This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
Mom's Night – Preparing for Lent | February 2nd, 6:30pm | Parish Hall
All moms are invited to Mom's Night. We will spend time discussing and exploring how we can prepare our families for Lent and foster a liturgical home. We will discuss what Lent is and how we can intentionally spend Lent helping our families prepare for the Christmas season, and ultimately for Christ's return. From devotionals to our favorite recipes and traditions, we will explore it all. We will also enjoy time in fellowship together with apps and cider. Please RSVP to Amy Stewart at astewart@stpetersfl.com.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
Movie on the Lawn | February 13th, 6:30 | Lawn
Join us for Movie on the Lawn! Bring your blankets and snacks –we'll provide the movie on the big screen!
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
Maundy Thursday Dinner and Foot Washing | April 2nd, 5:30pm | Parish Hall
Families will participate in a Passover meal before the 7:00 p.m. service. This is not a traditional Jewish Seder meal, but rather a meal that recreates the ambiance of the Last Supper with Christ. We will begin with a foot washing ceremony, followed by scripture readings and thought-provoking discussions that connect the first Passover to Christ as our everlasting Passover meal. Families need to sign up to contribute to the meal. Open to all ages and stages (babies, kids, youth, grandparents).
Children’s Station of the Cross | April 3rd, 10:30 am | Narthex
We meet in the Narthex and then divide into groups to travel around to the different stations in the Nave. This is a great way to teach your children about how Christ loved us so much that he was willing to endure a painful and challenging journey to his crucifixion. This interactive Stations of the Cross is excellent for all ages and stages. This has become a highlight of Holy Week for our families. Feel free to invite friends and neighbors. Bring a picnic for the family and plan to stay for the noon service. Please join us.
Easter Egg Hunt | April 5th, 10:30am | Lawn
The Easter egg hunt will take place on Easter Day between the services. We will start promptly at 10:30 AM. And for your sanity and kids’ sake, please don’t be late! Donations for the Egg Hunt are due Palm Sunday. Just filling, no chocolate. Non-food fillings welcome and encouraged.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
Festal Eucharist | April 19th, 9am | Nave
This is a special Eucharist where our 1st graders are invited to the front to see how our Lord encounters us each week at the Altar. This is a special end-of-the-year occasion celebrating all they have learned in their Children’s Catechumenate: One Faith One Family.
Eastertide Family Picnic at the Youth House Yard | April 19th 4-6pm | Youth House
Families with children & youth, join us at the Youth House backyard for our 4th annual "Spring Family Cookout"! We will cook out, play games, and enjoy our community. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks. Please sign up to help with a side or dessert, or to assist in any other way.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
This is a special program geared toward our preschoolers and toddlers. We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Feel free to come early or stay late to play on the playground.
Family Bible School | June 2nd – 4th, 5- 8pm
We LOVED “Family Style” Bible school for the last 5 years, and we are doing it again! We invite the whole family to come, participate, learn, and grow in their faith together. Enjoy a picnic dinner on the lawn (Po’Boys, BBQ, & Tacos). After dinner, families and volunteers will join together in worship, accompanied by live music. We will meet and hear from visitors from the Bible. Families will be grouped together into tribes to play games, make art, and learn about God’s word together. We have a special pre-school tribe for our younger families. This year's theme is “Redeeming Waters”. Our water games, slides, and tie-dye t-shirts are back for another great and memorable week.
Registration Open, Jun 27 – Jul 3 | Black Mountain, NC
Join families from all over the province to serve on a family-friendly mission trip to help with Hurricane Helene disaster response. Families will work together during the day, worship, play, and learn about God’s love and His “Great Commission.” Open to children 7 years and older.
Everyone is invited to join us on the lawn to make a fresh Advent Wreath for your home! Prayer booklets will be available for you to take and use at home, and candles will be available for purchase. This is a wonderful tradition to help prepare our hearts for the Christmas season.
New Wineskins Missionary Network exists to advance the Kingdom of God by mobilizing Anglicans for authentic, cross-cultural partnership around the world. Through online resources, partners, networks, prayer, and mission conferences, we facilitate collaboration and inspire mission engagement.
Guest Speaker: Robbie Castleman
Friday September 5th | 5:30pm-8pm
Attention all parents of children and teens! Come for fellowship, dinner, and a parent’s workshop. The children will be busy with a pizza dinner, craft, game time, and more. Our youth are going to have dinner and activities too. Our guest speaker, Robbie Castleman , has a heart for partnering with parents to help equip them to "Daddy, I'd like you to meet my children." That's Robbie Castleman's attitude about bringing your children to church. She believes that Sunday morning isn't a success if she has only managed to keep the kids quiet. Children of all ages are at church for the same reason as their parents: for the privilege of worshiping God. Worship, Castleman writes, is "the most important thing you can ever train your child to do." So with infectious passion, nitty-gritty advice and a touch of humor, she shows you how to help your children (from toddlers to teenagers) enter into worship. Dr. Robbie Castleman is professor Emerita of New Testament & Biblical Studies at John Brown University. She is the author of several books including Story Shaped Worship and Parenting in the Pew. Robbie is returning to Tallahassee to share her in-depth knowledge and love with you all. This will be a treat! There is something for the whole family this evening. So please RSVP for the dinner head count. We are asking for $20 donation per family to help cover the cost if you are able. Please RSVP to Amy Stewart at astewart@stpetersfl.com today! Please share who is coming, the ages of children and youth, and if there are any food allergies.
Robbie Castleman with the youth | 5 Sept | 4:30pm | If you are in high school mark your calendars for Friday September 5th at 4:30! Professor Castleman's time with St. Peter's youth won't just help you engage the story arc of biblical worship, but you'll get better grades if you go to college because of some ideas presented at the seminar!
If you are interested in being a part of the Chorister program next year, please contact Debbie Garven, debgarven@gmail.com. Next year's season begins with a pre-season, half-day chorister boot camp from July 14-18. This puts everyone on the same level with some basic skills of leading in worship and singing as well as integrating new member's into the chorister community by engaging in relationship building activities. We can’t wait for camp!
Join us in the Nave for a special guest! Dan the Balloon Man will be here to share his special talent and tricks with balloons while sharing the Gospel. He travels all over the country sharing God’s love and making balloons. This a is great event to invite neighbors and friends. Come early and join us for dinner at 5pm.
Why “Family Style”? Discipleship is not an individual event; God created us to journey and support each other in this life together. Family Style means families come to worship, pray, play, and fellowship together as a family and with other families. Our prayer is that this will be an opportunity to help families grow together in their faith and reconnect to God’s kingdom and each other. Our hope is that our families will leave empowered to continue growing their faith together at home.
What is Family Bible School? Very similar to a regular VBS! There will be singing and dancing, interactive Bible stories, crafts, water games, and more! Children will start with their parents at their picnic blanket on the lawn, but they won’t be sitting for long! Families will be grouped in tribes and will visit stations together. Stations will be inside and outside the church. Kids will still have opportunities to have fun with old friends and make new ones. Parents will have a chance to connect with their peers, too!
What is expected of parents, grandparents, and guardians? Have fun with your kids! You will help shepherd them to the different stations and help them participate in the activities and program. This is a great opportunity to share your faith and make memories with your children. This is not a drop-off event. Parents are participating for the entire time. We need at least one parent (grandparent or guardian) per family to stay. You are welcome to bring friends! You will be responsible for the children you bring. You will not be alone! There will be volunteers assigned to help and support families as they navigate the different activities and program.
What about my baby or toddlers? Bring them! Nursery is open for the littlest ones, or they are welcome to stay with your family too!
What about my teens? Teens may participate with your family, or serve in one of the many volunteer positions needed to make FBS a great success!
If I volunteer, can I have dinner? Yes! Dinner reservations are a part of the volunteer sign up. We want volunteers to come fellowship with dinner and worship with the families!
We prefer to have dinner at home. No problem! If you would prefer not to partake of the parish dinners, you may certainly eat ahead of time and join us at 5:30 FBS programming, or pack your own picnic and eat with the other families at 5:00pm.
Come and join us as we watch a fun movie as a perish! Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and maybe a warm drink. This is a very family friendly event so please bring your family and friends!
Movie is TBD
Pray & Play (K – 2nd Grade): Children are invited to join us for play and worship on Wednesday nights. Children’s Compline is a child-led worship and prayer service at the high altar. This fall’s focus is book of Psalms. Parents are welcome to join or take a discipleship class.
Bible Explores(3rd, 4th & 5th grade): The girls and guys split up for an inductive bible study. Evening prayer and worship will be together at the High Altar.
We are kicking off our fall season this year with a Chorister Camp. This is not just for elementary age, but for every chorister entering K–12th grade to get a head start on the year - you can call it our preseason training. It will be a mix of all sorts of different musical activities, all supporting the health and growth of our group.
If you have been a part of one of our ensembles in the past, we need you and your skills back, especially now. If you haven't done this before, give it a try. We will train you and you will love it! It all starts July 15-19, 9am-12:30pm so mark your calendars. And Youth - don't wait! Request time off from work now!
Do you realize that the Lord commands us to sing? (Psalm 30, Colossians 3, among many references) Singing is not optional for believers. Our Lord expects us to sing and even with skill as much as our gifts allow (Psalm 33).
The theme of warfare and singing in scripture is a visible theme from King Jehosophat putting his singer soldiers at the front of the battle lines (2 Chronicles 20), to the Apostle Paul talking about fighting evil with songs from the Spirit (Ephesians 5). A singing heart is a heart at war with the work of the evil one and the power of sin.
There aren’t many places where you are trained to sing with skill but also with fellow believers in a Christian environment. (Ephesians 5:19).
The cathedral hosts three services on a normal Sunday, including evensong, which is made up of a lot of music. We need singers to do the work that the Lord has commanded us to do.
Contact DGarven@StPetersFL.com for more information.
Why “Family Style”? Discipleship is not an individual event; God created us to journey and support each other in this life together. Family Style means families come to worship, pray, play, and fellowship together as a family and with other families. Our prayer is that this will be an opportunity to help families grow together in their faith and reconnect to God’s kingdom and each other. Our hope is that our families will leave empowered to continue growing their faith together at home.
What is Family Bible School? Very similar to a regular VBS! There will be singing and dancing, interactive Bible stories, crafts, water games, and more! Children will start with their parents at their picnic blanket on the lawn, but they won’t be sitting for long! Families will be grouped in tribes and will visit stations together. Stations will be inside and outside the church. Kids will still have opportunities to have fun with old friends and make new ones. Parents will have a chance to connect with their peers, too!
What is expected of parents, grandparents, and guardians? Have fun with your kids! You will help shepherd them to the different stations and help them participate in the activities and program. This is a great opportunity to share your faith and make memories with your children. This is not a drop-off event. Parents are participating for the entire time. We need at least one parent (grandparent or guardian) per family to stay. You are welcome to bring friends! You will be responsible for the children you bring. You will not be alone! There will be volunteers assigned to help and support families as they navigate the different activities and program.
What about my baby or toddlers? Bring them! Nursery is open for the littlest ones, or they are welcome to stay with your family too!
What about my teens? Teens may participate with your family, or serve in one of the many volunteer positions needed to make FBS a great success!
If I volunteer, can I have dinner? Yes! Dinner reservations are a part of the volunteer sign up. We want volunteers to come fellowship with dinner and worship with the families!
We prefer to have dinner at home. No problem! If you would prefer not to partake of the parish dinners, you may certainly eat ahead of time and join us at 5:30 FBS programming, or pack your own picnic and eat with the other families at 5:00pm.
We meet in the Narthex and then divide into groups to travel around to the different stations in the Nave. This is a great way to teach your children about how Christ loved us so much that he was willing to endure a painful and difficult journey to his crucifixion. This is an interactive Stations of the Cross that is great for all ages and stages. This has become a highlight of Holy Week for our families. Feel free to invite friends and neighbors. Please join us.
We will also do this at 10:30am on Good Friday.
We meet in the Narthex and then divide into groups to travel around to the different stations in the Nave. This is a great way to teach your children about how Christ loved us so much that he was willing to endure a painful and difficult journey to his crucifixion. This is an interactive Stations of the Cross that is great for all ages and stages. This has become a highlight of Holy Week for our families. Feel free to invite friends and neighbors. Please join us.
Consider bringing a picnic to eat on the lawn afterward and then stay for the Noon Good Friday service!
We will also do this at 5:30pm on Good Friday.
Families will partake in a Passover meal before the 7pm service. This is not a Jewish Seder meal, but a meal recreating some ambiance of what it was like at the Last Supper with Christ. We will start with feet washing and there will be scripture readings and thought provoking discussions connecting what was the first Passover to how Christ is now our forever Passover meal. Families need to sign up to contribute to the meal. Open to all ages and stages (babies, kids, youth, grandparents).
Come join us for a movie under the stars! Bring your blankets and snacks and we will provide the movie outside on the big screen!
We will be watching Frozen II!
There will be four Christmas Eve services to choose from this year. Childcare is available at the 12:00pm and 5:00pm service and only for children 4 years old and younger.
Join us for a Chorister Christmas! Choristers of all ages will sing a special Christmas program! This is a great event for the entire family to enjoy!
We will have a potluck dinner as well! Please email Amy Stewart for more information and to RSVP.
Come join us for a movie under the stars! Bring your blankets and snacks and we will provide the movie outside on the big screen!
We will be watching The Grinch (2019)!
Led by: Fr. David Marten and Cheryl Cerreta
This 14-week series focuses on the issues our students face everyday. How to talk with our nonvert and atheist friends. How to handle questions of faith and doubt. How does God handle injustice and brokenness in the world. Get a glimpse for yourself at DarkRoomFaith.com. We’ll be getting into some tough discussions that will challenge your faith.
Led by: Beth Medley
We recognize that they are “in-between” Children’s and Youth ministries. We have a special time of community, evening prayer, and discipleship for this group.
Led by: Jennifer Nicholson and Kendra Miriam Calhoun
How will you spend your middle school years - as a casual fan of Jesus, or a committed follower? What does it really mean for your life to follow Jesus? We will explore the teen edition of Kyle Idleman’s Not A Fan study through readings, Bible study, and videos.
Class Title: Children’s Sunday School
When: Sundays, 10:30-11:00am | September 10—November 19
We are continuing our journey through the Bible using the Gospel Project from Lifeway. We will be concluding our first 3-year reading of the Bible!
10:30-11am | Teachers will be ready to receive students at 10:25am
*Age range classes & locations are:
PreSchool (Toddler Nursery)
Kindergarten (Children’s Chapel)
1st & 2nd (Room 201)
3rd & 4th (Room 102B)
5th & 6th (Room 102A)
7th & 8th (Room 101B)
High School (Fr. David Marten’s Office)
The One Faith One Family Sunday School class is an opportunity for Children to learn about Anglican traditions and what it means to be a part of the church family. This wonderful program culminates with a Festal Eucharist (First Communion for some) at the end of the Spring Semester. Recommended to be a two-year program for 1st & 2nd graders but open to older children who are new to the Anglican faith.
Join us for Connections Sunday! Come out to the transepts after each morning service to discover new ways to get connected in the different ministry opportunities St. Peter's has to offer.
We are kicking off our fall season this year with a Chorister Camp. This is not just for elementary age, but for every chorister entering K–12th grade to get a head start on the year - you can call it our preseason training. It will be a mix of all sorts of different musical activities, all supporting the health and growth of our group.
If you have been a part of one of our ensembles in the past, we need you and your skills back, especially now. If you haven't done this before, give it a try. We will train you and you will love it! It all starts July 24-28, 9am-12:30pm so mark your calendars. And Youth - don't wait! Request time off from work now!
Contact Debbie@StPetersFL.com for more information.
This year Bible School is “Family Style”! We are inviting the whole family to come and participate, learn, and grow in their faith together. Enjoy a boxed picnic each night on the lawn. After dinner, families and volunteers will join together in worship with live music. Families will be grouped together into tribes to play games, make art, and learn about God’s word together. Have more questions? Please see our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) below.
Important Times
Family dinner begins at 5:00–5:30pm each evening.
Bible School begins on the lawn at 5:30 and ends at 8:00pm.
Family Bible School Fee: $10 per child
Boxed Picnic Dinners
Registration is required. You may choose not to participate in dinner on a given night, please bring your own picnic. If you have any questions, contact Amy Stewart.
Why “Family Style”? This past year has been very challenging and proved to us that God created us to journey and support each other in this life together. Our prayer is that this will be an opportunity to help families grow together in their faith and reconnect to God’s kingdom. Our hope is that our families will leave empowered to continue growing their faith together at home.
What is Family Bible School? Very similar to a regular VBS! There will be singing and dancing, interactive Bible stories, crafts, water games, and more! Children will start with their parents at their picnic blanket on the lawn, but they won’t be sitting for long! Families will be grouped in tribes and will visit stations together. Stations will be inside and outside the church. Kids will still have opportunities to have fun with old friends and make new ones. Parents will have a chance to connect with their peers, too!
What is expected of parents, grandparents, and guardians? Have fun with your kids! You will help shepherd them to the different stations and help them participate in the activities and program. This is a great opportunity to share your faith and make memories with your children. This is not a drop-off event. Parents are participating for the entire time. We need at least one parent (grandparent or guardian) per family to stay. You are welcome to bring friends! You will be responsible for the children you bring. You will not be alone! There will be volunteers assigned to help and support families as they navigate the different activities and program.
What about my baby or toddlers? Bring them! Nursery is open for the littlest ones, or they are welcome to stay with your family too!
What about my teens? Teens may participate with your family, or serve in one of the many volunteer positions needed to make FBS a great success!
If I volunteer, can I have dinner? Yes! Dinner reservations are a part of the volunteer sign up. We want volunteers to come fellowship with dinner and worship with the families!
We prefer to have dinner at home. No problem! If you would prefer not to partake of the parish dinners, you may certainly eat ahead of time and join us at 5:30 FBS programming, or pack your own picnic and eat with the other families at 5:00pm.
Bring your father, bring your son, bring your grandpa or uncle, bring yourself because you are a guy! Please join us for our second annual Father & Son Campout. We will gather on the lawn of the Youth House to cookout, make s’mores, and play games.
We'll wrap things up by attending the Men's Breakfast in the Parish Hall on Saturday morning!
Contact Chuck Lang at chucklang45@gmail.com for more information.
RSVP to let us know you are coming and if you will need food!
There will be four Christmas Eve services to choose from this year. Childcare is available at the 12:00pm and 5:00pm service and only for children 4 years old and younger.
Join us for a Chorister Evensong! Choristers of all ages will sing a special Christmas prelude prior to Evensong. This is a great event for the entire family to enjoy!
Class Title: Children’s Sunday School
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | September 11—November 20
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine
Most Students are learning from the Gospel Project curriculum. This is a wonderful format designed to teach children most of the Bible in a 3-year cycle. Youth and parents have the opportunity to do the same. For more information about the Gospel Project and a brief overview of the curriculum, visit StPetersFL.com/GospelProject. This year we are finishing up the Old Testament and continuing into Jesus’s ministry.
*Age range classes & locations are:
PreSchool (Toddler Nursery)
Kindergarten (Children’s Chapel)
2nd, 3rd, & 4th (Room 102B)
5th & 6th (Room 102A)
Children’s Sunday School | Grades 1 & 2
Led by Tracey, & Chad Hess
One Family of Faith: Catechumenate Curriculum
In the One Family of Faith Sunday School class, children learn about what it means to be a part of a church family and about the Anglican faith and traditions. This wonderful program culminates with a Festal Eucharist (First Communion for some) at the end of the Spring Semester. If you have a 1st or 2nd grader, we would love for them to join this wonderful class! *2nd graders are encouraged to repeat this course
