St. Peter's by-the-Sea
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St. Peter’s by-the-Sea is an Episcopal Church in Narragansett, Rhode Island.Each week we share our Sunday sermons and portions of our worship rooted in Anglican liturgy, scripture, and thoughtful preaching.If you are exploring churches, curious about the Episcopal tradition, or looking for a spiritual home along the South County coast, this podcast offers a window into who we are and how we worship.Our services follow the Book of Common Prayer and center on the Eucharist, scripture, and prayer. We value reverent liturgy, strong preaching, and a welcoming community grounded in historic Christian faith.Learn more or plan a visit at https://www.stpetersbythesea.com.
Episodes
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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: "Wrestling with God" — Genesis 32:22–31 | St. Peter's by-the-Sea
Is it okay to wrestle with God? To doubt, to question, to demand a blessing before you let go? In this sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, The Rev. Craig Swan turns to Jacob's night at the Jabbok (Genesis 32:22–31) — the moment his past finally catches up with him, and he is left alone…
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"A Cup of Cold Water"
What does it mean to treat every person as made in the image of God? In his sermon at St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Narragansett, Rhode Island, Bishop Nicholas Knisely unpacks Matthew 10:40-42 — Jesus' promise that even the smallest act of kindness, a cup of cold water offered in his...
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Second Sunday of Easter: "Peace Be With You" — John 20:19-31 | St. Peter's by-the-Sea
What does it mean to receive peace from someone you failed? On the Second Sunday of Easter, Fr. Craig Swan preaches on one of the most striking moments in John's Gospel: the risen Christ walking through locked doors to stand before the disciples who had abandoned him — and offering not judgment,...
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The Great Vigil of Easter – "Prisoner of Hope" | Bishop Nicholas Knisely
On the night of April 4, 2026, St. Peter's by-the-Sea gathered in darkness to proclaim that Easter doesn't begin after the darkness lifts — it begins inside it. The Rt. Rev. Nicholas Knisely, Bishop of Rhode Island, delivered the sermon for this year's Great Vigil of Easter. Drawing on the…
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Palm Sunday: "Save Us" -- The Hosanna We Don't Know We're Asking For | St. Peter's by-the-Sea
What if the crowd on Palm Sunday wasn't wrong to shout "Hosanna" -- they just didn't know how big the answer would be? On the Sunday of the Passion, we hold two moments at once: the joy of Jesus entering Jerusalem to shouts of "Hosanna to the Son of David!" and the weight of the full Passion…
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"The Woman at the Well: What It Means to Be Fully Known and Fully Loved" | St. Peter's by-the-Sea
What would it mean to be truly seen — not for your labels, your past, or your failures, but for who you really are? In this sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, The Rev. Craig Swan explores the story of the Woman at the Well (John 4:5-42) — a Samaritan woman, ostracized by her community, who...
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Second Sunday in Lent: “Do You Trust Me?” — John 3:1-17 | St. Peter’s by-the-Sea
What does it mean to truly trust God — not just believe in God, but let go of everything you know and step out in faith? In this sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, The Rev. Craig Swan explores the story of Nicodemus (John 3:1-17) — a leader who comes to Jesus in the night, drawn toward a…
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First Sunday in Lent The Holy Eucharist Rite One Great Litany, Sunday, February 22, 2026
First Sunday in Lent The Holy Eucharist Rite One Great Litany, Eucharistic Prayer 1 Sunday, February 22, 2026 The Word of God GREAT LITANY All stand. The People respond with the words in italics. I. Holy God, Creator of heaven and earth. Have mercy on us. Holy and Mighty, Redeemer of the world,...
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Feb 14th: Last Sunday After the Epiphany
ENTRANCE HYMN #135 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise SEQUENCE HYMN #542 Christ Is the World's True Light OFFERTORY ANTHEM Christ, Upon the Mountain Stands (Lehman) COMMUNION ANTHEM Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach) POST-COMMUNION HYMN #137 O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair THE COLLECT OF THE DAY O…
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Feb 8th: The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
ENTRANCE HYMN #372 Praise to the Living God SEQUENCE HYMN #601 O Day of God, Draw Nigh OFFERTORY ANTHEM Prayer for Peace (Harlan) COMMUNION ANTHEM I Want to Walk As A Child of the Light (Thomerson, arr. Harlan) POST-COMMUNION HYMN #408 Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above THE COLLECT OF THE DAY…
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Feb 1 2026: 4th Sunday After the Epiphany
ENTRANCE HYMN #569 God the Omnipotent! SEQUENCE HYMN #656 Blest Are The Pure In Heart OFFERTORY ANTHEM Be Thou My Vision (arr. Behnke) COMMUNION ANTHEM Beatitudes (Avery & Walsh, arr. Wilson) POST-COMMUNION HYMN #556 Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart, vss. 1-5 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Almighty and...
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Jan. 18th 2026 First Sunday After Epiphany
ENTRANCE HYMN #542 Christ is the World's True Light SEQUENCE HYMN #543 O Zion, Tune Thy Voice OFFERTORY ANTHEM Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether (Moore) COMMUNION ANTHEM Behold the Lamb of God (Benham) POST-COMMUNION HYMN #535 Ye Servants of God THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Almighty God, whose Son our...
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Christmas Eve, 2025
Celebrant The Rev. Craig R. Swan, Rector Organist & Choir Director Tony B. Romeo Flute Lindsay Gearhart Trumpet Nick Schleyer Percussion Joe DeMarco (4pm) Desiree Glazier-Nazro (10pm) Choir Brian Bannon, Britt Bell, Dan Caramante, Lawren Casagrande, Margret Celico, Carol Cimilluca, Sean...
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Dec. 14th: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Prelude The Spirit of the Lord God Is Upon Me (MacDermid) Antonio Rodrigues, Soloist Entrance Hymn #76 On Jordan's Bank Sequence Hymn #66 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Offertory Anthem Awaken and Prepare Us, O God (Hayes) Communion Anthem O Heavenly Word, Eternal Light Post-Communion Hymn #72...
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Nov. 30th, First Sunday of Advent
Prelude "Comfort Ye, My People" from Messiah (Handel) Antonio Rodrigues, soloist Entrance Hymn #73 The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns Sequence Hymn #454 Jesus Came, Adored By Angels Offertory Anthem Waiting For a King (Martin) Communion Hymn #613 Thy Kingdom Come, O God Post-Communion Hymn…
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Fr. Andrew Mead: "Justified by Mercy: The Pharisee & the Tax Collector" (Luke 18:9–14)
Fr. Mead contrasts résumé-religion with the tax collector’s plea for mercy and calls us to drop the scorecard and trust Christ alone. Luke 18:9–14 Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: "Two men went up to the temple…
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Fr. Craig Swan Sermon: Pray Always, Don’t Lose Heart (Luke 18:1–8)
This sermon on Luke 18:1–8 explores the widow’s relentless petition and Jesus’ call to pray always and not lose heart. We name real places of waiting—illness, grief, caregiving—and practice a faith that keeps knocking while trusting God’s timing. Includes three simple habits for a week of hopeful...
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Oct. 19th 2025: Pray and Don't Lose Heart
This Sunday centers on the new covenant written on the heart (Jeremiah 31) and the sweet, wisdom-forming Word(Psalm 119) equipping us “for every good work” (2 Timothy 3–4). In the Gospel, Jesus commends the widow’s relentless petition as a model of persistent prayer for justice and asks whether…
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Oct. 12 2025 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Entrance Hymn #410 Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven Sequence Hymn #411 O Bless the Lord, My Soul Offertory Anthem Lift Every Voice; Let All Rejoice (Haydn, arr. Hopson) Communion Anthem All Who Love and Serve Your City Post-Communion Hymn #375 Give Praise and Glory Unto God THE COLLECT OF THE…
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Fr. Swan Sermon: Faith in a Hard Season: Mustard Seed Courage & St. Francis’ Joy
Today’s sermon names the reality: following Jesus isn’t the “easy button.” Yet even mustard‑seed faith can grow in hardship. As we celebrate St. Francis and bless our animals, we remember that the God who guards the treasure of faith also delights in all creatures and calls us to humble, joyful...
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Sept 21st Late Pentecost
Entrance Hymn #390 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Sequence Hymn #601 O Day of God Draw Nigh Offertory Anthem Praise the Lord, Our God, Forever (Mozart, Ehret) Communion Anthem Be Thou My Vision (arr. Shephard) Post-Communion Hymn #408 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above THE COLLECT OF THE DAY...
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Sept. 14th Hymns and Solos
Entrance Hymn #388 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above Sequence Hymn #393 Praise Our Great and Gracious Lord Offertory Anthem The 23rd Psalm (Malotte) Communion Anthem Hear My Cry, O God (Franck) Post-Communion Hymn #708 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Soloist for today's service: Antonio...
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Sept 14th Readings & Sermon
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. FIRST READING...
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Augusts 10, 2025 The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
Entrance Hymn #637 How Firm a Foundation, Ye Saints of the Lord Sequence Hymn #393 Praise Our Great and Gracious Lord Offertory Anthem Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Cobb) Communion Anthem The Lord Is My Shepherd (Pote) Post-Communion Hymn #423 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Soloists for today's...
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July 20th, "Resting is Righteous"
Entrance Hymn #372 Praise to the Living God Sequence Hymn #601 O Day of God, Draw Nigh Offertory Anthem Deep River (spiritual, arr. Hayes) Communion Anthem When I'm Afflicted (Roberts) Offertory & Communion Anthems: Sean Connaughton, soloist Post-Communion Hymn #376 Joyful, Joyful, We We Adore…
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June 29, 2025 The Third Sunday After Pentecost Feast Day of St. Peter & Paul
Entrance Hymn #473 Lift High the Cross Sequence Hymn #697 My God Accept My Heart This Day Offertory Anthem God Is Our Refuge (Pote) Communion Anthem Come, O Fount of Every Blessing (arr. Young) Post-Communion Hymn #625 Ye Holy Angels Bright THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Almighty God, you have built your...
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June 15th 2025 Trinity Sunday
Entrance Hymn #362 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Sequence Hymn #295 Sing Praise to Our Creator Offertory Anthem Holy Trinity Prayer (Ayres) Communion Anthem My Lord, What a Morning (trad. Spiritual, arr. Hayes) Offertory & Communion Anthems: Antonio Rodrigues, soloist Post-Communion Hymn...
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June 8, 2025 The Day of Pentecost: Gospel & Bob Manke Homily
The Gospel reading and Bob Manke's homily.
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June 8, 2025 The Day of Pentecost
Entrance Hymn #516 Come Down, O Love Divine Sequence Hymn #513 Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song Offertory Anthem Precious Spirit, Breath of Peace (Martin) Communion Anthem Veni Sancte Spiritus (Berthier) Lawren Casagrande, soloist Post-Communion Hymn #506 Praise the Spirit in Creation THE…
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May 25th 2025 6th Sunday of Easter
Entrance Hymn #191 Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts and Voices Heavenward Raise Sequence Hymn #530 Spread, O Spread Thou Mighty Word Offertory Anthem Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled (Larson) Communion Anthem Dona Nobis Pacem (Bach, arr. Althouse) Post-Communion Hymn #718 God of Our Fathers, Whose...
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Sunday of Resurrection: Easter Day The Holy Eucharist Rite Two Sunday, April 20, 2025
Sunday of Resurrection: Easter Day The Holy Eucharist Rite Two Sunday, April 20, 2025 The Word of God Entrance Rite PRELUDE The Trumpet Shall Sound from “The Messiah” (Handel) Timothy Hoyt, Soloist ENTRANCE HYMN #179 Welcome, Happy Morning! Opening Acclamation The people standing, the Celebrant...
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Palm Sunday. Fr. Swan Homily: Jesus the Victor, not Victim
SEQUENCE HYMN # 435 At the Name of Jesus All stand. GOSPEL READING Luke 19:28-40 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. After telling a parable to the crowd at Jericho, Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near...
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Fr. Andrew Mead Homily: The parable of the Prodigal Son
Fr. Andrew Mead's homily on the gospel according to Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." So Jesus told them this parable: "There…
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March 16th, 2025 The Second Sunday of Lent
Sequence Hymn #455 O Love of God, How Strong and True Offertory Anthem "Pie Jesu" from Requiem (Rutter) Lawren Casagrande, soloist Communion Hymn #571 All Who Love and Serve Your City Post-Communion Hymn #150 Forty Days and Forty Nights THE COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, whose glory it is always to…
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January 19th 2025: Jesus at the wedding
Entrance Hymn #7 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies Sequence Hymn #228 Holy Spirit, Font of Light Offertory Anthem O Lord, My God, You Are My Refuge (Bach, arr. Hopson) Communion Anthem Creator of the Stars of Night Post-Communion Hymn #371 Thou, Whose Almighty Word THE COLLECT OF THE DAY…
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January 5th, 2025 Epiphany
Prelude Sweet Was the Song (Ives) Lawren Casagrande, soloist Entrance Hymn #119 As With Gladness Men of Old Sequence Hymn #109 The First Noel Offertory Anthem In the Bleak Midwinter (arr. Bennett) Communion Hymn #117 Brightest and Best Post-Communion Hymn #100 Joy to the World THE COLLECT OF THE...
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Dec 29th 2024 First Sunday after Christmas
Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 John 1:1-18 Psalm 147 or 147:13-21 This Sunday takes precedence over the three Holy Days which follow Christmas Day. As necessary, the observance of one, two, or all three of them, is postponed one day. The Collect Almighty God, you have poured upon us…
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Dec. 24th Christmas Eve 2024
Isaiah 62:6-12 Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:(1-7)8-20 Psalm 97 The Collect O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and...
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Dec 22n 2024 Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C RCL
Micah 5:2-5a Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) Canticle 15 (or 3) or Psalm 80:1-7 The Collect Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of...
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December 15th Third Sunday of Advent Year C RCL
Zephaniah 3:14-20 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 Canticle 9 The Collect Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you...
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Dec. 1st First Sunday of Advent Year C RCL
Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Psalm 25:1-9 The Collect Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last…
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Nov. 24 2024 Christ the King Proper 29 Year B RCL
The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives…
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Nov. 10th 2024 Proper 27 Year B
Sunday closest to November 9 Proper 27 Year B RCL Track 1 Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Psalm 127 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 1 Kings 17:8-16 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 The Collect O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children…
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Oct. 27th 2024 Proper 25
The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Proper 25 Year B RCL Track 1 Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52 The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you...
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October 20th 2024 Year B
Job 38:1-7, (34-41) Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45 The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession…
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Oct. 6th. The Blessing of the Animals
Sunday October 6th Proper 22 Year B RCL Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Psalm 26 Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Mark 10:2-16 The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving…
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Sept 29th 2024 Proper 21 Year B RCL
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 124 James 5:13-20 Mark 9:38-50 The Collect O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus…
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Sept. 15th Proper 19 Year B RCL Track 1
The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Sunday closest to September 14 Proper 19 Year B RCL Track 1 Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 116:1-8 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 The Collect O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule…
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Sept 1st 2024 Proper 17 Year B RCL Track 1
The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Sunday closest to August 31 Proper 17 Year B RCL Track 1 or Track 2 Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 James 1:17-27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 The Collect Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love…
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Sunday August 25 2024 Proper 16 Year B RCL Track 1
1 Kings 8:[1, 6, 10-11], 22-30, 41-43 Psalm 84 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 The Collect Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples…
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St. Peter’s by-the-Sea is an Episcopal Church in Narragansett, Rhode Island.Each week we share our Sunday sermons and portions of our worship rooted in Anglican liturgy, scripture, and thoughtful preaching.If you are exploring churches, curious about the Episcopal tradition, or looking for a spiritual home along the South County coast, this podcast offers a window into who we are and how we worship.Our services follow the Book of Common Prayer and center on the Eucharist, scripture, and prayer. We value reverent liturgy, strong preaching, and a welcoming community grounded in historic Christian faith.Learn more or plan a visit at https://www.stpetersbythesea.com.
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