Reflections from the Rector Archives

A Kind Lent this Year

Once again we prepare to walk the way of Lent. A journey we may have traveled many times before, but that, like everything else, feels different this year. “Normally” we gather together for Ash...

February 11, 2021 -

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

in Reflections from the Rector

A Moment of Revelation

My Dear Siblings in Christ, Like many of you, I was filled with a mix of emotions as I watched the horror unfold in the Capitol on Wednesday, January 6. I was angry, anxious,...

January 10, 2021 -

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

in Reflections from the Rector

My Dear Siblings in Christ, In this season of long nights and short days, in this season of pandemic, it is understandable, normal even, that the joy and peace of Christmas feel a little….remote. Can...

December 16, 2020 -

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

in Reflections from the Rector

Light in the Darkness

St. Peter’s warmly invites you to join us for services this Advent and Christmas. We know this is a year unlike any other, and that our virtual services will feel different. Yet amidst all...

November 17, 2020 -

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

in Reflections from the Rector

Troubled Waters

I want to begin by naming the profound injustice, sadness, anger, and pain we are seeing in our country right now because of white supremacy. Since the murder by police of George Floyd on...

May 31, 2020 -

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

in Reflections from the Rector

Actions to Take to Support Anti-Racism Efforts

Dear Siblings in Christ, Here is a list of books, organizations to support, and actions to take. I am grateful to each of you for showing up and being willing to do this critical,...

May 31, 2020 -

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

in Reflections from the Rector

New Rhythms

Alleluia! Christ is risen! With that shout of joy on the first Easter morning the world changed. Life as the disciples knew it changed. They moved to a new rhythm. We too know a...

April 23, 2020 -

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

in Reflections from the Rector

Worship during COVID-19

The beliefs and values that ground our worship are… God is with us. Our worship believes in and seeks to recognize God’s presence, in new and possibly less familiar ways. God is present to...

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