| Peru Community Church Weekly Announcements |
Rev. Phil Richards, Lead Pastor
Rev. Leigh McCaffrey, Assoc. Pastor for Growth |
Welcome to Worshipwith Rev. Phil Richards |
Sunday - February 8, 2026
9 a.m. - Worship Service ~ In-person and via Zoom
Worship is currently held in the Fellowship Hall. |
This Sunday, we’ll gather for worship around Jesus’ words, “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.” In a time when the world feels heavy, divided, and uncertain, we’ll talk honestly about what it means to stay engaged—to show up with courage, compassion, and hope. Expect real conversation, thoughtful music, and a message grounded in faith that connects directly to the world we’re actually living in.
Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, full of questions, or just looking for a community that cares, you are welcome here. Come as you are. Bring your doubts, your hopes, and your whole self. Together, we’ll listen for God’s invitation to be salt and light—right here, right now.
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Phil |
Zoom.us
Meeting ID: 884 4689 4229
Passcode: 579851
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Bulletin content and Hymns are subject to change. |
| Please wear your name tag during worship and coffee hour. |
Prayer List
Debbie & Howard Bell; Diana Connolly; Dan Ferris; Denise; Vera Hadid; Susanne & Eucky Jones; Mary Jo Juneau; Sandy Lashua; Bonnie Mahnk; Kathie Martz; Laurel McCluskie; Howard Newton; Pam; Barb & Roy Perry; Rick; Evelyn Rinella; Anne Stevensen; Jane Way; Thomas Wetterling; Alice Winternitz
Please contact the office if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. Thank you! |
Meetings - Events - Announcements |
2/8: Worship at 9 am in Fellowship Hall and on Zoom 2/8: Coffee Hour after worship. Stay for fellowship.
2/9: Men's Breakfast with Pastor Phil at Rulfs Orchard 7:30 am 2/9: AA 7:30 pm
2/10 & 2/12: RSVP Exercise Group 9:30 am - 10:30 am
2/11: Knit Wits 1:30 pm 2/11: Church Council Meeting 7 pm
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Announcement of Special Congregational Meeting
February 15, 2026 – 10:15 a.m.
The Council of Peru Community Church, with the permission of the District Superintendent, has called a Special Congregational Meeting to discuss and vote on plans concerning the Manse.
The meeting will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., immediately following worship.
All are welcome to attend; however, only professing members who are present in person will be eligible to vote.
Additional information will be provided in the February newsletter. |
⭐ Star Words will be available in the church office, in case you missed out in January. ⭐ |
✨ New Zoom Study: “The Prophetic Imagination” by Walter Brueggemann ✨
Led by Rev. Phil Richards and Rev. Becky Richards
Beginning Monday, February 9th at 7pm or Tuesday, February 10th at 12:15pm
How can faith help us make sense of the times we’re living in? How can we speak with both truth and hope in a divided world? Join us for an online study of Walter Brueggemann’s The Prophetic Imagination, a powerful book about how the prophets, and Jesus, challenged injustice, inspired hope, and reawakened compassion in their communities.
Each week we’ll look at one or two chapters, watch short video clips, and talk about how these themes connect to what’s happening around us right now. You don’t need to be a theologian — just someone who cares about faith, justice, and how we can live with courage and imagination today.
To Join Email Diane P. to sign up luv2garden5@gmail.com
Come ready for good conversation, honest questions, and practical ways to live our faith with imagination and hope. |
IMPORTANT! Worship Volunteers Needed
Zoom Operators Needed
Because sometimes the Zoom Operators want to attend worship without any distractions. Running Zoom involves turning the computer to follow the action, admit attendees, and record worship. Helpers will be standing by.
Ushers Needed
Welcome people at the door. Encourage them to wear a nametag. (Although THEY may know who they are, others may not.) Distribute bulletins, answer any questions they may have, take up the offering, take a count of people attending. Straighten up after the service.
Coffee Hour Hosts Needed
Set up coffee and tea, set out treats, (there are usually some kind of cookie or baked good in the FC freezer) or bake something to bring. You can even tag-team with someone - they set up and bake; another washes dishes and straightens up.
Worship Assistants
Just as the name suggests, Worship Assistants help support the pastor during the worship service. Responsibilities may include reading designated Bible passages, leading the Call to Worship, announcing hymns, and assisting with Communion. |
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New 40-Day Personal Devotional Opportunity - Life Stories
Journey through Lent with Life Stories: A 40-Day Devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet. This thoughtful devotional pairs biblical stories with reflections from L’Engle’s classic memoir, inviting us to explore our own life stories—where we’ve been, where we are, and where God may be calling us next.
Created in collaboration with the stewards of L’Engle’s legacy, Life Stories includes daily Scripture, reflections, writing prompts, creative activities, and extended excerpts from A Circle of Quiet.
Madeleine L’Engle—author of A Wrinkle in Time—was also a gifted Christian writer whose work continues to inspire faith, imagination, and courage.
Copies will be shared, beginning on February 15th on the table where sign ups can be found as you come into worship. |
| Ash Wednesday is February 18th
You are invited to mark the beginning of Lent with us on Ash Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel on February 18th. We will gather first for a simple Soup and Bread meal, and then move into a quiet worship service with the Imposition of Ashes. Ash Wednesday is a time to pause, tell the truth about our lives, and open ourselves to God’s work of renewal, transformation, and hope. All are welcome—come as you are. |
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💗 You’re Invited: Open Table on February 15th 💗
Join us on Sunday, February 15th, from 5:30–6:30 PM for our February Open Table Gathering at Peru Community Church.
Open Table is a relaxed, intergenerational worship experience built around:
- Dinner provided
- Hands-on crafts for all ages
- Fun, music-filled worship
- Tables where conversation, curiosity, and connection are welcome
February’s theme is Belonging: Love That Holds Us Together. We believe God’s love is not about fitting in or getting everything right—it’s about discovering that we already belong, just as we are.
Whether you’re a longtime church member, new to faith, returning after time away, or simply looking for meaningful community, there is a place for you at the table.
📅 Sunday, February 15th
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Peru Community Church
Come as you are. Bring your kids. Bring a friend.
All ages are welcome—and every table is an open table. |
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Are you interested in meeting with one or both of our pastors?
They invite you to reach out to them by phone call, text, or email. Their contact information is listed below. |
Mooers UMC 8 am; Three Steeples UMC 9 am; Peru Community Church 9 am; Plattsburgh UMC 10:15 am; Saranac UMC 11:15 am |
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