Pastoral Letters

The life and history of the parish can be seen in the letters of Pastor Jared R. Stahler, who communicates with the friends and members of Saint Peter’s through a weekly email, detailing events, tribulations, celebrations, and happenings to over 1,000 people.

Read the letters you may have missed, or review the parish’s focuses over the last few months, in the following archive below.

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Pastoral Letters

Week of October 21 | Staff who enable the ministry of Saint Peter’s and thoughts on the recent months of transition

Week of October 14 | All Saints & Dia de los Muertos Weekend

Week of October 7 | A World in Need of Healing includes prayers for those affected by Hurricane Milton, those affected by violence in the Middle East, and those affected by climate change.

Week of September 30 | Parish Life this Fall, including Dia de los Muertos announcement.

Week of September 23 | Celebrations of Art, Architecture and Design at the Intersection in this week’s letter.

Week of September 16 | We remember beloved congregation member Elaine Kosseff, relay upcoming Cultural Medallion Ceremony, and give a sneak peak on our upcoming Bloomberg Connect guide.

Week of September 9 | Celebrations, Parish Life Beginning, and Upcoming Sunday Schedule in this week’s letter.

Week of September 2 | Vince Carr is announced as the Interim Cantor and Director of Music, Liturgy & the Arts.

Week of August 26 |Lars Anderson joins the team, and a triumphant close to Jazz on the Plaza.

Week of August 19, 2024 | End of Summer letter includes Billy Harper Quintet News and stewardship opportunity

Week of August 12, 2024 | We prepare for Mary, Mother of God this upcoming Sunday and welcome our new Vicar Deivis in this week’s letter.

Week of August 4, 2024 | How do we mourn? A letter on grief and upcoming funeral dates.

Week of July 22 and Week of July 29, 2024 | Obituary and death announcement for members: Renata Karlin, Nancy Lindeberg, The Rev. Gary Santmire, Samuel Reed, and Arthur W. Clark

Week of July 15, 2024 | Staff changes, including the departure of Sarah Balsam-Moga, are at the center of this week’s letter.

Week of July 8, 2024 | Kids Summer Camp is a cherished tradition, and this letter looks at last year’s program as we prepare for this year’s installation starting on July 28!

Week of July 1, 2024 | Fourth of July prayer and Jazz on the Plaza full listings.

Week of June 24, 2024 | Our Jazz program is in full swing this summer, covering Jazz on the Plaza, and a final Annual Congregation Reminder.

Week of June 17, 2024 |Info on upcoming opportunity to celebrate our graduates and more on our upcoming Kids Summer Camp.

Week of June 10, 2024 | As we celebrate Pride Month and approach Juneteenth, this week’s letter draws attention to the significance of these events/holidays.

Week of June 3, 2024 | Learn about our upcoming Jazz programming this summer, and a follow-up on the 60th Anniversary of Ordination for The Rev. Dale R. Lind.