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.
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Ash Wednesday
Join us on February 26 for Ash Wednesday services of Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes. We will hold a contemplative service at 7:00 AM and a choral Ash Wednesday Service at 5:30 PM.
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
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!
Bicentennial Celebration of the Episcopal Church in Maine
Celebrating 200 years as God’s people in Maine: Honoring our Past, Embracing the Present and Building our Future.
Annual Parish Meeting
Join us on Sunday, January 19, following the 9:00 AM service, when we will celebrate the Feast of the Confession of St. Peter. There will be ONE service today, so that we can meet as a whole parish family.
Christmas Community Dinner at St. Peter’s
All are welcome to come to St. Peter’s on Christmas Day for a community dinner sponsored by Adas Yoshuran Synagogue. Appetizers will be served at noon and dinner at 1:00 PM. Come for turkey with all the fixings along with music and carol-singing. The dinner is free and open to all.
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