WELCOME TO SAINT PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Welcome to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome at St. Peter’s.
We are a diverse group of Christian believers, following the Way of Jesus by many different paths. We welcome all people and all that you are – your questions, your doubts, your ideas, your passions, your stories, and your experiences – all those things that make you the unique person God has created you to be. We believe that God invites us to grow spiritually, transforming our lives into ever more loving relationship with one another and all of creation.
As a small parish within the Episcopal Church, we are also a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Our theology, worship, and organizational structures embody aspects of Roman Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, and Reformed Protestantism, which make us attractive to people from many different religious backgrounds who are seeking a spiritual community. Our worship encompasses ancient and contemporary forms of worship. We invite you to join us on Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about our worship, fellowship, and commitment to serving Christ in our neighborhood and the world.
We also invite you on Sundays to our Celtic Eucharist worship at 5:30 p.m. Drawn from the liturgical traditions of Iona and Northumbria, our service combines meditative silence, simplicity of utterance, and faithful commitment to care for the earth. This way of prayer, of opening oneself to God’s love, forgiveness, and hope – to the fullness of God’s presence in our lives – is hundreds of years old but also speaks with immediacy to the yearning of our hearts now.
You can also join us during the week for Morning Prayer or for a contemplative Eucharist on Wednesday mornings.
Sunday Worship Schedule
9:00 AM – Choral Eucharist
5:30 PM– Celtic Eucharist (with music and chant)
Weekday Worship Schedule
Wednesday – Contemplative Eucharist, 7:00 AM
A Centering Prayer Group gathers on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, at 9:00 AM in the Rector’s Parlor.
Latest News
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Luncheon
Tuesday, February 25, in the Parish Hall. Mark your calendars now. The ECW hosts this special festive lunch for the community of Rockland, with pancakes, sausage, syrup, fruit and sherbet. All are welcome!
Ashes to Go
St. Peter’s will offer Ashes to Go in downtown Rockland during the day on Ash Wednesday, February 26. We will again be joining up with our friends from Nativity Lutheran. Ashes to Go is a practice of bringing the important traditions of our faith out from behind church walls and into the places we need
Ash Wednesday
On Wednesday, February 26, two Ash Wednesday services will be held at St. Peter’s: A contemplative Eucharist at 7:00 AM in the chapel, and a Choral Eucharist at 5:30 PM in the main sanctuary.
Lenten Activities at St. Peter’s
Lent begins a period of preparation for our hearts and minds to witness and testify to the resurrected Christ. The forty days of Lent run from Ash Wednesday (February 26) through Holy Saturday (April 11) and serve as a time for us to return to the Sacred Presence, to God who has never left us, even though at times we may have left God.
Difficult Conversations: Community Speakers Series at St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and its Pastoral Care committee has planned a new series of talks and discussion on topics they have titled Difficult Conversations. The series will open with the subject of Stress, Coping and Mental Health with Harold Van Lonkhuyzen, MD, presenting.
Holy Week Services and Activities at St. Peter’s
The last week of Lent, beginning with Palm Sunday (April 5) and ending with the Great Vigil of Easter on Saturday and finally with Easter Sunday. Services throughout the week bring us into Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection.
Upcoming Activities & Events
