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Welcome to our Parish
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is a faith community that seeks to equip and nurture persons to live out the love of God and to share the message of Jesus Christ through servant ministry to the greater community.
We respect the dignity of all persons regardless of national origin, race, gender, age or sexual orientation, and welcome and encourage them to participate fully in all areas of our parish life.
Our worship and all of our common life together centers on the Holy Eucharist, which we share together each Sunday. Jesus shared bread and wine with his first followers and we believe that his risen presence can be found in this Sacrament.
Come discover and enjoy a people with open hearts, open minds, and open arms. Whatever situations you may face, there is a place for you in the caring, supportive environment of St. Peter’s by-the-Sea.
Our worship is open, thoughtful,
reverent and inspiring.
Rooted in Tradition
In 1902, St. Peter’s was recognized by the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi as an organized mission. On January 21, 1921, St. Peter’s became a parish. Throughout its life, St. Peter’s by-the-Sea has been involved in the ...
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Adult, Youth and Children’s Formation
We offer a variety of thought provoking, interactive programs for everyone be they young or old. We recognize that individuals in different stages of life have different needs. Our Christian formation programs ...
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We explore vital questions of faith, ethics, life, spirituality
and human growth in Christ.
Outreach, Evangelism and Community Involvement
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea has a long history of active participation in our community. As a downtown church who understands the nature of Christ’s command to be in this world, we ...
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Rooted in Tradition
In 1902, St. Peter’s was recognized by the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi as an organized mission. On January 21, 1921, St. Peter’s became a parish. Throughout its life, St. Peter’s by-the-Sea has been involved in the community: from opening its parish hall to Gulfport Little Theater productions in the 1930’s, to feeding the hungry during the Depression and becoming a headquarters for the distribution of information and relief after Hurricane Camille in 1969. After recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Camille, St. Peter’s continued to grow and prosper throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s. On June 26, 2000, St. Peter’s by-the-Sea consecrated the Gothic style building at our present address on Beach Drive. On August 29, 2005, ...
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Adult, Youth and Children’s Formation
We offer a variety of thought provoking, interactive programs for everyone be they young or old. We recognize that individuals in different stages of life have different needs. Our Christian formation programs are an opportunity to ask questions, to enrich faith, and to support all persons in their spiritual journey. We offer a full set of classes for every age group, providing fun and interesting instruction in the Christian faith and life. Children also have the opportunity throughout the year to participate in a variety of enrichment activities and outreach projects. We offer excellent programming for our youth (grades 6-12) that is designed to ...
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We explore vital questions of faith, ethics, life, spirituality
and human growth in Christ.
Outreach, Evangelism and Community Involvement
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea has a long history of active participation in our community. As a downtown church who understands the nature of Christ’s command to be in this world, we support a number of local ministries that help feed, clothe and minister to those in need. You will find our parishioners serving on boards, helping deliver meals and building homes. We believe the church must exist outside her walls ...
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Community
We gather as a family. Young or old, there is a place for all at our table. We believe that the community is the missing link in our lives today. People are scattered and worn thin while seeking a niche or place to belong. Ours is a place where all children can be known by name; where the stranger is greeted warmly; diversity is embraced; and the suffering may find a place of solace and hope. From parish suppers and book discussions to annual festivals and special celebrations, we gather in Jesus Christ to strengthen one another for service in our community ...
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We believe a church must be in mission to seek and serve all people in the name of Jesus Christ.
A LOOK BACK
AT HOLY WEEK 2021
2021 Lenten Program
“Will you strive for justice and peace among all people,
and respect the dignity of every human being?
I will, with God’s help.” [BCP Baptismal Covenant]
This year’s topic for Lenten discussion covered Dignity in many forms.
Links below:
Traveling Mercies - July 26, 2021
ALTAR PARTY
August 15, 2021
following 10:30 service
Worshiping with us !
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost:
July 25, 2021
8am Rite I (in-person)
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9:30am Sunday School
10:30am Rite II
(in-person and live streamed)
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Recent Streamed Services
Wednesday People:
July 21, 2021
10:30 am Bible Study
12:05 pm Litany of Healing
1pm Via Media: the Middle Way
Ain’t no Party like an Altar Party !
STREAMING LINK
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost:
July 18, 2021
8am Rite I
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9:30am Sunday School of Song
conducted by JT Anglin
Kids’ Sunday School
DEBBIE IS BACK !
10:30am Rite II
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Bishop’s Visit
3pm Holy Eucharist with Baptism, Confirmations and more
Followed by Crawfish Boil
Pentecost Sunday
May 23, 2021
Annual Parish Meeting
and Pot Luck Brunch
Between Services at 9:30
Facebook FEED
Children’s Church and Sunday School links:
https://truewaykids.com
/timothy/
https://ministry-to-children.com/
sheep-and-goats-bible-crafts/
In-Person Worship Suspended Weekly Streaming Schedule
In-Person Worship Returns
Masking and Social distancing are NOT required for fully vaccinated people
Read the Bishop’s
guidance here
Worship Schedule
10:30 am Wednesday
Bible Study
12:05 pm Wednesday
Litany of Healing
In-person in the Chapel
1pm Via Media Streaming
8:00 am Sunday
Rite I In-person only
9:30 am Sunday
School
10:30 am Sunday
Rite II In-Person and
LIVE Streaming Service
Previous Streaming Services
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Holy Eucharist, Rite II, July 4, 2021 10:30am
A Celebration of the Holy EucharistRite Two: 10:30 A.M.Sixth Sunday...
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The Latest News
Traveling Mercies – April 12, 2021
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, Gulfport, MS Keeping close while keeping our distance. A weekly guide for this journey. Our destination: Big Love BACK By the Sea.
April 13, 2021
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Traveling Mercies – April 5, 2021
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, Gulfport, MS Keeping close while keeping our distance. A weekly guide for this journey. Our destination: Big Love BACK By the Sea.
April 5, 2021
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Traveling Mercies – March 29, 2021
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, Gulfport, MS Keeping close while keeping our distance. A weekly guide for this journey. Our destination: Big Love BACK By the Sea.
March 30, 2021
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Contact
Phone: 228-863-2611
Email: stpetersbythesea@bellsouth.net
Address: 1909 15th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
Let’s get social !
Traveling Mercies May 17, 2021
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY ARE BACK
~ Kid’s Sunday School between services (9:30am)
~ Nursery is back for 10:30am service ONLY
~ Children’s Church at 10:30
Traveling Mercies – May 10, 2021
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, Gulfport, MS Keeping close while keeping our distance. A weekly guide for this journey. Our destination: Big Love BACK By the Sea. May 10, 2021 The Good News Upcoming Ascension Day is Thursday May 13th Church capacity has been raised to 75% We look forward to seeing you at one of […]
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Saturday in Easter Week
WE HAVE ARRIVED ! “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.” FORWARD DAY BY DAY Meditation for April 10, 2021 Saturday in Easter Week Mark 16:15 And [Jesus] said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the […]
Read MorePer Bishop Seage’s updated worship guidelines
~ Sunday Mornings Rite I* at 8am and Rite II* at 10:30am
~ Wednesday Litany of Healing* at 12:30pm
~ Moveable Feast, Wednesdays on the Beach start time TBA
~ Bible Study, Wednesdays at 10:30am
May 16, 2021
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Inquirers’ Class at 9:30 am :
ZOOM LINK
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81052664554
Week 6 will focus on Hymnody, the singing or the composition of hymns or sacred songs. Our own choir master and organist, JT Anglin will lead the discussion of our use of music in worship.
May 12, 2021
Bible Study at 10:30 am
May 9, 2021
Sixth Sunday of Easter
9:30am Inquirers’ Class: The Good Book and its role in building the Book integral to our worship.
May 5, 2021
Bible Study 10:30 am
May 2, 2021
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Deacon’s Mass
Inquirers’ Class: Church History 101 and
the Order of the Deaconate
April 28, 2021
Bible Study 10:30 am
April 25, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 21, 2021
April 18, 2021
Third Sunday of Easter
Coastwide EYC Crawfish Boil
4p at Trinity in-the-Pass
April 14, 2021
April 11, 2021
The Second Sunday of Easter
“Thomas Sunday”
Holy Week schedule of services and much more…
| Saturday, March 27 | 8:30a.m. | Making Palm Crosses Meet in the Parish Hall to ready palms and make crosses |
| Palm Sunday, March 28 | 8am and 10:30am | Palm Sunday Services There will be no processional |
| Palm Sunday, March 28 | 5:00p.m. | Holy Week Lessons and Carols Performances include our Hand Bell Choir, J.T. Anglin and some of his students |
| Wednesday, March 31 | 5:30p.m. | Stations of the Cross Attendees will remain seated during readings |
| Paschal Triduum | ||
| Maundy Thursday, April 1 | 5:30p.m. | Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar no foot washing |
| Good Friday, April 2 | Noon and 5:30pm | Good Friday Services No Holy Eucharist |
| , Saturday, April 3 | 7:22p.m (sunset) | The Great Easter Vigil |
Easter Sunday | ||
| Sunday, April 4 | 7:00a.m | Rite I service |
| 9:00a.m. | Family Eucharist (Rite II with Children’s Church) followed by Easter Egg Hunt | |
| 10:30a.m. | Rite II service | |
* We are offering 4 Easter Services *
We are asking parishioners choose one service to attend
so that everyone wanting to attend may do so without exceeding our 50% limit
* All services will be live streamed
* Volunteers Needed *
– to make palm crosses 3/27 @ 8:30am in the Parish Hall
– readers for Station of the Cross 3/31 @ 5:30pm
– readers, servers and ushers for all services
– help wiping down surfaces after each service
* Filled plastic Easter Eggs *
We need eggs (no chocolate please) and
volunteers to hide eggs during the 9am Easter Sunday
If you are able to help with any of these please contact the church office by phone: (228) 863-2611 please leave a message
or by email: stpetersbythesea@bellsouth.net or contact@stpetersbytheseagulfport.com
MOST RECENT SERVICES
Upcoming Lent Discussion
There will be no Live stream from St. Peter’s this Sunday.
We will be posting feeds from the National Cathedral and others.
Watch this space for links. Thank you +
Previous streaming services
For the Kids
This week’s lesson continues from God calling Abraham and Sarah and focuses on the fulfilment of His promise.
Key points:
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Patience – We need to wait on God.
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We can trust God even though things don’t happen straight away.
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God will do what He promises.
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Christmas Week Services
*Streaming services will be offered using these links:
Our latest Streaming Services
Centering Prayer
Remember… there is a seat for everyone at God’s table,
but St. Peter’s by-the-Sea requests an RSVP !
Please sign up for any of our offerings
using the Sign-up form.
Safe Worship Guidelines will be observed.
Worship Service Sign-up Form
Wednesday Bible Study has Returned
Wednesday Mornings @ 10:30am
Please sign up below !
Moveable Feasts
Wednesday evenings on the beach across from the church by the fire pit. 10/21 start at 5:30pm
**Service times will be adjusted for shortening days Sign-up HERE
Blessings Under the Bell Tower
Sundays 9am – 10am
+ Curbside Communion
+ Sunday School to-go
+ Drive-by Blessings
Children’s Church and Sunday School links:
https://truewaykids.com
/timothy/
https://ministry-to-children.com/
sheep-and-goats-bible-crafts/
In-Person Worship Suspended Weekly Streaming Schedule
In-Person Worship Returns
Masking and Social distancing are NOT required for fully vaccinated people
Read the Bishop’s
guidance here
Worship Schedule
10:30 am Wednesday
Bible Study
12:05 pm Wednesday
Litany of Healing
In-person in the Chapel
1pm Via Media Streaming
8:00 am Sunday
Rite I In-person only
9:30 am Sunday
School
10:30 am Sunday
Rite II In-Person and
LIVE Streaming Service
Previous Streaming Services
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Holy Eucharist, Rite II, July 11, 2021 10:30am
A Celebration of the Holy EucharistRite Two: 10:30 A.M.Sixth Sunday...
Watch NowSixth Sunday after Pentecost, Holy Eucharist, Rite II, July 4, 2021 10:30am
A Celebration of the Holy EucharistRite Two: 10:30 A.M.Sixth Sunday...
Watch NowThe Latest News
Traveling Mercies – April 12, 2021
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, Gulfport, MS Keeping close while keeping our distance. A weekly guide for this journey. Our destination: Big Love BACK By the Sea.
April 13, 2021
No Comments
Traveling Mercies – April 5, 2021
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, Gulfport, MS Keeping close while keeping our distance. A weekly guide for this journey. Our destination: Big Love BACK By the Sea.
April 5, 2021
No Comments
Traveling Mercies – March 29, 2021
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, Gulfport, MS Keeping close while keeping our distance. A weekly guide for this journey. Our destination: Big Love BACK By the Sea.
March 30, 2021
No Comments
Contact
Phone: 228-863-2611
Email: stpetersbythesea@bellsouth.net
Address: 1909 15th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
Let’s get social !
EYC FALL 2020 KICK-OFF
Sunday, October 4, 5pm at St. Mark’s
for more info and to sign up:
https://stpetersbytheseagulfport.com/eyc-fall-kick-off
