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Welcome to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, located in the heart of the friendly city by the sea. We are an inclusive community that affirms the dignity of all people. We are imperfect people striving together to love God and love our neighbors the way Jesus taught us. We hope you will join us for worship, connect with us in fellowship, grow with us in study, and serve the community through outreach. All are welcome at St. Peter's!

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Don't miss the Blessing of the Animals this Sunday at 10am! Remember to bring a leash for your pet and a lawn chair for yourself. To give you time to get your pets to church and our altar guild time to set up outside, we will not have children's or adult formation at 9:15am. We can't wait to see all our pets tomorrow! #BlessingOfAnimals

The weather forecast for this weekend is looking great! Get your lawn chairs and pet leashes ready for our Annual St. Francis Animal Blessing!

To everyone who helped make the Lobster Fest this year be one of the very best - Thank you! From the lobster cookers, to the folk who helped man the pick up stations; to the runners and wrappers, and our greeters and ticket keepers. Thank you to our lunch providers, and our lobster roll makers; to our clean up magicians, and floor sweepers. Excel spreadsheets were tallied and lobsters were tickled - everything got done, right down to the last nickel! To all our unsung heroes who worked so hard to make this a wonderful success - thank you! The wonderful camaraderie, and team work are surely Blessings, for which we are truly grateful. Reverend Michelle, her family and our much loved Parish Administrator, Thank you for helping us make this happen. -Susan and Anne

Lobster 2025 was a success! Thank you to everyone who volunteered and to everyone who bought lobster. We will have totals soon, but are thrilled that we were able to raise money for outreach in Onslow and Carteret counties!

Let’s wish Janet, our parishioner, altar guild chair, and parish administrator extraordinaire a happy, happy birthday! We love you, Janet!

Our sale has been extended to Sunday, September 21. Get your lobsters, or add to your already existing order, today! https://conta.cc/46h6EZW

Our newsletter will be a little delayed this weekend, but until then, enjoy some pictures from this morning’s Tunnel to Tower 5k through Swansboro! Our water table volunteers, runners and walkers of all ages rocked for a good cause! Also, look at @dioecyouth representing!

Join us this Sunday as we kick off the Season of Creation with a return to our 8am and 10am worship schedule, 9:15am formation, and a potluck and workday to follow! #Worship #Episcopal #Potlluck https://conta.cc/4mdBadi https://conta.cc/3I8Hwwo

Join us for worship, fellowship, and upcoming events at our parish! Tomorrow is the last Sunday of our Summer Question Series, so bring your questions! #Episcopal #ChurchCommunity #WorshipTogether https://conta.cc/45ULtN4

A Celebration of Life for Buddy Payne Saturday, September 20 | 2–6 PM Swansboro Rotary Civic Center 1104 Main Street Extension, Swansboro, NC 28584 We’ll gather to remember the one and only Buddy Payne with stories, laughter, and just the right amount of irreverence. The Rev’d Michelle Bullock and The Rev’d Nathan Finnin will lead the service (bless their brave souls), after which we’ll do exactly what Buddy would have hated — make a big ol’ fuss about how much we loved him. Then, we’ll do what he actually would’ve wanted: throw a party. Food will be provided by his friends at The Shark’s Den, and you can bet it’ll be good. In true Buddy fashion, formalwear is strictly forbidden. No blazers, no neckties, no exceptions. Hawaiian shirts, t-shirts, and flip flops are the uniform of the day. And while no one could rock a coconut bra quite like Buddy, if you feel inspired, we won’t stop you. Come ready to laugh, cry, eat, and share the kind of stories that would’ve made Buddy roll his eyes — and then grin when he thought no one was looking. (Contact Michelle Bullock if you have questions.)

The church office is closed today for a staff sabbath, but we will be back open tomorrow with Rev. Michelle and volunteers in the office to take your lobster orders and get ready for the new program year! Happy first day of school to all our children, families and teachers!

Prepare for Sunday’s readings and bring your questions for the sermon! #SundayService #FaithJourney https://conta.cc/3HueOG2 https://conta.cc/3JoGiNH

Join us for worship this Sunday at 9am! #Episcopal #Community https://conta.cc/4mgDb99 https://conta.cc/3JCl4Mn

Andddddd, that’s a wrap on a fun week of learning about the ocean’s creatures, creation, forgiveness, trust, faith and love. Thank you to all of our awesome kid participants and our amazing youth and adult volunteers!

Dive into St. Peter's with VBS and the Summer Question Series, and mark your calendars for Fall opportunities. Our Lobster sale went live this week, so please share our website or event flyer with a friend! 🦞 #Worship #VBS #Lobster #Episcopal https://conta.cc/3UQwONE

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The diocese of East Carolina team, to include Rick, Liam, Eva and Blythe from St. Peter’s, got back yesterday from their work doing Helene relief work in western NC with the diocese of Western North Carolina. Well done, y’all! Well done! May we all follow their good example of loving our neighbors. @dioecyouth @wncepiscopal

Bring your questions for this Sunday's Summer Question Sermon series! https://conta.cc/3U7xMF5

Bring your backpack and get a blessing to start the new school year!

Join us this Sunday at St. Peter's for Morning Prayer led by Seminarian Nick Kohlmann and a special offering for flood relief in Texas and North Carolina. There are lots of activities listed in this week's newsletter, including the VBS registration deadline, summer Men and Women's gatherings this Monday, an upcoming workday, and more! #Episcopal #FloodRelief #Community https://conta.cc/46nxvFo

Join our Ocean Themed VBS! Free for kids K-6, August 11-15. #VBS #OceanFun https://conta.cc/4nZUBs3 https://conta.cc/4lOzsja

Register for VBS today!

Join us for worship and community events! Please consider bringing one of the food items listed in the newsletter for our school children food drive. Let's make a difference together! #SundayService #Episcopal #Outreach #LoveYourNeighbor https://conta.cc/3GwRbfB

Did you know that a lot of children and families go without meals in the summer when school is out? Today, we used outreach funds to pack and deliver food to Swansboro High School for a few families. Next week, we hope to do the same for the elementary and middle schools. The need is great, so if you can help, we will be collecting single serve oatmeal, canned pasted, canned veggies, canned fruit, single serve Mac n cheese, cereal, and shelf stable boxed milk on Sundays at church. Thank you!

Join us for this week's sermon! Bring your questions about the readings, which are posted here. We also need help stocking the blessing box with food and need coffee hour hosts this week. #SundaySermon #Lectionary https://conta.cc/3Iq0DSt https://conta.cc/453euqA

Join St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church for a series of upcoming events including our Sunday services, youth service trip, and VBS. #Episcopal #CommunityService #YouthMinistry #Worship #StPeters https://conta.cc/40PvUV0

Bring a question about this week's readings to church as we continue our summer question series! #SummerQuestion #SundayReadings https://conta.cc/4lqU0O8 https://conta.cc/44xrOC7

Join us for Sunday services and fellowship! Our Sermon Question Series begins tomorrow (read about this and more in the newsletter). See you at 9am! #Worship #Episcopal https://conta.cc/40DE6aX https://conta.cc/4eyq5Bj

Bring your questions to church this Sunday as we kick off the "Summer Question Sermon" series! The readings for Sunday are in the email attached here. #SermonSeries #AskYourQuestions https://conta.cc/4l1nzWs

Don't miss our upcoming services and potluck! Bring your fishing gear! #StPeters #SummerEvents https://conta.cc/40vpryq

On the last Sunday of each month, all undesignated loose plate offerings go to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. This Sunday, the discretionary offering will go to Jonathan and Caitlin Iris and their children while Jonathan recovers from a terrible motorcycle accident. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated!

Join us for worship and community events at St. Peter's! #Episcopal #Community https://conta.cc/3I7xtHp https://conta.cc/40he4tV

On Sunday, we encouraged you to pray for our nation with suggested prayers in our Book of Common Prayer. We will share different prayers throughout the week. Here is a prayer for Sound Government, found on page 821 of the BCP (prayer 22 in Prayers and Thanksgivings).

We hope to see you at church tomorrow for our Sunday service at 9am. St. Peter’s Weekly Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3SQN5kU

We are looking for a few volunteers to collect parking donations this Saturday from 8:30-3 for Arts by the Sea? Donations will go towards Capital Improvements at the church. Please contact the church office today or tomorrow if you can help, or drop a note here in the comments. Thank you!

This Sunday, we invite you to our Pentecost Sunday services at St. Peter's by-the-Sea. Join us at the church at 9am for a Rite 1 Service and at noon at Trinity Center for a special service on the beach with baptisms. #Pentecost #Worship #Community #Episcopal #StPeters https://conta.cc/4dRfWPD

Thank you for supporting our service team in prayer! We are home! Please remember that we have one summer service at 9am, starting tomorrow. Click here for this week’s St. Peter’s newsletter: https://conta.cc/44OJsmN

Celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter with us and join our upcoming events! #Faith #Fellowship #EpiscopalChurch https://conta.cc/3FbGoGY

Four parishioners are headed out to Spruce Pine on Sunday morning for a week of Towel Ministry with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to do Hurricane Helene recovery work. We are almost ready! Please keep us in your prayers!

Engage with our vibrant community at St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Join us for worship services, Bible studies, and special events throughout May and June. Our summer schedule starts May 25 with a 9am service. We also have opportunities for outreach and fellowship. #Episcopal #Community #Service #Worship #EastCarolina https://conta.cc/435J1Ss

The deadline to register for the Hurricane Helene Relief Trip is tomorrow. Join us in supporting our neighbors in Western North Carolina as they recover from the hurricane. Registration is $450, but St. Peter’s Towel Ministry will cover your fees. Act fast and make a difference! #CommunityService #HurricaneRelief #VolunteerOpportunities #Nonprofit #SupportLocal https://conta.cc/3ERbW4v

Join us for one Sunday service of Morning Prayer tomorrow at 10am. https://conta.cc/42IhHtf

Celebrate Easter with us today! Join for services at 6am (Trinity Center), 8am & 10am (St. Peter's), and brunch, and an egg hunt at the church! All are welcome! #EasterJoy #Community https://conta.cc/4il3yIh

Join us for Holy Week events and Sunday services! #HolyWeek #Easter https://conta.cc/4iadh43 https://conta.cc/3YtK90B

Please join us for Holy Week!

The St. Peter’s crew at New Beginnings 58. We are having fun!

Celebrate Rose Sunday with us this week! Join our potluck at 11:15am. #Lent #Fellowship https://conta.cc/3Y6DF7K

Parish Workday Saturday, April 5 at 8am We will prepare our building and grounds for Easter. There will be opportunities inside and outside. Bring work gloves! Look for a sign up posted on the volunteer board across from the office. Lunch provided.

We need two nursery attendants for this Sunday, March 30. Please let Janet or Rev. Michelle know if you can help.

Join us for a candlelit night of music and prayer in the Taizé tradition tonight in the sanctuary. The music of Taizé is a repetitive singing of prayer chants that focus on simple phrases, often from Scripture, sung in canon. The repetitiveness of the music and prayer creates a meditative prayer experience. The overall service is broken up into elements of psalms, scripture readings, prayer intercessions, and time for silent reflection.

Join us this Sunday for worship, formation and a special Coffee Hour to say farewell and send off Buddy Payne as he heads to Camp DaySpring ! #Lent #Community https://conta.cc/4iQdFFS

Today the St. Peter’s Motorcycle Club stopped by for a bike blessing before their ride. What a fun way to begin a beautiful day. A safe ride to all. 🏍️

Join us for Sunday services and various weekly activities! #Community #Worship https://conta.cc/4iu14rT https://conta.cc/4ixILlv

We're having a Social Gathering this month at Lands End on Saturday, March 29 at 5pm! Come one and all! If you can attend, please RSVP to Anne Hume or the church office.

Join us for worship and fellowship this Lent! Also, our annual canned food drive begins this week, so please bring food to share with our neighbors served by The Hem and Martha's Mission. #Lent2025 #ChurchCommunity https://conta.cc/4hfapCo

Join us for Ash Wednesday Services today at Noon and 6pm, with an additional service tomorrow at Noon for those unable to attend today. We prioritize your safety; please assess driving conditions before coming. Also, join our 40-day Gospel of Luke study starting Thursday at 7pm on Zoom. For confessions or inquiries, contact us. #AshWednesday #Lent #LukeStudy #Community #Faith https://conta.cc/3DlQEeL

Join us for the last Sunday of Epiphany and the beginning of a new Sunday Adult Formation series. Lent kicks off with a pre-Lenten Shrove Tuesday feast, then s Ash Wednesday services at noon and 6pm. Check out the newsletter for many more events, as well as information from the diocese. #Episcopal #Lent #Community #Faith #Worship https://conta.cc/3QEMdPc https://conta.cc/4bktUIE

Ash Wednesday services at Noon at 6pm, on Wednesday March 5.

Join us this Sunday for worship and a potluck fellowship! #SundayService #EpiscopalCommunity https://conta.cc/3Xez4jD

Join us on Tuesday, March 4 at 6pm to have pancakes, sausage, gumbo and to burn last year's palms in anticipation for Ash Wednesday.

Due to inclement weather, and following local school system guidance, the church office will be closed tomorrow. Our clergy and staff are working from home and are monitoring emails and phone calls. Stay safe and check on your neighbors!

Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate love and community this Sunday! Join us for services at 8am and 10am, and youth group at 5pm. https://conta.cc/40ZgPj5

How will you shine Christ's light this season? This week's newsletter shares many upcoming studies, fellowship events and other opportunities as we approach Lent. Please note we are still in need of a nursery volunteer this Sunday- let Rev. Michelle know if you can help. #ShineBright https://conta.cc/3Q9dV6s

Introducing Olaf, the newest addition to St. Peter’s! 🤣 ⛄️ As our outdoor blessing box has become very utilized over the last few months, we plan to start filling this new freezer with meals for those who are sick, without a home, or who have come on hard times. Be on the lookout for cooking days to be advertised soon! @swansboronc #loveyourneighbor #feedpeople

We are in need of an adult nursery volunteer this week. Can you help? Please contact Janet or Rev. Michelle if you can. Thank you!

On this Super Bowl Sunday, bring chips, dips and your favorite game day snacks to share for Coffee Hour at 11:!5am. We'll see you there! 🦅

Join us for church on Sunday mornings! Check out other things going on at St. Peter’s by subscribing to our newsletter or checking out our website: www.saintpetersbythesea.org

Join us for our services at 8am and 10am tomorrow, with the 10am livestream here for those who can't join in person. All are welcome at St. Peter's! This Sunday, support California fire victims with your loose plate offerings and join us for a potluck at 11:15am. #Episcopal #EpiphanySeason https://conta.cc/3Wxt2Ko

The church buildings will be closed again tomorrow, to include all evening community groups that meet on Thursdays at St. Peter's. We will continue to monitor the weather. Stay safe and warm, and keep our neighbors without homes or power in your prayers. If you know someone without food who can walk to the church, some church angels restocked the blessing box this morning.

Some pictures of St. Peter’s in the January 2025 snow. Thank you to the Pursers for sharing! @swansboronc

Please stay safe and warm! Janet and Michelle will be working from home. Vestry, please stay tuned for an updated agenda and Zoom link for our 6pm meeting.

Don't miss our one 10am service this Sunday! See you there! #Episcopal #ChurchEvents https://conta.cc/4g4oFgI https://conta.cc/4gYiRa9

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The Epiphany January 6 O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the Peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer) Here’s a great at home blessing for chalking your doors: https://www.thetableindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/epiphany-chalk-blessing-2025.pdf

Join us for a special preacher at 8am and a joyful Epiphany celebration at 10am this Sunday, then plan to stay for a potluck and to put away the greens! #Epiphany #StPeters https://conta.cc/40lIvQf https://conta.cc/41ZUu76

Join us for Sunday service of Morning Prayer and hymns tomorrow at 10am. The following Sunday at 8am, we have a special guest preacher and 10am join in our Epiphany pageant! #Episcopal #ChurchEvents https://conta.cc/3PeKWgZ

Art by Fritz Eichenberg Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born this day of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. Merry Christmas everyone!

Celebrate Christmas with us! Join our services on Christmas Eve at the church and Day on Zoom. #ChristmasEve #StPeters https://conta.cc/3PcoEfM https://conta.cc/4gTe1up

Join us for the Fourth Week of Advent and Christmas services at St. Peter's! #Advent #Christmas https://conta.cc/3PctvgU https://conta.cc/3Dut92U

Join us for our service of The Longest Night (sometimes called Blue Christmas) on Wednesday at 6pm. This candlelit service of prayer and Eucharist is near the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. This time of year can often feel heavy, like a long night of the soul. This service provides space for you to bring your feelings and lay your burdens before God. You are not alone during this season. Come pray and embrace the light amidst the darkness.

Join us for caroling tomorrow at 6pm in Swansboro! #Caroling #Community https://conta.cc/4gj0fkC https://conta.cc/49DI1Yw

Celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent with us! Join for services, caroling, and more! #AdventJoy #StPeters https://conta.cc/3BD5lJl

Welcome our new vestry members! Join us for caroling this Sunday (rescheduled from Wednesday, due to anticipated inclement weather)! #Vestry2025 #CommunityJoy https://conta.cc/4gvcOt4