Vestry

The parishioners of St.Peter’s (and all Episcopal Churches) are represented by the elected members of the Vestry to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation, to support the church’s mission by word and deed, to select the clergy, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances.

Each of the twelve members of the Vestry serves a three-year term, with four new members being elected each year at the annual parish meeting. The Senior Warden is usually the primary elected lay leader of the congregation, and serves as a principal liaison between the parish and the clergy. The Junior Warden is often given responsibility for the upkeep of the parish buildings and grounds.

St. Peter’s Vestry Members

Our Food Ministry, Launch, serves young people launching into adulthood, who are on their own, with little to no support. Launch is collecting items for the outdoor pantry located near the High School. This ministry focuses on young people that are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. These young folks typically get by by couch-surfing. The type of foods that seem to work best for them are easy to prepare one-container items. Think no kitchen and perhaps even no microwave.

Nancy Jo and Lynne are running short on diapers and wipes at the Diaper Bank this week. There is a need for all sizes and wipes, last week was a great week for this ministry. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS BLESSING TO BABIES.

Continued prayers for: Taytum,Neji, Mary Ellen, Arwyn, Rhea, Carol, Colleen, Sherri, Melissa, Kyle, Bill, Lisa, Norma Jean, Alice, Jean, Darlene, Kit, Dane, Brandon, Kristi, George, Tom, Adam, Katherine, Agnes, Gary, Earl, Amy, Sally, Cathy and Howie

There has been some conversation about opening the St. Peter’s nursery. To start that ministry we will need a coordinator to facilitate this wonderful ministry. Please contact the church office at 674-7655 if you have any questions about the nursery.

There are opportunities for altar flower sponsorship in August. A sign up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board near the fountain in the Parish Hall.

On Sunday, July 25, the 10:00 Service will be outdoors. Please bring a chair if you're able; we will also have chairs on the lawn as well.

First Presbyterian Church and the Sheridan Ministerial Association is sponsoring a Creative Arts VBS for grades K-5. This camp will begin on August 3 and end on the 5th, from 1 - 4:30pm. If you would like to volunteer or register a camper we have forms available via e-mail or on our website.

Saturday July 31 will be Mug and Muffin day at the Parish Hall. Come join us for fellowship and reflection from 10:00-11:30. Most gracious God, by whose knowledge the depths are broken up and the clouds drop down the dew: We yield thee hearty thanks and praise for the return of seedtime and harvest, for the increase of the ground and the gathering in of its fruits, and for all the other blessings of thy merciful providence bestowed upon this nation and people. And, we beseech thee, give us a just sense of these great mercies, such as may appear in our lives by a humble, holy, and obedient walking before thee all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost be all glory and honor, world without end. Amen.