Stepping Forward Safely in Love and Trust

Our bishop, Elaine Stanovsky, has issued new guidance on church reopening. It replaces the local church-based planning document that St. Peter’s had developed. Highlights from the guidance include: “…please remember Saint Paul’s admonition that what is “permissible” is not always “beneficial” to the common good. (I Corinthians 10:23). While some churches may act quickly to […]

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Spirit of Holiness

https://youtu.be/4CwXK_tz51I?si=kABi16BZrgazxZaY This Sunday we continue in our exploration of what it means to be a Spirit-led people. In John 14, we find Jesus preparing the Disciples for a time when he would not be with them physically but would leave them with a friend and helper so they can continue in this mission and ministry.

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Spirit of Power

https://youtu.be/pONzS20fZEg?si=TwqhEfroSR9yrsrP It is easy to get cynical and discouraged when we look at the state of the world. The task of making things better seems to large and nearly impossible. This morning, we look at how Jesus approached changing the world and what that means for us. 

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Spirit Conspiracy

https://youtu.be/LRYpovT3Wmg?si=DaKsSkKtX4qbnZ8Q This Sunday both congregations will be joining together for worship and Holy Communion at St. Peter’s UMC at 11:15am. This worship service will be centered on the Hebrews 13: 1-8 text, focusing on the instructions on how to be a spirit-led, joyful congregation.

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Spirit of Service

https://youtu.be/BWDHKgMT-5I?si=fZ2KoKZFqQeAyCER It is easy to get cynical and discouraged when we look at the state of the world.  The task of making things better seems to large and nearly impossible. This morning, we look at how Jesus approached changing the world and what that means for us.

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Spirit of Unity and Diversity

https://youtu.be/kZMyxCEGNjo?si=ukorMIa-z7PWWUWT This Sunday, we continue in exploring what it means to “live in the Spirit” as we look at God’s Spirit of Unity and Diversity. In particular, we will be looking at our community (and the faith community we are forming) and asking what it means to have that Spirit in its DNA.

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