Parish Life
at St. Peter's Episcopal Church

For men of all ages, the Brotherhood meets for prayer, food, service, and fellowship on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m.

Parishioners gather on Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. to discuss a short meditation then 20 minutes of silent prayer.

Connections meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. to discuss various faith-related topics.

This group meets Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the writings of Richard Rohr and other contemplatives.

Every Thursday at 10 am, this group of women gathers for Bible and book study, fostering both spiritual growth and fellowship.

This clergy-led study meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.

This lay-led group meets after the 9:00 a.m service on Sundays to study scripture.

Wriers of all skill levels meet on Mondays at 3:00 p.m. to write and share pieces inspired by a spiritual prompt.

These montly dinner groups allow parishioners the opportunity to enjoy great food and get to know one another.

Our Hospitality team coordinates refreshments for various parish functions.

Men of all ages meet at the Beacon for fellowship on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Taught by Deacon Penny Sisson, speakers of all levels gather on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.

Women of all ages meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. to discuss a different novel.

Our ministry to the Lafayette County Detention Center includes weekly Centering Prayer with male inmates, weekly Bible study with female inmates, and operating the library within the jail.

St. Peter’s members lead worship at Haven House on the 2nd and 5th Sundays of the month at 10:00 a.m.

Seamstresses of all levels meet to sew dresses and shorts for girls and boys in need locally and around the world.

A collection wagon is set up at St. Peter’s for Love Packs, whose mission is to provide supplemental food on weekends and holidays for school age children in need.

One month each year, usually during April, St. Peter’s parishioners staff Oxford’s food bank.

On the 2nd Tuesday of the month, parishioners travel to the Mississippi State Penetientary at Parchman to visit and conduct a service with men housed there. A large group also travels to Parchman each Advent to offer a service of Lessons & Carols.

In partnership with Oxford-University United Methodist Church, we offer a service of Holy Communion, followed by dinner, for those in or interested in recovery, as well as for loved ones of those who struggle with addiction. The service is held the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and alternates between OU and St. Peter’s.

Volunteer cooks, servers, and setup and cleanup crews come together Monday and Thursday mornings to offer free breakfast to all-comers from 6:45 until 8:15 a.m.

Our Funeral Guild coordinates refreshments and hospitality for funeral visitations.

The team meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to learn of pastoral needs within the parish. Team members call on fellow parishioners and send notes of care and support.

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels gather on the 3rd Saturday of the month a 10:00 a.m. to create prayer shawls as well as caps for newborns.

We gather at the Elison of Oxford on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. and at The Pinnacle on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate Holy Eucharist with residents.

Our ministry to those within the parish who’ve lost spouses includes intentional care as well as hosting several gatherings during the year.

Acolytes are trained to carry crosses and torches in procession and to serve at the altar at our 11:00 a.m. service. Younger children assist at our 9:00 a.m. service by carrying the small processional cross.

We have several teams that set up for and clean up after worship, as well as care for the linens and vessels used in worship.

Our Parish Choir, comprising adults and older youth, rehearses on Wednesday evenings and sings on Sunday mornings at 9:00 and/or 11:00 a.m. Our Junior Choir (2nd-6th grades) rehearses on Wednesday afternoons and sings several times throughout the year at our 9:00 a.m. service.

Our Flower Guild teams design and care for arrangements behind the altar and in the narthex, as well as other locations throughout our campus.

LEMs assist in worship services by reading the Prayers of the People and serving consecrated wine at Communion.

LEVs are sent out twice a month from our 11:00 a.m. service to share Communion with our homebound parishioners.

Lectors bring the scriptures to life by reading lessons from the Old and New Testaments at all three morning services. If you have a passion for sharing the Word, consider joining our team of lectors.

Ushers play a vital role in welcoming worshippers. They also distribute service bulletins, assist the congregation during communion, tidy up the nave after services, and manage the offering at the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.