 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church was organized on October 27, 1842 by a group of people who felt the need for an Episcopal Church in the Cambridgeport area. From 1842 until 1941, there have been thirteen Rectors, starting with the Rev. Darius R. Brewer, and ending with the Rev. Frederic C. Lawrence, who later became Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts. Under his leadership, the Parish House was built (1931), and the church building was remodeled (1932).
Our fourteenth Rector, the Rev. W. Harold Deacon, was here in October 1942 when St. Peter’s celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Twenty five years later, under the Rev. Ernest D. Thompson’s tenure, the 125th Anniversary was observed in October 1967.
The next big celebration was the 150th Anniversary with the Revs. Titus and James Presler, Co-Rectors, in October 1992. Ten years later we celebrated our 160th Anniversary with the Rev. Gareth Evans, our Interim Rector in October 2002.
There have been many changes throughout its history, but by the grace of God, St. Peter’s has continued to be a source of faith, hope, strength and guidance to its congregations. There are several members of the parish who have been here for some or all of these milestones, and we hope to celebrate the 170th Anniversary of St. Peter’s next year, in October 2012. See this link for a description of the first 100 years of our Ministry, and this link for 1942-1992.
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