December 2024
Events
Caregiver’s Exchange Group
The St. Peter’s Caregivers’ Exchange Group provides a caring atmosphere to meet others who understand. They provide information and fellowship for anyone who is a caregiver. This support group typically meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. However the dates have been changed for November and December to accommodate the holidays. For more information contact Deb Cash at churchoffice@stpeterscarson.city
Mary ~ Martha Guild
The Fall of 2013 witnessed the creation of a women’s guild that combines spiritual formation through experiencing the ancient Wisdom tradition with a willingness to be of service to St. Peter’s and the wider community. We are delighted to watch the synergy (and laughter) that results when we combine study with service. Meetings are held in the Parish Hall from 5:30 to 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month. All women of St. Peter’s are welcome, as are…
Brown Baggers AA
Brown Baggers meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon in the Parish Hall. For more information about AA and local resources, visit https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/aa-meeting/brown-baggers-carson-city/.
Victorian Home (& Church) Tour
St. Peter’s will be a stop on the “Sugar Plum Victorian Christmas Tour,” Saturday, Dec. 14 being hosted by the Carson City Historical Society. Tours start at noon, 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2 p.m., at the Carriage House, behind the Foreman Roberts House, 1207 N. Carson St. Tickets may be purchased online at www.CCHistorical.org. The Foreman-Roberts House will be open the day of the tour to provide tickets. Tickets will also be available at Westwall Militaria Antiques &…
Living Nativity
Visit the Living Nativity Join our friends and neighbors at the First United Methodist Church for their annual living nativity. You may drive or walk the nativity. The event is free and they will be collecting non-perishable food for F.I.S.H. The Living Nativity will be on display the following evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Dec 15, 2024
Traditional Rite II Service
Sunday at 8 AM Traditional Service with Holy Communion A traditional Rite II liturgy with hymns and a sermon. We gather at the altar rail for communion.
Dec 15, 2024
Virtual Worship via Zoom
Our 10 am contemporary service is also available via Zoom for those who wish to worship with us virtually. Click the link below and use the Meeting ID and passcode listed. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89632005621?pwd=ZSsvSzVJUGZQNElHU0lMMDFvSnNFUT09 Meeting ID: 896 3200 5621 Passcode: 123123
Dec 15, 2024
Contemporary Service
Sunday at 10 AM Contemporary Service with Holy Communion A new approach to the Anglican liturgy in contemporary language with contemporary music. This is an informal family-friendly service. Children may stay for the whole service; or may join the children’s activities and then reunite with their families for Communion.
Advent Spiritual Study
Living Well through Advent Join this four-week fellowship and spiritual study as we practice peace through the season of Advent. The study will take place in the parish hall after the 10 am Sunday service starting Sunday, December 1. A simple soup lunch will be provided. For additional information, contact Fr. Michael or Hallie Murphy.
Daughters of the King
The Order of Daughters of the King, Grace Chapter Members of The Order of the Daughters of the King® (DOK) are women and girls who desire a closer walk with the Lord. We are Christian women, both lay and ordained, who are strengthened through the discipline of a Rule of Life and supported through the companionship of our sisters. We are all at different stages of our Christian journey – some have just begun, and some have been on this…
First Annual Tamale Festival
Tamale Festival Join us in celebrating the holidays with tamales, live music, dancing, and games for the whole family. Don’t forget your appetite! We will be awarding cash prizes for the Best Tamale and People’s Choice Tamale! The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.breweryarts.org.
Healing Service
A time of worship and healing.
Blue Christmas & Labyrinth
Blue Christmas Service with Luminaries on the Labyrinth A Blue Christmas service is a quiet, contemplative service that usually happens near the winter solstice; the day which has the longest night and the shortest day. It is symbolic of our darker nights when we find ourselves grieving, lonely, or longing for something better. This is also an opportunity to find quiet amongst the busy-ness of the holiday season that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Christmas Eve – The Story of Christmas & Cookie Decorating
Family Worship – The Story of Christmas Join us at our annual telling of the story of Christmas and the birth of Jesus. All children are welcome to participate in the service and helping to share the good news of the miracle of the season. Will you help Mary and Joseph to the manger? Will you be the “wild star” that the wise men follow? Will you be one of the kindly animals that were Jesus’ first companions? Join us…
Finance Committee Meeting
The finance committee meets monthly, reviews the current financial reporting for the church and makes recommendations to the Vestry with regard to fiscal health of the church. If you are interested in volunteering for the finance committee, contact the Treasurer or the Senior Warden.
Christmas Eve – Rite II Service & Luminaries on the Labyrinth
Join us in celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ at this traditional Rite II Service. The miracle of the season will be punctuated by candlelight luminaries on our labyrinth.
Christmas Day – Morning Prayer & Lunch
Christmas Day Celebration We will join together in fellowship on Christmas morning to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Canon Theologian, Chuck McCray will lead a morning prayer service. Lunch will be hosted by Chuck and TeeJay after the service. Bring your joyful hearts and hearty appetites.
Sophia’s Salon Reading Group
This reading and fellowship group meeting on the 4th Friday of each month in the home of a parishioner. For more information, contact Louise Hogan at rhlhht@att.net. Dates of the Salon and Books for 2024-2025:
Prayer Shawl Knitters
The Prayer Shawls Knitters have spread prayers and warm to thousands of people through this ministry. Prayer shawls are created by the group and made available to anyone who needs some warmth, care, and love in a time of need. No experience is necessary. There are very talented knitters that will help you to learn how to make prayer shawls, twiddle muffs, and “other cool stuff” with yarn. Meets in a Library the first Saturday of every month. Contact Pat…