Dear Friend,

What if God is not a distant ruler obsessed with control, punishment, and hierarchy? What if the very nature of God is shared love, eternal relationship, and creative communion? This Sunday, we explore the mystery of the Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — not as competing characters with different agendas, but as one God working together in love. Join us as we discover how the Trinity, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer reshape our understanding of power, creativity, and what it means to live in communion with God and one another.

Our students and leaders are heading to Tennessee for their mission trip today! As they serve and grow together this week, may we hold them in prayer — for safe travels, meaningful connections, servant hearts, and moments where God’s love is shared in powerful ways.

Join us Sunday!

Pastor Elyse

This Sunday at St. Pete First

• Sermon: ​​Three in One: The Mystery That Loves Us
• Scripture: John 1:32–34 (NLT)

This is a creative service, the three pastors will "voice" and teach on the three persons of the Trinity. Too often, we reduce God into caricatures: the angry Father, the gentle Son, and the Spirit as a spiritual tool we summon when convenient. But the Trinity refuses these shallow narratives. The God revealed in Scripture is not divided against Himself. The Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer are united in purpose, mercy, justice, and love. 

• Series: Stand-Alone (Trinity Sunday) 



• Also this Sunday: Sunday Prayer Gathering (10:30–11 am; Library-Room 212)

Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time as we lift up our church and community together. All are welcome.

Serve & Get Involved

Summer Office Volunteers Needed

Help with phones, doors, and light admin → Call 727-894-4661 or email us

VBS Setup Week (June 8-12; 9am-3pm)

Did you know that VBS is one of biggest outreach events of the year? Help up set up! Meet in the Fellowship Hall anytime between the hours of 9am and 3pm.

→ Let us know you're coming

👉 Explore more opportunities → Volunteer Page

Help Us Reflect on Our Neighboring Initiative

(Note - Pastor Carey still needs a few more surveys completed for her ordination project!) 
As our Neighboring Initiative comes to a close, we’d love to hear from you. Have you taken a step toward connecting with your neighbors? Tried something new? Been surprised along the way?

Your experience matters and will help us continue living into our mission to Love St. Pete.

— Rev. Carey Taylor, Pastor of Community Life

Featured Events

Women’s Summer Book Study: Gideon (Tuesdays; 8 am–1 pm; Parlor / Rm 214)

Join Emily Strong for a summer study of Gideon: Your Weakness, God’s Strength by Priscilla Shirer, June 2–August 11. Together, we’ll explore how God uses our weaknesses and insecurities for His glory and purpose while growing in faith and community with one another. Enjoy meaningful discussion, fellowship, and refreshments as we journey through this study together. Books will be available for purchase. Join us! 👉 Sign up here

Also Coming Up
Begins next Saturday:

Saturday Morning Market (Saturdays 9 am–1 pm; parking lot)

St. Pete First is hosting the Saturday Morning Market in our parking lot this summer, June 6–August 29 (except June 27)! Shop local vendors and enjoy one of St. Petersburg’s favorite community markets. Visit the Saturday Morning Market website for more information.

Foodie Group (Wednesdays 5-6:30 pm)

Beginning June 17, join us for food, fun, and fellowship every Wednesday at Voodoo Brewing! Enjoy appetizers, conversation, and community in a relaxed setting. Park at St. Pete First and walk across the street to Voodoo.

👉 Sign up here

Upcoming Events (At a Glance)

MAY

May 30-June 6—Youth Mission Trip → More info

JUNE

June 2-Aug 4—Art Journaling Workshop (Tuesdays 6-8 pm) (Full)

June 2-Aug 11—Women’s Gideon Study (Tuesdays 8 am-1 pm)→ Sign up here

June 4-6—Annual Conference → Details

June 6–Aug 29—Saturday Morning Market (Saturdays 9 am–1 pm; parking lot)

June 8-12—VBS Setup Week → Volunteer

June 15-19—VBS (Full/Waitlist)

June 17-Aug 26—Foodie Group (Wednesdays 5–6:30 pm) → Sign up here

June 21—Father’s Day

————Children & Student Sunday 10 am service only

JULY

Through Aug 4—Art Journaling Workshop (Tuesdays 6-8 pm) (Full)

Through Aug 11—Women’s Gideon Study (Tuesdays 8 am-1 pm) → Sign up here

Through Aug 29—Saturday Morning Market (Saturdays 9 am–1 pm; parking lot)

Through Aug 26—Foodie Group (Wednesdays 5–6:30 pm) → Sign up here

July 13-17—Preschool Camp Friendship Week 1 → Camp Signup

——————Elementary Camp: Creator’s Workshop (Music/Theatre/Dance)

July 20-24—Preschool Camp Friendship Week 2

——————Elementary Art Camp (Full/Waitlist)

AUGUST

Aug 1—Faith Day at the Rays (game starts 4:10 pm) → Sign up here
Through Aug 4—Art Journaling Workshop (Tuesdays 6-8 pm) (Full)

Through Aug 11—Women’s Gideon Study (Tuesdays 8 am-1 pm) → Sign up here

Through Aug 29—Saturday Morning Market (Saturdays 9 am–1 pm; parking lot)

Through Aug 26—Foodie Group (Wednesdays 5–6:30 pm) → Sign up here

Aug 30—Discover First 10:45 am → More info & sign up

👉 View full calendar →

Other Announcements

• Mark Your Calendar: Children & Student Sunday — June 21 (Father’s Day!)

Join us for one combined worship service at 10:00 am as we celebrate the faith and gifts of our children and students. This special service will include highlights from Vacation Bible School, worship leadership from our children and youth, and meaningful testimonies from the next generation. Come worship together as one church family—you won’t want to miss it!

• Wednesday Night Live and Dinner will return on September 9.
• Youth will continue to meet on Wednesday nights (but not this week!)— keep an eye on the student ministry emails & texts for schedule. Want to help our Student Ministry furnish their new 3rd floor space? →Click Here to visit their Amazon registry.
• Join Our Team: Facility Maintenance (Part-Time). Help support our church by assisting with repairs and facility upkeep. → Details