Life at St. Peter’s
Programs and Events at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Center City Charlotte Winter / Spring 2016 Update
Journey with St. Peter’s to Easter and Beyond in 2016
T
he seasons of Epiphany, Lent, and Easter are special to the life of the Church, reminding us that every period of darkness yields, in God’s time, to new life.
Here at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, we celebrate how God blesses us in every season: with the Holy Eucharist to feed our souls; with music that inspires; with opportunities to grow our faith through Formation (education) for all ages; and through fellowship that knits our parish family closer. We hope you will use this current issue of the Life at St. Peter’s calendar and our continuously updated website (www.st-peters.org) to plan for a rich exploration of God in the winter and spring ahead. Watch for our Summertime at St. Peter’s calendar in late spring.
Note: Formation for children (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) and youth (Journey to Adulthood) is offered Sundays at 9:30 am at various places throughout the Parish House. See the website (www.st-peters.org) for details.
Monday, January 18
JANUARY 2016
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parish/Community Celebration 11:30 am Holy Eucharist Noon Center City Concerts at St. Peter’s: Gospel Concert in Honor of Martin Luther King Junior Holiday Parish Offices Closed
Friday, January 1
Wednesday, January 20
Parish Offices Closed 9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum – Epiphany: Welcoming the Light 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation
8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel Noon–1:00 pm Mystical Food for Thought – Spiritual readings for personal growth led by the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman
Wednesday, January 6, Feast of the Epiphany
Sunday, January 24 - Legacy Sunday
Sunday, January 3, Feast of the Holy Name
8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel Noon–1:00 pm Mystical Food for Thought – Spiritual readings for personal growth led by the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman 6:00–7:00 pm Holy Eucharist followed by the Burning of the Greens
9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum – Building on St. Peter’s Presence and The 1834 Legacy Society, led by clergy and lay leaders of Planned Giving 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation Noon Celebrating Hope: Parish Family Luncheon to honor St. Peter’s Outreach & Social Justice Ministries
Thursday, January 7
Wednesday, January 27
6:00 pm Pub Theology – Watch parish news for location updates
Sunday, January 10, The Baptism of Our Lord
8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel
9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum – Reflecting on Baptism: Were You Sprinkled, Splashed, or Dunked? 9:30–10:30 am Adult Formation – Faithful Parenting in a Technological Age with parishioner and psychologist Dr. Susan Campbell (Town Choir Room) 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation
Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30
Wednesday, January 13
Bishop’s Ball Diocesan Youth Event – Camp Walter Johnson (Denton, N.C.)
8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel
Sunday, January 31
Sunday, January 17 9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum – Revisiting the Dream: Human Rights Today 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation
Epiphany Retreat: Bridges Out of Poverty 6:00–8:00 pm, Friday Dinner and Opening Presentation 8:30 am–2:00 pm, Saturday Breakfast, Workshop and Lunch
Friday-Sunday, January 29-31 9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum – Beginning to Understand Poverty with the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation Noon Seed Starting for St. Peter’s Community Garden for all ages
FEBRUARY 2016 Monday, February 1 6:00 pm Kerygma: Acts of the Apostles Bible Study
Wednesday, February 3
Sunday, February 28 9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – How Do You Pray? Different Forms of Prayer 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation 9:30–10:30 am Adult Formation: Exploring Contemplative Prayer
8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel Noon Mystical Food for Thought – Spiritual readings for personal growth led by the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman
Monday, February 29
Thursday, February 4
Wednesday, March 2
6:00 pm Pub Theology – Watch parish news for location updates
Sunday, February 7 Souper Bowl Sunday – Parish-Wide Collection for Urban Ministry Center led by St. Peter's Youth 9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Preparing for Lent, The Holiest Season 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation
6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
MARCH 2016 8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel Noon Mystical Food for Thought – Spiritual readings for personal growth led by the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman
Thursday, March 3
Monday, February 8
6:00 pm Pub Theology – Watch parish news for location updates 6:00–7:30 pm Introduction to Servant Ministry (Week 4)
6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
Sunday, March 6
Tuesday, February 9 6:00 pm Shrove Tuesday Celebration – Parish Family Fellowship before Ash Wednesday, including food, music, and children’s activities
9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – What’s Going on in the Middle East 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation 9:30–10:30 am Adult Formation: Exploring Contemplative Prayer
Wednesday, February 10, Ash Wednesday
Monday, March 7
7:00 am, Noon, 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist 8:00–8:45 am, 11:00–11:45 am, 1:00–1:45 pm Ashes-to-Go Sidewalk Ministry
6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
Thursday, February 11
8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel
6:00–7:30 pm Introduction to Servant Ministry: Weaving together the inner journey of spiritual formation with the outer journey of responding to God’s call to ministry. (RSVP directly to the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman, phanneman@st-peters.org.)
Saturday, February 13 6:00–10:00 pm Choir School Serenade Fundraiser
Sunday, February 14, The First Sunday in Lent 9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Outreach & Social Justice: Being a Beacon of Hope in Center City Charlotte 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation 9:30–10:30 am Adult Formation: Exploring Contemplative Prayer
Monday, February 15 Noon Center City Concert – A. W. Duo with Guest Soprano Ariadne Greif 6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
Wednesday, February 17 8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel Noon–1:00 pm Mystical Food for Thought – Spiritual readings for personal growth led by the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman
Thursday, February 18 6:00–7:30 pm Introduction to Servant Ministry (Week 2)
Saturday, February 20 Youth Lock-In with service project
Sunday, February 21 9:30-10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Red Boot Coalition: Learn about a new, local organization that creates places where people feel safe, connected and loved. 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation 9:30–10:30 am Adult Formation: Exploring Contemplative Prayer
Monday, February 22 6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
Wednesday, February 24 8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel
Thursday, February 25 6:00–7:30 pm Introduction to Servant Ministry (Week 3)
Wednesday, March 9 Thursday, March 10 6:00–7:30 pm Introduction to Servant Ministry (Week 5)
Friday, March 11 – Sunday, March 13 Happening #62 for Youth – Camp Walter Johnson (Denton, N.C.)
Sunday, March 13 9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – What’s Going on in the Middle East 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation 9:30–10:30 am Adult Formation: Exploring Contemplative Prayer
Monday, March 14 6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
Wednesday, March 16 8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel Noon–1:00 pm Mystical Food for Thought – Spiritual readings for personal growth led by the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman
Thursday, March 17 6:00–7:30 pm Introduction to Servant Ministry (Week 6)
Saturday, March 19 St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Fellowship on the Lawn
Sunday, March 20, Palm & Passion Sunday 9:30–10:30 am Adult Formation: Conversation in the Parish House Lobby
Monday, March 21, Holy Monday Noon Center City Concert - Lake Norman Choral Artists with N.C. Baroque Orchestra Chamber Players 6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
Tuesday, March 22, Holy Tuesday Noon Holy Eucharist
Wednesday, March 23, Holy Wednesday 8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel
Thursday, March 24, Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist
Friday, March 25, Good Friday Noon–3:00 pm Liturgy with Music, Meditations, and Silence 4:00 pm Stations of the Cross for Children and Adults
7:00–9:00 pm The Great Vigil of Easter
MAY 2016
Sunday, March 27, Easter Day
Sunday, May 1
Saturday, March 26, Holy Saturday 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist (9:30 am Formation Classes resume April 3)
Monday, March 28 to Friday, April 1 Parish Offices Closed for Easter Break Morning Prayer resumes Monday, April 4
APRIL 2016 Sunday, April 3 9:30-10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Outreach & Social Justice: Being a Beacon of Hope in Center City Charlotte 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation Noon High Sunday Brunch
Monday, April 4
9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Outreach & Social Justice: Being a Beacon of Hope in Center City Charlotte 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation
Monday, May 2 6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
Wednesday, May 4 8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel Noon Mystical Food for Thought – Spiritual readings for personal growth led by the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman
Thursday, May 5 6:00 pm Pub Theology – Watch parish news for location updates
Saturday, May 7
6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
AIDS Walk
Wednesday April 6
Sunday, May 8, Feast of the Ascension
8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel Noon–1:00 pm Mystical Food for Thought – Spiritual readings for personal growth led by the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman
9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Ascension 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation
Sunday, April 10
Wednesday, May 11
9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Outreach & Social Justice: Being a Beacon of Hope in Center City Charlotte 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation
Monday, April 11 6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
Wednesday April 13 8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel
Thursday, April 14 6:00 pm Pub Theology – Watch parish news for location updates
Saturday, April 16 9:30 am–4:00 pm Solemn Communion Retreat for Children
Sunday, April 17, Good Shepherd Sunday 9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Exploring St. Peter’s Musical Traditions and Programs 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation 10:45 am Holy Eucharist with Solemn Communion for Children
Monday, April 18
Monday, May 9 6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study 8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel
Friday, May 13 7:30 pm Choir School Spring Concert
Saturday, May 14 7:30 pm Choir School Spring Concert
Sunday, May 15, Pentecost Sunday 9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Pentecost 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation
Monday, May 16 Noon Center City Concert – North Carolina Brass Band Quintet
Wednesday, May 18 8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel Noon–1:00 pm Mystical Food for Thought – Spiritual readings for personal growth led by the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman
Sunday, May 22, Trinity Sunday
Tuesday, April 19
Formation Celebration 9:30-10:30 AM Parish Hall Forum Topic – Trinity: Dancing with God 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation 3:00 pm Organ Recital – Aaron Goen
7:30 pm Concert: The St. Thomas Church Choir of Men and Boys
Wednesday, May 25
Wednesday, April 20
8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel
Noon Center City Concert – Organist Christopher Jacobson 6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel Noon–1:00 pm Mystical Food for Thought – Spiritual readings for personal growth led by the Reverend Dr. Paul Hanneman
Sunday, April 24, Youth Sunday 9:30–10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Learning from Our Young People 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation 5:00 pm Final Evensong of the season
Monday, April 25 6:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study
Wednesday, April 27 8:00–9:00 am Holy Conversation – Clergy-led scripture reflection begins with 8:00 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel
Sunday, May 29 9:30-10:30 am Parish Hall Forum Topic – Feast of St. Peter and Paul 9:30–10:30 am 20s & 30s Formation
Summer and Fall Highlights Sunday, June 5 12:30 pm Parish Picnic
Sunday, June 26 Lobster Dinner
Friday–Sunday, September 16–18 Parish Retreat Weekend – Kanuga Conference Center (Hendersonville, N.C.)
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Life at St. Peter’s
Programs and Events at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Center City Charlotte Winter / Spring 2016 Update
Clergy and Staff Leigh Dixon Parish Administrator ldixon@st-peters.org 704-749-6142
Dishawn Muldrow After-hours Receptionist receptionist@st-peters.org 704-332-7746
Joy Floyd After-hours Receptionist receptionist@st-peters.org 704-332-7746
Ben Outen Director of Music & Organist Founding Director, The Choir School at St. Peter’s bouten@st-peters.org 704-749-6145
Lyn Holt Director of Youth Formation lholt@st-peters.org 704-749-6148 Anna Hurdle Director of Children's Formation ahurdle@st-peters.org 704-749-6156 Kay Johnson Managing Director, The Choir School at St. Peter’s kjohnson@st-peters.org 704-749-6146 Elizabeth Lenti Assistant Organist & Choirmaster Assistant Director, The Choir School at St. Peter’s elenti@st-peters.org 704-749-6147
The Reverend Ollie V. Rencher Rector orencher@st-peters.org 704-749-6140 Peg Robarchek Communications Administrator probarchek@st-peters.org 704-749-6141 The Reverend Joslyn Ogden Schaefer Associate Rector jschaefer@st-peters.org 704-749-6150 The Reverend L. Murdock Smith, PhD Assisting Priest (retired) msmith@st-peters.org 704-749-6141
Volunteer Receptionists Bob Atkins, Nick Burnett, Tina Coelho, Sue Coonen, Kathy Cress, Alice Dresser, Diana Gibbs, Kitty Hughes, Pat Markel,Hulene McLean, Toni Moore,Kathleen Mundle, Nancy Sarazen
The Vestry
(Lay Leadership Council) Class of 2016: Des Keller, Dave Lavoie, Nelda Leon, Irma Hoffman Class of 2017: Candace Armstrong, Abigail Cudabac, Paul Keller, Kristine Reid Class of 2018: Paige Ghareeb, John Hall, Michael Koppenal, Bert Miano
Sundays at St. Peter’s Nursery Care, 7:30–12:30 pm Holy Communion, 8:00 am, Christian Formation for all, 9:30 –10:30 am Holy Communion, 10:45 am Coffee Hour, immediately following 10:45 am service Choral Evensong, 5:00 pm, second and fourth Sundays, resumes January 10 and ends April 24 Holy Communion, 5:00 pm
Weekdays Monday–Friday, Morning Prayer, 8:00 am in the Chapel Tuesday, Holy Communion, Noon
Visit our Website The most current information is always updated on our website: www.st-peters.org.
Call the Parish House Contact the receptionist at the Parish House during office hours, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, for information: 704-332-7746,.