For All That Has Been — Thanks! A gala concert of music, dance, theatre, and spoken word in celebration of the forty-fifth anniversary of ordination of the Rev. Amandus J. Derr.

Saint Peter’s Church is a welcoming and diverse evangelical catholic communion. This community's liturgical practice is rooted in the long and robust tradition of the church expressed in contemporary time and thoughtful innovation. People of all different backgrounds find nourishment in and are welcome to take part fully in the life of this community.

Our Lady of Guadalupe / Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is celebrated at Saint Peter’s Church on Wednesday evening, December 11. Mass is at 7:00 with Bishop Paul Eggensteiner and representatives of the ELCA’s Association of Latino Ministries. With processions in traditional dress, mariachis, dance, refreshments and music. The celebration continues until 11:00 p.m.

The Saint Peter’s Bach Collegium  and the Saint Peter’s Choir and Dance at Saint Peter’s Present Emilio Cavalieri’s “La Rappresentatione di Anima, et di Corpo,” an opera in three acts presented in a vespers setting.

Each Sunday at 6:00 P.M. an open community gathers for prayer and reflection on the lines of sacred scripture and jazz.

The community is diverse and includes people who live near and far, native and new New Yorkers, and people visiting New York City. Oftentimes churches will bring groups from their home congregations. Others are not Christians or are exploring Christianity for the first time in this supportive environment. Musicians from New York and throughout the world come to play.