It is that time of year again!  Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 9th. We will gather for one service at 10 a.m. The annual meeting will occur after the one service followed by a potluck meal.

The 2nd annual Groundhog Party will be Saturday February 1 in the evening.

There will be a silent auction as well as a live auction. We need your help with auction items. Do you have items to donate? Talent e.g. bridge lessons, tickets to sports teams, a second home or treasures around your house?

Please contact Barbara Michaels, barbarapmichaels@gmail.com, to let her know what you will be donating. You may drop items off at the church office.

Stay tuned for more details!

Contact Zach Boren, boren.zach@gmail.com, if you can help with the event in any capacity.

One service of Christmas Day service of Monring Prayer at 10:00 a.m.

a family service with a children’s message.

Join us for a delightful evening of live jazz featuring Blue Note Jazz at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on November 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy a captivating performance and a drink included with your $25 ticket. Space is limited, so be sure to secure your tickets early!  Tickets are on sale now after services and online at Eventbrite. Don’t miss this special night of music and community!

Event Bright: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fallorama-jazz-at-st-peters-blue-note-jazz-tickets-1010631214167?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing

St.Peter's Episcopal Church and Memorial United Methodist Church are excited to host our Annual Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 27th at 6:00 p.m. Join us at Poolesville Commons for an evening of treats, decorations, and community spirit! How You Can Participate?

• Decorate a Car: We invite you to decorate your vehicle and hand out candy.It's a fantastic way to get involved and make the event special for the children in our community.

• Drop Off Candy: If you prefer, you can also contribute by donating candy. Please drop off candy at the church office during office hours.

Come in your best costume and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun andfellowship. All are welcome!

For more information or to sign up to decorate a car, please contact the church office or email Jenna, at jennad@stpeterspoolesville. We look forward to celebrating with you!

St.Peter's Episcopal Church invites you to join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals during the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, October 6th, 2024. This special service honors the bond between humans and their animal companions, celebrating God's creation and the love we share with our pets. Please bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends to receive a special blessing. All pets are welcome, and if you have a pet that prefers to stay at home, feel free to bring a photo or a memento in their honor. Let us come together to give thanks for the joy and companionship our animals bring into our lives. We look forward to seeing you and your beloved pets at this heartwarming event!

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church invites you to an informational session about our upcoming pilgrimage to the Camino de Santiago de Compostela! We will be walking the Portuguese Route from October 12-22, 2025, and we’d love for you to join us.

Information Session Details:

• Date: September 29th, 2024

• Time: 9:00 a.m.

• Location: Church Library

Come learn more about this incredible journey, including the route, itinerary, and spiritual opportunities that await. This meeting will provide all the details you need to prepare for the pilgrimage and answer any questions you might have. Our current dates for this trip are October 12-22, 2025.

We look forward to sharing this transformative experience with you. Please join us to discover how you can be part of this meaningful journey! For more information, contact Reverend Emily Lloyd at elloyd@stpeterspoolesville.org.

“When in our Music God is Glorified” -Spring Music Ministry Concert
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 5th at 4:00 p.m. when our Organist and Director of Music, Daniel Weatherholt, will lead aconcert honoring the great music of the church. The program “When in our MusicGod is Glorified” will feature hymn and choral singing, organ works by historicand contemporary composers, as well as music by the St. Peter’s Handbell Choir and flutist, Mary Chapman, who is no stranger to St. Peter’s. A festive reception will immediately follow. Please plan to attend this special afternoon of music and be sure to invite a friend!

Community Dinner is back at St. Peter’s. All are welcome to join this time of fellowship and sharing a meal together.

We are happy to announce that the Easter Egg Hunt is returning this year. After the 10:30 a.m. service on Easter Sunday, children are welcome to hunt for Easter eggs in Saint Peter’s backyard. All are welcome for this fun family event!

Easter Festval Eucharist with brass and choir

Easter Festival Eucharist with hymns

March 30th will be a busy Saturday for St. Peter’s! Come join us as we arrange our Easter flowers in our sanctuary and hide Easter Eggs for our children’s Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday. While all are gathered to lend a hand we will also hold Holy Saturday Liturgy. Join us as we move through this Holy Week.

The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday

Stations of St. Peter service on Good Friday at noon.  

This service begins in our sanctuary and then winds its way through the church as we seek to understand the crucifixion and the stations of the cross through the eyes of St. Peter.  Join us for this moving service of  lament and redemption.

A service of Holy Eucharist with foot washing and stripping of the altar.