50th Anniversary of St. Peter’s at Hartford Road
Sunday, October 28th, 2007Nov. 10 will be the 50th Anniversary of St. Peter’s first Service here at Hartford Road. The congregation having moved from the old building on Union Street.
We tend to think of Church histories being about the various priests who served the congregation. They are important especially when you consider that Fr. Moore was here for 35 of those 50 years. But I also think of the many lay people who served in leadership positions. Think about those who were on the Vestry that made the decision to leave their well known, beloved building to come to a new, modern building. They were very faithful people. Think of all of the Wardens and Vestry members who have served for those fifty years. Caring for the buildings and grounds. Overseeing the financial and program life of St. Peter’s. We owe them a great deal of thanks for building the foundation that we today rely upon to go forward.
May we be quick to thank those who have gone before us in the faith, life, and ministry of St. Peter’s. Because of God working in and through them, this parish was here when we came. Let us now ask God’s guidance and blessing on our future, building upon the past, but not forgetting it.