This is a listing of St. Peter's ministries. If you're drawn to one of the ministries in the list, please call the office for information! You will find your life greatly enriched by being involved!

Ministry Directory

Worship Services

Acolytes - Beth Brady & Kitson Roger

            Acolytes are individuals age 9 to adult who serve at the altar during Eucharistic services.  There are torch bearers, cruxifers (the individual who carries the cross in the process) and a gospeler (the individual who carries the Gosepl book in the procession). Acolytes usually serve once a month.

Altar Guild - Fran LaFace

            The altar guild is responsible for setting up the altar for Eucharistic services, for keeping the elements of the service clean and polished and for keeping the sanctuary tidy. Altar guild teams rotate on a monthly basis during the year so that a team usually only services twice a year.

Eucharistic Ministers - Chris Smith

            The ministries of Eucharist Minister and Worship Leader at St. Peter's prayerfully serve the clergy and congregation at the Table offering the common cup and invite and prepare the community in heart and mind though Morning and Evening Prayer liturgies to hear the sacrament of the Word of God. Eucharistic Ministers usually serve once a month.

Lectors - Bev Freily

     The lectors are those individuals who read the lessons during our worship services.  They read on Sundays as well as at various special services, such as Christmas.  This is an important and integral part of the worship service and one which can be very rewarding to those who participate in this ministry. Lectors usually serve once every two months.

Adult Choir - Patty Oeste

     The choir sings during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday services and at other times during the year such as Easter and Christmas services. Rehearsals are once a week on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Handbell Choir - Patty Oeste

     The handbell choir plays at special services during holidays such as Easter and Christmas. Rehearsals are once a week on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. before the holiday seasons.

Oblationers - Church Office

     Oblationers take the bread and wine to the front front of the church during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service and other special services. Duties are on a rotating basis; usually a volunteer will service as an oblationer once every two months.

Ushers - John Krebs

     Ushers at St. Peter's are responsible for handing out service bulletins, greeting people as they enter the sanctuary, collecting alms from the congregation, and facilitating the flow of the congregation during the Holy Communion. This is a ministry of service, and we are always looking for additional ushers. Ushers usually are called to serve on a team every five or six weeks.

Prayers of the People - Chris Smith

    The mission of this ministry is to develop prayers "for and of the people" that actively offer our intercessions on behalf of the world, the church, others and ourselves. The team meets on an "as needed" basis to craft prayers for the liturgical seasons.

Christian Education

Adult Christian Education - Kim Kelley

            Adult Christian Education takes place Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Classes range from Dreams in the Bible to studying the weekly lectionary readings. Kim Kelley, the coordinator is always on the lookout for individuals who have a talent to share with the congregation.

Level I Atrium, The Good Shepard - Charlie Redditt

            Children in the 3 to 5 year old age group attend this Sunday morning 9:00 a.m. class. Children are taught Bible stories using the Montessori method of teaching. Parents and other adults are welcomed and encouraged to participate by assisting and leading classes.

Level II Atrium, The True Vine - John Burford

            Children in the 6 to 8 year old age group attend this Sunday morning 9:00 a.m. class. Children are taught Bible parables and the books of the Bible using the Montessori method of teaching. Parents and other adults are welcomed and encouraged to participate by assisting and leading classes.

Living the Good News - Matthew & Erika Windsor

            Children in the 9 to 13 year old age group attend this Sunday morning 9:00 a.m. class. Children are taught using the Living the Good News curriculum. Parents and other adults are welcomed and encouraged to participate by assisting and leading classes.

Journey to Adulthood - Tracy Simpson and Chris Knife

            Children in the 14 to 16 year old age group attend this Sunday morning 9:00 a.m. class. Children are taught using the Journey to Adulthood curriculum. Parents and other adults are welcomed and encouraged to participate by assisting and leading classes.

Episcopal Youth Community - Leigh Ann Warriner

            Children 6^th grade through Senior High are invited to attend a Sunday afternoon get together that centers around fun, service projects and Bible study. Parents and other adults are welcomed and encouraged to help lead.

Nursery - Molly Welch

            Our nursery is staffed by two terrific individuals who work with children 6 weeks through 3 years of age by singing songs, reading stories and hands-on playing. Parents and adults are welcomed and encouraged to participate by donating snacks for the children.

Children's Church - Karen Wiebe

            Children 3 years old to 9 years old attend Children's Church every Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. service. In Children's Church, the children hear a lesson based on the gospel of the day, learn prayers and parts of the Eucharistic service or do a short service project such as raking out the herb garden. Parents and other adults are encouraged to participate in Children's Church by leading and helping with the program.

Creative Dreaming Class - Kim Kelly

Joyce Rockwood Hudson, author of Natural Spirituality, said that "God keeps up a constant dialogue with us through naturally occurring events in our daily lives, mainly dreams and synchronicity - or meaningful coincidence, but also through other ways of inner knowing. This is not something new. You find it throughout the Bible. But in the last few centuries we've lost sight of it." The purpose of this class is to help bring that inner knowing back into focus. The class is structured so that even if you do not remember your own dreams, you can be an active and productive participant by sharing your personal experiences and associations in a quietly playful and respectful community. You may come every week or only drop in when you feel the need. Let the Spirit guide you. Remember, it's a constant dialogue. Sundays 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel at St. Peter's. 

Discipleship Bible Study - Marianne Welch

Disciple Bible Study is a 9 month intensive study of the Bible. Year One is a survey of the entire Bible and Year Two is an in-depth look at the books of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts.  Participants purchase a study manual, do daily readings, and meet weekly to discuss the text and its meanings.  The studies are an excellent way to become more familiar with the Bible, both in a personal and historical sense.  Sign ups occur in the late summer and classes generally run from September through May. 

Congregational Care

Walking the Mourner's Path - Pam Holt

The program is a ministry distinct from other bereavement programs in that it is Christ-centered, scripturally sound and church based. Walking the Mourner's Path is not group therapy but is spiritually directed. The Mourner's Path course consists of one and a half hour sessions for eight consecutive weeks and limits participants to ten. Each session has two facilitators plus a member of the clergy present. Courses at St. Peter's occur when there are facilitators available; other churches in Little Rock regularly have courses.

Library - Sara Bryan and Mary Ferguson

            The library team catalogs books donated to the library, refiles books that are returned and repairs books as needed. Volunteers come in once a week.

Stewardship - Donna Hutchinson

            The stewardship ministry goes to the congregation once a year to promote pledging of time, talent and treasure. Ministry members give their time for personal calling, announcements, article writing and as speakers.

Pastoral Care - Ann Shult

            The pastoral care team rotates on a monthly basis. Volunteers check on parishioners who are homebound, in nursing homes, or in the hospital. Volunteers are also sometimes available to drive parishioners to doctors appoinments or treatments.

Bunco - Nikki Reid

            The Bunco group meets monthly in members homes for laughs and refreshments. Proceeds from the evenings go to ministries selected by the Bunco members.

Camping Club - Kitson Roger

            The camping club makes twice yearly (sometimes more!) camping and canoe trips around the state. Participants camp in tents or RVs. Children are welcome!

Finance - Leroy Hendricks

            The finance committee recommends budgets for the upcoming year, reviews actual expeditures versus the adopted budget on a monthly basis and tracks income. The committee meets once a month.

Website upkeep - Beth Knife

            Keeping the website up-to-date is a twice a week task. We are currently working on moving the website to a different platform which will allow us to have many new features such as on-line registration for classes, on-line pledge payments, etc.

Foyers - Bev Freiley

     Foyers provides a means for newcomers to enter a small group setting and get to know the St. Peter's family. An emphasis is on incorporating newcomers into these social groups. Groups meet once a month in each others homes for dinner and a fun time.

Events Ministry - Beth Brady

     The Events team organizes our various celebration events such as Oktoberfest and Rally Day. The team volunteers on an as needed basis.

Greeters - Lisa Crafford

     Greeters staff the front and side doors during the Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. Their ministry is to welcome parishioners and newcomers to the church. Greeters usually serve once every two months.

First Visit - Nancy Thompson

     The visitation team checks for Visitor Cards each Sunday. The team calls on the visitor with a welcome package and a loaf of bread. The team rotates on a monthly basis.

Card Ministry - Mary Ferguson and Donna Hutchinson

     The card ministry team sends out cards for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions to parishioners. The team divides up the month for sending out cards.

Eucharistic Visitors - Glenda Thurman

            Eucharistic visitors take communion to parishioners who are homebound or in the hospital. They rotate on a monthly basis.

Outreach

Community of Hope - Chris Smith

            The Community of Hope (COH) at St. Peter's is a spiritually centered community of lay ministers living the Benedictine rule. Trained as chaplains, they provide spiritual nourishment and encouragement during times of stress, change, and crisis. The Circle of Care community of COH focuses on centering, debriefing and renewal of COH Chaplains. St. Peter's Circle has nine members who meet monthly to share, enjoy camaraderie, and provide ministry support. St. Peter's still has the only consistent Circle of Care group meeting in the Diocese of Arkansas.

College Ministry - Amanda Brooks, Shelby Harroll, Hannah Hooker, Ellie Wheeler

            This ministry welcomes all college aged students to a dinner once a week here at the church in the parish hall.

Bethlehem House - Mike and Lyn Schaefer

            St. Peter's Episcopal Church supplies the evening meal two nights per month at Bethlehem House, a homeless shelter in Conway, thanks to the dedicated volunteers from our church who participate in the Adopt-a-Meal program.  Team members rotate every other month; each team member provides part of a meal.

Christian Social Relations - Church Office

            CSR provides funding for individuals and families in need for household bills. CSR also funds the food pantry and other outreach ministries by providing money to purchase food.

Food Pantry - Sylvia Walker and the Rev. Kay Morgan

            The Food Pantry is currenlty open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. It is the goal of the food pantry to give each individual or family in need enough groceries for the evening and snacks for the next day. The goal is to continue expanding the times and offerings from the food pantry. Volunteers serve once every two months.

Kairos - Heather Woolverton

            Kairos is a three day spiritual retreat and renewal for men and women in the prison system. Volunteers serve on the staff or provide cookies and supplies for the volunteer team.

Cursillo Spiritual Retreat - Beth Brady and Gail Kirkland

            Cursillo is a four day retreat and renewal usually held at Camp Mitchell twice a year. Volunteers serve on the staff or provide cookies and supplies for the volunteer team.

Beacon Community for Women - the Rev. Kay Morgan

            The Beacon Community Project for Women is a 501c3 non profit Faulkner County organization whose goal is to support women who are affected by the world of incarceration. Volunteers provide support by mentoring women inside prison by letter writing. Volunteers also provide support by fund raising efforts.