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St. Peter's News
Rooted in Love, Growing through God's Grace, Reaching Out to All
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Thursday, January 23
- Rooted Tree Rehearsal at 4:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
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Souls Shot Exhibition. See details below.
- Choir Practice at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Sunday, January 26
- Holy Eucharist/The Feast of the Confession of St. Peter (Observed) at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary
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Souls Shot Exhibition. See details below.
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Tuesday, January 28
- Listening Circle I at 7 p.m. in the library.
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Souls Shot Exhibition. See details below.
Wednesday, January 29
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Healing service and Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel.
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Souls Shot Exhibition. See details below.
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An Overview of Our Warm Regards Campaign
The Warm Regards Campaign, originally launched in May 2023 to help the church cover the costs of brand new energy efficient boilers, has been extremely successful with its goal.
The campaign has rendered a fruitful surplus thanks to parishioner donations and a matching grant incentive from an anonymous donor. The campaign ended up surpassing the original $150,000, by $78,000 and ended sooner than projected.
Use the button below to read more about the campaign's impact in Rev. Barb's blog article.
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Annual Meeting
This Sunday, January 26
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The Parish Annual Meeting will follow the 10 a.m. service on Jan. 26. Parishioners will vote on 2025 Vestry nominees and review the annual report, as well as enjoy a luncheon organized by our kitchen coordinators.
Participants will vote on four Vestry positions that are for three-year terms. A one-year term to fill the position of Meredith Flaherty will also be up for a vote. A new accounting warden will also be elected.
In January, Vestry members Jeanné Hannum, Amy Michener-Wall, John Olson, and Karen Sayer will complete their Vestry terms.
A slate of parishioners has been assembled to run for these seats. Running for three-year terms are:
- Terita Reeve
- Chris Teleha
- Beth Carlin
- Sam Hogg
John Olson, who had filled and completed a previous one-year unexpired term, is now running to fill Meredith Flaherty's unexpired term.
Ernest Dixon is running for Accounting Warden, which is a 3-year term.
Use the button below to download the most recent Annual Report.
The full Annual Report features the list of nominees for Vestry and other positions, the financial report for 2024, and annual reports on parish ministries.
Copies of an abbreviated report, which does not include the ministry summaries, will be available during the Annual Meeting.
Non financial updates can also be found on the church website. If you have questions or would like a hard copy of the full report, please contact the church office at stpeter654@gmail.com.
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Soup-er Sunday on
This January 26
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Soup will be available on Sunday Jan. 26 for a freewill donation. Special thanks to Rick DeKalb and Jack Wilbur for providing this month’s varieties.
Soup flavors include:
Leek and cauliflower - (gluten free)
Vegetable beef - (not gluten free)
The following frozen meals will also be available:
Beef Meatloaf & Rice - (gluten free)
Shredded Chicken & Pasta
(not gluten free)
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Still Accepting Annual Meeting Dessert Donations | |
The kitchen coordinators will provide a lovely meal for the parish Annual Meeting, and are asking parishioners to donate desserts!
Sign up using the January 26 slot on the fellowship link, using the button below.
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Taking Photos for our Members Board this Sunday, Jan. 26
Following morning worship on Jan. 26 (Come 4th Sunday), Mike Levin and Debbie Panebianco will be taking photos of parishioners to update our Members Board (hanging in the hallway leading from the Sanctuary the Parish Hall). We will gather in the middle of the Sanctuary by the baptismal font after the service.
Whether you're new or updating a previous photo, all are welcome to take pictures. We especially encourage new members to have a picture taken. Contact Debbie Panebianco lalume71@comcast.net for more information.
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Feb. 2 Adult Forum: Humor is the Best Medicine
We all want a healthy lifestyle and well-being. Taking charge of our emotional well being is just as important as diet and exercise. Studies show that laughing, smiling and being positive can help you live longer, help treat depression, promote creativity, encourage productivity and change stressed into desserts.
Dr. Joel Schwartz will lead a discussion during adult forum to help us learn about the physical and emotional benefits of humor and how to apply it to your life, your education, your work and your relationships.
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Souls Shot Exhibition Available to Tour Until January 31
Donate using the button below.
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As we near the end of January, there's still time to take a tour of the Souls Shot gallery, which will be at St. Peter's until Friday January, 31. We give thanks for all who have attended the community conversation and Taizé service.
To help support the Souls Shot organization's costs for installing this and future Souls Shot exhibitions, St. Peter's aims to raise $1,500 for the portrait project. Please use the button below to donate today.
Gallery catalogs can be purchased for $30 for the rest of the month. Visit the Souls Shot website or the church office to buy this year's copy.
Exhibit Dates and Times
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. -5 p.m.
- Saturday & Sundays- 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- For tours outside of regular hours, please contact the church office at 215-887-1765 to make an appointment.
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Annual Red Cross Blood Drive: Saturday, February 8 | |
Here is your chance to be a lifesaver AND also get some great thank yous.
The "give a pint, get a pint" blood drive returns to St. Peter's on Saturday, February 8 from 9 am to 2 pm.
This year our "thank you pints" are beer from the Glenside Pub, Ice Cream from Sprinkles in Elkins Park and Soup from Giuliano's Deli in Glenside.
In addition, the Red Cross is offering $15 e-gift cards from a variety of merchants.
Use the button below to make an appointment today. Invite a friend!
For more information contact Kate Boyce (blooddrive@stpetersglenside.org)
Visit the Red Cross website to read the eligibility criteria.
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St. Peter's Peeps Retreat Saturday, February 8 | St. Peter's Peep's Retreat at Cranaleith Spiritual Center in 2024. | |
The St. Peter's Peeps, which is open to all who identify as female, is hosting its annual retreat on Feb. 8 at Cranaleith Spiritual Center in Northeast Philly from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The cost is $55, which includes lunch.
The Rev. Mary McCullough will facilitate this retreat focused on peace and hope.
To reserve your spot, please contact Anne Gibson at irishmom68@comcast.net or Debbie DeKalb at sojourner_44@yahoo.com.
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Anthem Spotlight
Let Heavenly Music Fill This Place
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“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”
- Psalm 69:30
“Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.”
- Psalm 100:2
Gordon Young (1919-98) is one of the most prolific Choral composers that America has seen. Having written hundreds of beautiful anthems, there is hardly a church choir that has not sung his music. This week, the St. Peter’s Choir will offer Let Heavenly Music Fill This Place, originally written for the First Baptist Church of Reidsville, N. C. This is an area which was somewhat spared during the recent hurricanes, but it has seen its share of treacherous weather since the composition in 1975.
Young studied organ in Philadelphia at the Curtis Institute, but is best known as a church musician. Over 800 works for Choir and Organ have been credited to his labors. This piece, while less complex in style, is nonetheless vibrant and inspiring. It was written for 4-part harmony, but the majority of the work is sung in unison. The organ introduction sets the spirit with rising and falling chordal scale passages. The Choir enters with similar, yet different, unison writing. The Anthem is designed in A-B-A format. An opening section; a variation by upper voices in the middle and then a return to the main theme with full Choir. Interestingly, the text summons the ‘harmonies of heaven’ to be heard….but they are saved until the final closing section.
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Donate to the Food Pantry
This Winter
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Thank you to all who so faithfully donate to our food cupboard. Your contributions are very much appreciated.
During the cold winter months, we are in great need of soup, mac & cheese, spaghetti-Os, protein such as stew, chicken, tuna Spam, and always peanut butter and jelly.
Because of your generosity, we currently have a surplus of vegetables.
Our neighbors with food insecurities appreciate your donations.
Thank you for your support,
Audrey Kipphut and Rick DeKalb.
Learn more about this ministry here.
Use the button below to download the shopping list.
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Save the Date
The Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Absalom Jones Celebration: Sunday, February 9
The Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church, The Most Rev. Sean Rowe, will visiting Philadelphia to celebrate the legacy of Absalom Jones on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas. Contact St. Thomas at 215-473-3065 for more information.
Bob Smith's Ordination: Saturday, February 22
The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez, XVI Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, will ordain Bob Smith to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. John's Church at Diocesan Center. Bob is our former diaconal intern. The service will be followed by a reception.
Trivia Night: Saturday, February 22
Enjoy a night of teamwork and educated guessing, on multiple categories, from music to sports. Pick a theme and look the part! Sign your team up to win amazing prizes. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Mark your calendars and make sure to secure your teams' table at this event.
The costs are $20 per person or $150 per table. Proceeds will go toward growing our church ministries. Use the link here to register your team.
**Alcohol limited to Beer and Wine**
If you have any questions, please email the event organizer, Tim Voit at tvoit@thomastonmills.com.
ECS Estate Planning Webinar: Thursday, February 27 on Zoom
Join Episcopal Community Services for a free seminar on Thursday, February 27 from 1p.m.- 2p.m., where guest speaker Emily Pickering, Esq will discuss financial and estate planning related to charitable giving. Use the link here to register.
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