Life at St. Peter's

Sunday Service, April 11, 2021

Please join us to celebrate the second Sunday of Easter this Sunday, April 11 at 10am. Anyone who would like to attend in person, can sign up here. We will meet in the courtyard, weather permitting. Be prepared to wear a mask and maintain social distance. See the sign up page for more details.

If it rains, we will meet in the parking lot. Please stay in your cars. The service will take place under a tent and be broadcast through your car radio. The weather will be watched closely and you will be notified via email on Saturday night whether the service can take place in the courtyard or parking lot.

Those wishing to remain virtual can watch the service via Facebook Live.

You can download and view the bulletin here.

In person Outdoor Worship Protocols

Here is a reminder of our protocol from last Fall that we will continue to follow.

Everyone attending services must wear masks (not coverings) over the mouth and nose at all times.
People must maintain social distancing of 6 feet at all times with the exception of family units. This includes sitting arrangements as well. Only folding chairs will be available and can only be moved to accommodate larger families by the ushers alone.
One's vaccination status has no bearing on any Covid policy at this time.
If you would like to attend any in-person service, you must register via Sign up Genius. Click here to sign up for the Good Friday Service and here to sign up for the Easter Sunday service. See additional details below.
Everyone's temperature must be taken before entering the courtyard.
Precaution compliance forms must be signed either online or in-person.
Singing is reserved for the soloist alone.
People will enter the courtyard on Roseland Ave. before service and exit into the parking lot immediately afterwards.

SPY Fundraiser

This is a fundraiser by St. Peter’s Youth Group.

A friend of yours paid us to place these pink darlings in your yard. This flocking is done in good spirits and is not meant to be mean. These flamingos will roost on your lawn until this evening when they will mysteriously migrate to another friend’s (victim’s) lawn. If you would like to specify the next victim, all we ask is a small donation to our group. Please click on this link to fill out the flocking a friend order form.

Of course, the removal of these flamingos will be done at no charge, so please don’t hurt our pink feathered friends.

Again, thank you for your sense of humor and your support.

Thank You

Sunday School

Hi Friends!

I hope everyone had a special Easter this year! It was so good to see some of you at church. This week I recorded one of my favorite stories for PreK-3rd grade. The illustrations are beautiful as is the message. The 4th-6th grade will talk about what it was like to be one of the disciples after Jesus died. How did it feel to be locked in a room then suddenly have Jesus with them? To SEE him and TOUCH him?!

PreK-3rd - The Three Questions, by Jon Muth

link - https://youtu.be/2LVFtdfvzYo

4th-6th grade - John 20:19-31 Click here for the guide.

link - https://youtu.be/P69XzlxzL0Q

I am hopeful that we are headed toward the end of this mess. Numbers are still on the rise, however, so as hard as it is, continue to be safe & cautious!! If you need me for anything, please don't hesitate to reach out.

You continue to be in my prayers!

PreK-3rd - The Three Questions, by Jon Muth

4th-6th grade - John 20:19-31

New Ministry Opportunity!

St. Peter's is holding a food drive for the West Orange Food Pantry on Saturday, April 24. Collections will be from 1-4pm in front of the church.

The following items are needed:

peanut butter
cereal
rice
pasta
spaghetti sauce
ramen noodles
juice
protein bars
candy
chips
crackers
cookies

Please forward this to anyone you think might be interested. If you have any questions, contact June Cowell at lovelylivinginteriors@gmail.com.

Book Study

Our discussion on Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's new book, Love is the Way: Finding Hope in Troubling Times, will resume this Sunday, April 11 after the 10:00 AM Sunday worship service. Please join us via our usual zoom link. We will be discussing Chapter 3.

Egg Hunt

The Egg Hunt was so much fun!!! We had about 25 children and a beautiful sunny day. It was wonderful to see some of my special friends and their families! Thank you so much to the SPY volunteers who helped with hiding, guiding and collecting! They were Anna Torok, Abby Boggier, Vanessa Borg, Amanda Luke, Cailin Egan, Connor Egan, Matthew Egan, Sean Panitch, Kayla Felix & Jake Watkinson. And also thanks to Christina Doyle for coordinating and assisting as well!

Stewardship

Saint Peter's 2021 stewardship drive has begun. Fr. Nate and the vestry ask that you take some time over the next few weeks and prayerfully consider your pledge for next year. You should have received a stewardship packet in the mail with all of the details. If you did not receive one, click to download a copy of the letter, schedule, and pledge card. You can also contact Eileen if you would prefer a hard copy.

If you would like to donate online, you can do so here.