The Fourth Sunday after Trinity - 2025
- rhc
- Jul 14
- 3 min read
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
St. Luke 6:37
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Fr. Paul led beautiful Holy Communion services on both the Third and the Fourth Sunday after Trinity.
Thank you Hutch for serving with him on both of those Sundays!
Please find Fr. Paul's sermons at the following links:
The Third Sunday after Trinity
"Hope for Lost Sheep."
The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
"Mercy, Forgiveness. and Judging"
Laurel and Dan's grandson, Luka, and his family were visiting. Fr. Paul blessed Luka for his upcoming birthday. Happy Birthday Luka!
Thank you Hutch for leading our Morning Prayer services on both Sundays!
After services, Fr. Paul announced that starting on Sunday, July 27 he will use incense during the service on the last Sunday of each month.
The men's team served a delicious lunch of beef stroganoff, beef barley stew, kale salad, and homemade cinnamon rolls. Thank you all for the wonderful food and company!
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Christian Education:
Fr. Paul continues his series of Christian Education classes about Anglicanism. Adult Christian Education classes start each Sunday morning at 9:15. Please find recordings of the past two Sundays lessons, at the links below:
"Anglicanism 101: What is Anglicanism? The Rise of Dissent: Wycliffe and Bradwardine."
"Anglicanism 101: William Tyndale and Thomas Cromwell - The Dawn of the English Reformation."
The children's Sunday School class also meets at 9:15.
A happy Sunday morning hug!
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Next Week
Low Mass on Wednesday at
11 am with Fr. Paul.
Holy Communion on Wednesday at 5 pm with Fr. Paul followed by the Wednesday Night Bible Study.
On Thursday we have Choir practice at 10 am and Bible Study at 11 am.
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Happenings
APA Diocese of the Eastern United States (DEUS) Synod
Fr. Paul, Teresa, Diane, and Rosalind will be attending the Synod of the Diocese of the Eastern United States (DEUS) the week of July 28 - August 1 in Greenville, SC. Please note all activities are cancelled those days except for Evening Prayer on Wednesday July 30 with Fr. Mike.
The Annual Deanery Picnic
St. Peter's is a member of the Appalachian Deanery which includes APA churches in East Tennessee, western North Carolina and parts of South Carolina. The annual picnic is a wonderful opportunity to meet the many wonderful people who are part of our larger church family. If you are interested in attending please let Fr. Paul know by the first of August!
Hope House Diaper & Baby Supply Drive
We are collecting items for Hope House through the end of July. Hope House offers free housing, education, and support to pregnant women in the Kingsport area. More information about their mission is available at their website:
They are in need of diapers, baby wipes, baby food, formula, etc. Please see the full list below. Please put all items in the basket in the Narthex or the box in the basement. Thank you Jessica for arranging this charity drive for St. Peter's!
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Calendar of Events:
Fr. Paul keeps the following weekday schedule:
Please note: as Fr. Paul will be out of the office on Monday, July 14, all activities are cancelled on that day.
Please note: As Fr. Paul, Teresa, Diane, and Rosalind will be attending the Diocesan Synod from Tuesday, July 22 through Friday, August 1, all activities are cancelled those days except Wed. Evening Prayer.
Morning Prayer
9 am M, Tu, W, & Th
Noon Prayer
12 pm M & Tu
Low Mass & Anointing (Healing)
11 am Wed
July Activities
Wed., July 16
5 pm Holy Communion
Fr. Paul
followed by Bible Study
Thur., July 17
10 am Choir Practice
11 am Bible Study
Sun., July 20
9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Fr. Paul, Anderson
discretionary fund collection
Team 1
Wed., July 23
5 pm Evening Prayer
Fr. Mike
Bible Study cancelled due to Synod
Thur., July 24
10 am Choir Practice - cancelled due to Synod
11 am Bible Study - cancelled due to Synod
Sun., July 27
9:15 am Christian Education
10:15 am Morning Prayer
11 am Holy Communion
Fr. Paul
Team 2
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