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 a.m. – Choral Eucharist
5:30 p.m.– Celtic Eucharist (with music and chant)
Weekday Worship Schedule
Monday – No worship (rector’s sabbath)
Tuesday – Morning Prayer, 7:00 a.m.
Wednesday – Contemplative Eucharist, 7:00 a.m.
Thursday – Morning Prayer, 7:00 a.m.
Friday – Morning Prayer, 7:00 a.m.
Saturday – Morning Prayer, 7:00 a.m.
A Centering Prayer Group gathers on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, at 8:30 a.m. in the Rector’s Parlor.
Latest News
Summary of Advent and Christmas Activities
Advent & Christmas Activities at St. Peter’s December 15, 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m. Advent Quiet Day; December 16, 5:30 pm, Festival Service of Nine Lessons and Carols; December 23, 9:00 am, Fourth Sunday of Advent; 10:00 am, Greening of the Church; December 24, 8:00 pm, Christmas Eve, Candlelight Eucharist with Choir; December 25,10:30am, Christmas Day, Festive Christmas Eucharist; 12:30 pm Community Christmas Meal; December […]
Advent Quiet Day Dec. 15, 9-1 p.m.
Advent Quiet Day – Saturday, December 15th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The pre-Christmas season can be hectic with many competing demands for our attention, and it is easy to overlook the spiritual aspect of the season. When we feel too busy, though, the very things for which we think there is no time are often the most important […]
Current Sunday Forum Discussion
10:30 The Adult Forum [Parlor] regularly meets at the conclusion of the Coffee Hour. Currently, the group is responding to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s invitation for the whole church to take up The Way of Love, a “rule of life” focused on practices for a Jesus-Centered Life. The Forum will specifically focus on the Way of […]
Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m. Lessons and Carols: Nine Readings with Music & Carols
Lessons and Carols is a favorite Advent or Christmas service that combines the reading of nine scripture lessons from the Old and New Testament with choir anthems and congregational carol singing. St. Peter’s is offering the community the opportunity to participate in this traditional service (most famously associated with Kings Chapel, Oxford) on Sunday, December […]
Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m. Spirituality for the Second Half of Life: Cognitive Disorders, Memory Loss, and Spiritual Dimensions:
St. Peter’s series of talks called “Spirituality for the Second Half of Life” addresses challenges faced by older adults. As people age issues in life raise questions that often are not experienced in their youthful years. They may seek answers for themselves, friends, or older relatives. This series addresses these issues. Sunday, December 2nd at […]
ECW CHRISTMAS FAIR Continues at Oceanside High School Sat. Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1, Members of St. Peter’s will have a booth at the Oceanside High School’s Holiday Art & Craft Show, featuring MABird Accessories, with proceeds to benefit St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. MABird (parishioner Mary Alice Bird) works with recycled sweaters, knits and other textiles to create unique cashmere and mixed knit hats and scarves […]
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