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Welcome From Pastor

Greetings and welcome to St. Peter’s United Church of Christ.  Thank you for taking the time to visit, to learn who we are, God’s vision for us, and how the Spirit is moving us to be a more justice-seeking community.

At St. Peter’s, we welcome all God’s people to worship and engage in ministries with us and alongside the Ferguson community.  We are an Open and Affirming congregation, fully embracing the beauty and Divine presence within our LGBTQ+ siblings.  During those times when we celebrate the Lord’s Supper in worship, the Table is open to all people, realizing that it is not our table or our invitation, but the Table and Invitation of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who welcomes all people.

Rev. Patrick D. Chandler

As the Senior Pastor of St. Peter’s, I am blessed to be a part of a beautiful and committed community of faith.  We are diverse in our membership and in our understanding of who God is and how God is working in the world.  We are a community with a rich history of mission and justice for and within the larger community beyond our church walls, and we are deeply committed to being an avenue for God’s loving grace and healing work to be experienced in Ferguson, North St. Louis County, and beyond.

On a personal note, when I was called to be their Pastor in June of 2015, I accepted the call, never thinking I would do ministry in Ferguson, Missouri, but I was open to the leading of God in the process.  As I came to know this community, St. Peter’s UCC, and its mission and people, I quickly realized this is the church I have wanted and waited my entire ministry to serve alongside.  I hope you will accept my invitation to join us in worship on Sunday morning at 10 AM, either in person or via our Live Stream. You may also connect with us in another way of your choosing, like one of our special events or justice ministries.

Thank you again for visiting our website.  Should you have any questions, please contact me at pastor@stpeterschurch.org or by calling the church at 314-521-5694.

Wishing you blessings for your journey,

Pastor Patrick