Book and Bible Studies

Men's Bible Study

Mondays at 6pm

We are currently studying 1 Peter. Join for dinner, fellowship and study.

Lenten Study of Luke

Tuesdays at Noon or Thursdays at 7pm

During Lent join a 40 day study of the Gospel of Luke, using Adam Hamilton's Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws as a guide. There are two options for meetings: Tuesdays at noon in the Parish Hall, or Thursdays at 7pm on Zoom.

• Tuesday, March 18th – Second in person meeting – Session 2 / Chapter 2
• Thursday, March 20th - Second Zoom meeting- Session 3/ Chapter 3

Sunday Adult Formation

March 2-April 13

Join us in the Parish Hall at 9am on Sundays during Lent to gain perspectives on God, religion, Jesus, salvation, the cross, the Bible, and the church from seven Christian thought leaders, using the “Animate Faith” series, featuring Brian McLaren, Lillian Daniel, Mark Scandrette, Shane Hipps, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Lauren Winner and Bruce Reyes-Chow.

Worship

Taize Evensong

Wed, March 26 at 6pm

Join us for a candlelit night of music and prayer in the Taize tradition.

Pizza and Palms: A Walk Through Holy Week for Kids

Sunday, April 13 at 11:30 in Keiser Hall

Join us for a pizza lunch and a family friendly, hands on walk through Lent and Holy Week. This is an act of worship through movement and activities.

Maundy Thursday Agape Dinner

Thursday, April 17 at 6pm

Join us for an Agape Meal, Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar as we remember the events of Maundy Thursday and prepare for Good Friday.



Outreach

Least of These Canned Food Drive

Every year, as a discipline of Lenten

charity, we collect and bless canned food and other nonperishable food items to

donate to The Hem and Martha's Mission. You may place your items in the basket in

the narthex. They will be brought forward to be blessed during the offering.

Give to Interfaith Refugee Ministry

A letter by Bishop Rob Skirving

Click here to read the Pastoral Letter from Bishop Skirving to the people of the Diocese of East Carolina about the challenges and opportunities facing Interfaith Refugee Ministry, a ministry in New Bern Supported by our Diocese.

Upcoming Towel Trips in Partntership with the Diocese:

May 18 – 24: An adult only trip to Asheville capped at 20 people. This trip is being coordinated with UMC Disaster Relief and our diocese. Tentatively, we will be staying at Reeves Chapel in Asheville. Registration will be posted on the diocesean website next week.

July 26-August 2: A youth trip for middle and high schoolers. We will be staying in Fletcher, NC at Calvary Episcopal Church and are coordinating the trip with Calvary, the Diocese of Western North Carolina and our diocsese. We can expect to need to bring our own site leaders, tools, etc.. Registration will open soon.

Fellowship

Women's Fellowship

Mondays at 6pm

At the Purser home. Please contact the church office for the address.

Rose Sunday Potluck

March 30 at 11:15am

Rose Sunday is a traditional Sunday in Lent that is considered a day of relaxation from normal Lenten rigours; a day of hope with Easter at last within sight. At St. Peter's, we celebrate with a potluck!