Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study

Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study takes place by Zoom from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The morning begins with the Office of Morning Prayer from The Book of Common Prayer, followed by an informal conversation on the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. Information on how to access is sent each week to the usual participants. If you wish to participate for the first time, please contact Deacon Jeff (jeff@stpetersgv.org) for the link and other pertinent details. All are welcome. 

Sunday Adult Christian Forum

Adult Formation normally occurs at the conclusion of the 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Bank Barn, from 10:20 to 11:05 a.m. Christian faith formation is lifelong growth in knowledge, service, and Love of God as followers of Christ and is informed by Scripture, Tradition and Reason. For more information on Adult Formation, please contact adultformation@stpetersgv.org

Upcoming Topics

September 8

The Season of Creation
Welcome to the 2024-2025 program year, which is starting with an environmental focus using the Season of Creation. Why is this important? What does Christianity have to do with ecology? Why is some of the familiar language of the liturgy going to be different for a few weeks? Please join our clergy, Abigail and Jeff, in a discussion of our participation in this ecumenical effort to highlight what it means to keep God’s commandment to love all of creation.

 September 15

The Image of God in the Garden of God

The image of God is crucial to Christian theology of the human person, our relationship with others, God, and creation. Join Seretha for a presentation and discussion of some of the different ways that Christians have thought about the calling to be made in God’s image, and how that relates to taking care of Creation, i.e., the garden that God has given us to tend.

 September 22

Caring for God’s World Outside

The Green Stewards will provide an opportunity to learn more about how everyone can actively care for the native world. The program will explore St. Peter’s pollinator garden and landscaping; how and why to support birds and other wildlife; the importance of planting native species; why and how to add water features; and the importance of community gardens.

 September 29

Active Hope: Tips for Personal Environmental Actions
 
Several Green Stewards will discuss practical tips on how to make a difference in our daily lives. We will cover a range of topic areas including what we buy, waste, eat and the energy we use impacting our carbon footprint.