CHRISTMAS & ADVENT
We will gather to proclaim the Light that shines in the darkness, the joy that breaks into this broken world, the Love that even now walks among us. Please join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ. And may the peace, hope, love, and joy of Christ be with you this Christmas season and always.
Mary at Work: Advent Quiet Day
10 a.m. - Noon Saturday, December 14
We’ll have a series of four brief prayer liturgies with meditations on different aspects of Mary; the Magnificat, or the Song of Impossibility; her life, and ours, with about 15 minutes for quiet time between each liturgy for people to think, rest, pray, write, or use the sacred space in whatever quiet way they’d like.
We’ll have a series of four brief prayer liturgies with meditations on different aspects of Mary; the Magnificat, or the Song of Impossibility; her life, and ours, with about 15 minutes for quiet time between each liturgy for people to think, rest, pray, write, or use the sacred space in whatever quiet way they’d like.
Children's Christmas Pageant
11 a.m. Sunday, December 15
The St. Peter’s Church Christmas Pageant will be held during the 11 a.m. worship service. All ages of children are welcome to participate! Come join us as the children tell the joyous story of Jesus' birth! Please sign up in advance so we can assign your child a role in the pageant.
The St. Peter’s Church Christmas Pageant will be held during the 11 a.m. worship service. All ages of children are welcome to participate! Come join us as the children tell the joyous story of Jesus' birth! Please sign up in advance so we can assign your child a role in the pageant.
Blue Christmas Service
6 p.m. Sunday, December 15
This time of year can be particularly difficult for those who are grieving, struggling, or suffering. This is a simple service of prayer and reflection, a time to acknowledge our sadness and pain, to remember those we love who have died, and to offer it all to our great sign of hope, the Holy Child of Bethlehem.
This time of year can be particularly difficult for those who are grieving, struggling, or suffering. This is a simple service of prayer and reflection, a time to acknowledge our sadness and pain, to remember those we love who have died, and to offer it all to our great sign of hope, the Holy Child of Bethlehem.
Greening & Hymn Sing
4:30 p.m. Sunday, December 22
Join us at St. Peter's to hang the wreaths, arrange the poinsettias, and decorate the tree. Afterward, around 5:15 p.m., we will have a hymn sing, an informal time to sing some beloved hymns with the St. Peter’s Choir. There will be hot cider to enjoy and everyone is invited to bring their favorite cookies to share.
Join us at St. Peter's to hang the wreaths, arrange the poinsettias, and decorate the tree. Afterward, around 5:15 p.m., we will have a hymn sing, an informal time to sing some beloved hymns with the St. Peter’s Choir. There will be hot cider to enjoy and everyone is invited to bring their favorite cookies to share.
Family-Friendly Christmas Eve Service
5 p.m. Sunday, December 24
All our services are welcoming for children, but this Christmas Eve service is especially geared to families. It will include carol singing and a children's Christmas story in lieu of a sermon. People of all ages are invited to celebrate with us at this festive service!
All our services are welcoming for children, but this Christmas Eve service is especially geared to families. It will include carol singing and a children's Christmas story in lieu of a sermon. People of all ages are invited to celebrate with us at this festive service!
Christmas Eve
7:30 & 8 p.m. Sunday, December 24
Join us in the church at 7:30 p.m. for a festive organ and choral performance. A Christmas Eve service will begin at 8 p.m., a candlelight celebration of the Nativity of our Lord – with sermon, Holy Eucharist, and full choir. This service will be held in the church and live streamed at www.youtube.com/stpetersphila.
Join us in the church at 7:30 p.m. for a festive organ and choral performance. A Christmas Eve service will begin at 8 p.m., a candlelight celebration of the Nativity of our Lord – with sermon, Holy Eucharist, and full choir. This service will be held in the church and live streamed at www.youtube.com/stpetersphila.
Christmas Morning Service
10 a.m. Sunday, December 25
On Christmas morning we celebrate with a simple joyous service with sermon, Holy Eucharist, and congregational hymn singing.
On Christmas morning we celebrate with a simple joyous service with sermon, Holy Eucharist, and congregational hymn singing.