May, 2013, this year is a big month for "named Sundays" – Rogation, Ascension, Pentacost, Trinity. And there are other celebrations.
On May 12, we will blend Ascension (occurred previous Thursday), Easter 7, Mother’s Day and Founders’ Day in one service. It will be quite a stew. So what is Founders’ Day?
St. Peter’s will designate the Sunday closest to May 15 as Founder’s Day to be celebrated annually. This is the anniversary of the consecration of the church in 1836. It will be a time to remember St. Peter’s long history and the role St. Peter’s has played in the community. Founders’ Day can celebrate the role of a certain individual, a certain event, a movement or we can simply say a prayer for the consecration of the church.
The concept of Founders Day is not new. We have always celebrated our history. You may remember the play written by Nancy two years ago for the 175th anniversary. We just will be more deliberate
2013 is the 177th year since consecration, and we will honor Rev. Sigismund Stribling Ware during the church service. There are several reasons. Based on Fall’s history he is one of the most beloved priests to serve. And he served 30 years with 1913 the 125th years of the beginning of his service. To top it off, Cookie has revealed a diary of Ware’s which takes place in one year, 1993. There are also Ware relatives around.
Come on May 12 and experience "all of the above."