— Posted by Kristina Smith on 09/30/08 and filed under Upcoming Events
Join us as we celebrate this joyous time through word and song.
Canticle 12 in our prayer book and hymnal expresses it well:
“Let the earth glorify the Lord… Glorify the Lord, O mountains and hills, and all that grows upon the earth… Glorify the Lord, O springs of water, seas and streams, O whales and all that move in the waters… O men and women everywhere, glorify the Lord, praise him and highly exalt him for ever!“
What is the Season of Creation? There is a growing movement in many Lutheran and Episcopal churches to take a piece of the Pentecost Season, and observe it as a “Season of Creation”. This is our second year of observing this season at St. Peter’s. The last 8 weeks of the Season of Pentecost, from October 5—November 23, we’ll focus on God as Creator, the beauty of the earth and all that is in it. Here’s what to expect: (more…)
— Posted by Kristina Smith on 09/29/08 and filed under Upcoming Events
Jazzin’ Up the Island in 2008
The October weather may be cooling off but Fernandina Beach, Florida, will be heating up to the sounds of the 2008 Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival.
From October 5th through the 12th, 2008 the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, a not-for-profit 501c3 charitable organization, will once again light up the island with a week-long series of events celebrating the diverse all-American art form, jazz. Under the creative direction of renowned jazz drummer and bandleader, Les DeMerle, the festival will kick-off on Sunday 10/5 with a free jazz concert, continuing Monday 10/6 through Thursday 10/9 with a Sponsors’ Party and educational programs for youth in the schools, for families and for seniors. The festival will peak with weekend jazz concerts at the lovely St. Peter’s Church Courtyard on Friday 10/10 and Saturday 10/11 then continue with a Sunday Jazz Brunch on 10/12. All concerts will feature world-class jazz artists in a wide variety of styles including Dixieland, Smooth Jazz, Bebop, Big Band, Blues, Latin and more at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Courtyard and several other charming venues on beautiful Amelia Island, Florida. Stay tuned and get ready!!
For a complete lineup and/or to purchase tickets on line, go to: ameliaislandjazzfestival.com
— Posted by W.G. Hayes on 03/02/08 and filed under Upcoming Events
St. Peter’s Sesquicentennial is a year-long celebration! These are the remaining scheduled events. Watch for additional information as each event approaches.
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October 29 |
“Cemetery Crawl” with costumed characters
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November 19 |
Parish Thanksgiving Dinner with Trivial Pursuit (themed “Outreach Through the Ages”)
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— Posted by W.G. Hayes on 12/18/07 and filed under Upcoming Events
Celtic Music and Worship
On the fourth Sunday of each month (except March* and December**) St. Peter’s offers a unique and restorative worship experience that includes traditional Celtic music and liturgy drawn from the Iona and Northumbrian communities. A moving, lovely occasion, perfect for bringing friends and family.
All services are at 6:00 p.m. Scheduled 2008 dates are as follows
January 27th
February 24th
March 30th *
April 27th
May 25th
June 22nd
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July 27th
August 24th
September 28th
October 26th
November 23rd
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* One week later than usual because of Easter
** No Celtic Service in December because of Christmas
