Posts about our ministries here at St. Peter’s. From stewardship, to community outreach, to our intern program, there are so many ways that we do God’s work in our community!
Our Lower Susquehanna Synod Bishop, the Rev. James Dunlop, visited with Congregation Council two weeks ago. The Bishop joined us in order to speak about the call process details for a future new pastor following Pr. Ross’ retirement in a few years. While every part of the process was not discussed, the Bishop made a…
Join us on Sunday December 12th at 6:00 pm for neighborhood Christmas Caroling! All ages are welcome to join in the fun. We will sing around our St. Peter’s neighborhood then return for hot chocolate and cookies which will be provided. Bring your voice and Christmas cheer. This is a great community outreach. We will…
Homes of Hope helps local families in need. Read about this great ministry and how you may be part of making a difference in our local community! If you are new to our congregation, you may be unaware of the fact that our church is involved in providing transitional housing for homeless families. The lovely…
One of St. Peter’s Lutheran mission partners is the Busoka Lutheran Church in Tanzania. We have had a healthy partnership with them for 15 years. During most years our major fund raiser to raise funds for the orphans in Busoka’s care has been the cookie walk. This year the fund raiser had to be cancelled…
“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg St. Peter’s Moral Monday Group began in the early summer. We began by reading the book, White Fragility, and discussed its implication in our individual and communal lives. This…
One of St. Peter’s mission partners is the Busoka Lutheran Church in Tanzania. Recently members of the Busoka community shared some pictures of their congregation and community with us. And we wanted to share with you! The relationship we share St. Peter’s became an active companion congregation with the people of Busoka Lutheran Church in…
For years St. Peter’s quilts have traveled around the globe to bless those in need, and now they are traveling to downtown Lancaster for a need in our own backyard. The quilting ministry is a long-time, beloved ministry at St. Peter’s and we have several dedicated volunteers who use their skills and patch quilts at…
You might be wondering how St. Peter’s is responding to concerns about the coronavirus and the flu this season. The Safe Church task force offers some recommendations on ways we can be church together. In order to help prevent transmission of the flu, colds and other viruses, the Safe Church task force has purchased 4…
