A few years back, The Vestry of St. Peter's made it a priority to focus on Youth and Children's Christian Formation. Jessica Potter, the Director of Family Ministries and Communication, plays a key role in developing and coordinating comprehensive education and spiritual programming for the parish. We want to create a community where people of all ages can come together – from toddlers to adults – and where the youth feel like a valued part of our church services. Our goal is to bring different parts of our congregation together and create a strong sense of community throughout St. Peter's Square.
At St. Peter's, we have many opportunities for children, youth, and their families to get involved, such as serving as Acolytes, Lay Readers, Ushers, or volunteering as Godly Play Storytellers and Greeters. If your child is interested in any of these activities, please feel free to email or call Jessica Potter for more information.
Families and Volunteers,
As we begin a new program year, we are excited to continue building on the work we’ve started together in Family Ministries at St. Peter’s.
Over the past few years, our Godly Play program has become established and is thriving. This year, we are going to build on that success while shifting some of our focus toward growing S.P.Y., our middle and high school youth program. We want to create more opportunities for our older kids to connect with one another, explore their faith, ask questions, and find their place within the life of St. Peter’s.
Godly Play and SPY return on Sunday, September 20 at 9:30 a.m. We are looking forward to another year of growing in faith, asking questions, learning together, and making space for kids and families to feel at home at St. Peter’s.
Our 10:15 a.m. service schedule gives families a little more breathing room in the morning and allows our children to join their families at the Peace and receive Communion together.
Safe Church:
The safety of our Families and Volunteers is very important to us at Saint Peter’s. If you have not completed your safe church training please do so as soon as possible. You can turn your certificates into the office upon completion. Safe Church is exclusively offered online through the Diocese. Online training is offered for anyone, as well as those who need to renew their certification.
We are going to have a great year!
Blessings,
Jessica Potter
Family Ministries & Communications
Family and Youth Events 2026-2027
Sept 12, 2026 Camp Arrowhead youth overnight 4pm
Sept. 13, 2026 Camp Arrowhead Parish Picnic 11:30am
Sept. 20th Godly Play returns 9:30am-the Peace
Oct. 10th 10am-12pm Fall Pumpkin Patch Family Event
Nov 5th 12-2pm St. Peter's Youth Lunch and Bowling at Millsboro Lanes
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Family Service
Jan. 10th Epiphany Pageant 10:15 am service Pageant practice at 9:30am during Godly Play
Feb. 7th Burying the Alleluias during 10:15 am service (Last Sunday after the Epiphany)
Feb 9th 5-7pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
March 21st 10:15am Parish Hall Last Supper Reenactment
March 28th No Godly Play/ Easter Day/ Egg Hunt
April 4 10:15 am Releasing the Alleluias
Youth Service Project- Date TBD
May 17th Last Sunday of Godly Play Celebration 9:30am
June__ Parent Dinner at the Rectory- Date TBD
St. Peter's Annual Art Show
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