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Rooted in Love, Growing through God's Grace, Reaching Out to All

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Souper Sunday

This month's soup/ ready-to-go meal options:

  Tomato soup -GF

  Chicken, artichoke and lemon

  15 bean & Ham - GF

  Vegetable Soup - GF

  Turkey Soup - GF

Soups/entrees are available for a free-will offering. Proceeds go towards growing the Fellowship Ministry.

Every Fourth Sunday during Fellowship Hour, our kitchen coordinators offer pints of homemade frozen soup (and occasionally entrees) to provide delicious and healthy ready-to-go meals to all, especially those who may be unable to cook for themselves or who may be low on food.

Taking Pictures for our Photo Board

Following morning worship, Mike Levin will be taking pictures of parishioners to update our photo board in the hallway.

Please gather in the middle of the sanctuary by the baptismal font after the service if you are interested.

Whether you're new or updating a previous photo, all are welcome to have a photo taken. We especially encourage newly-welcomed members and Vestry members to participate.

Contact Audrey Kipphut atajkipphut@verizon.net  for more information.

2025 Lenten Programing

Episcopal 101 Classes Via Zoom: Next Class on April 2

Rev. Barb is leading a four-part introduction to the Episcopal Church during Lent. The final two Zoom conversations are on Wednesday, April 2, and Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m.

The classes provide an introduction to Episcopal beliefs and practices as well as preparation for adults who wish to be formally received or confirmed in the Episcopal Church. For more information please contact Rev. Barb at Stpeter654rector@gmail.com.

The Montgomery Deanery Lenten Series: Prayer Practices and Spirituality Continues until Monday, April 7

Join members of local Episcopal churches on Monday evenings during Lent for "Prayer Practices and Spirituality," a series exploring different ways to deepen your prayer life. Each evening begins with a simple meal of soup and bread at 6:30 p.m., followed by an interactive session from 7–8 p.m. at All Hallows Episcopal Church, 262 Bent Road, Wyncote.

Lent Schedule at St. Peter's

Use the button below to view the full Lenten schedule on the St. Peter's website.

Episcopal Church Women Rally Saturday, March 29 at 8 a.m.

ECW, Episcopal Church Women, is hosting a rally at St. Peter's on March 29, starting at 8 a.m. for all in the diocese who identify as women.

The event, which includes lunch, is free. Speakers will share stories of the contributions of women in the church. Represented parishes are asked to bring a poster showcasing the work women are doing within their community. You can expect a variety of activities, including games and surprise entertainment as well as raffles with great prizes.

St. Peter's kitchen coordinators plan to prepare a delicious lunch for everyone to enjoy. We are seeking breakfast donations of coffee cakes, breakfast rolls, or donuts. Additionally, we’ll need a few volunteers to help with cleanup after the event.

Spanish translators will be available.

Share the flyer with your family and friends.

Use the button below to sign up to donate items or volunteer.

Gun Violence Advocacy Day Tuesday, April 8

During Wednesday's Lunch Club, Grant Mauer, the Ceasefire PA Southeast coordinator, spoke on gun violence in Pennsylvania.

As a follow up, all are invited to join fellow gun safety advocates at Pennsylvania's End Gun Violence Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 8th, at the State Capitol in Harrisburg.

Transportation is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Lunch will be provided. The day-long trip will be free of charge, but registration is required.

Use the button below to learn more and register.

Rev. Bob Smith, Grant Mauer and Rev. Barb during March 2025 Lunch Club.

Photo Credit: Mary Rivera

Opportunities to Watch The Philadelphia Eleven Documentary this Evening and Sunday

The Philadelphia Eleven documentary tells the story of a group of women and their supporters who organized to become the first women to be Episcopal priests in 1974.

Airing schedule and streaming info:

• Thursday, March 20: 8:00 pm on WHYY
• Sunday, March 23: 2:00 pm on WHYY

For over-the-air TV, WHYY is on channel 12.1, and Y2/World is on 12.2. For cable, please check local listings.

Stream The Philadelphia Eleven on the PBS app from March 1- April 30. After April 30, it will be available to PBS Passport members.

Weekly Anthem Spotlight

In Christ Alone

"There are so many reasons for songwriters to gather together and compose beautiful music. In Christ Alone is a perfect example of how the search for God can generate so many beautiful thoughts and sounds. Written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty, we find the illustration of their journey to find faith and the true Christ. Keith Getty made a connection with Stuart Townend, who had already written a well-received song, How Deep the Father’s Love for Us. Stuart approached Keith with the idea of writing a song with sufficient verses to tell the entire story of Christ as written in the Bible. The composition required the study and understanding of the Gospels."

Donate to the Food Cupboard this Lent

This Lent, consider including items for the food cupboard in your Lenten giving. Drop them off in the wagon at the back of the church on Sundays, or place them on the shelves at the food cupboard entrance any time during the week.

We need soup, mac & cheese, spaghetti-Os, protein such as meat stews, chicken, tuna, Spam, and peanut butter and jelly. 

Thank you for your support,

Audrey Kipphut and Rick DeKalb.

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