To Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
To Prepare Disciples;
To Care For The Community
Join Us Sunday
8 AM Holy Eucharist
10 AM Holy Eucharist with music
Our Mission
June 2017
- Noon Eucharist and Healing prayer
6/28/17 12:00pm - Choir Rehearsal
6/28/17 07:00pm - Morning Prayer
6/29/17 08:00am - Thursday Moring Bible Study
6/29/17 09:30am - 8 AM Holy Eucharist
7/2/17 08:00am - Full Calendar
St. Peter's Welcomes New Rector
St. Peter's is happy to announce that the Rev. Matthew J. Lindeman has joined us as rector in May.
Left to Right: Ruth, Anna, Matthew, and Jonah
Matt graduated with a BA in psychology from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. At Earlham he met his soon-to-be wife, Anna Einstein. After being married for a year, Matt and Anna joined the Peace Corps to serve as youth development volunteers in El Salvador for two years, where Matt felt called to pursue theological training at Yale Divinity School. In 2009, they returned to Connecticut, and Anna began teaching at East Shore Middle School here in Milford.
Matt grew up as the son of two Episcopal priests, and has been saturated in the life of the church spending his childhood in Nebraska, and his teenage years in San Diego, California. Matt has a strong passion for working with children and youth and has worked with them in and outside of church programs since graduating from college. He served for two years as interim director of the summer camp at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center, serving the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts while completing his Master’s degree.
After graduating in 2012 from Yale Divinity School, Matt served as a lay minister at Trinity Southport, while serving as a chaplain extern at Yale-New Haven Hospital with our very own Rev. Angela Rowley. In the past five years Matt has had an energetic and successful ministry in Southport and is delighted to join us and serve as our pastor, priest, and teacher. Since being ordained in 2015 Matt has served in the capacity of Assistant Rector at Trinity.
Matt enjoys being on the water, whether surfing in Rhode Island, kayaking, or fly fishing here in Connecticut, and loves playing with his five year old son, Jonah and one year old daughter Ruth.
The Lindemans are thrilled to join the St. Peter’s family and look forward to the journey ahead!
Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study
Thursday morning men's bible study meets at 7:00 a.m. at the Athenian, also known as the Shiny Diner in Milford. You are welcome to join in, and do bring your bible!
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
The Tuesday morning Bible study meets at 7:00 am. Newcomers are always welcome!
Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Women's Bible Study continues on Thursday, at 9:30 am. We are studying Genesis.
Altar Flowers
Flowers are a wonderful way to mark an event or a life, and help to support the ministry of St. Peter 's church parish. Flowers may be given in memory of a loved one, in celebration of birthdays, anniversaries,graduations, births or any occasion that you would like to celebrate. The suggested offering is $30 to cover the cost of flowers, but any donation is accepted. If you are interested, please contact the Church office.
Stained Glass Window Restoration in Progress
Thank you to everyone who has donated to our window restoration. We have received donations from outside St.Peter's community, who read the article in the newspaper, or are former members as well as our members.
Donations can be sent to St. Peter's Church 71 River Street , Milford Ct. 06460. Write "Windows" in the memo line.
Thanks
Welcome
St. Peter’s was founded in 1764 as a parish of the Church of England. St. Peter’s is an Episcopal Church, and a part of the world wide Anglican Communion. We uphold the authority of scripture and seek to follow God's leading in our daily lives. We welcome all persons who are searching for meaning and purpose in their lives and who wish to learn more about the Christian faith. We invite those who are seeking a spiritual home to affirm their faith and grow with us.
Inside St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s celebrates life, not only within our walls, but also outside in the local community and around the globe.
Christian Formation
Church School is available for children ages 3-11 at 10 a.m. on Sunday and younger children are cared for in the nursery. Visitors are encouraged to have children attend a class. One of the Greeters or Ushers can direct you to the nursery. The Church School aged children should begin in the service with their parents and will be brought up to their class by their teachers following the children's message. A youth program is also offered for children in Grades 6 – 12.
Bible Study
St. Peter’s offers adults the opportunity to grow in their faith through various bible study opportunities:
a Bible study that meets Tuesday mornings at 7:00-8:15 am is studying the book of Joshua.
a women's Bible Study that meets Thursday mornings 9:30-11:00.
a Wednesday evening study will be recessing until the fall.
Mission/Outreach
We are committed to serving the community by serving those in need through our various mission and outreach opportunities.
Local/Regional:
Free monthly meals are served to the public. We have participated in Habitat for Humanity and Homefront – building and repairing homes locally. We are a founding member of Milford Pastoral Counseling Center and Beth El Center. We provide regular support to the Milford Food Bank. We also provide backpacks and gifts at Christmas for children in need through our Giving Tree. Our Prayer Shawl group knits shawls for cancer patients, new moms and others in need of comfort and prayers. They also provide hats for the homeless and for cancer patients at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Global:
Since February 2008, St. Peter’s has sent parishioners to build a home for a family in Juarez, Mexico. Funds have been raised to sponsor at least 11 “arks” for Heifer International, providing livestock for families in developing countries. Donations have also been given to support other mission efforts throughout the world.
Mission Trip to Juarez, Mexico
To learn more about us:
On the web: www.stpetersmilford.org
Call the office to speak to a member of our staff:
203-874-8562
Or email us at: stpetersmilford@sbcglobal.net
Office Hours are:
Tuesday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Rev. Matthew Lindeman, our Rector may be reached by calling the church office or emailing him at: rector@stpetersmilford.org
