Parish Life Ministries
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Tina Campbell
Director, Parish Life Ministries/Communications
tcampbell@saint-peters.net
(850) 701-0664, ext. 14
Parish Life Ministries is about getting you involved in the life of this parish through lay ministries, small groups and Acts 2:42 Bible studies. Network helps us discern our spiritual gifts so that we can know where best to serve Christ. The website gives you up to the moment updates of fellowship opportunities/special events/receptions which build a sense of community as we grow together in our love of Christ and reach out to others with His word.
- Download St. Peter's Lay Ministries Guide (PDF - 229k)
- Questions? Need more information? Call the church office, fill out the Time, Gifts & Talent brochure, ask a staff/vestry member, drop by the Parish Life Table, ask a Greeter on Sunday mornings or stop a parishioner! We’re all new to St. Peter’s and so glad you’re here!
Valentine's Coffee
Share the Joy!
Friday, February 13
10:30am - 1:30pm
Benefits St. Peter's Outreach Ministries
The Ladies of St. Peter’s will be baking all kinds of scrumptious treats, sandwiches, light lunch fare for this festive sweetheart of a coffee. Treat your friends, employees, and neighbors to a fun morning of delicious food and fellowship with smiling faces fromacross the community. Drop in from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at Taproots.
Tickets will be on sale for $10 to raise funds for St. Peter’s Outreach Ministries and a wonderful opportunity to introduce friends to this new church. Funds this past year helped with the Good Samaritan ministry, built a basketball court and provided a “homemakeover” at Fr. Flanagan’s Boys Town, funded homeless women at Chelsea’s House, and cared for pregnant moms and babies to name a few.
Network (Catechumenate, Phase III)
Saturday, April 17
9:00 am-12:00 pm
St. Peter’s seeks to be a gift-based church so that we can serve God with our God-given gifts. Network is a morning workshop
designed to help each person discover his or her own spiritual gifts. Not only can participants become more effectively involved in meaningful ministry in the life of the parish, but can also recognize spiritual gifts in others as well. A $15 donation is requested to cover the cost of the books.
Advance registration is recommended so information can be provided prior to the workshop. Contact Tina Campbell at 701-0664, ext. 14 or tina@saint-peters.net.
The Unique Auction
Saturday, April 24
This will be a fun evening over wine and cheese as you have a chance to bid on some very special and unique items. Bradley Touchstone is donating a classic Jaguar that willmake driving a real pleasure! Joyce and Mac McNeill are planning this fun event with proceeds going towards the new church’s building fund. There will be items of all ranges that everyone can join in. If you would like to get involved, have some ideas for fabulous get-aways or items, or something to donate, contact them at jsmcneill@comcast.net. More the merrier with this occasion…bring your friends and enjoy another festive St. Peter’s occasion as you get to know others.
Men's Ministry
St. Peter’s Men's Ministry offers many programs, small groups ,mission-minded ministries and fellowship events for all men in the church, so that they may grow in their faith and service to Christ.
Programs include but are not limited to Men's Monthly Breakfast, Anglican 4th Day Weekend, Men's Gathering, a Men's One-Day Retreat and more. . .
Women's Ministry
The Mission and Purpose Statements for St. Peter’s Women’s Ministry Council say almost all there is to say about “who we are” and “what we do”. We are a new, “homegrown” women's council which draws together the many women's ministries that have formed in our 4 years of existence in order to aid each other and to avoid “reinventing wheels” (or duplications). All of St. Peter's women are encouraged to participate in serving Christ and His Church through these various events and organization, and we are always open to new avenues of service.
Neighbors!
As St. Peter’s grows and builds the “Church,” we want everyone to feel connected and be part of this Christian family. Whether it’s on your neighborhood street or on St. Peter’s lawn, make a point of getting to know your neighbors…especially your neighborhood leader. A regional picnic is planned for this spring, and we hope that you will plan to be there. We’re launching this new ministry so that St. Peter’s can build on the sense of community at this growing, exciting church and help make connections with each parishioner. Want to help with this “Neighbors” ministry that’s right in your “backyard?” Contact Tina Campbell at tcampbell@saint-peters.net.
Acts 2:42
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42. In this large, friendly parish, it’s always fun to meet and greet new faces. It’s also important to have a place of belonging. You'll find a small group is a place where you’ll get to know others, build friendships, and grow in your Christian faith. Acts 2:42 groups are those who are committed to growing in their faith through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Some groups discuss the sermon and study the Sunday scripture readings, others select a Bible study.
Hospitality
St. Peter’s offers a variety of events and hospitality creating a welcoming place for all. Jesus’ ministry conveyed the importance of
hospitality and fellowship time and again and noted a vital part of Acts 2:42. In fact, Jesus’ ministry began at the wedding feast when He changed water into wine, His first miracle.
Be part of creating many of the fellowship events that offers hospitality to parishioners and newcomers and develop a sense of Christian community as they get to know one another. Hospitality events also serve as an evangelismtool that has plays a significant role in the growth of the parish showing a sense of family and a continuing reunion that binds us together. From lemonade on the lawn to the tent at Taproots, people in our community have a sense that God is on themove in this emerging church. Contact Joan Hendry at Hendry101@aol.com or Jane Chichetti at jachichetti@aim.com.
Easy as Pie
It is truly as easy as pie to get involved doing one-time tasks at St. Peter’s. We’re looking for men and women who are willing to lend a helping hand with special events and projects as the need arises. Join an email list that will notify you of an upcoming event or ministry opportunity that requires food, set up or other preparations. You’ll also be told specifically about the time the task will take. If your schedule permits, you can respond; if you can’t, no worries – maybe next time! You’ll finish a job in a day that is easy as pie! Contact Meredith Hunter at meredithhunter@embarqmail.com.
Ways to Serve!
Hospitality Committee: Many fellowship events are planned that need many a helper in planning, serving, bringing food, and tidying up in the kitchen.
Valentine’s Coffee: Bring a yummy food item, decorate, sell tickets, serve, talk it up ALL over town – benefits outreach ministries!
Help by: starting a new small group, serve lemonade, help with a men’s breakfast, and greet newcomers. You can help out with planning, registrations, promotion, decorating, organize games, and serve in worship.
Get Connected!
- Get involved! There are so many ways of serving in a ministry area.
- Questions? Need more information? Call the church office, fill out the Time, Gifts & Talent brochure, ask a staff/vestry member, drop by the Parish Life Table, ask a Greeter on Sunday mornings or stop a parishioner! We’re so glad you’re here!
- The Keys: Your weekly news link to all that’s happening at St. Peter’s and the possibilities for your involvement!
- E-Keys: We’ll keep you posted electronically every week so be sure and let us know your e-mail address by calling the church office at 850-701-0664 or sign up here!
- www.saint-peters.net: Check us out daily for more up to date information, program information, sermons and resources.