About Us
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Stained Glass Windows of St. Peter's Church
Explore the beauty of St. Peter’s Church with Reflections in Scripture The Stained Glass Windows of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Now available for just $10! Inside This Book you will find wonderful images of St. Peter’s stained glass windows, capturing their light and colors, Scriptural reflections that deepen your faith with reflections and meditations from Scripture related to each window’s design and Learn the spiritual stories and significance behind these magnificent windows. This book is a perfect addition to your home or a thoughtful gift for anyone who treasures religion, art, and history. Get Your Copy Today for Just $10! Bring the beauty of St. Peter’s stained glass into your life and experience its spiritual light every day. Copies can be purchased by contacting office@stpeterslewes.org, 302-645-8479 or visiting the office. All proceeds benefit the Open Door Project.
ABOUT OUR SERICE
To help enrich your worship experience, we offer the following suggestion for your guidance.
St. Peter's is an inclusive welcoming parish where we seek to serve the Christ in everyone, as we strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.
In an effort to conserve and promote eco-friendly habits, you can download the Sunday Bulletin on our website. To do so, click here to download a PDF copy. You may also bring your device to church; log onto “StPetersChurch-guest," (password “Episcopal”) and download the PDF before the service.
Most of the liturgy can be followed in your service booklet. However, if the service is new to you, do not hesitate to ask anyone for assistance!
At several points in the service, you will notice people kneeling, others standing, or seated. We are given this choice and you should feel free to do whichever is the most appropriate for you. All are correct.
† All God’s people are welcome to receive Communion in the Episcopal Church, including children. The ushers will help direct you to the Communion rail. If physical limitations make it difficult for you to come to the rail, please let an usher know and we will be happy to bring Communion to you in your pew.
† To receive the wafer, cross your hands, palm up, and the wafer will be placed in your hand. To receive the chalice, lightly steady the cup with your hand and help direct it to your lips. If you do not wish to receive the chalice, simply cross your arms over your chest. If you need a gluten-free wafer, please speak to one of the clergy before service.
During Covid we are intincting only.
Laying on of Hands and Anointing for Healing is offered during the Communion portion of most Sunday services. If you wish to receive unction or to share a special prayer request during administration of Communion, please meet a member of the clergy in the Chapel to the right of the Altar.
The presence, sounds and activities of children are welcome in our service! In the back of the church are activity packets for children to use in the pews. They are located on the bottom shelf of the Mende George Lending Library. The ushers will direct you. All are welcome!
Godly Play is our Sunday School for age 3 to 11 on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15 on the lower level of the Parish Hall. Please direct questions to Jessica Potter at 645-8479 or by email. LEARN MORE
St. Peter's Youth is our Sunday School for ages 12 to 19 on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15 on the lower level of the Parish Hall. Please direct questions to Jessica Potter at 645-8479 or by email. LEARN MORE
Restrooms are available in the Narthex and the Parish Hall. An usher can give you directions.
St. Peter's strives to be accessible for all. We offer assistance with hearing devices as well handicap accessible seating. If you are interested in either of these options or have a related request please let an usher or member of the clergy know.
Be sure to join us for Coffee Hour! Just follow the brick path [and the people] to our Parish Hall. You'll be glad you did--you will feel at ease and find our parishioners to be friendly and happy to meet you.
Parking
Questions contact the OFFICE
Metered parking is available on Second street in front of the church and on Market street immediately next to the church. Free parking is available on Mulberry street, W. Third street, and the other side streets behind the church. When meters return they will not be enforced until noon on Sunday, but they are enforced AT noon on Sunday. (If you are still parked at 12:05, you may find a ticket on your windshield.) Please note that this applies ONLY to the block that surrounds St. Peter’s Square; if you park in front of the bank or Agave, for instance, you have to pay or you will get a ticket. Please do NOT park in the parking lot at R&L Liquors after 10 am on Sundays; you will get a ticket. Parking in the M&T Parking lot is NOT free. Instructions on how to feed the meters can be found on the meters themselves
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