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The mission of the Christian Education Commission is to provide an environment that promotes spiritual development in both children and adults, following the example of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Christian Education at St. Peter's provides opportunities for instruction and fellowship to parishioners of all ages. Church School for children and adults is held weekly at 10:00 a.m. except for the summer months. A volunteer coordinates the program for the parish's children. The Church School sponsors several events for the youth throughout the year including an annual hayride and cookout, a family craft day in December, a Christmas Pageant, Easter Egg hunt, and Youth Sunday. Outreach projects completed by Church School students have included conducting canned food drives, assembling Christmas Shoe Boxes for mission outreach, and preparing Christmas cards for the parish's shut-ins. Summer Vacation Bible School is offered for one week in the summer. Our parents spend long hours planning and preparing for VBS. Beautiful and creative decorations always accompany the theme. Adult Education focuses on a wide range of topics from scripture study, to a study of religions. Our adult education class has grown to an average attendance of over 20 people, under the leadership of Rector. We've enjoyed book discussion groups during the Lenten season. The Alpha Program is a 10-week practical introduction to the Christian faith. Over 55 people have participated since February 2001. Attendees share fellowship, a meal, a talk, and a small group discussions. We are fortunate to have trained parishioners that lead our Alpha Program. The Youth group is very active under strong adult lay leadership. It consists of 15 - 20 youth, grades 6 - 12. The group participates in monthly activities which have included Christmas caroling, ski trips, movies, weekend trips to ShrineMont and the annual youth mission trip. They raised their own support through yard sales, bake sales, congregational dinners, and a golf tournament. The youth assist with packing school supplies for the Back to School Fair, sponsored by Matthew's Haven, one of our Outreach ministries.  Parish Church home page
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