Ministries

Ministries

We are a lively spiritual fellowship blessed with the rich heritage of community involvement.  Here’s some of what we have been doing on earth for heaven’s sake.

Missions

The people of St. Peter’s are involved in several missions to serve others and spread the love of Christ in real ways around the corner and around the world. Click on the images below for more information on how you can help St. Peter’s do good better in partnership with others.

Children and Youth

It used to be said, “Children are the Church of tomorrow,” but children and youth, along with adults, are the Church of today.  Ministry with children and youth – their learning, fellowship, and nurture in the faith – is central to the life of our parish and to the larger Church. Children and youth whose families are new to St. Peter’s are welcome to immediately join in any Sunday School and Youth Group activities. Godly Play (for infants thru grade…

Adult Formation

Annual Lenten Lecture Series In 2004, St. Peter’s began an adult educational ministry to bring nationally-known authors to Carson City in hopes of fostering lively and spirit-filled discussion and growth within our community and beyond.  We’ve had the pleasure of meeting and learning from such teachers as Marcus Borg (twice!), John Dominic Crossan, Walter Wink, Joan Borysenko, Wayne Muller, Michael Dowd, Frank Schaeffer, Carolyn Baker and Tex Sample.  The event takes place over one weekend during Lent.  Our guest for…

Outreach Ministries

“Truly I tell you, just as you did it to oneof the least of these who are membersof my family, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40 Outreach is a vital part of the mission and ministry of St. Peter’s.  Parishioners put their faith into action by offering time, talent, and treasure to support St. Peter’s outreach projects and many other projects within our wider community.  Our goal is to: Build on the projects that St. Peter’s has been involved…

Stewardship

Stewardship is an essential part of our spiritual journey.  Stewardship is an opportunity for the people of God to share their time, talents, and treasure for the glory of God in serving the parish of St. Peter’s, our local community and the world at large.  That’s just the starting point.  We also believe stewardship encompasses much more.  Christian stewardship is living our lives in such a way that we embrace the principle: what blessings we have flow from God and…