The Diocese of Newark and St. Peter's present "Lecture and Lunch with John Shelby Spong" on Saturday, March 13th, here in the parish hall.  Bishop Spong will present two lectures with opportunities for Q&A.  The focus will be his new book, Eternal Life:  A New Vision.   There is no charge for the lecture, but registration is required; to register please contact Kitty Kawecki at kkawecki@dioceseofnewark.org or 973-430-9902.  Registration on-site begins at 9:30 and the first lecture is at 10 a.m.; lunch will be provided, with a free-will offering to offset the cost.  The day will wrap up after the second lecture ends, at around 3 p.m.  See the event flyer here - or see Bishop Spong's website for more.

Music at St. Peter's again hosts the annual Young Organist Concert, sponsored by the Wheeler Endowment. Each Young Organists Concert features a talented newcomer to the organ music scene. This year, St. Peter's presents Benjamin Straley, who currently serves as Assistant Organist/Organ Scholar at Trinity Church in New Haven, Connecticut.

A native of central Ohio, Ben (MM-Organ '10 at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music) graduated with a BM in organ performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he studied with Dr. Marilyn J. Keiser.  "During my time there, my passion for hymnody and Anglican liturgy grew immensely, and it is that love of sacred music which I hope to further nurture and expand upon while at the Institute." 

The March 21st concert starts at 3 p.m.; a reception will follow. Suggested donation is $15; $10 for students and seniors.

The Search committee held its first meeting on Sunday February 28. Members of the committee include Gerald Creighton Jr., Judith Hegg, Katherine Madpak, Robert Pierson, Alex Taormina, Yogi Yogisparam, and Anne Yardley, chair. Janet Broderick met with the committee to share her vision for the position and to discuss the procedure. The committee serves as a committee of advice to the rector, who makes the final decision about calling an assistant. The job description has been posted on this website and the position will be listed on the national Office of Transition Ministry (formerly known as the Church Deployment Office) and on the diocesan website. Anne Yardley will also communicate with deans at the Episcopal seminaries. Anyone who has questions or wishes to suggest a name may contact Anne Yardley at ayardley@drew.edu.

“Food for the Soul in Lent” has begun; about 60 people attended the March 3 session and enjoyed Paul’s soups and Janet’s presentation. The evenings begin with Holy Communion at 6 p.m. in the church, followed by supper in the parish hall and Janet’s discussion of “Grace.” Come! All are welcome to attend any of the sessions.

Please join us on the Saturday before Holy Week anytime between 8 o’clock till noon to work around the buildings and grounds, as we get the church ready for Easter. You can sign up in the parish hall; call Valarie Gilliland (973-538-7823) or Bob Jackson (973-386-1685) with questions.

Many consider Wolfgang Amadeu Mozart to be “the greatest composer of all time.” On March 18 at 12:45 in the Parish Hall, Thursday Luncheon will present a talk by Ray Vanderslice, Professor Emeritus at East Stroudsburg University; Ray will present—with music—the story of this amazing composer. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall indicating what covered dish you will bring: casserole, salad or dessert. A modest $2.00 fee helps cover the cost of beverages and paper products. Join us, won't you?

The deadline for the April Keys is next Monday, March 15. Please send your submissions to Barbara Snyder at the parish office (email bsnyder@stpetersmorristown.org), or leave hard copies in her mailbox behind reception.

We're marching in the Morristown St. Patrick's Day Parade this year; please join us! Meet St. Peter's folks behind the Municipal Building on Franklin Street at 11:00 a.m SHARP on Saturday, March 13th, rain or shine.  We'll carry our St. Peter's banner along the parade route and show spectators that we are a major force in Morristown! It's a great chance to advertise who we are and have a wonderful time doing it. Pick up directions and information sheets at all three coffee hours today, or call/email Isabel Creighton at 973-895-4521 or icreighton@optonline.net with questions.

At this year’s Lenten Retreat we will learn some creative ways to pray. Using beads, color, music and words, we’ll tap into our creative juices and let prayers flow from within. Sign up in the Undercroft. Continental breakfast begins at 8:40.

Lent is a time for a discipline of prayer and reflection.  It's also a time when we think about sharing some of God's bounty with those less fortunate.  The children will be receiving their Mite Boxes today, and we have Pence Pots (think adult Mite Boxes) for the rest of the congregation.  The proceeds will be used for the needs of  Haiti.  Pick up your Mite Box today at the doors of the church or in the parish hall at Coffee Hour, and have a blessed Lent.

The 12:10 Thursday service of Holy Communion is also a healing service for those who desire it.  When you come to the altar rail for Communion, you may remain behind for anointing and a healing prayer.  Healing prayer is also available in the chapel after the 11:15 a.m. service on Sundays.  A clergyperson will come to the chapel to pray with you (after spending time with parishioners at the doors after the service).

The Youth Schedule for February to mid-March is posted by Reception in the parish hall-and you can pick up a card in the literature racks at the South Street entrance of the church.  The schedule is also available at http://www.stpetersmorristown.org/christian_education/youth/current_sche... on the St. Peter's website.  RSVP when you can-text 973-220-2698.