Dear St. Peter’s Family, Good tidings of great joy! We have now entered the season of festivals and feasting — what is, for many, “the most wonderful time of the year.” From Thanksgiving through to Christmas, there seem to be delicious meals around every corner and so very many things to celebrate. But, as you …
Good tidings of great joy! We have now entered the season of festivals and feasting — what is, for many, “the most wonderful time of the year.” From Thanksgiving through to Christmas, there seem to be delicious meals around every corner and so very many things to celebrate. But, as you well know, not everyone …
St. Peter’s is supporting a family (Chandra and Runchi Gurung) who arrived in Philadelphia after living in a refugee camp in Nepal. By Sharon L. Haynie, member of the St. Peter’s Refugee Welcoming Committee A question often posed to Refugee Welcoming Committee members: “How is it going?” My impression is that our relationship with the …
Refugee Welcoming Committee: The First 70 Days with the Gurungs Read More »
Danny Alvarado visited St. Peter’s in March, and several months later he was on a plane to Guatemala with a group from the church, traveling to the Canterbury School. The experience changed his life. This is Danny’s story in his own words…
This blog post was contributed by St. Peter’s parishioner Hannah Poole. My nephew was murdered when he was 23. Last week would have been his 30th birthday. It was an isolated event. His immediate family’s lives have been permanently altered, but they do not live in an area that is familiar with violent death. For …
On March 28, members of the St. Peter’s Eat, Pray, Laugh group gathered at Wapiti, our Diocesan retreat center in Maryland, for a weekend of prayer and reflection. One of the attendees, Barbara Tobin, wrote this account of the experience: “Pouring rain, a roaring fire, a panoramic view of the Chesapeake, good Christian friends, good …
When Greg and Katie Duffy welcomed their newest baby this past January, several parishioners trudged through the snow to visit, bearing gifts and home-cooked meals. “It was such a help to have a few dinners taken care of for us,” said the Duffys. “We are so grateful to be part of the St. Peter’s community!” …
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