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Learn about happenings in the life of the church as we worship, learn, gather, and serve together.

Weekly Update for May 12

Hi Folks.  Here are some news items for the coming week. IN-PERSON WORSHIP IS AROUND THE CORNER At their May meeting, Congregation Council approved the recommendation that was proposed by the Worship Committee in consultation with Risk Management and Church Staff, to return to in-person worship at our 8:00 a.m. hour starting on June 6th. …

Family Camp Day

Join us on Sunday May 23rd at Camp Kirchenwald for Family Camp Day! Time is 10:00 – 6:00 pm. All are welcome to be part of this outdoor fellowship event! The Day’s Schedule Our Family Camp day will consist of a morning of lawn games or the low ropes course in which families can work…

Sister Dottie Receives Doctorate

Blessings and congratulations to Sister Dottie Almoney who celebrates a major milestone as she graduates and becomes a Doctor of Ministry! Sister Dottie becomes the second current St. Peter’s staff member to receive their doctorate, and we want to congratulate Sister for this major achievement of becoming a Doctor of Ministry. Her study focused on…

Weekly Update for May 5

Hi Folks.  Here are some news items for the coming week. CHURCH GROUNDS CLEAN-UP – WE NEED YOUR HELP It is springtime and time to clean up the church grounds to prepare for our return after COVID.  When?  Saturday, May 15th 8:00 AM to Noon.  We will gather at the church to clean up the…

Thursdays in Black

Why do I wear black on Thursdays? I wear black to support and to bring awareness to global gender based violence that has been taking place far too long. Thursdays in Black grew out of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Decade of Churches in Solidarity with Women (1988-1998), in which the stories of rape…

Weekly Update for April 28

Hi Folks.  Here are some news items for the coming week. MISSION CAMPAIGN TOWN HALL With the Mission Campaign launched in our congregational life, we want to give you a chance to hear more about it.  So please mark your calendars for THIS SUNDAY, May 2 for our Mission Campaign Virtual Town Hall at 9:15…

May 2021 Herald

This month’s Herald is available for download. Inside This Issue . . . Worship Schedule – 2 Mission Campaign – 3 Adult Christian Ed. – 5 Committees – 6 Groups & Events – 8 Pastoral Letters – 10 From the Director of Music – 12 Youth Ministries – 13 St. Peter’s Kids – 13 St.…

Weekly Update for April 21

Hi Folks.  Here are some news items for the coming week including a virtual town hall, an update from our council president, Live-stream and Drive-in worship, a postal mail update, and some small group gatherings. PUB THEOLOGY TONIGHT – AT THE DOMBACH FARM Pub Theology is meeting tonight at 6:30pm. We have moved our meeting…

Weekly Update for April 14

Hi Folks.  Here are some news items for the coming week including a virtual town hall, Drive-in worship, family fun, and small group gatherings. MISSION CAMPAIGN TOWN HALL With the Mission Campaign launched in our congregational life, we want to give you a chance to hear more about it.  So please mark your calendars for…

Weekly Update for April 7

Hi Folks.  Here are some news items for the coming week including updates, kick-offs, and our gratitude! GETTING BACK TO IN-PERSON WORSHIP When will indoor worship resume, you ask?  Our answer to that question is informed by the following the following guidelines for opening that have been put in place by our synodical bishop, Jim…