WHAT TO EXPECT ON SUNDAY MORNING
SUNDAY MORNINGS AT ST. PETER'S
ARE WELCOMING AND ENGAGING!
All are welcome. Come as you are. Participate as much as you like.
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Let us know if you have questions or would like to know
more about who we are and what we’re about.
Worship is at the heart of our shared life at St. Peter’s and, and indeed throughout the Episcopal Church. Our worship is rooted in the rich heritage of faith, especially The Book of Common Prayer, commonly referred to as “the prayer book” which is found in each pew rack.
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​We use two hymnals, both found in the pew racks. One is the more formal music in the hardbound 1982 Hymnal. The other is more informal praise music found in the yellow Alleluia III hymnal.
We delight in the energy and joy that children bring to St. Peter’s and warmly welcome them in our church family. Nursery care is available for infants and toddlers up to age 4, and a Bible story-time for all children through 5th grade. Both take place in the Episcopal Day School, located behind the church. Please bring your children between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. Children in Bible story-time will return to the church at the Offertory to rejoin their families for the Lord’s Supper, closing prayers, and hymns. Infants and toddlers may either remain in the nursery or return to the church to be with their parents at that time. Canvas bags with age-appropriate activities are also available from the ushers.
All baptized Christians, regardless of age or denomination, are invited to God’s table and welcome to receive the Holy Communion of bread and wine.
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You may receive a blessing at the altar, instead of receiving Holy Communion, simply by crossing your arms over your chest as a signal to the priest to say a blessing for you.
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You may let an usher know that you would like to receive Holy Communion in your seat and they will let the priest know to bring it to you in your pew.
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
You will see a wide range of attire at St. Peter’s, with some people dressing up more and others dressing more casually. In other words, you may wear to church whatever makes you feel comfortably reverent.
