Pentecost, commonly called Whitsunday - 2026
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And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Acts 2:1
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Fr. Paul led our beautiful Holy Communion service on Pentecost, commonly called Whitsunday.
Please find Fr. Paul's sermon at the following link:
"God Comes to Dwell in His Church."
Thank you Hutch and Phil for serving with Fr. Paul at the altar!
Thank you Hutch for leading our Morning Prayer services this Sunday!
After services we enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by Team 4, Teresa, Fr. Mike, Nancy, Melinda, and Rosalind. They served chicken & rice casserole, meatloaf, green beans, bread & butter, and three pies - chocolate, cherry, & pecan!
Thank you Team 4 for the wonderful meal!
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Next Week
Low Mass on Wednesday at
 11 am with Fr. Paul.
On Thursday we have Choir practice at 10 am and Bible Study at 11 am. Â Please find a recording of the last Bible Study lesson at the link below:
"Theotokos and the Beginning of the Nestorian Controversy."
Please come join us for these interesting and informative classes!
Both Christian Education and Children's Sunday School met this past Sunday. Fr. Paul is leading a series of lessons on Islam. The Children's Sunday School will join the adult class for these lessons.
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Spring Yard Work Day
We completed our Spring Yard Work Day this past Saturday.
Everyone enjoyed coffee and donuts before starting work.
Misty, Michele, and Teresa cleaned up all the beds around the church.
Chris, Phil, and Misty cleaned up the back property line and repaired the fence.
Diane, Rose Marie, and Melinda did an amazing job cleaning up the storage room!
After all that hard work, everyone enjoyed pizza for lunch!
Many thanks to everyone for all their work keeping the church looking so good!
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St. Peter's Charity Support
Jessica received a message from Isaiah 117 asking for new born baby girl clothes and toilet paper. If anyone wants to donate please bring items to the church by next Sunday, May 31. Jessica will deliver all the donations to Isaiah 117.
Thank you to everyone for helping us support this important ministry. For more information please go to their website at the address below:
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Anglican Province of America
Synod 2026
Fr. Paul and Teresa are attending the Anglican Province of America Synod the week of July 20 - 24 in Annapolis, Maryland. The Synod is always interesting both because of the experience of seeing how the national church operates and the joy of meeting so many other Anglicans from across the country. While all members are invited to attend, St. Peter's is allowed one more lay attendee with voting privileges. Please see Teresa or Fr. Paul if you are interested in filling this role as one of St. Peter's voting representatives!
Please see the following link for information on the Synod, agenda, and registration:
An Afternoon Outing
The Mission Committee has planned an afternoon outing for Saturday, May 30. The afternoon starts with attending the play "The Prince of Egypt" a musical about Moses. Please note the location of the play has changed! The play will start at 2 pm at the theater on the Milligan University campus.  For more information on the musical please see the following website:
After the play we will eat lunch at Grace Meadows Farm also in Jonesborough. For more information please see their website at:
The deadline for purchasing tickets for the play as part of the St. Peter's group and joining us at Grace Meadows has passed.
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The Right Reverend William H. Perkins, Jr., Suffragan Bishop of the APA Diocese of the Eastern United States, is visiting St. Peter's on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. On Saturday Fr. Paul and the MIssion Committee will meet with the Bishop over dinner. On Sunday he will celebrate Holy Communion with confirmation and visit with the congregation. After Sunday services Bp. Perkins will join us for a church catered lunch. Please join us for this very special Sunday!
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Remember and Honor
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Cook Team Schedule
Team 1 Diane, JP, Ambler, Keith & Jessica
Team 2 Fr. Paul & Benita, Laurel, Rose Marie, Carol T
Team 3 Michele, Lin, Lynn, Hutch & Misty
Team 4 Rosalind, Teresa, Melinda, Fr. Mike & Nancy
Team 5 Catered by the Church
May 31 Catered
June 7 Catered for Bishop's visit
(Team 1 help with setup)
June 14 Team 2
June 21 Team 3
June 28 Team 4
July 5 Catered
July 12 Team 1
July 19 Team 2
July 26 Team 3
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