Letters to the Romans

Vestry Members

Janet Byington Sr. Warden

Erika Wilson Jr. Warden

(Through 2019) Lloyd Griffin Janet Byington Nancy Smith Erika Wilson (Through 2020) Lynette Bonner Charlie Hardaker Jan Routledge Jennifer Sikes (Through 2021) Allien McNair Stephen Patton Jeanne Sparks

Shane Walley

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 101 East Fourth Avenue Rome, GA 30161 706.291.9111 www.stpetersrome.org

In this issue. . . Confirmations 2 Vestry Nominee 4 Consecration Sunday 9 Children Stewardship 10 EYC 10 Blessing of Animals 11 Advent 12 All Hallows’ Eve 13 Coming in November 15 Bible Study, Yoga, Centering Prayer Rise & Shine 16 ReCharge & ReJoice Theology on Tap 17 Canterbury Club Community Kitchen 18 Living Compass 19 Women’s Ministry 20 Adult Forum, Early Birds 21 Vol. Schedule 22 Calendar 23

Rector: The Reverend John Foster Herring Associate: The Reverend Melissa Kean Hispanic: Vicar Jorge Rosa Canterbury Club:

Rebecca Segrest Choirmaster and Director of Music: Dr. Fredrick Tarrant Organist: Wanda Cantrell Children’s Ministry

Coordinator: Hollye Smith Parish Administrator: Elizabeth Barnes Financial Coordinator: Debbi West

Sexton: Sheila Kinnebrew Newsletter Layout: Bob Evans (rsmithevans@aol.com) Church Photographer: Curt Yarbrough.

November 2019

ALL

SAINTS’

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3

The Right Revered Don. A Wimberly, Guest Bishop

( Additional pictures and names on pages 2 and 3 )

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We challenge ourselves and the world to love like Jesus, as we worship

joyfully, serve compassionately, and grow spiritually.

PURPOSE STATEMENT OF THE DIOCESE OF ATLANTA

ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY

CONFIRMATION:

Perla Y. Chavez Borja

Ronald D. Brendel Jovanny I. Cruz Amberly Pelico Estala Shirlyn Pelico Estala Jasmin Cruz Fonseca Mariana Barrera Fonseca Milagros Fonseca Britaney S. Saucedo Garcia Elian C. Saucedo Garcia Angelee M. Rosa Hernandez Amelia Grace Herring James Hollister Hobgood, Jr. Michael Paul Holcombe Allison Frances King Megan Elayne Massey Julissa Flores Piedra Anthony Pizano Melissa Pizano Mariela Leon Reyes Ector Cruz Rico Jamie Leigh Cruz Rico Jose Luis Cruz Rico Osvaldo Cruz Rico Paola Robledo Betzabeth Betancourt Sanchez Diego A. Cervantes Sanchez Jaxiry Betancourt Sanchez Julissa Betancourt Sanchez Grantham Brian Sikes James Walker Sirmans Ariadna Soberanis Douglas Paul Tarter Emily Tarter Nicholas James Tarter Madeline Gillespie Trammell Cristian Ortiz Zamudio Erik Otriz Zamudio Pedro Ortiz Zamudio

RECEIVED: Katharine Ammons Russell Brook Jennifer Carroll Tim Carroll Judith Caywood Abigail Coleman Kyle Coleman Jacquelyn J. Eschbaugh Lou Ella Hobgood Emily Tedrow Holcombe Barbara Kuckhoff Erik J. Kuckhoff Daniel Pugh Jennifer Pugh Loudon Gregory Tarter

RE-AFFIRM: Amanda Christine Brendel Hollye Smith Jimmy Smith Bennett Marcum Smyth David Alan Smyth Devon Goddard Smyth

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ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY

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ST. PETER’S VESTRY NOMINEES

FOR 1920 – 1922

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Daniel Hall

immediately following the 10:00am Eucharist.

Jacquelyn Wright Nat Massey

Jennifer Bressette Brian Hampton (Biographies on the following pages)

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Jennifer Bressette and her husband Andrew

moved to Rome in 1998 and have been married 25 years. They have four children Elizabeth (22), Andrew Jr (20)., Lili (19), and Jacob (17). She is a special education teacher at Johnson Elementary School in Floyd County. In her free time Mrs. Bressette enjoys running and has completed five marathons including Boston in 2014, 21 half marathons, and numerous 5K’s and 10K’s. She also enjoys yoga and is a supporter of Berry College Theater Company and Rome Little Theater.

Jennifer has been involved in children’s ministry at St. Peter’s for the past several years in different capacities (Sunday School Teacher, Children’s Chapel leader, VBS volunteer, and EYC chaperone). She has also helped with Mission and Outreach, cooked for the Canterbury Club, and has been a member of Foyer groups. Jennifer is happy to have found a church home in St. Peter’s. “Even before becoming members my family was drawn to St. Peter’s and its warmth and openness. My children attended VBS and Camp Mikell when they were younger and were so filled with enthusiasm and the Holy Spirit that our family decided to see what wonderful things were going on every Sunday. We immediately felt welcome and spiritually fed.” Jennifer and Andrew officially joined St. Peter’s five years ago and 3 of their children have been confirmed here. She hopes, if elected to the Vestry, to continue to make St. Peter’s a church where everyone feels that they matter and has a place where they belong.

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I am one of those cradle Episcopalians as my father was a priest at Transfiguration in the early 70s, when I was very young. I have seen a lot of churches and I love St. Peter’s more than any other. Since moving back to Rome, I have received more (spiritual growth, fellowship, love) from my involvement with St Peter’s than I could ever hope to repay. My interest in serving on the vestry is a small attempt to repay that debt. I find these types of writing to be an afront to my well-honed humility.

Please forgive this transgression. I first attended St. Peter’s in 1976 with my mother. Mrs. Jody Selman tells a story that during Easter service that year I apparently accosted several parishioners with an Easter bunny that I just had to take to church. As was the custom of the time, I was confirmed here in 1979. Following my graduation from Berry and as with so many, I moved away to find my fortune. Having realized that I could just as easily do that in Rome, Amy and I came back to Rome and St. Peter’s in 2005. I settled into a job with F & P Georgia (We make parts for Honda, Nissan and Toyota). I am currently the Sr. Manager of HR. I have had the pleasure to be involved in a number of areas at St. Peter’s. When we had such a thing, I was on the Wednesday night supper crew. I have been an acolyte since 1982. Dawn never calls me to serve any more (I may not fit in the robes). I worked on a number of Habitat for Humanity Apostles’ Builds. I taught Sunday school, spoke at Adult Forum, and changed HVAC filters. I was “co-leader” of EYC for a group of kids that are now adults. I proudly served on the vestry in 2008-2010, on the search committee for John (I think we got that one right), and on Rebecca’s discernment committee (a chance to work with some of the finest people that I know). Away from Church I have many hobbies. I enjoy restoring old British sports cars. I love to sail, play guitar, and play soccer (although I am very out of shape). My wife likes that I enjoy restoring furniture and cooking. All of that aside, my most favorite thing to do is to spend time with my wonderful family. My beautiful and charming wife, Amy, and I have 2 outstanding children, Wil and Megan. We also have 4 nieces and the baby of the family our Chihuahua, Lilly. Yes, she does show up in the Directory.

Nathaniel Wilson Massey, III Aka “NAT”

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Brian Hampton was born in

Bournemouth, England. He received a BS in economics from the London School of Economics and a MA in political science, University of Virginia. Brian was an Assistant professor in political science at Berry College

from 1971-1976. He then worked for the State of Georgia in personnel management from 1977-2007, serving in various positions including Manager of Recruitment for the State Merit System 1986-1995 and HR manager for NW Regional Hospital 1995-2007. From 2009 to 2017 he worked at the Murphy Harpst Children's Center. Brian has also served in fundraising working with churches of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. Brian said he has “at various times worked as a farm laborer, bartender and English Nanny.” In the Rome community he spent 9 years on the Rome/Floyd Planning Commission, several years as chair of the Summerville Park Neighborhood Association and worked in and managed more local political campaigns than he cares to remember. His church life began at an early age as a choir boy and acolyte at St. George's Church of England in Bovington at age 9. After college he took about a 20 year sabbatical from church life. However, “I kept reading CS Lewis and his persuasions proved irresistible.” Brian has been connected with North Springs UMC, Transfiguration Episcopal Church (where I was a Vestry Member and Senior Warden) and of course with St Peter's since 2009. “At St Peter's you have supported me and encouraged me to a full and rich life in the church: early on as EYC program person, as a youth and adult Sunday school / formation teacher, reader, chalice bearer, and usher. In addition, over the last 20 years I have served multiple times as a delegate to Annual Council and served 4 years on the Diocesan Executive Board. My most challenging role at St Peter's is being husband of the Verger. I am blessed to have a wife, 2 sons, 6 grandchildren and 4 rescue dogs. I spend my life in retirement with grandchildren, walking dogs, hiking, substitute teaching at St Mary's School, and engaging in everything I can at St. Peter's.”

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Jacquelyn Wright has attended St. Peter’s since moving to Rome in 1996. A native

of Chattanooga, TN., she graduated from Emory University with a B.A. in Psychology and received her Master’s in social work from the University of Georgia. Jacquelyn was Director of Outpatient Social Services for Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Atlanta for several years. After moving to Rome, Jacquelyn became involved in community work. She has been a volunteer at Good Neighbor Ministries and the Community Kitchen. She has served as president of The Open Door Home, the Darlington Parents’ Association, and Chieftains Museum. At St. Peter’s, Jacquelyn currently serves on the Altar Guild, as a Greeter, and part of a team providing meals to the homeless shelters. She was a Sunday School teacher for several years. Jacquelyn was also part of the group that accompanied Father John on the Camino de Santiago in 2017. Jacquelyn and her husband Barry are the parents of one daughter, Alicia Wright of Denver, CO.

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Daniel Hall

immediately following the 10:00am Eucharist

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News update from the Stewardship Committee

regarding New Consecration Sunday 2019

New Consecration Sunday & Luncheon

were a wonderful success this year, Thank you

Over two hundred parishioners attended the luncheon at Forrest Place,

Thank You

One hundred and eleven pledge cards were submitted, Thank You

The number of pledges received on New Consecration Sunday 2019

was 10.2% greater than pledges received on New Consecration Sunday 2018,

Thank You

Many positive comments about our guest leader, Tammy Pallot’s work.

Well Done.

The entire 2019 New Consecration Sunday Committee, plus the

Vestry and Clergy worked to make this special day a success.

“We receive all that we have from God” Thanks be to God.

The Stewardship Committee

NEW CONSECRATION SUNDAY

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Children’s Offering

Envelopes

available as you enter the church

Children begin to learn what is

important to you and your family

from a very early age. If stewardship is important to you,

intentionally include your kids with this kid friendly offering

envelope.

Help your children fill out the envelope with their

Time, Talent or Money!

The EYC will have an outing event on Sunday Nov. 17th in the

afternoon. We will join our Canterbury Club to go Caving with Rebecca

Segrest and Mother Melissa. Once we hike far enough into the cave

Mother Melissa will celebrate a Eucharist and we will hike back out.

Please speak to Rebecca Segrest or Mother Melissa for more information

about this event.

NEW MEETING DAY AND TIME…..

The EYC is switching the days we meet. We will begin meeting on Sunday

evenings from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on November 10th, instead of Wednesday

evenings. This is due to competing extracurricular activities that are scheduled

for Wednesday nights. The youth will, however, still meet for the First

Wednesday of every month for Schroeder's night for Food and Fellowship.

EYC NEWS

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BLESSING OF THE

ANIMALS

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Advent Events (except Christmas Pageant) will take place in Daniel Hall at 4pm

ADVENT WREATHS – December 1st, cost $5

December 8th – GINGERBREAD HOUSES, cost $5

GIFT of the NUTCRACKER – December 15th

December 18th at 6:30pm

2nd Annual No rehearsal Christmas Pageant Dinner served at 5:30pm

Costume fittings following dinner

Fun for the entire family!

ADVENT Offerings from CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

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Our All Hallows’ Eve brought out the pies, face paint,

costumes, sauerkraut, and soul cakes! Over 120 parishioners braved the deluge to enjoy the festivities! We had 10 entries in our annual pie contest, and Adriana Rankin retained her crown for Pie Queen this year! Dawn Hampton and

Babo Segars were awarded 2nd and 3rd places respectively. Way to go ladies! This year’s costume winners brought out the best as well! Congrats to Roman Jones as a Baby Vampire (spookiest!),

Collins & Davis Jackson as Jessie & Woody from Toy Story (Sweetest),

George and Natalee Johnson as Paw Patrol and Bo Peep (Best all around kids),

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Shannon Rainey as Sansa Stark (Best All Around Adult). And a huge thank you goes out to all of the worker bees who helped out both that night and behind the scenes. There are many working parts to the event, and your help was crucial (and much appreciated!). Finally, the event was even more enjoyable with Mrs.

Sheila Rankin’s outstanding cooking! The decorations are now put away, but we look forward to seeing you (and your costume!) at next year’s event!

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Sunday, 11/10/2019: Annual Parish Annual in Daniel Hall following the 10am worship service.

Sunday, 11/17/2019: Trey Clegg Singers at the 10am service

Sister Hannah to preach at both services & Adult Forum

Sister Hannah is an Episcopal Nun who is part of The Community of St. Mary, an

Episcopal Benedictine order that was founded in 1865. It was the first Episcopal monastic

community in the United States. Over the years the sisters have been involved in a

number of ministries, including establishing a free hospital for poor children in New

York; establishing schools in New York, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and California; managing

retreat centers in such diverse places as Manhattan, the Colorado Rockies, and Sewanee,

TN; and developing women’s monastic communities in the Philippines and in Malawi.

Currently, there are three provinces of the Community –

the Eastern Province in New York, the Southern Province

in Tennessee, and the Western Province in Wisconsin.

It also has two branch houses, one in the Philippines

and the other in Malawi.

Sister Hannah will lead an adult forum discussing

the life of an Episcopal Nun and the work of St. Mary's

Convent in Sewanee, TN.

Sundays in NOVEMBER. . . . . .

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RISE and SHINE SUNDAYS • 8:30am Rite I in Chapel

• 8:45-10am Breakfast

• 9:15-9:50am Kids/Youth Formation

• 9:15-9:45am Early Birds Adult Class

• 10am Rite II in Church

• 10am Children’s Chapel, Sunday School room

• 11:20am-noon Adult Formation

• 1pm Eucharist in Spanish in Church • 6:30-8:30pm EYC beginning 11/10/2019

BIBLE STUDY - THURSDAY MORNING

Led by Father John

Join us in the Rhodes Wyatt Room @ 10:00 am

BOOK OF ACTS

Centering Prayer Wednesdays at 3:30pm in Rhodes Wyatt Room. Contact Jane Cunningham for more information – missjane1@mac.com

Chair Yoga meets weekly on Tuesdays at 11am in Daniel Hall.

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ReCharge & Rejoice Wednesdays

Dinner begins at 5:30pm ~ Jr Choir 6:15-7pm

Dinner Schedule: Reservations required by noon on Tuesday

Adults $6, Students regardless of grade $4, family maximum $20 Nov 6: New Orleans jambalaya with chicken & sausage, French bread, salad and bread pudding. Nov 13: Speak Cheesy gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Your choice Pepperoni & Mozzarella, Spinach & Artichoke, Roasted Tomato & Cheddar, and of course traditional 3 cheese. Nov 20: Living Compass Mindful Eating Pot-Luck Nov 27: NO MEAL, HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

Theology on Tap November 14st 6:00pm

Off Broad Lounge at Hawthorn Suites Hotel.

Park in their lot, you will be given a token to

present in lieu of paying when you exit.

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Submit your photos, articles and announcements for the DECEMBER issue by Monday, November 18th.

Email to: elizabeth@stpetersrome.org OR to Bob Evans at rsmithevans@aol.com

CANTERBURY NEWS

Calendar of Events Fall 2019 Tuesdays 6:00 pm Weekly Club Meetings Tuesdays 7:00 pm Evening Prayer, Berry

College in Krannert 105 Thursdays 7:00 pm C3- Coffee, Conversation,

and Compline. Nov 1 Bonfire on the farm! Nov 2 Lunch after the 10am worship service Nov 16 Caving and Communion Nov 28 Thanksgiving Dinner at the Segrest’s! Dec 10 Christmas Dinner at Mtr. Melissas’s!

Community Kitchen COME JOIN OUR FUN

November 22nd or November 26th

Choose your shift 8:30 – 10:15 OR 10:15 – Noon

Contact Andye Moss 706.506.4695 if you are interested in joining this group

who serve our community

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LIVING COMPASS

Training for the Future… In October we had three parishioners attend the Living Compass

Training session in Chicago. Living Compass donated three

scholarships to St. Peter’s. Dagmar Carlton, Sara Clark and Erika

Wilson attended the three-day workshop. After leading several of the

Living Compass groups, they will become certified as

Congregational/Community Wellness Advocates. Stay tuned for more

Wellness opportunities in 2020.

ADVENT

Booklets in English/Spanish will be available at the church.

First Session - offered at Forum on Sunday, November 24.

Remaining three Sessions of Advent:

Mondays at 1 p.m. at 401 East 4th Avenue. Dec. 9th – 23rd

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the church. December 4th -18th

Worried about that holiday eating?

MINDFUL EATING

Mondays at 1pm October 21 through November 11 at 401 East 4th Avenue at D’Ann Downey’s, 401 East 5th Avenue.

Wednesdays at 6pm October 16 through November 6 at

St. Peter’s Willingham House

Living Compass will host a

“MINDFULL EATING POT-LUCK” Wednesday, November 20th

Daniel Hall

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WOMEN’s Bible Study led by Devon Smyth

November 6 – February 19, 2020 6pm Wednesday evenings

Richard Rohr book “Falling Upward, A spirituality for the

two halves of life”

Purchase the book as well as the companion journal at your preferred book outlet.

Will NOT meet: 11/27, 12/18, 12/25, and 1/1

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ADULT Sunday School class

meeting at 9:15-9:50am,

while children & youth are in their

respective Formation classes.

Come join Mother Melissa in Rhodes Wyatt as you begin the EARLY BIRD Class

ADULT FORUM

Meets Sunday at 11:20am

in Daniel hall

November 10th NO ADULT FORUM Meeting

November 17th : Sister Hannah to present life of an Episcopal Nun and the work of St.

Mary's Convent in Sewanee, TN

November 24th: Beth Hughes will present an introduction to Living Compass for Advent

Four Sundays of Advent in December – Nat Massey will present The Nutcracker

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November: Beverly Burns, Tom Dasher, Sue Anderson and Lynn Woodward. December: Nancy Hunter, Peggy Nash, Tricia Richards, Mary Patton and Russ Jennings.

November: Andye Moss, Jeanne Mathews, Barbara Briley, LaDonna Woods, Patti Barron, Dot Fletcher, Tammy Barron, Jennifer Moss, Lee Hight, Marie Middlemas and Elizabeth Ard.

December: Elaine Smith, Beth Starnes, Dale Carroll, Francis Knight, Jackie Mooney, Janet Morris, Jean Clark, Sue Mann, Tricia Richards and Michelle Lawrence.

November: Wright Smith, Cooper Crawford and Rob King. December: Winston Sirmans, Stephen Patton and Leigh Patterson.

November 3: Allien McNair, Clem Trammell, Bill Schoepski, Bill Byington, Craig Wilson and Bob Kane. November 10: Doug Lansing, Russ Jennings, Jack Knight, Sasa Vance, Sam Lucas and Guy Hunter. November 24: Jimmy Smith, Gayle Keith, Billy Sparks, and Harold Lawrence. December 1: Bryan Johnson, David Harvey, John Schroeder, Tracy Schroeder and Meredith Cole.

November: Mary Kirkland, Bambi Berry, Cynthia Burnes, Lee Hight, Sarah Molnar, Annette Morris, Kimberly Moseley, Hollye Smith, Becca Wood and Molly Steeves. December: Sunny Knauss, Sue Anderson, Michael Ann Booth, Suzy Gilbert, Sue Ann Kalkus And Beth Starnes.

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

GREETER

LOAVES & FISHES

USHERS

BREAKFAST CREW

ALTAR GUILD

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November Calendar 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:30 Holy Eucharist 8:45 Breakfast 9:15am Kids SS & Adult Early Bird Class 10:00 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Children’s Chapel 11:20 Adult Formation 1:00 Eucharist in Spanish

8:30am Morning Prayer

8:30 Morning Prayer 12:15 Healing Service

8:30 Morning Prayer 9:00 Staff Mtg 3:30 Centering Prayer 5:30 Celtic Service 6pm Episcopal 101 Recharge & Rejoice Activities 5:30 Dinner begins 6:15 Jr. Choir

8:30 Morning Prayer Bible Study 10:00

1 Church Office Closes at noon

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3 All Saints’ Sunday 9am & 11:15am

Brunch between services

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10 Annual Parish Meeting EYC 6:30pm

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17 Trey Clegg Singers & Sister Hannah

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20 Mindful Eating Pot Luck

21 Theology on Tap

22 Community Kitchen

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27 Women’s Bible Study will NOT meet

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29 Office closed

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Thanks to Curt Yarbrough for providing many of the photographs used in the LTR.

Do you need pictures taken of your group’s event to be used for archiving, newsletter, etc.? Events like Easter egg hunt, Youth Sunday, Ministry Fair. Please contact Curt Yarbrough PRIOR to the event to schedule his time, 706.506.9078 or chy813@hotmail.com.

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 101 East Fourth Avenue Rome, Georgia 30161