Welcome to
Saint Peters
Our mission is to Live, Worship and Serve
According to Jesus' Word & Example
St. Peter's
AT A GLANCE
Living the Gospel
One of our core principles is discernment: the listening to and for God in all that we do.
Worshiping Together
These days, the majority of Episcopalians weren't raised in the Episcopal faith tradition. Inclusivity for us isn't just lip service, it's about truly helping all find a home here.
Serving Our Community
St Peter's has been a cornerstone of the Greater Bennington community since its founding in 1834. We strive to stay deeply connected to our town and community.
St. Peter's is parish of the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Communion, and prayerfully steeped in the Book of Common Prayer.
St Peter's is in constellation with St James in Arlington, Vermont. We not only share our priest, but we work side-by-side in formation, learning, and other spiritual practices.
A Testimony to the Oxford Movement
St. Peter's has a rich history embracing the liturgical revival of the Oxford Movement. Our architecture and worship embrace the English Protestant and Anglo-Catholic charisms.
Formed as a “Middle Way”, the Episcopal Church combines the best of the Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions, ensuring consistency of structure and worship, but allowing for individual conscience. Over the years, the middle way has become a way of being as a denomination, helping us to open wide to people of all walks of life. Know that whoever you are, you are beautifully and wonderfully made.
Worship With Us
Our Sunday Routine
1st and 3rd Sundays of the month:
8:00 am - Morning Prayer (Rite I)
10:00 am - Morning Prayer (Rite II) - also available via Zoom/Livestream.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month:
8:00 am - Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
10:00 am - Holy Eucharist (Rite II) - also available via Zoom/Livestream.
5th Sundays, Holy Days, and Special Occasions:
9:00 am - Holy Eucharist (Rite II) - also available via Zoom/Livestream.
Worship During the Week
Daily Prayer on Zoom: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Mornings @ 8:30 am
Daily Morning Prayer through Zoom
[click here to join]
Mid-Week Mass with Healing: Wednesdays @ 12 noon
Holy Eucharist with Healing Oils and Laying on of Hands
Contemplative Evening Prayer: Wednesdays @ 5:00 pm
Contemplative Prayer followed by Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina
Upcoming Events
Sun. April 13 - 9 am, Palm Sunday
Join us for Palm Sunday!
9 am - Choral Service (music)
The 9 am service will also be available via zoom.
A coffee hour follows each service.
April 14 to 19 - HOLY WEEK
Join us for Holy Week!
Maundy Thursday (April 17):
5:30 pm - at St. James
Good Friday (April 18):
12 Noon - Stations of the Cross - at St. Peter’s
12-3 PM - both sanctuaries remains open for silent prayer
6 PM - Good Friday Service - at St. James
Holy Saturday (April 19):
10 am - at St. Peters
Sat. April 19 & Sun. April 20, EASTER SUNDAY
Join us for EASTER!
Easter Vigil (April 19):
7:30 pm - at St. Peter’s (with incense)
Easter Sunday (April 20):
9 am - Holy Eucharist at St. Peters
Sun. April 27 - 8 & 10 am, Holy Communion
Join us for Holy Eucharist
8 am - Said Service (no music, Rite I)
10 am - Choral Service (music, Rite II)
The 10 am service will also be available via zoom.
A coffee hour follows each service.
Connect with us
Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, new to the Episcopal faith or been part of it your whole life,
we look forward to getting to know you!
200 Pleasant Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201