| 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 15, 2026
9 a.m. - Worship Service ~ In-person and via Zoom
Worship is currently held in the Fellowship Hall. |
This Sunday, February 15, we gather around a sacred story of light, courage, and transformation.
On the mountain, Jesus is seen more clearly.
In community, love becomes visible.
And in ordinary moments, God invites us to wake up to what matters most.
Join us as we explore Matthew 17:1–9 and ask what it means to carry mountaintop light into everyday life — into our relationships, our choices, and our shared work for justice and compassion.
Come as you are.
Bring your questions.
Bring your hope.
Bring your tired places.
Together, we’ll listen for love and walk back into the world changed. |
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; Denise; Vera Hadid; Susanne & Eucky Jones; Sandy Lashua; Bonnie Mahnk; Kathie Martz; Laurel McCluskie; Howard Newton; Pam; 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 |
2/15: Worship at 9 am in Fellowship Hall and on Zoom 2/15: Special Congregational Meeting - Immediately following Worship - see below 2/15: Special Church Council Meeting - Immediately following the Congregational Meeting 2/15: Coffee Hour after worship. Stay for fellowship. 2/15: Open Table Gathering 5:30 - 6:30 pm (Description toward the bottom of this document)
2/16: AA 7:30 pm
2/17 & 2/19: RSVP Exercise Group 9:30 am - 10:30 am 2/17: Visiting & Crafting at Valehaven 2:00 pm
2/18: Ash Wednesday Soup and Bread Meal and Worship Service in Plattsburgh at 12:00 pm for those who don't like to travel at night. 2/18: Knit Wits 1:30 pm 2/18: Ash Wednesday Soup and Bread Meal and Worship Service in Peru at 5:30 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, immediately following worship.
All are welcome to attend; however, only professing members who are present in person will be eligible to vote. |
Subs for Superbowl 2026- Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who helped with this year's "Subs for Superbowl Sale" and/or purchased subs.
Our net profit was $1,296.85! |
“The Prophetic Imagination” by Walter Brueggemann - Weekly Book Study
Led by Rev. Phil Richards and Rev. Becky Richards
Held on Mondays at 7pm or Tuesdays 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.
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. |
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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 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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There will also be a 12:00 pm Ash Wednesday Soup & Bread meal and worship service offered at Plattsburgh UMC for anyone who prefers not to drive in the dark. |
💗 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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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. |
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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