at St. Peter’s
Welcome
to all who are worshipping with us at St. Peter’s for
the first time. We
hope that you will find
the peace of Christ within these walls, and that you will return to
worship
with us.
Our
primary Sunday worship at St. Peter’s is the Eucharist which means
‘thanksgiving.’
Some churches call this Holy Communion. The Bible is read and explained
and
prayers are offered by the faith community. Wine and bread are blessed
and
distributed to those who choose to receive. All baptized Christians are
welcome
to receive communion. If you do not wish to receive communion, but
would like
to receive a blessing please approach the communion rail and cross your
hands
over your chest. We believe that
Jesus
Christ is present with us at the Eucharist, as He said He would be.
Worship
Services
8:00 am Sunday Eucharist - a service without music.
10:00 am
Sunday Eucharist - includes a choir and
congregational singing.
Healing Services - are held on the second
Sunday of every month during both regular services. Additionally, we
have a
‘healing station’ in the back of the nave
(church) at every Sunday service during Holy Communion. On Wednesday mornings
there is a service of
Morning Prayer that includes the laying on of hands and anointing for
healing.
Nursery – is available every Sunday
during the 10 am service.
Choir
– opportunities
are varied at St. Peter’s. There is an Adult Choir that rehearses most
Sunday
mornings at 9:20
am,
an Adult Chime
Choir, a Youth Chime Choir, both of which rehears and play
periodically, and a
Contemporary Music Group that rehearses and sings in church about once
a month.
Coffee
Hour
- is held after
the 10:00
service in the undercroft (the
large hall downstairs
under the nave).
Other worship services
include:
Tuesday
5:30 pm Evening Prayer
Wednesday
9:30 am Morning Prayer and Healing
Saturday
5:30 pm Prayers for Peace
Education
Sunday School – takes place Sunday mornings
during the ‘normal’ school year from 10:00 to 10:45 am,
when the children join adults for communion.
Young
Adults
- ages eleven
through senior high participate in the Journey to Adulthood program on
Sundays
from 10:00
to 10:45,
when they join adults for communion.
Adult
Education
– takes place
every Sunday morning in between the two services. The Adult Bible Study
class
reads and studies Scripture throughout the year. Special Adult
Education
programs are offered at different times throughout the year.
Restrooms are located
downstairs and are
handicapped accessible. There is also a restroom on the main floor
adjacent to
the office.
There
is an elevator for those who prefer
not to use the stairs. Please
ask for
directions and assistance.
The
Duncan Chapel is located adjacent
to
the sanctuary (the place if the
front
of the church where the altar is located). It is dedicated in memory of
The
Rev. Richard Duncan, the first priest to the people of St. Peter’s. It also includes a
Columbarium.
Our Priest is available by
appointment for
Spiritual Direction, pastoral counseling and preparation for the
sacraments –
marriage, baptism, confirmation and reconciliation.
Please call
832-9764 to arrange an appointment.
Ministry
at St. Peter’s
The
three words that best
characterize the ‘personality’ of St. Peter’s faith community are: Generosity,
Simplicity, and Hospitality. We are a welcoming
congregation seeking to
be faithful to our calling to love and serve Christ in all people. In
order to
fulfill our ministry, we have formed six ministry teams, each with its
own
particular purpose and area(s) of service.
Generosity – Giving and Sharing
God’s
Love
Mission and Ministry Team (Leaders:
Betty Peters and Carma Miccoli) –
- The Threads of Hope Linen Pantry
(Local agencies and referrals)
- Episcopal Relief and Development
(National Episcopal Church)
- Episcopal Community Services
(Diocese of Western New York)
- Our Little Roses Home for Girls (Honduras)
- United Thank Offering (National
Episcopal Church)
- ‘Adopt a School’ (Buffalo)
- Food Pantry (Eggertsville/Snyder)
- Special projects for/with:
Canaan House, Vive, Journey’s End Refugee Resettlement, Compass House
(Local agencies)
Prayer
and Healing Team (Leaders:
Damon
Piatov and Sue Gunn) –
- Health Ministries
- Healing Services
- Prayer Chain
- Vigils and Quiet Days
- Prayer Chapel
Simplicity – The Basics
Education
Team (Leaders:
Tom
and Lois Tripp) –
- Stewardship Education
- Children’s Education
- Journey to Adulthood
- Nursery
- Adult Education
Administration
Team (Leaders:
Merrie Hill and Ed Hill) –
- Buildings and Grounds
- Archives
- Canonical Reports
- Insurance
- Record keeping
- Finances
- Audit
- Publicity and advertising
Hospitality – Welcoming Others
and
Growing Together
as a Faith Community
Worship
Team (Leaders:
Pastor Barbara and Al Price) –
- Altar Guild
- Eucharistic Visitors
- Contemporary Music Group
- Adult Chime Choir
- Youth Chime Choir
- Adult Choir
- Ushers
- Organist
- Servers (acolytes, lectors, etc.)
Faith
Community Life and Growth Team
(Leaders:
Bill and Kathy Bates) –
- New member ministries
- Special events
- Website
- The Lunch Bunch (for anyone over
55 years old)
- The Rocks (men’s group)
- The Rockettes (women’s group)
- Soup Sunday
- Parish Retreats
- “The Rock” (newsletter)
- Signage
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