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Today's scriptures: Romans 12: 9–21 Psalm 128 Matthew 16: 21–28

Today's scriptures: Romans 12: 1–8 Psalm 138 Luke 24: 13–35 Cover Art is "Emmaus Story" by Laura James

As part of our series "Finding Ourselves in the Story of God," we're inviting some of our friends to speak into our St. Peter's community, starting with Joanna Thomas, a spiritual director from All Angles' Church. Reflecting on John 11, Joanna talks about how Martha is often overlooked in light of her sister Mary, yet how she shows us what it means to be with and engage with...

As part of our series "Finding Ourselves in the Story of God," Martha shares about her journey struggling to believe in God's goodness and how a moment over pancakes changed everything. Scriptures: Isaiah 43:1-4 Psalm 126

John Bjerklie and Christine talk about his journey of being diagnosed w/ cancer in 2020 and how in his wrestling with God, like Jacob with the angel, he discovered that God was for him and not against him. Genesis 32: 22–32 Psalm 139: 1–14

As part of our summer series "Finding Ourselves in the Story of God," St. Peter's senior warden Melissa Morgenweck reflects on the story of Moses and the people of Israel in the wilderness, how in those moments of feeling lost, God's presence is with us, showing up in unexpected ways. Scriptures: Numbers 20: 1–13

In the second week of our summer series, "Finding Ourselves in the Story of God," Ian shares about how the story of Joseph and his brothers intersected with his own life in a past season during a conversation with his father, a story of forgiveness and trust in God's providence in his life. Genesis 50: 16–21 Psalm 73: 21–26

Aaron Niequist kicks off our summer series "Finding Ourselves in the Story of God" where speakers are sharing passages of Scripture that have been particularly meaningful and formative in their lives. Aaron describes how this invitation from Matthew 11:28 -30 saved him in a season of stress and burnout.

On this Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul (observed, June 29), Christine reflects on Jesus' poignant question to Peter, "Do you love me?", a question that leads us to deepest knowledge of our vulnerable God and being implicated in love's demands.

The Rev. Sam Owen of the Haitian Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan and the New York Haiti Project comes to share about how we receive the good news of Jesus Christ, a gift of grace, for ourselves and then share it with others. Lectionary Readings: Romans 4: 13–25 Psalm 33: 1–12 Matthew 9: 9–13, 18–26

Lectionary Readings: Genesis 1: 1 – 2: 4a Canticle 13: Song of the Three Young Men Matthew 28: 16–20 Cover art is The Trinity by Kelly Latimore

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit unites God’s people through prayer and praise and moves to empower them toward the work of love and liberation. The Spirit is alive today and moving in courageous ways. Service Bulletin: https://www.stpeterschelsea.org/uploads/5/6/8/7/56870049/bulletin_05.28.2023.pdf Lectionary Readings: Acts 2: 1–21 Psalm 104: 24–34, 35b John 7: 37–39

"It is better for you that I go away" (John 16:7). Christine reflects on the significance of Jesus' words to his disciples, his ascension to heaven and how his "absence" ushers in his presence - in the world, in the Church, in our lives - in a whole new way. Lectionary Readings: Acts 1: 6–14 Psalm 68: 1–10, 32–35 John 17: 1–11

Mother's Day is awesome and we celebrate it as we work for meaningful change in the lives of all who mother. On the Sixth Sunday of Easter Lisha dives into the story of Sarai, Hagar and Abram with a sense of holy curiosity, asking what might be possible for our daughters ... for our children and engages us in a conversation about identity as we connect, with the God who sees. Lectionary Readin...

Welcome everyone! Feel free to say hi in the live chat to let us know you’re here! If you're new, you can go to www.stpeterschelsea.org and sign up for our weekly email updates or fill out a contact form to find out more information about how to get connected. Service Bulletin: https://www.stpeterschelsea.org Lectionary Readings: Acts 7: 55-60 Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16 John 14: 1-14 Cover art is Fa...

Lectionary Readings: Acts 2: 14a, 36-41 Psalm 116: 1–3, 10–17 1 Peter 1: 17–23 Luke 24: 13–35 Cover art is Meeting Christ on the Way by Phil Dyer

On this second Sunday of Easter, Michelle reflects on the story of Jesus appearing to the disciples and how the blessing of peace speaks to our doubts, challenges, anxieties as we live into the resurrection in this season. Lectionary Readings: Acts 2: 14a, 22–32 Psalm 16 1 Peter 1: 3–9 John 20: 19–31 Cover art is The Doubting Thomas by Sadao Watanabe

Welcome everyone! Feel free to say hi in the live chat to let us know you’re here! If you're new, you can go to www.stpeterschelsea.org and sign up for our weekly email updates or fill out a contact form to find out more information about how to get connected. Service Bulletin: https://www.stpeterschelsea.org/uploads/5/6/8/7/56870049/bulletin_04.9.23_easter.pdf Lectionary Readings: Jeremiah 31...

Welcome everyone! Feel free to say hi in the live chat to let us know you’re here! If you're new, you can go to www.stpeterschelsea.org and sign up for our weekly email updates or fill out a contact form to find out more information about how to get connected. Service Bulletin: https://www.stpeterschelsea.org/uploads/5/6/8/7/56870049/bulletin_04.7.2023_good_friday.pdf Lectionary Readings: John...

Welcome everyone! Feel free to say hi in the live chat to let us know you’re here! If you're new, you can go to www.stpeterschelsea.org and sign up for our weekly email updates or fill out a contact form to find out more information about how to get connected. Service Bulletin: https://www.stpeterschelsea.org/uploads/5/6/8/7/56870049/bulletin_04.02.2023_palm_sunday.pdf Lectionary Readings: Luk...

On this final Sunday of Lent before we turn towards Holy Week, Christine invites us to use our imaginations to enter into the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. She takes us through four steps: preparing ourselves; asking for grace and guidance from the Holy Spirit; imagining ourselves in the story, and talking with Jesus about what emerged.

Lectionary Readings: Genesis 1: 26 - 2: 3 Psalm 95 Romans 5: 1-11 John 4: 5-42 Cover art is Jesus and the Samaritan Woman by Jyoti Art Ashram

Welcome everyone! Feel free to say hi in the live chat to let us know you’re here! If you're new, you can go to www.stpeterschelsea.org and sign up for our weekly email updates or fill out a contact form to find out more information about how to get connected.   Service Bulletin: https://www.stpeterschelsea.org/uploads/5/6/8/7/56870049/bulletin_03.05.2023_lent_2.pdf  Lectionary Read...

In this first week of Lent, Christine lays a foundation for the Sabbath, grounding it in the goodness of God as seen in the creation of the world and in the freedom of God as seen in the exodus. Our friend Drew Jackson, poet and pastor, shares his beautiful poem "Sabbath" in closing. Lectionary Readings: Genesis 1: 31 - 2: 3 Psalm 32 Mark 2: 23-28 Cover art is 'Jésus au désert n°2' by Macha Chmako...

Welcome everyone! Feel free to say hi in the live chat to let us know you’re here! If you're new, you can go to www.stpeterschelsea.org and sign up for our weekly email updates or fill out a contact form to find out more information about how to get connected.   Service Bulletin: https://www.stpeterschelsea.org/uploads/5/6/8/7/56870049/ash_wednesday_02.22.2023.pdf  Cover art is 'Ash...