St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Green Hill Sunday
2025-08-24 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Green Hill Church, 4035 Green Hill Church Road, Quantico, MD, 21856, United States
On Green Hill Sunday, August 24, the Wicomico County Episcopal parishes travel to the mother church, Old Green Hill on the banks of the Wicomico, for an annual 10:00 am worship service and picnic afterwards on the church grounds. St. Peter’s will not have its usual 10:30 am service that day so that we can attend the Green Hill Sunday service (the 8:30 am service will be held at St. Peter’s). Green Hill Sunday is held on the Sunday closest to St. Bartholomew’s feast day (August 24), the patron saint of the church. St. Alban’s rector, the Rev. Margaret Brack, will preside at the service. St. Mary’s Tyaskin’s Priest-in-Charge, the Rev. Dennis Morgan, will be the preacher. Father David Michaud will officiate at the baptism of MacKenzie Morgan during the service. There will be a report from the Venerable Laura Harbaugh, Chair of the Green Hill Church Committee, and a presentation by Phil Tilghman about the Preservation Project.
After the service, all are invited to a community picnic on the church grounds, compliments of the Green Hill Church Committee. We are grateful that the Red Roost is providing the chicken at no cost. Bring chairs and a reusable cup or water bottle if you can. There are a limited number of chairs and cups available.
You are invited to be part of the community choir for the worship service. Rehearsal is at 9 am before the service. For information and a copy of the music, contact Lauma Akmene: laumaa@stpeterschurch.net. For more information, go to the Green Hill Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oldgreenhillchurch.

Spring Fundraiser
2025-06-20 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
St. Peter’s Oyster Fritter Dinner Fundraiser has been rescheduled for Friday, June 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. We will feature King Boys oysters along with hamburgers and hot dogs, drinks, a bake sale, Blessing of the Animals and more. This coincides with Third Friday downtown. Please mark your calendars.
We are in need of people to help organize the event and for volunteers to help in the kitchen, serving, set up, clean up and more. More information will be coming in future issues of Peter’s Post and announcements.

Old Green Hill Church Day
2025-05-31 08:30 - 14:00 | St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 6457 Quantico Rd., Quantico, MD, 21856, United States
The Green Hill Church Committee is asking for donations of gently used treasures (jewelry, purses, small household items, collectibles, art work, small end tables, serving pieces, small chairs, primitives, local memorabilia, vintage items, flower pots, small statuary, gardening items, or metal works; no clothes) or baked goods (cookies, brownies, small loaves of bread, cornbread, or anything else that can be divided for individual sale) to the Church Mouse at St. Philip’s, Quantico, for “Old Green Hill Church Day,” Saturday, May 31 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm – items can be dropped off on Thursdays, May 22 and/or May 29 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
All proceeds from sales on May 31st will benefit Old Green Hill Church. Volunteers are also needed to help collect donated goods and/or be available on Saturday, May 31. Please contact Nancy Hall at 410-713-9650 to volunteer. St. Philip’s is located on 6457 Quantico Road in Quantico.
See the event flyer for more information.

Annual Parish Meeting
2025-05-04 09:00 - 22:30 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
The Annual Meeting of St. Peter’s parish is on Sunday, May 4, at 9:15 am in the Parish Hall. All parishioners are expected to attend. There will be reports from leadership, elections for Vestry members and delegates to convention, reports from committees, and a Discernment Presentation concerning the future of our buildings and grounds by the Vestry. Everyone is invited to an all-parish breakfast in the hall before the meeting, from 8:45 am to 9:15 am.
SCHEDULE CHANGE NOTICE: On Sunday, May 4, the early service will be moved to 8:00 am to accommodate the meeting. The 10:30 am service will be scheduled as usual and will include the commissioning of new vestry members and officers.

Walk the Way of the Cross
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Walk the Way of the Cross — a 30-minute service in which participants walk around the church interior and make stops at the 14 stations of Jesus’ passion and death — takes place on Friday, March 14, and Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Join us for this moving Lenten service.
Note the new date for the second service (it was originally scheduled for March 28 but has been moved to the following week).

Wednesday Lenten Organ Recital
2025-04-03 12:00 - 12:30 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
During Wednesdays in Lent, our Music Director, James Wallace, offers short Lenten organ recitals in the church after the 12 noon service. These recitals are free and open to the public and are livestreamed on Facebook and our YouTube channel. All are welcome.

Yale Russian Chorus Concert
2025-03-09 09:45 - 10:15 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Join us at St. Peter’s on the first Sunday of Lent, March 9, for a concert by the Yale Russian Chorus. The concert will take place between the 8:30 and 10:30 Sunday services, and the chorus will perform traditional Russian hymns for the Lenten season.

Ash Wednesday Services
2025-03-05 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5. There will be three services on Ash Wednesday: 7 a.m., 12 noon, and 7 p.m. The choir will be singing at the 7 p.m. service. There will not be a noon healing service since the Ash Wednesday liturgy is the proper liturgy of the day. There will be imposition of ashes at all services that day. Make plans to begin your observance of a holy Lent by attending an Ash Wednesday service.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2025-03-04 17:00 - 18:30 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5. The night before — March 4 — you are invited to our traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in the Parish Hall from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., featuring pancakes, sausage and fruit salad. Invite friends and family to join you.

The Feast of the Presentation
2025-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
February 2 is the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, also called the Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin, commemorating the day 40 days after Our Lord’s birth when the Holy Family went to the temple in Jerusalem to present the child and purify his mother as prescribed by Jewish law. When this feast is on a Sunday, it takes precedence over our usual Sunday observance, and so we will celebrate this feast Sunday morning, and then again later in the day at a 5 p.m. Evensong. Evensong is sung Evening Prayer, a great Anglican tradition, and it will be led by St. Peter’s Choir under the direction of James Wallace. After the service all are invited to a potluck in the Parish Hall. Please bring a dish to share.

Bishop Visits St. Peter's
2025-01-19 08:30 - 12:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
The XI Bishop of Easton, the Rt. Rev. Santosh Marray, makes his annual visitation to St. Peter’s in two Sundays, January 19, which is also the day of our Patronal Feast (the Confession of St. Peter). The Bishop will preside and preach at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services and will receive newcomer Karla Christie into the Episcopal Church at the 10:30 a.m. service that Sunday. He will also be available for conversations at coffee hour and will meet with the Sunday School between the services. Let’s give our Bishop a warm and enthusiastic St. Peter’s welcome.

Christmas Lessons and Carols
2024-12-29 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Join us on Sunday, December 29, at the 10:30 service for Christmas Lessons and Carols. The service of Nine Lessons and Carols has a nearly 150-year history in the Anglican Church. It includes the reading of nine stories from Scripture — including the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus — and the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir anthems.
You can find the nine lessons used for the service here: https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearABC/SpecServ/KingsCollegeLessonsAndCarols.html

Christmas Eve at St. Peter's
2024-12-24 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
All are invited to celebrate Christmas at historic St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in downtown Salisbury: attend the 5 p.m. or 11 p.m. Christmas Eve services on December 24. There is not a more beautifully decorated sacred place in town to usher in and celebrate Christmas than at St. Peter’s with its traditional and ancient worship, including prayers, music, sacrament, and the candlelight singing of Silent Night. Our 5 p.m. service begins with the children’s procession to the creche. Our traditional 11 p.m. service features the talented St. Peter’s Choir and organ in a festive celebration. Come a half hour early to either service and enjoy seasonal choral and instrumental music before worship. Treat yourself to a traditional Christmas service that celebrates the real meaning of the season.

Handel’s Messiah All-Sing
2024-12-22 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
St. Peter’s annual performance of Handel’s glorious oratorio, “Messiah,” will take place on Sunday, December 22 at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free but donations are welcomed to defray the costs of the concert. Since the audience is the chorus, all are encouraged to bring scores (Watkins-Shaw edition preferred), but they will also be on sale for $10 at the door.
The professional orchestra will bring the performance to life, and four wonderful vocal soloists will carry the familiar arias and duets: Hayley Abramovitz, Soprano; Hunter Shaner, Countertenor; John Wesley Wright, Tenor; and Andrew Boisvert, Bass.
The performance is conducted by St. Peter’s Music Director, James Wallace.
There will be an optional choral rehearsal for those who would like to brush up before the performance on Monday, Dec. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Of course all members of the public are invited to attend the concert, whether they will sing or listen, and regardless of whether they can come to the rehearsal.
The church is at the corner of W. Church St. and St. Peters St. in Salisbury. The small parking lot at 110 W. Church St. is reserved for handicapped parking, but there is ample street parking in the neighborhood.
Don’t miss this glorious musical event — it will make your holiday season!

Children's Christmas Pageant
2024-12-22 09:30 - 10:30 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Make plans to attend St. Peter’s Annual Children’s Christmas Pageant between the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services on Sunday, December 22, downstairs in the Parish Hall. Support our children and youth with your presence as they portray the Christmas Story.
All children and youth are welcome to participate in the pageant. For questions or more information, please contact the Pageant Director Kate Dyer at kate.allen32790@gmail.com.

Blue Christmas
2024-12-21 15:00 - 18:00 | St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 6457 Quantico Rd., Quantico, MD, 21856, United States
A Blue Christmas Holy Eucharist & Healing Service will be held this year on December 21 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Philip’s Church, 6457 Quantico Road in Quantico.
The Christmas season can be a very difficult time for those who have lost a loved one over this past year or have lost a significant relationship or a job/career or quality of health or simply a way of life. The Blue Christmas Holy Eucharist & Healing Service is a time to remember those we have lost, a time to reflect upon the changes that have impacted our lives, and a time to share with one another our hope and assurance of Christ’s presence in our darkest hours.
Prime Rib Dinner Immediately Following
The gentlemen of St. Philip’s will be hosting a light dinner immediately following the service the service in the upper level of the Parish Hall. Need a Ride? St. Philip’s is requesting that you let the Rev. Elizabeth Philips know if you would like to a ride to the service and home again. She can assist in making travel arrangements for your safe arrival and return.
RSVP Requested
St. Philip’s is requesting that you let the church know if you are planning to attend. Please RSVP by December 19th to Rev. Elizabeth Phillips at 336-816-5055 or revenphillips@icloud.com. Please indicate if you will be joining St. Philip’s for dinner and if you would like transportation. Valet Parking Available: You will have the option to drop your car off at the front of the church and allow one of St. Philip’s trusty parishioners to park your car for you and assist you into the building. Someone will be present to manage the traffic on Quantico Road for your safety.
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Quantico will be joined by St. Peter’s; St. Alban’s; St. Mary’s, Tyaskin; and All Hallows Church, Snow Hill to celebrate the gift of hope and Christ’s loving presence with us on this winter solstice, the longest night of the year.

Wreaths Across America
2024-12-14 09:00 - 23:00 | Parsons Cemetery, 912 N. Division St, Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Please join Parsons Cemetery on December 14 for their annual Wreaths Across America event to honor the nearly 1,500 veterans buried there. Gathering for the parade begins at 9:00 a.m. Please also consider donating wreaths by visiting the Wreaths Across America website. St. Peter’s parishioners can also donate wreaths through Cub Scout Pack 151, who are using it as a fundraiser.

Advent Lessons and Carols
2024-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will host a candlelight service of Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday evening, December 8 at 7 p.m. Originating in Anglican churches in the 19th century, the service of Advent Lessons and Carols features nine scripture lessons, each followed by an Advent carol or choral piece. All are invited to participate in this beautiful and meaningful choral event featuring St. Peter’s Choir and organist and director James Wallace. An offering will be collected to support St. Peter’s ministries to the homeless population. The public is warmly invited. This event will also be livestreamed.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at St. Peter's
2024-11-28 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
St. Peter’s will hold its annual Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist on Thursday, November 28 at 10 a.m. in the church. Begin your Thanksgiving with prayers, lessons, sacrament and music offering to God our praise and thanksgiving. Mark your calendar!

Parish Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
2024-11-24 16:30 - 18:30 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
All are invited to come and enjoy our annual parish Thanksgiving potluck dinner on Sunday evening, November 24 in the Parish Hall. Our fellowship hour begins at 4:30 p.m. with the turkey dinner scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Marc Duncan will be cooking the turkeys again this year and they are delicious! Turkey and drinks will be provided. Everyone coming is asked to bring a traditional Thanksgiving side dish, salad or dessert. Please sign up for what you plan to bring on the sign-up sheet at coffee hour this Sunday or contact Jeff Cottingham: jeffcottingham@yahoo.com or text (443) 366-4740.

Inquirer's Class Begins
2024-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
The parish’s annual Inquirer’s Class will be held Tuesday evenings beginning on November 19 for all adults who are interested in being received into the Episcopal Church, or to be confirmed, or who just want to know more about the Episcopal Church. Led by the Rector, Father David Michaud, this series of classes covers all aspects of the Episcopal Church. Because materials need to be ordered, please contact Father David if you want to be in the class or if you have questions. There is no cost to participate. For more information, go to the Inquirer’s Class page on the parish website: https://stpeterschurch.net/inquirers-class/. Contact Fr. David at 410-742-5118 or by email at davidmichaud07@gmail.com.

Holiday Bazaar, Day 2
2024-11-16 09:00 - 13:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
St. Peter’s Holiday Bazaar is back. This year we will have the following booths, and we need your help to make it a success:

Pete’s Pantry and Bake Shop (baked goods and pantry items of all kinds)
Pete’s Attic Treasures (gently used Christmas decorations, household items, furniture, rugs, lamps, etc. — no clothing please)
Auction Alley (themed items or “baskets” for sale or silent auction)
Jewelry Shop (new or gently used jewelry items)
50/50 raffle
Pete’s Café (King Boys oyster fritters, soups, chicken salad and other items to eat)

Please start collecting items that you can contribute to these booths — items can be dropped off at church the week before the bazaar. Also be thinking about how you can volunteer to set up and/or clean up, work in a booth, donate items, or help with publicity. We need your participation to make this fund-raiser a success! Come join in the fellowship!
If you have any questions, please contact coordinators Hope Morgan (410-251-6398), Lori Butler (443-235-6450), or Bravard Cornbrooks (410-430-4053). Thank You!

Holiday Bazaar, Day 1
2024-11-15 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States

Classics for a Cause
2024-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Our tenant in the Parish Annex building, Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council (SWAC), has once again requested that it hold its annual “Classics for a Cause” youth concert in St. Peter’s Church. The event is this Friday, November 8, at 7 p.m. St Peter’s is pleased to support the good work of SWAC encouraging youth in the arts. You can attend and order tickets by going to the SWAC website: https://getswac.org/tickets_buy.php?tid=34.

Election Day Evening Prayer
2024-11-05 17:30 - 18:30 | St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 302 St. Alban's Dr., Salisbury, MD, 21804, United States
The Diocese’s Southern Convocation clergy are gathering for their monthly worship and meeting next Tuesday, November 5, which is also Election Day. They will meet at St. Alban’s in Salisbury for a special Evening Prayer which will focus on prayers and readings for our nation and the election. The clergy are inviting all clergy and lay people from the Southern Convocation to join them and participate in Evening Prayer. Father David Michaud, our Rector and the Dean of the Southern Convocation, will be there and encourages members of St. Peter’s to come to St. Alban’s for this special Evening Prayer at 5:30 p.m. on November 5. Note that St. Alban’s will be open all day for a vigil on Election Day.
Prayer for Elections
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (p. 822 BCP)

All Saints Evensong
2024-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
St. Peter’s Choir will lead a service of Evensong on All Saints Sunday, November 3 at 5 p.m. in the church and all are invited to attend. This beautiful liturgical service is unique to our Anglican Heritage. Note that incense will be used at this service. Invite your friends and family to join you.
There will be a potluck dinner and fellowship following the service in the Parish Hall and all are encouraged to participate. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish, salad, side or dessert. To help with planning, please sign up on the sign-up sheet at coffee hour for what you will bring, or contact the Parish Office.

Watch Party for the Presiding Bishop Elect
2024-11-02 09:30 - 12:30 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
The Presiding Bishop elect, the Rt Rev Sean Rowe, will be invested in the office of Presiding Bishop on Saturday, November 2, at the Episcopal Church headquarters in New York City. Previous Presiding Bishops have had their investiture service at the National Cathedral but Bishop Rowe is seeking to save money and include more people by having his investiture livestreamed from the Episcopal Church Center chapel and having watch parties in all 110 dioceses of the Episcopal Church. St. Peter’s will be the watch party site for the Southern Convocation of the Diocese of Easton and all are invited to come and participate.
The event begins at 9:30 a.m. on November 2 with the Roll Call of the Dioceses. The service itself begins at 11 a.m. Mark your calendars.

All Parish Fall Workday
2024-10-26 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter's St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
All parishioners are encouraged to participate in the All Parish Fall Workday on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the church, organized by St. Peter’s Property Committee. Your help is needed at St Peter’s that morning to volunteer with projects in the church, the Parish House, the Parish Annex and the church yard. Will you give of your time and energy to help your church? This is the first workday we’ve scheduled since the pandemic. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Diocesan Zoom Report on General Convention
2024-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | MD
The deputies from the Diocese of Easton who attended General Convention this past summer will present their report to the Diocese this Saturday, October 19, at 12 noon via Zoom. Members of all parishes in the diocese are welcome to join the Zoom meeting, learn about what happened and what impressed the deputies from our diocese.
The link for the one-hour presentation is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82425007743?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 824 2500 7743
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Youth Bowling Night
2024-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Southbound Alley, 1524 South Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
All middle and high school youth are invited to a fun afternoon with youth from other parishes in the Diocese’s Southern Convocation at the Southern Convocation Bowling and Pizza Party. It will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Southbound Alley Bowling Lanes in Salisbury. RSVP to St. Peter’s Youth Group Leader Deacon Lynn by Oct 7 at: 443-754-1735 OR lynn@bishopsinstitute.org.
