October Kids' Night Out Hosts Needed

We tentatively have a Kids' Night Out on the calendar for Friday, Oct. 2 but we need families to host it. Anyone interested? If so, please let me know and we'll get a team assembled. It is lots of fun and easier than you can imagine!

2nd Annual Water Games

4-6pm, Sunday, July 26

Join us on the back patio for water games for the kids!

Here's what you need to bring:

Your kids
swim suits and towels
water toys
cold beverages for yourself and your kids
a snack to share
lawn chairs

I'll try to spray the area down for bugs before hand, but you might want to
bring some bug spray, just in case.

We'll have the water games set up for the kids to run and play in.

Volunteer Needed for July 26 Children's Program

We need an adult volunteer to oversee the summer craft program on July 26. The program runs from 9:45 a.m – 11:15 a.m. Megan Stipicevic will have already planned the crafts. You will have two great teenage helpers. We just need one adult to oversee things. If you are willing to help, please contact the Rev. Ann Martens

Sunday School Teachers Needed!

We need Sunday School teachers for next year for the following classes: 1^st grade, 2^nd grade, 3^rd/4^th grade and 5^th/6^th grade. You’ll be part of a team of teachers who rotate duties. This gives you a Sunday off on occasion and you also do not lead the class every week. Come join the fun and “happening” place to be on Sunday mornings! If you’d like to help, please speak to either Margaret Core or the Rev. Ann Martens.

Kids' Night Out

Summer Time Fun!

5-8pm, Friday, June 26
$10 a child or $20 for a family
Sign-up by Sunday, June 21
You can sign-up in the narthex or call or email Rev. Mary through the church office.

As always, friends, relatives, and neighbors are welcome

Hospitality Crew Members Needed

Our Hospitality Crew is looking for some new members. This is the group who prepare coffee hour on Sunday mornings. It is a very easy ministry and a fun one the whole family can enjoy. For more information, please email the Rev. Mary Demmler at the church office and she will put you in touch with the coordinator.

Parish Picnic

Parish Picnic Sunday, June 21

June 21 is a big day for us all! It's Father's Day, our Feast Day, our Parish Picnic, and the day we celebrate Craig and Meta's triumphal return!

Festivities begin immediately following the 11am service. Fried chicken and drinks will be provided so please bring a side or dessert to share. Also, we recommend you bring chairs for your family. We will have some tents up in the back to provide some shade.

After lunch there will be the ever-popular parent-child water balloon toss.

During the services, the Dominican Republic Mission Team will be holding a car wash in the parking lot, so be sure to bring a dirty car!

And, as always, be sure to wear your seersucker!

Big Wheel Rally

Big Wheel Rally Sunday, June 14

Bring your bikes!
Bring your trikes!
Bring anything with wheels!

Spaghetti dinner is served at 5pm.
Rally to follow.
(Concurrent with the Facilities Planning Team's presentation)

There will be two courses: One for children 6 and under and another for children 7 and up.

Don't forget to bring a helmet and please feel free to invite friends!

Fall Festival Planning

This fall (I know, we're starting early) we will be hosting a Fall Festival, which will take the place of the Bazaar and Opportunities Fair of years past. The goal is both fundraising and educating people about the various ministries we have here at St. Peter's. Each group in the church has been asked to host a different booth.

I would like for our Families with Young Children group to host a children's thrift sale with clothing and toys. We have so many kids in our church of varying ages that I'm sure we would have plenty of donations and interest.

What I'm looking for is three or four people who would be willing to organize it. Is this something you might be interested in? If so, let me know! Send me a message, email, or call me.

Also, the vestry is looking for a co-host to work on the whole festival with Kathi A.. I think this fair is going to a fun event for the whole parish, but won't be as successful without talented people running it. Again, if you think this might be the job for you (yes!) then let me know and I'll put you in touch with Kathi.

Thanks!

Mary+

Transitions Training led by our Stephen Ministers

Have you been thinking about a new career? Is the current economic environment necessitating your consideration of a change? Do you have a friend or a family member in one of these situations? Well, then.....join us for an informal and informative gathering on Sunday, May 31, from 4 to 6 pm on the patio. Members of our congregation will share their own transitions, and offer tips on how to do it. Opportunities to network with those in various businesses will also be available. Nibbles and beverages, too. Child care will be available. Questions, contact Kathi Argiropoulos.