Why St. Peter’s?
What to Expect
Why St. Peter’s? Because you will be welcomed here! St. Peter’s is first and foremost a place where we celebrate God’s love for all people. Our 8 am service is quiet and reflective. Our 10 am service includes choir and song. Both are wonderful celebrations of Christ and the Eucharist.
The folks at St. Peter’s are welcoming and they will welcome you for who you are and wherever you are in your faith journey. We hold a deep reverence for tradition while celebrating the newness of life God gifts us all.
We are an inclusive church
Our hearts are lifted by worshipping together through word and song
We see church as living both inside and outside the walls of our sanctuary
We are active in feeding ministries around town and regionally and serve people throughout the world
We hold each other up in times of need and celebrate each other in times of great joy
We are a Christian community formed by the Anglican Tradition where we seek Christ through the lens of Faith, Reason, and Scripture
Communion is celebrated weekly where all the baptized are welcomed to the table
We are located right in the center of downtown Milford, CT
We know the gospels to be the Good News of Jesus Christ as we celebrate Christ’s undying, unconditional love
On the morning of your visit
Thank you for stopping by! Most of the service can be found in the bulletin which will be handed to you as you enter the church. Hymns can be found in the blue hymnal located in every pew. All the baptized are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you prefer, you can indicate you would rather have a blessing by crossing your arms across your chest when you arrive at the altar rail. Prayers for healing are also offered every Sunday toward the front of the church by our Healing Ministers. Consider yourself home at St. Peter’s!
If you have children
St. Peter’s is pleased to care for your young children during the 10:00 am service. Trained teachers (Safe Church Certified) will provide care for the children in the nursery, which is on the second floor of the Taft building. An usher will be happy to assist you in locating this room. Rest rooms and a changing table are located in the Parish Hall. Sunday School for our children ages 4 and up begins in the Taft building. Children return for Holy Communion.
And be sure to join us for coffee hour after the service!
What We Believe
https://www.episcopalchurch.org/what-we-believe/
As Episcopalians, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.
We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.
The Episcopal Church embraces a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy work together in leadership and governance.
Core to our Beliefs:
Book of Common Prayer
“It is a most invaluable part of that blessed ‘liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,’ that in his worship different forms and usages may without offense be allowed, provided the substance of the Faith be kept entire” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 9).
The Book of Common Prayer is a treasure chest full of devotional and teaching resources for individuals and congregations, but it is also the primary symbol of our unity. We, who are many and diverse, come together in Christ through our worship, our common prayer.
The Bible
“Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 236).
The Bible is our foundation, understood through tradition and reason, containing all things necessary for salvation. Our worship is filled with Scripture from beginning to end. Approximately 70% of the Book of Common Prayer comes directly from the Bible.
Baptismal Covenant
“Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 292).
A mini-catechism used at baptisms and on Easter and other special occasions, the baptismal covenant opens with a question-and-answer version of the statement of faith that is the Apostles’ Creed and adds five questions regarding how we, as Christians, are called to live out our faith.
The Catechism
Offered in a question-and-answer format, the catechism found in the back of the Book of Common Prayer (pp. 845-862) helps teach the foundational truths of the Christian faith.
The Creeds
“The Creeds are statements of our basic beliefs about God” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 851).
In the two foundational statements of faith—the Apostles’ Creed used at baptism, and the Nicene Creed used at communion—we join Christians throughout the ages in affirming our faith in the one God who created us, redeemed us, and sanctifies us.
The Sacraments
“Sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 857).
