God's Work, Our Hands - Day of Service
Sunday, September 7th
This year marks the 12th anniversary of “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday!
THIS YEAR’S PROJECT: “GROWING HOPE GLOBALLY” WITH LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF
Donate to Lutheran World Relief throughout the month of August and September! We are partnering with LWR in the "Growing Hope Globally" program, raising funds for the Peru Castrovirreyna campaign, which works with indigenous farmers to increase their income from the sale of quality dairy indigenous farmers to increase their income from the sale of quality dairy products to improve the availability and access to food, especially for children and pregnant women, who tend to have problems with anemia and malnutrition.
Learn more about Peru Castrovirreyna campaign at https://www.growinghopeglobally.org/program/peru-castrovirreyna/. Donate at the Service & Outreach table before/after worship, or use the pew envelope and write “LWR Growing Globally” in the memo line. You can also donate online at https://splcuniontown.org (memo: “LWR Growing Globally”).
THANK YOU!
ABOUT GOD’S WORK, OUR HANDS SUNDAY:
On Sunday, Sept. 7th, congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday began in 2013 in connection with the ELCA’s 25th anniversary. It continues to be an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life — flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.
“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an extension of the work you do every day to make your community a better place.
Backpack / Work Bag Blessing
Bring your school backpack and/or work bag for a special blessing during Sunday’s service this weekend. We wish our student, teachers, staff & parents/caregivers a positive, safe return to work & school next week!
Bless the school year ahead –
fill it with compassion for those making difficult decisions,
comfort to parents wondering how to manage home, work, and school,
and strength to teachers navigating new ways of learning.
Bless the school year ahead –
reminding us to see our neighbors as ourselves and Christ in all that we meet.
Bless the school year ahead –
remembering that God always goes before us
and claims us as beloved children of God.
Bless the school year ahead –
trusting your grace in our lives and hope for what is to come.
Be with us this year. Grant us your wisdom, Lord, that we continue to seek it, and look for signs of your love all around us.
Source: Kimberly Knowle-Zeller, an ordained ELCA pastor
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Want a great opportunity to get together with a group of friends? Join us for Chair Yoga.
You'll practice a 45-minute chair yoga class appropriate for all experience levels of yoga (or no experience at all!). You'll mobilize all the major joints in the body, gently tone and stretch the muscles and finish with a guided relaxation to center your mind.
Class fee: $15 ($12 for seniors, over 65)
Class location: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, PA. St. Peter's is a zero-entry facility, so no steps to navigate! Plenty of parking. Facility is climate-controlled with handicap-accessible restrooms. Doors will open at 11:15am.
Please pre-register with Erica Engel at erica@ericaengel.com or 509.406.0928.
God's Work, Our Hands - Worship & Church Picnic
Sunday, September 7th
Join us to celebrate our efforts to support Lutheran World Relief’s “Growing Hope Globally” campaign supporting farmers in Peru. We will gather for a brief worship at 10:30am (hopefully in the outdoor pavilion!) … followed by a family-style cookout! You can also meet some of the farm animals our local youth are raising right here in Fayette County, in solidarity with the Peruvian farmers we will be supporting.
On Sunday, Sept. 7th, congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday began in 2013 in connection with the ELCA’s 25th anniversary. It continues to be an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life — flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.
Name Tag Sunday
When is the last time you were talking with someone & their name just slipped from your grasp? Well, we’ve got a solution for that! It’s Name Tag Sunday - the first Sunday of every month. Grab a name tag at the entryway, write your name, & go confidently into your conversations at St. Peter’s!
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Want a great opportunity to get together with a group of friends? Join us for Chair Yoga.
You'll practice a 45-minute chair yoga class appropriate for all experience levels of yoga (or no experience at all!). You'll mobilize all the major joints in the body, gently tone and stretch the muscles and finish with a guided relaxation to center your mind.
Class fee: $15 ($12 for seniors, over 65)
Class location: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, PA. St. Peter's is a zero-entry facility, so no steps to navigate! Plenty of parking. Facility is climate-controlled with handicap-accessible restrooms. Doors will open at 11:15am.
Please pre-register with Erica Engel at erica@ericaengel.com or 509.406.0928.
Blood Drive w/ American Red Cross
Be a part of a life-saving cause! Schedule your appointment to donate blood at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on October 3rd.
Here are a few details to help you prepare:
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter SPLC to schedule an appointment.
Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
Name Tag Sunday
When is the last time you were talking with someone & their name just slipped from your grasp? Well, we’ve got a solution for that! It’s Name Tag Sunday - the first Sunday of every month. Grab a name tag at the entryway, write your name, & go confidently into your conversations at St. Peter’s!
Blood Drive w/ American Red Cross
Be a part of a life-saving cause! Schedule your appointment to donate blood at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on August 8th.
Here are a few details to help you prepare:
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter SPLC to schedule an appointment.
Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Want a great opportunity to get together with a group of friends? Join us for Chair Yoga.
You'll practice a 45-minute chair yoga class appropriate for all experience levels of yoga (or no experience at all!). You'll mobilize all the major joints in the body, gently tone and stretch the muscles and finish with a guided relaxation to center your mind.
Class fee: $15 ($12 for yogis over 65)
Class location: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, PA. St. Peter's is a zero-entry facility, so no steps to navigate! Plenty of parking. Facility is climate-controlled with handicap-accessible restrooms. Doors will open at 11:15am.
Please pre-register with Erica Engel at erica@ericaengel.com or 509.406.0928.
Name Tag Sunday
When is the last time you were talking with someone & their name just slipped from your grasp? Well, we’ve got a solution for that! It’s Name Tag Sunday - the first Sunday of every month. Grab a name tag at the entryway, write your name, & go confidently into your conversations at St. Peter’s!
Book Club Meeting
Join us for lively discussion about our favorite thing: reading books! We’ll meet in the conference room - or in our outdoor pavilion if weather permits! - after worship (grab a coffee & a snack in the fellowship hall, too!).
This month, our book selection is “Her Hidden Genius” by Marie Benedict.
All are welcome!
Blood Drive w/ American Red Cross
POP-UP BLOOD DRIVE (this blood drive is moved TO St. Peter’s FROM American Legion due to a/c issues.)
Be a part of a life-saving cause! Schedule your appointment to donate blood at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on July 21st.
Here are a few details to help you prepare:
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter SPLC to schedule an appointment.
Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Want a great opportunity to get together with a group of friends? Join us for Chair Yoga.
You'll practice a 45-minute chair yoga class appropriate for all experience levels of yoga (or no experience at all!). You'll mobilize all the major joints in the body, gently tone and stretch the muscles and finish with a guided relaxation to center your mind.
Class fee: $15 ($12 for seniors, over 65)
Class location: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, PA. St. Peter's is a zero-entry facility, so no steps to navigate! Plenty of parking. Facility is climate-controlled with handicap-accessible restrooms. Doors will open at 11:15am.
Please pre-register with Erica Engel at erica@ericaengel.com or 509.406.0928.
Name Tag Sunday
When is the last time you were talking with someone & their name just slipped from your grasp? Well, we’ve got a solution for that! It’s Name Tag Sunday - the first Sunday of every month. Grab a name tag at the entryway, write your name, & go confidently into your conversations at St. Peter’s!
Summer Mini-Camp at St. Peter's!
St. Peter's is hosting a free three-day adventure for children in K - 5th grade, Tuesday 06/24 - Thursday 06/26 from 6 PM - 8 PM.
Theme: “The Spirit Moves!”
This exciting program will be fully staffed with adult volunteers and will include games, crafts, snacks, and fun ways for kids to worship God and learn about Jesus together. (Note: All volunteers have submitted state & federal background checks.)
Plus we'll wrap our adventure up with an all-ages ICE CREAM SUNDAE party on Thursday evening! Please invite ANY children in K - 5th grade, and be sure to fill out a registration form (access HERE)… or email your interest to office@splcuniontown.org.
Alternatively, get a registration form through our office at office@splcuniontown.org or by calling 724.439.4730.
Paint n' Dip Event (a WELS Adventure Fundraising Event)
Join us for an afternoon of fun, painting and community — all for a great cause! No experience needed — just come ready to create, connect and support WELS Adventure in empowering youth through wilderness exploration and life skills.
Your $30 ticket includes: all painting supplies, guided instruction from Mel of Sips n’ Giggles, and a chance to relax and unwind for a great cause!
BYO Dips & Snacks! Bring your fave snacks and dips to enjoy while you paint!
Register by calling 724.439.4730 or email office@splcuniontown.org. Pre-registration & fee required.
Book Club Meeting
Join us for lively discussion about our favorite thing: reading books! We’ll meet in the conference room - or in our outdoor pavilion if weather permits! - after worship (grab a coffee & a snack in the fellowship hall, too!).
This month, our book selection is “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwambi.
All are welcome!
Animal Habitats Day Camp
Wednesday / Thursday, June 11th & 12th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Calling all K - 5th grade animal enthusiasts! Join us for this awesome 2-day camp where you'll discover and explore the amazing diversity of animals in two special habitats: land and ocean. Play games, make your own discovery journal, and craft your very own dioramas of these amazing ecosystems. We can't wait to see what you discover and create!
Limited to 10 youth participants, grades K - 5. Grades K - 2 must be accompanied by a parent / caregiver.
Fee: $10 (thanks to generous scholarships from our Education Team!)
Register by contacting office@splcuniontown.org or call 714.439.4730.
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Want a great opportunity to get together with a group of friends? Join us for Chair Yoga.
You'll practice a 45-minute chair yoga class appropriate for all experience levels of yoga (or no experience at all!). You'll mobilize all the major joints in the body, gently tone and stretch the muscles and finish with a guided relaxation to center your mind.
Class fee: $15 ($12 for seniors, over 65)
Class location: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, PA. St. Peter's is a zero-entry facility, so no steps to navigate! Plenty of parking. Facility is climate-controlled with handicap-accessible restrooms. Doors will open at 11:15am.
Please pre-register with Erica Engel at erica@ericaengel.com or 509.406.0928.
Blood Drive w/ American Red Cross
Be a part of a life-saving cause! Schedule your appointment to donate blood at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on June 6th.
Here are a few details to help you prepare:
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter SPLC to schedule an appointment.
Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
Bishop Kusserow Presides over Worship
SW PA Synod Bishop Kurt Kusserow visits St. Peter’s as he prepares to retire from service. Join us for a very special worship and word from Bishop Kusserow.
Join us for Fellowship Hour following worship service, hosted by Service & Outreach Team.
Name Tag Sunday
When is the last time you were talking with someone & their name just slipped from your grasp? Well, we’ve got a solution for that! It’s Name Tag Sunday - the first Sunday of every month. Grab a name tag at the entryway, write your name, & go confidently into your conversations at St. Peter’s!
Blessing of the Bikes, Motorcycles & More!
Saturday, May 24th between 10:00am and 12:00pm
A drive-through event. Bring your bicycle, motorcycle, tricycle (or unicycle!) or any type of bike for a blessing as the biking season begins!
Book Club Meeting
Join us for lively discussion about our favorite thing: reading books! We’ll meet in the conference room - or in our outdoor pavilion if weather permits! - after worship (grab a coffee & a snack in the fellowship hall, too!).
This month, our book selection is “Cher Ami and Major Whittlesley” by Kathleen Rooney.
All are welcome!
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Want a great opportunity to get together with a group of friends? Join us for Chair Yoga.
You'll practice a 45-minute chair yoga class appropriate for all experience levels of yoga (or no experience at all!). You'll mobilize all the major joints in the body, gently tone and stretch the muscles and finish with a guided relaxation to center your mind.
Class fee: $15 ($12 for seniors, over 65)
Class location: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, PA. St. Peter's is a zero-entry facility, so no steps to navigate! Plenty of parking. Facility is climate-controlled with handicap-accessible restrooms. Doors will open at 11:15am.
Please pre-register with Erica Engel at erica@ericaengel.com or 509.406.0928.
Mother's Day Fellowship Hour
Sunday, May 11th at 11:30am
Join us to honor all mothers and those who have acted as mothers in our lives. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Men in Action.
Sunday School Teacher Appreciation
Join us during worship as we celebrate the dedication of our youth Sunday school teachers this year :). Note: The last day of youth Sunday school is May 18th at 11:30am.
Handbell Choir Practice
St. Peter's Handbell Choir is growing!
This new(ish) music ministry intends to share music at worship services a few times per year ... we’d love for you to be part of this ministry!
Some music knowledge is helpful, yet we can work with you if a refresher is needed!
Contact Missy McCann with questions: 724.970.0799
We would LOVE to have you join us!
Name Tag Sunday
When is the last time you were talking with someone & their name just slipped from your grasp? Well, we’ve got a solution for that! It’s Name Tag Sunday - the first Sunday of every month. Grab a name tag at the entryway, write your name, & go confidently into your conversations at St. Peter’s!