St. Peter's

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Paul writes in Romans 12:16-18, “Live in harmony with one another, do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”

Paul knew that the early church was made up of very different people, and that living together as Christ’s body would take patience, humility, and grace.

Those words still ring true for us today. They feel especially important in these days when so much in our world seems to pull people apart. Harmony does not mean everyone thinks or feels the same. It does mean that, even in our differences, we learn to make something beautiful together, and do so with peace and respect at the center. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be people who seek peace, who practice reconciliation, and who live in harmony with one another even when we do not agree on everything.

The church is a place where we come together not because we all think alike, but because we are united in Christ. That unity does not erase our differences. But it does allow us to carry those differences with grace, patience, and love. When we practice listening, kindness, and forgiveness, we show the world what it means to belong to the body of Christ.

I pray always that our congregation may continue to be a witness of peace and reconciliation in our community: a place where the love of Christ breaks down walls, where hope is renewed, and where every person is valued as a child of God.

In Christ.

Rev. Perucy N. Butiku

 Coverage Pastor