St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Port Royal, VA
We are a small Episcopal Church on the banks of the Rappahannock in Port Royal, Virginia. We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the first people of Port Royal, the Nandtaughtacund, and we respect and honor with gratitude the land itself, the legacy of the ancestors, and the life of the Rappahannock Tribe. Our mission statement is to do God’s Will in all that we do.
1. Easter Tide, Earth Day
Easter Tide
Easter Tide from Forward Movement
Earth Day – The Plastics Problem
Reduce Single Use Plastics for Earth Day
A Poem for Earth Day
2. This Sunday April 23
Bulletin, April 23
Lectionary April 23
Seven Miles – Diocese of Atlanta
SALT Lectionary April 23
Vanderbilt’s Visual Lectionary Easter 3
Road to Emmaus Stained Glass
Emmaus in song
St. Mark’s Day April 25
Easter lily on Easter 2
Coming up!
The Earth Day 2023 Theme is “Invest In Our Planet. What Will You Do?” We are focusing this year on plastics consumption. The Earth Day site has a plastics calculator
We are holding a “trashy contest.” Prizes will be given at the end of April at in the following categories for trash you pick up and throw away on walks- amount of trash, grossest piece of trash, smallest and large piece of trash. Bring your entry to church on Sunday, April 23.
Shred-it is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10. Time has not been arranged. Dispose of sensitive documents safely and securely, and free up needed space at home or work.
2. This Sunday April 16
Bulletin, April 16
Lectionary April 16
Sermon, April 16
Videos
Photos
2nd Sunday in Easter – Art and Scripture
SALT article on April 16
Who was Thomas ?
The Legacy of Thomas in India
Easter offertory at St. Peter’s
Coming up!
The Earth Day 2023 Theme is “Invest In Our Planet. What Will You Do?” We are focusing this year on plastics consumption. The Earth Day site has a plastics calculator
We are holding a “trashy contest.” Prizes will be given at the end of April at in the following categories for trash you pick up and throw away on walks- amount of trash, grossest piece of trash, smallest and large piece of trash. Submit your photos to Catherine (stpetersrev@gmail.com) on or before Fri, April 28.
Shred-it is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10. Time has not been arranged. Dispose of sensitive documents safely and securely, and free up needed space at home or work.
The week that changed the world continues to change our lives
Wednesday, April 5, 7PM—TENEBRAE Description
Thursday, April 6, 7PM—MAUNDY THURSDAY Description
Friday, April 7, 7PM—GOOD FRIDAY Description
Sunday, April 9, 7AM – EASTER SUNRISE at the home of Alex and Nancy Long
Sunday, April 9, 11AM – EASTER SUNDAY HOLY EUCHARIST AT ST PETER’S
Description
Meditate on the last hours of Jesus’ life by walking the Stations of the Cross. Mary Peterman’s moving watercolors and the text for each station are on a series of fourteen banners which you will find placed outside the church for quiet meditation either in solitude or in small groups.
Celebrating a wedding anniversary
The study continues after reading some of the earlier psalms last week and the last one, Psalm 150 as well as learning their backgrounds.
Meditate on the last hours of Jesus’ life by walking the Stations of the Cross. Mary Peterman’s moving watercolors and the text for each station are on a series of fourteen banners which you will find placed outside the church for quiet meditation either in solitude or in small groups.
The Beginning of Lent – Spring, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday
Coming up!!
The Book of Psalms is generally believed to be the most widely read and the most highly treasured of all the books in the Old Testament. It is a collection of poems, hymns, and prayers that express the religious feelings of Jews throughout the various periods of their national history. The Psalms contain wisdom that is eternal. “ “Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” -Psalm 37:3,4. There are 5 ideas in this one passage that will help you lead a productive life.
Meditate on the last hours of Jesus’ life by walking the Stations of the Cross. Mary Peterman’s moving watercolors and the text for each station are on a series of fourteen banners which you will find placed outside the church for quiet meditation either in solitude or in small groups.
Congregational Meeting this Sunday. Looking back at 2022, in this case Pentecost.
Feb. 19, 11:00am – Holy Eucharist, Congregational Meeting
Lessons and Carols, Jan 1
Jan.6, 7:00pm – Epiphany
Jan.8, 11:00am – Baptism of Jesus