What are Spiritual Gifts and What are Mine?
Each of us has been blessed with unique talents and abilities to be used to serve our community and further God's kingdom. Come learn about your spiritual gifts and how you can use them here at St. Peter's to glorify God.
Hey Honey! Let's talk about bees! Join us on April 10th for lunch and a chat all about bees! Please register no later than 4/7!
What better way to kick off the summer riding season than to have Fr. Herb bless all the riders along with their motorcycles, by saying a prayer for their safety, April 12th from 11-1. The blessing is open to all. If you have friends that have motorcycles, please extend to them an invitation to come and have their bikes blessed. Parents, please bring your children’s bicycles, tricycles, big wheels, and whatever they ride. The blessing will take place immediately following Midday prayer.
Class registration for the Lay School of Theology’s 2025 Eastertide semester is now open!
When: Wednesdays, 6–8:00 pm | May 7, 14. 21, and 28
There are two classes to choose from:
This class will help participants explore the teaching of one of the Church’s greatest theologians, St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). Reading will focus on selections from St. Thomas’ Summa Theologiae which have particular significance for the Church right now. The Summa Theologiae is an intricate blend of Scripture, doctrine, spiritual teaching, and moral guidance. For St. Thomas, the Christian life consists of certain intellectual, spiritual, and moral virtues which must all be held and practiced together. While the Summa Theologiae is formidable in bulk and depth, we want to remember that the “beginners” for whom it was written were members of the Dominican order, priests who specialized in preaching, hearing confessions, teaching, and giving spiritual direction. Each class session will focus on a major theme and its spiritual significance for us today:
May 7: The Strangeness of God: Christian Spirituality Begins with the Truth about God
May 14: The Strange Creature Called Human: The Spiritual Creature with a Physical Body
May 21: Why the Moral Life and the Spiritual Life are Organically Connected
May 28: Christ and the Eucharist: Christian Spirituality as Union with Christ
In this class we will explore the significance of Christian tradition and spirituality and how Calvin's theology can help form a deeper biblical understanding of what it means to be truly spiritual. His theology is above all practical and he wrote that doctrine is not understood by the intellect and memory only, "but is received only when it possesses the whole soul, and finds its seeds and [application] in the inmost recesses of the heart." J.I. Packer said John Calvin was the most influential man in the world during his day. And Alistair McGrath wrote, "...it is impossible to understand modern Protestantism without coming to terms with John Calvin's legacy to the movement which he did so much to nourish and sustain." That movement was the Reformation and its driving force was to lead the Church back to its roots in God’s word and a rich spirituality. For Calvin, the essence of right living was spiritual. Calvin was well acquainted with the cost of discipleship. The distress of exile, the burden of poverty, the hurt of slander and misrepresentation, the threat of physical harm, were all things he knew first hand, and his view of Christian spirituality as a result is seen in his understanding and exposition of living the Christian life. His theology produced the Puritans in England, the Huguenots in France, the ‘Beggars' in Holland, the Covenanters in Scotland, and the Pilgrim Fathers of New England, and more. I invite you to join me in looking at this remarkable and godly man from whom we can learn a great deal.
Spots are limited, so please click below to register your spot! All are welcome, and the classes are free.
Childcare will be provided, and they can bring their dinner with them (no nuts, please).
Fr. Michael Petty, Canon for Adult Formation
Fr. Jeff Trostle, Faculty of Lay School of Theology
Sr. Lunch and Learn is happening Thursday March 13, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Linda Dean will come and speak to us about her travels abroad. She will give tips and hints on how to travel solo.
Join us in the Parish Hall where the Men’s Ministry Leadership Team will have hot coffee and a home-cooked breakfast ready for you! Enjoy your breakfast over a time of fellowship with other men!
Please RSVP at the link below to ensure we have enough breakfast, or you are welcome to bring your own breakfast.
Please bring cash or check ($5) for your reserved breakfast the morning of the Men’s Breakfast.
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
Join us to learn ways to Love Your Neighbor locally and internationally. There will be a ministry fair between services and after the 11:15 service where you can learn more about ways to serve and meet several of our local ministry partners.
Sr. Lunch and Learn is happening Thursday February 13, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Our speaker will be addressing the Prayer Ministry at St. Peter's.
I want to invite all of your kids to Dynamos. This is a faith packed weekend for high school students, run by other high school students in our diocese along with the help of adults and clergy. This is an amazing opportunity to grow in their faith with other teenagers.
The mission of Dynamos is to know Christ through teachings and prayer, to grow together in friendship and community, and to challenge our students to go confidently as disciples into the world. This happens by hearing talks given by other students and clergy, interacting with other students from different churches around the diocese, and sending them back to their schools and churches with different perspectives of their faith. Weekends like these are so important because it takes them out of their regular day-to-day lives and puts them in a place that is overflowing with the presence of the Holy Spirit!
Join us for this super fast pace and dense weekend and learn to grow in your faith with the rest of our diocese!
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 13th
Join us in the Parish Hall where the Men’s Ministry Leadership Team will have hot coffee and a home-cooked breakfast ready for you! Enjoy your breakfast over a time of fellowship with other men!
Please RSVP at the link below to ensure we have enough breakfast, or you are welcome to bring your own breakfast.
Please bring cash or check ($5) for your reserved breakfast the morning of the Men’s Breakfast.
In our fractured world, Brothers in Faith seeks to celebrate the redemptive work of Christ in an environment that builds deep bonds of fellowship. We are a community of men who seek to grow in our walk with Christ through discussion, mutual accountability, and encouragement. We study a variety of topics and books that cover a broad scope of the Christian tradition. Meetings are held every Tuesday, from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Youth House. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact Ryan Cecil at RCecil@stpetersfl.com.
Class registration for the Lay School of Theology’s 2024 Advent semester is now open!
Classes will be December 4th, 11th, and 18th from 6:15pm to 8pm.
There are two classes to choose from:
“Reengaged Liturgy: Exploring Our Worship,” with Fr. Marcus Kaiser. Ever wonder why we do the things we do during Sunday worship? Or maybe you knew once but can’t quite remember! Worship in the Anglican tradition is rich in meaning and rooted in a millennia of tradition, but it can be easy to miss the depth and feel a bit lost. Come and learn the ‘what’ and ‘why’ in this deep dive into our Anglican liturgy. Whether you're a new or seasoned Anglican, this class will enrich your understanding of worship and help you worship more fully in spirit and in truth.
“Rethinking Heaven: Our Hope in This Life and the Next,” with Fr. Jeff Trostle. This three-part series focuses on the hope we have in Christ for the future and how that perspective impacts the way we live today. It will challenge preconceived ideas about the resurrection, life after death, Christ’s second coming and more. We will use N.T. Wright’s book Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church as our guide through the fog surrounding this future hope in Christ.
When: Wednesdays, 6:15–8:00 pm | December 4, 11, & 18
Location: St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral
Spots are limited, so please click below to register your spot! All are welcome, and the classes are free.
Childcare will be provided, and they can bring their dinner with them (no nuts, please).
Fr. Marcus Kaiser: Dean of St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral
Fr. Jeff Trostle Faculty of Lay School of Theology
Join us on Thursday, November 14th at 12:00 in the Parish Hall for the Sr. Lunch and Learn. This month, Major Harding will be joining us to discuss the 2000 election. Please register for this event. Lunch is $10.
Contact Alice Sanderson for more information.
Join us in the Parish Hall where the Men’s Ministry Leadership Team will have hot coffee and a home-cooked breakfast ready for you! Enjoy your breakfast over a time of fellowship with other men!
Please RSVP at the link below to ensure we have enough breakfast, or you are welcome to bring your own breakfast.
Please bring cash or check ($5) for your reserved breakfast the morning of the Men’s Breakfast.
Being Formed in Beauty
Led by Clifton Rogge, Charles Simeon Fellow
This seven-week class examines the Christian life through the concept of beauty. From God’s redemptive act expressed in Scripture, to our responding to his active work in us, we behold God more completely when we open ourselves to the various forms of beauty within this self-revelation. The requires a sacrifice on our part that conditions our faith to makes us into disciples who reflect not only Christ’s restorative grace, but the beauty drawn from the life of God himself. This course is designed to conceptualize beauty as that which draws us into God and that which allows us to participate in God’s self-revelation as we are further transformed into his likeness.
Perspectives on Christians and Politics: A Discussion
Led by Cliff Nilson
Who does God want you to vote for in November? We don’t have the answer to that question, but we will look at what the Scriptures say about being a good citizen. Using the book, “Jesus and the Powers”, by N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird, this class will discuss the role of Christians in politics. We will consider the historical perspective, the relationship of church and state, the impact of the kingdom of God in this age, whether Christians can oppose laws or rulers, and what kind of government God approves. The book is recommended but not required.
Parenting for Faith
Led by Jason and Frances Merritt
As parents, we are perfectly positioned and perfectly equipped to daily and easily show our children the reality of day-to-day life with God. God has shared with us in the Bible a simple plan for us to encourage our children into a vibrant, two-way relationship with God. This class will help parents to understand this plan and put it into practice. Class topics include finding a spiritual framework to make sense of life, unwinding false views of God, conversational prayer, discipling children in any season of life, prayer ministry for children, and connecting children with the Church.
Class Title: Common Worship: Prayer Book 101
When: Mondays, 6:15 – 7:30 pm | June 12–July 31
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty
Pathways 1, & 4
Using The Book of Common Prayer can be difficult if you are unfamiliar with it or if you have come from a non-liturgical background. If you have found yourself puzzled by the liturgy on Sunday or would like to be able to use the Book of Common Prayer in your daily prayer life, this class is for you. Over the course of seven weeks, we will explore the origins of the Book of Common Prayer, the history of Christian liturgy, the Daily Office (Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer), the theology of the sacraments, the Eucharist, Holy Baptism as a model for the Christian life, the Sunday collects and Scripture readings, the liturgies for Holy Matrimony, the anointing of the sick, Reconciliation, Ministry at the Time of Death, the seasons of the Church year, and the Prayer Book vision for individual and common worship and prayer. By the end of the class, you will not only have a better understanding of the “how” of Anglican worship but also a better understanding of the “why”. The resource book for this class is A Walk Through the Prayer Book by Arnold Klukas.
Kneeling With The Giants: Learning to Pray with History’s Best Teachers
Led by Ben Praamsma, Charles Simeon Fellow
What can our spiritual mothers and fathers teach us about prayer? Over the course of the summer, we will kneel alongside St. Benedict of Nursia, Theresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Ignatius of Loyola, George Herbert, and John Calvin, learning their unique gifts to the great tradition of prayer. We’ll get to know these friends and their stories, but also spend time praying like they did, with the hope of enriching our private and congregational prayer lives.
Join us on Thursday, April 11th at 12:00 in the Parish Hall for the Sr. Lunch and Learn. This month, Joy and James Frank will share their train travels with us.
Please register for this event. Lunch is $10.
Contact Alice Sanderson for more information.
“Facing Death: A Christian’s Journey to Life Everlasting,” is a 6-week course taught by a panel of experts covering a range of essential topics that every Christian would benefit from. This class is for everyone – whether you are nearing the end of life, have a loved one in that stage, or are just seeking discipleship in this aspect of life. Fr. Michael will lay the foundation by providing a theological and biblical understanding of death. Then, a team of professionals from hospice will provide essential insights into medical care, support roles, and critical decisions to make. Fr. Pucik will then unpack the liturgical treasures found in the Book of Common Prayer and lead a workshop on funeral planning. The class will conclude with a panel discussion with all the instructors to answer (anonymously) questions. This class certainly covers a challenging subject matter, but it will be an enriching experience for Christian community to participate in together.
When: Wednesdays, 6:15–7:45pm | April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15
Location: St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral
Spots are limited, so please click below to register your spot! All are welcome, and the classes are free.
Childcare will be provided, and they can bring their dinner with them (no nuts, please).
The Rev’d Canon Dr. Michael W. Petty
Director, The Charles Simeon Institute
Canon for Discipleship, St. Peter’s Cathedral
The Rev’d Canon David B. Pucik
Canon for Worship & Pastoral Care, St. Peter’s Cathedral
Patricia Goodwin, LCSW, ACHP-SW
Dr. Jennifer Lynes, D.O.
Family Medicine Specialist
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!
Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? God has equipped each one of us with spiritual gifts which He intends for us to use to build up the Church and to be His witnesses in the world. Spiritual Gifts Discovery is a morning workshop designed to help you discern your spiritual gifts, so you can put them to use in the service of the Lord and His people.
Prior paperwork is required to participate. Please email Katie Munroe for more information.
Class Title: The Grand Sweep of Scripture
When: Sundays, 10:30-11am | January 14-April 28
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine
Adult Sunday School continues a journey through the whole of Scripture by exploring the book of Joshua. In Joshua, God’s promise of land to the descendants of Abraham finds a provisional fulfillment as Israel settles in the land of Canaan. As we explore the narrative of Joshua, we will be looking at its Christian meaning, recognizing that the early church read this book as prefiguring the Messiah. We will also explore the themes of faith, trust in God, living in a hostile environment, and hope.
Led by: Bp. Andy Miller (EEC) & Ryan Cecil
Pathway 1: Formation Through Prayer and Worship
Pathway 4: Formation Through Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses for Christ
Intercession and Healing Prayer have been critical components of faith expressed by both the Old and New Testaments and have historically been central to the life, mission, and health of the Church. This class will emphasize the importance of creating a foundation for and nurturing a culture of intercession and healing prayer. Special attention will be given to scriptural lessons and instruction on intercession and healing prayer for “sickness of body, mind, and spirit” (BCP, p. 225), as taught and demonstrated by Christ, the patriarchs, and the Apostles. In addition to these principles, participants will also explore five ways that believers typically hear from God so that we are able to pray in agreement with the intercession of the Holy Spirit.
Led by: Fr. Sudduth Cummings & Brian Bailey
Pathway 1: Formation Through Prayer and Worship
Pathway 4: Formation Through Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ
All of us encounter spiritual struggles, valleys in our journey with the Lord, and times of spiritual dryness or even desolation. This class focuses on particular struggles and how to deal with them so as to grow in holiness. Some of the situations addressed will be: What to do when you are tired, burned out, or overwhelmed by life. How to respond when you feel burdened or confused in prayer. Helpful tactics to employ when experiencing spiritual struggles. How to deal with worldly agitations and temptations. How to resist the enemy when your confidence in God is threatened. Participants should purchase Struggles in the Spiritual Life: Their Nature and Their Remedies by Timothy Gallagher, available in St. Peter’s Bookstore.
Join us for a time of digging into God’s Word, praying with and for one another…
Led by: Deacon Justin Hughes
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine
Pathway 4: Formation Through Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ
In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis lays out the fundamentals of the Christian faith and doctrine in a way that is both accessible to the novice and engaging for the mature. It is among the 20th Century’s most important contributions to the canon of classic works of Christian thought. This class will read and discuss Mere Christianity and bring it into conversation with biblical texts and other classic expressions of Christian faith and doctrine. The issues Lewis addresses are a great read for people new to or interested in the Christian faith. Participants should purchase a copy of Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis, available in St. Peter’s Bookstore.
Led by: Fr. Marcus Kaiser, Dean
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine
Pathway 4: Formation Through Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ
Join Dean Marcus Kaiser for a guided tour of the Letter to the Hebrews. This class will focus on key passages of Hebrews so as to explore such important issues as the person and work of Christ, the nature of the Christian life, the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, and the calling of Christians to the holiness of life. The textbook for this class is Hebrews: A 12-Week Study by Matthew Capps.
Class Title: The Anglican Catechism: The Christian Basics
When: Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm | January 10-March 20
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty
Pathway 1: Cultivate a life of prayer and worship
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine
Pathway 4: Formation Through Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ
To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism is the official catechism of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). It was designed to introduce people to the Christian faith as well as to provide instruction to those who have already been baptized. The Catechism presents teachings on the Apostles’ Creed (what a Christian should believe), the Lord’s Prayer (how a Christian should pray), and the Ten Commandments (how a Christian should live). This class provides an in-depth introduction to the Catechism and an opportunity to discuss its meaning and implications for life. Participants should Purchase a copy of To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism (available in St. Peter’s Bookstore).
Led by: Ryan Cecil
Pathways 1 & 4
In our fractured world, Brothers In Faith seeks to celebrate the redemptive work of Christ in an environment that builds deep bonds of fellowship. We are a community of men who seek to be formed in Christ through the power of Christian friendships, prayer, discussion, mutual accountability, and mutual encouragement. We study a variety of topics and books that cover a broad scope of the Christian tradition. New members are always welcome and encouraged! For more information, contact Ryan Cecil by clicking the button below.
Calling all middle and high schoolers–let's celebrate the season together. We'll eat junk food, play games, and have a guest speaker! Dinner provided. It's sure to be a holly, jolly time!
