St. Peter's is a Parish Church of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
We are proud of our Anglican and Episcopal Heritage. St. Peter’s Parish has served the village of Westfield, and the surrounding community since 1830. Our brick church, with a bell tower, is located on the Eastern edge of the Village Park.
Our worship is from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), and true to Episcopal and Anglican tradition dating back to the first Book of Common Prayer (1549).
The Traditional Language Rite I is used on the odd Sundays at 10:00am Sunday service and Contemporary language Rite II on the even Sundays at 10:00am.
We welcome all Christians, baptized with water and in the Name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, to share the Sacrament of Holy Communion with us.
For those unfamiliar with Episcopal Worship - a few notes:
Worship format: Worship centers around the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; "Eucharist" means "Thanksgiving" and is a service of scripture readings, psalms, hymns, sermon, and Holy Communion.
Traditional vs Contemporary: We use "Traditional" and "Contemporary: to indicate the order of service or "Rite." "Rite I" is Traditional language of "Thee" and "Thou;" Contemporary (Rite II) uses modern English language,
"Said" and "Sung" Services: A "Said" service is one without music; a "Sung" or "Festival" service is one with hymns and liturgical music, and often parts of the liturgy are sung by the congregation and celebrant.
Healing and Holy Communion: Thursday morning worship is "Laying on of Hands," prayers for healing of body, mind, and spirit, and Holy Communion.