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St. Peter's News
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You can view our complete calendar here for all scheduled events and activities. | |
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Sunday, March 2
- Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary.
- Recovery Inc. at 7 p.m. in the library.
Tuesday, March 4
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner and Talent Show. See details below.
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Wednesday, March 5: Ash Wednesday
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Ashes all Day. See details below.
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Ash Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Imposition of ashes and spoken Eucharist service in the sanctuary. See details below.
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Ash Wednesday 7 p.m. Imposition of ashes and Choral Eucharist service. See details below.
Thursday, March 6
- Rooted Tree at 4:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.
- Choir Practice at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.
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Welcoming Bob Smith, this Sunday, March 2 | |
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This Sunday, we will officially extend the litany of welcome to Deacon Bob Smith.
He will begin his assignment as a deacon at St. Peter's this Sunday, March 2.
Deacons play a critical role in the church, from leading worship to helping the church assess the needs of the community.
Use the button below to read Bob's full biography.
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“Before I Die” Forum on Sunday, March 2
In the second of her two-part forum on end of life planning, Deborah Way will lead a discussion on the global work of artist Candy Chang, while discussing the start of an art installation of our own.
About the artist:
Candy Chang experienced the loss of a loved one and created public interactive art as part of her healing process, asking participants to reflect on what they hope to do before they die.
Through installations, videos and paintings generated from thousands of handwritten confessions from the public, her work uncovers layers of the human condition and explores the nature of language, embodiment, and ritual.
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Chang's work is free to the public via Creative Commons. The Before I Die installations have been featured in public spaces around the world, from Lousania to Dubai. | |
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner and Talent Show
Tuesday, March 4
To make this day a success, we are asking for your help. The following volunteer opportunities are available: pancake flippers, donation collectors (2x), setup and cleanup volunteers.
Prepare for Lent during our annual pancake dinner and talent show on Tuesday, March 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. MC Dave Mosteller will bring his list of dad jokes, and Helen Collins will guide our pancake making in an evening that celebrates the surprising gifts and talents of our parishioners.
Use the button below to sign up to participate in the talent show, or volunteer to be a pancake flipper or program helper.
Suggested donations are: $10.00/adult, $5.00/children, or $20.00/family and are collected at the door. Proceeds will benefit parish programming.
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Ash Wednesday: Distribution and Services on March 5
9:30 a.m. Service- A simple Eucharist and distribution of ashes in the church. This replaces our weekly Eucharist and healing service in the chapel.
Ashes All Day
If you can't make it to a scheduled liturgy, stop in to receive an anointing with ashes from Rev. Barb between noon and 3 p.m. Inquire in the parish office.
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7 p.m. Service – A Choral Eucharist with distribution of ashes in the church. Live stream will be available.
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Planning a Holy Lent
2025 Lenten Programing
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"I Give Up" Forum: Sunday, March 9
Rev. Barb will lead a discussion on the art of surrender, reflecting on the Lenten Practices of fasting and abstinence following morning worship.
Montgomery Deanery Lenten Series: Prayer Practices and Spirituality From March 10-April 7
Join us on Monday evenings during Lent for "Prayer Practices and Spirituality," a special series exploring different ways to deepen your prayer life. Each evening begins with a simple meal of soup and bread at 6:30 PM, followed by an interactive session from 7:00–8:00 PM at All Hallows Episcopal Church, 262 Bent Road, Wyncote. Each week, a different leader will guide us through a unique prayer practice. Come for one evening or join us for the whole series! All are welcome. No registration is required.
See the speaker schedule below.
- March 10 – Imaginative Prayer - The Rev. Mary McCullough (retired)
- March 17 –The Rev. Chris Exley (All Hallows)
- March 14 – Centering Prayer – The Rev. Eric Bond (St. John’s Huntingdon Valley)
- March 31 – Icon Collage - The Rev. Emily Given (The Church of the Messiah Gwynedd)
- April 7 – Lectio Divina - The Rev. Madeline (St. Anne’s Abington)
Episcopal 101 Classes this Lenten Season
If you are interested in learning more about the Episcopal church or being received or confirmed as a member, please contact Rev. Barb at Stpeter654rector@gmail.com.
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Prayer and Worship
Lenten Quiet Morning: March 15
Join The Rev. Mary McCullough at All Hallows Church, 262 Bent Road, Wyncote, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to noon for a morning of meditation on the themes of "Suffering, Surrender, and the Embrace of Grace." Register here.
Lenten Taizé Service: March 26
This beautiful candlelight service of Taizé chant and prayer invites all to enter the simple rhythms of the Lenten season on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m.
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Lent Schedule at St. Peter's
Use the button below to view the full Lenten schedule on the St. Peter's website.
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Explore Opportunities to do Anti-racism Work all Year | |
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Join a weekly Anti-Racism Book group:
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Facilitated by Accounting Warden Ernie Dixon, the group of local residents meets Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. The zoom link can be found here. The group is currently reading Race Rules by Fatimah Gilliam. For more information, contact Ernie at 215-816-1252 (call or text) or via email at marzelldixon@me.com.
Read ARC's recent Statement: 'We Need Racial Justice and Repair Now More Than Ever'
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"Now more than ever racial justice and repair is essential to the work (of justice)...The Gospel calls us to stand with those among us who are hit first and worst by threats to their human dignity now more than ever."
Read the full statement by the Diocesan Anti-Racism Commission using the button below.
If you'd like to get involved in anti-racism work, please contact the Rev. Barb Ballenger, who is co-chair of ARC, (stpeter654rector@gmail.com).
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Thank you for another Successful Trivia Night! | |
Special thanks to Tim Voit, and helpers Dominique Voit and Harper Moore for a hugely successful evening that drew record numbers, with 94 in attendance and more than $1500 in income! | |
Did You Know?
Pennsylvania Real ID Requirements Begin May 7
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What is a Real ID?
A Real ID is a federal law that affects how states issue driver's licenses and ID cards.
Do I need a Real ID?
Real IDs in Pennsylvania are optional. However, beginning May 7, 2025, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant license/identification card, or another form of federally acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to:
- Board domestic commercial flights.
- Enter a military base.
- Enter a federal facility that requires ID at the door.
How do I obtain a Real ID?
To get a REAL ID, you must bring your documents to a PennDOT location for verification in person. Residents may apply for pre-verification if their documents are already on file with PennDOT through the website. However, this process will not ask you to scan and upload documents.
Learn more about the Rea ID using the button below.
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"In winter, we can never safely predict the weather outcome for Sundays. On February 9, it was against us, pushing St. Peter’s Bells to February 16. On that day, many of our choir members were assisting with Communion and couldn’t perform the anthem during Communion. February 23 featured our wonderful Folk Group. And now, finally, we can offer The Beatitudes on Sunday, March 2. For those of you who may have missed the story behind the music, here it is once again..." | |
Donating to the Food Pantry | |
Thank you to all who so faithfully donate to our food cupboard.
We need soup, mac & cheese, spaghetti-Os, protein such as stew, chicken, tuna, Spam, and peanut butter and jelly.
Our neighbors 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
Episcopal Church Women Rally Saturday, March 29 at 8 a.m.
The Episcopal Church Women is hosting its ECW Rally at St. Peter's. The event is for all in the Diocese who identify as women to come together for a day of fun and learning. The event, which is includes lunch, is free. We will have inspiring speakers sharing 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, Deborah Way and Suzanne Teleha, plan to prepare a delicious lunch for everyone to enjoy. We are seeking breakfast donations of coffee cakes, breakfast rolls, or donuts. Doors will open at 8 a.m. Additionally, we’ll need a few volunteers to help with cleanup after the event. Use the link here to donate or volunteer.
Charlie Zahm at St. Peter's: Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m.
Charlie Zahm, known for his traditional Irish and Scottish Celtic music, will perform with Tad Marks on the fiddle at St. Peter's this spring. We might even see our own Rev. Barb join in with Charlie and Tad, who knows? As the concert gets closer, we will be asking for help with selling tickets at the door, welcoming people, setting up/cleaning up, and providing refreshments. All concert proceeds will support the parish programs.
Learn more about Charlie Zahm here. Special thanks to Dave Kipphut for helping St. Peter's secure a spot on Charlie's busy schedule.
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