St. Peter's Welcomes You
Searching for a faith and spiritual direction is a deeply personal journey. St. Peter's Church welcomes newcomers and faith explorers from all backgrounds. Below are the core tenets of the Episcopal faith.
What We Believe
- As Episcopalians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- We strive to love our neighbours as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person.
- The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and traces its heritage to the beginnings of Christianity.
- Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions, and is celebrated worldwide in many different languages.
- We welcome men and women, married or celibate, to be ordained as bishops, priests, and deacons.
- We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting.
- Lay people exercise a vital role in the governance and ministry of our Church.
- Holy Communion may be received by all baptized Christians — not only members of the Episcopal Church.
- We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer.
- We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and monogamous.
- Episcopalians recognise that there is grace after divorce and do not deny the sacraments to those who have been divorced.
- We affirm that issues such as birth control are matters of personal, informed conscience.
Have questions about the Episcopal faith or would like to speak with a member of the clergy? Contact our office — we'd be glad to talk.