The Stations of the Cross is our evening liturgy for Good Friday. Walking the Way of the Cross allows us to stand with Jesus from his arrest to his burial. The devotions tell the story through passages of Scripture and prayer responses that help us connect our lives with the love of Christ poured out for us. The devotion is interactive with prayers and responses and lasts about 45 minutes.

Our Holy Week liturgies come from the pilgrimages of Egeria, a 4th-century nun, to Jerusalem. Father Dirk will use photos and objects from his pilgrimage to these same sacred sites to give context to the services that mark the last days of Jesus’ ministry to his death and resurrection.

Each week will allow us to explore the question, “How does what happened in Jerusalem meet with our lives today?”  The dates and topics are:

Walking the Stations of the Cross allows us to stand with Jesus from his arrest to his burial. The devotions tell the story through passages of Scripture and prayer responses that help us connect our lives with the love of Christ poured out for us. The devotion is interactive with prayers and responses and lasts about 45 minutes.

Our Holy Week liturgies come from the pilgrimages of Egeria, a 4th-century nun, to Jerusalem. Father Dirk will use photos and objects from his pilgrimage to these same sacred sites to give context to the services that mark the last days of Jesus’ ministry to his death and resurrection.

Each week will allow us to explore the question, “How does what happened in Jerusalem meet with our lives today?”  The dates and topics are:

Taizé Prayer is evening prayer for all Christian faiths. It is a simple, meditative form of worship, coming from the ecumenical prayer community in Taizé, France. The music and prayers call us to dwell deeply on Christ's presence around and within us. Mantra songs (like "Jesus, Remember Me"), prayerful silence, and short readings guide the focus of the prayer in a candle-lit environment.  Icons will also be set up as prayer stations for those who wish to move around during the silence or spend time in prayer after the service.  You can see a video of a sample Taizé service.

Our Holy Week liturgies come from the pilgrimages of Egeria, a 4th-century nun, to Jerusalem. Father Dirk will use photos and objects from his pilgrimage to these same sacred sites to give context to the services that mark the last days of Jesus’ ministry to his death and resurrection.

Each week will allow us to explore the question, “How does what happened in Jerusalem meet with our lives today?”  The dates and topics are:

Walking the Stations of the Cross allows us to stand with Jesus from his arrest to his burial. The devotions tell the story through passages of Scripture and prayer responses that help us connect our lives with the love of Christ poured out for us. The devotion is interactive with prayers and responses and lasts about 45 minutes.

Our Holy Week liturgies come from the pilgrimages of Egeria, a 4th-century nun, to Jerusalem. Father Dirk will use photos and objects from his pilgrimage to these same sacred sites to give context to the services that mark the last days of Jesus’ ministry to his death and resurrection.

Each week will allow us to explore the question, “How does what happened in Jerusalem meet with our lives today?”  The dates and topics are:

Our Holy Week liturgies come from the pilgrimages of Egeria, a 4th-century nun, to Jerusalem. Father Dirk will use photos and objects from his pilgrimage to these same sacred sites to give context to the services that mark the last days of Jesus’ ministry to his death and resurrection.

Each week will allow us to explore the question, “How does what happened in Jerusalem meet with our lives today?”  The dates and topics are:

Just as Jesus began his ministry in the dust of the wilderness, our Lenten journey begins with Ash Wednesday and the reminder that we are dust, “and to dust shall we return.” Rather than a statement of judgment, this is a statement of hope, for life begins in the dust. Out of the dust of the earth, we are formed and filled with the breath of life from God our creator. Ash Wednesday is a time for us to make a new beginning, to join closer with Jesus, and to take the journey that make us whole once again.

Join us at 7:30 pm for oAsh Wednesday service with imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. Music provided by St. Peter’s Choir.

Just as Jesus began his ministry in the dust of the wilderness, our Lenten journey begins with Ash Wednesday and the reminder that we are dust, “and to dust shall we return.” Rather than a statement of judgment, this is a statement of hope, for life begins in the dust. Out of the dust of the earth, we are formed and filled with the breath of life from God our creator. Ash Wednesday is a time for us to make a new beginning, to join closer with Jesus, and to take the journey that make us whole once again.

Join us at Noon for our mid-day Ash Wednesday service with imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. Mindful of lunch hours, this service will last about 45 minutes.

Join us as we celebrate the mystery of the Word made Flesh, God’s love revealed to us in Jesus of Nazareth. This Holy Eucharist will include sermon, favorite Christmas carols, and soloist. All are welcome!

St. Peter’s Choir and King’s Peal Bell Choir help us to sing “Noel” at the 9:00 pm service as we celebrate Christ’s birth on Christmas Eve. Prelude music featuring each of our ensembles begins at 8:30. All our welcome!

Christmas starts at St. Peter’s with our annual pageant and Family Eucharist at 4 pm on December 24th. Each year, our children tell the story of Christ’s birth in drama and song. The service concludes with Communion, which all are welcome to receive. As a family-focused service, the music and length are family friendly.

Blue Christmas is a contemplative service that allows us to hear the story of hope and new life given in the birth of Jesus without the expectations of forced joy. This service gives us the opportunity to acknowledge our own griefs and struggles as well as of those we love, while receiving the good news that God is at work to make all things new.

Join us for scripture, hymns, and communion. All are welcome to participate as fully as they desire, or to just sits and let the prayers of the community around us carry us.

Advent is a time of preparation to greet the One we call the Prince of Peace. Our Advent series explores this peace, which passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7), ways we can experience that peace more fully in our lives, and ways we can be servants of God’s peace for others. We’ll meet Tuesday evenings in the Chapel (entrance on the left side of St. Peter’s Church). If you cannot join us in person, a Zoom option is available.

December 19: Bringing Peace

The Christian life is not just about our own relationship with God. It is also about how we join God’s healing work in the world. In the words of St. Francis, how do we become servants of peace?

Advent is a time of preparation to greet the One we call the Prince of Peace. Our Advent series explores this peace, which passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7), ways we can experience that peace more fully in our lives, and ways we can be servants of God’s peace for others. We’ll meet Tuesday evenings in the Chapel (entrance on the left side of St. Peter’s Church). If you cannot join us in person, a Zoom option is available.

December 12: Dwelling in the Peace of Christ

Jesus is the one we call the Prince of Peace. What is Christ’s peace? Jesus leaves us this peace. How do we know this peace in our souls and in our relationships?

Advent is a time of preparation to greet the One we call the Prince of Peace. Our Advent series explores this peace, which passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7), ways we can experience that peace more fully in our lives, and ways we can be servants of God’s peace for others. We’ll meet Tuesday evenings in the Chapel (entrance on the left side of St. Peter’s Church). If you cannot join us in person, a Zoom option is available.

December 5: Dwelling Peace in times of Grief and Loss

God is present in every moment of our lives. How can we dwell in peace in the midst of grief and loss?

Advent is more than simply getting ready for Christmas. It is a time to open our hearts to the coming of Christ past, present, and future. Join us for an intergenerational worship experience and Advent activities in Crossroads Hall at 5 pm, followed by a simple supper. Christ is coming. Let us prepare the way!

Advent is a time of preparation to greet the One we call the Prince of Peace. Our Advent series explores this peace, which passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7), ways we can experience that peace more fully in our lives, and ways we can be servants of God’s peace for others. We’ll meet Tuesday evenings in the Chapel (entrance on the left side of St. Peter’s Church). If you cannot join us in person, a Zoom option is available.

November 28: Dwelling in Peace - the Shalom of God

Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace. Its root means “to be whole.” In the Hebrew Scriptures, peace is a collective experience. How does Shalom influence our understanding of peace?

Each year, the Greater Freehold Clergy Association leads a community interfaith Thanksgiving Service gathering Christian, Jewish, and Muslim congregations together to celebrate our gratitude to the Holy One. Representatives of each tradition will offer sacred readings, reflections, and music to give thanks for the blessings we have received. This year’s host is First Presbyterian Church of Freehold. All are welcome!

The Rt. Rev. Sally French, Bishop of New Jersey, will make her first Visitation to St. Peter’s at the 10 AM service for Confirmation and Reaffirmation. We celebrate with Tommy Alsagar, Matthew Delgado, Austin Gerrity, Charlie Lettice, Abby Melchior, Brendan Melchior, Katie Melchior, and Nathan Shalloo who will be confirmed, and Gay Mary Simon who will Reaffirm her baptismal vows. A reception follows in Crossroads on the first floor.

We are combing services for a single celebration on Sunday, November 5 at 9:30 am for the Feast of All Saints. This is also the day we celebrate Stewardship Ingathering - the offering of our pledge for supporting God’s work through St. Peter’s in 2024. The festivities continue with a tailgate potluck part in Crossroads Hall after the service. You can let us know what dish you are bringing or volunteer for set-up or clean up through Sign-Up Genius.

November 2 is the Feast of all the Faithful Departed, when we pray for those in the congregation who have died in the past year as well as for departed loved ones whose names have been submitted by members of the congregation. This reflective service provides space to remember, celebrate, and be surrounded by gentle and healing hope. All are welcome. The service will also be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel.

The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg offers this year’s stewardship sermon at both the 8 am and 10 am service on Sunday, October 22. Mother Mary Frances retired as Senior Editor and reporter for Episcopal News Service after a fourteen-year career in 2019. She is a priest of the Diocese of Newark and is an assisting priest at Trinity Episcopal Church, Asbury Park. She is well known to the people of St. Peter’s having most recently provided supply coverage during Father Dirk’s sabbatical.

All of God’s creatures (appropriately caged or leashed if not human) are invited to join us for our annual celebration of St. Francis of Assisi with the Blessing of the Animals. Yes, pets in church! The 8 am service is pet-free. The 10 am service is pet-friendly. We give thanks for God’s gift of creation, for the witness of S Saint Francis, and for our animals with hymns, lessons, and prayers to celebrate the day. At the end of the service, the animals gather with their people for their blessing. All are welcome!

Join us for our annual ministry fair to introduce you to the many ministries St. Peter’s offers and help you find your match with your skills, time, and God’s call. Held in Crossroads Hall with plenty of refreshments after each service, our ministries will have tables set up to share what they do and how to connect.

God gives each one of us a set of gifts to use in building up our world. How is God calling you to help us be God’s hands and heart this year?

Join us as we kick off the new program year with prayers for the new school semester and Blessing of the Backpacks. If you are a teacher or student, bring your backpacks or other bags for the blessing.

A celebration and dedication of Crossroads at St. Peter’s
on the historic campus of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Freehold
at the crossroads of Monmouth County

We invite you to join us Saturday May 20th, 2023 for an evening of musical Harmony that will come to full Bloom

6:30 to 11:00 PM – cocktail hour, buffet dinner, musical interludes and raffle basket drawings making for a fun cheerful night.

Festive Sunday best dress.

Reservation due by May 10th.