Last weekend our Middle School students stepped away from their normal routines and into a meaningful time of connection and growth at Winter Camp. ❄️
Throughout the weekend, students gathered in Worship, lifting their voices in praise and spending time rooted in God’s Word. They embraced the beauty of the outdoors, building friendships through shared adventures and laughter. Around the table, conversations turned thoughtful and introspective, creating space for deeper reflection and stronger bonds.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible chaperones who gave their time, energy, and care to make this weekend possible. Your guidance, encouragement, and servant hearts helped create a safe and faith-filled experience for our students.
We’re grateful for a weekend filled with faith, fellowship, and unforgettable memories!
A LONG LEGACY OF GENEROSITY Did you know St. Peter has been blessed with a long legacy of generosity that is still producing tremendous impact on our everyday life and ministry. Through generous gifts from current members, as well as gifts to St. Peter in the estate plans of those who have passed away, we are blessed to invest and currently manage over $8,000,000 in a variety of endowment funds within our Foundation.
Our Foundation was established in 2013 to include the endowment funds existing at the time as well as new funds. Since the inception of our Foundation, it has given out more than $6,000,000 in total grants!
Just to give you a few examples…
- The largest fund historically — our School Endowment Fund (aka, Laue/Rahn) —has given out just over $2,800,000 to support our school during the past 13 school years…which is equivalent to 100% of the 2013 value of the fund.
- One of the newest funds — the Operational Endowment Fund, which exists to add consistent, 3rd source funding for the church & school annual budget — has given out almost $850,000 to support the everyday ministry of St. Peter.
- This fiscal year — which started July 1, 2025 — has included over $600,000 in grants so far, with approximately 2/3 going to support the church and school ministry at St. Peter and the other 1/3 going to support our Mission Partners across Chicago and around the world. Click HERE for a summary of the grants given out by the Foundation in the last 9 months.
What does this all mean? Your ongoing generosity, especially legacy and estate gifts donated to our Foundation, have a HUGE impact on our ministry today, tomorrow, and forever. Thank you!!
GREETING CARD DONATIONS – THANK YOU! Thank you to the members who have been dropping off greeting cards — we truly appreciate your generosity! While our Card Ministry team provides the cards they send, Community Threads is always grateful to receive donations of greeting cards to help bless others in our church family and beyond. Thank you for helping us share encouragement and care throughout our community.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE TOMORROW! We’re excited to welcome the Concordia University Wisconsin Symphonic Wind Ensemble to St. Peter for a special evening of music! Join us on Friday, February 27, at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary for a beautiful concert featuring sacred and classical selections from the wind repertoire. This premier 60-piece ensemble from Concordia University Wisconsin brings exceptional musicianship and powerful, inspiring sound. Admission is free, with a free-will offering to support their ministry and music. Enjoy an evening of music that lifts the heart and soul—we’d love to see you there.
TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK — FRIDAY, APRIL 10! 🎉 Join us for a Parents’ Night Out in the Life Center Room from 6–9:30 PM! Teams of 6–8, BYOB & BYOF (Ravinia-style), and prizes for Top Scoring Team, Best Team Theme, and raffle winners. Admission is $25 per person. Raffle games available for $10 each — or grab the “3 for $25” bundle and save! No team? No problem — we’ll match you. Space is limited! Register Here!
Mission: Leading People To A Full Life In Christ I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10
Vision: Seeing Lives And Communities Transformed As We Become More Like Jesus And we all… are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18
