COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY

Dear people of Saint Peter’s,

Thanks to your commitment, in 2025 our community not only grew in size but deepened its impact on the lives of more and more people. From food distribution to immigration accompaniment, from regular volunteering to arts programs, we are serving our neighbors and the city so many call home.

Commitment to community rests on the truth that none of us could undertake this work alone—that we are more effective, more resilient and more compassionate together. Thank you for forming support networks, strengthening systems and reaching out to others in and through this community.

Read highlights and find an expanded version here in January 2026.

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

We are optimizing systems to foster personalized connection, increase engagement and steward your generosity.

• Your commitment to stewardship helped surpass this year’s goal by $6,300

• More than 100 volunteers extended community hospitality and empowered our ministries

• Your generosity prompted 688 acknowledgement letters and 498 gift receipts

• Staff members optimized our operations, freeing up $35,000 annually to help offset overhead costs

• We processed 1,394 online gift transactions, which is an increase of 21%

Coming Soon: Detailed Administration and Finance Report

ACTION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

As needs surge in and around our community, we continue to care for people’s complete wellbeing.

• Our Food Distribution Programs supported 870 individuals and 85 families weekly – an increase of nearly 20%

• Our Sunday afternoon immigration services assisted 1,337 people

• We partner with 21 organizations to carry out our Action and Social Justice work

• More than 150 LGBTQIA+ people of Hispanic origin have experienced spiritual healing and reconnection to the church through 25 gatherings

Coming Soon: Detailed Action and Social Justice Report

PARISH LIFE

Our community gatherings enable us to celebrate milestones, build connections and support one another.

• Our parish witnessed 74 confirmands affirm their faith and 66 persons receive First Holy Communion

• Our monthly English-language Book Discussion Group read 12 books – approximately 4,770 pages

• We fostered connections to one another with 52 Community Hours held each Sunday at 12:00 Noon

• The 5th Anniversary of Merger banquet welcomed 108 guests, and featured 11 speakers and 9 performing groups

Coming Soon: Detailed Parish Life Report

LITURGY AND THE ARTS

Arts and liturgy draw us together as community. They reflect not merely who we are but who we are becoming.

• More than 3,000 people attended 12 Jazz on the Plaza concerts, 1 Summer Solstice performance and 7 Jazz Memorials

• Our clergy presided at 43 baptisms, 8 weddings and 9 funerals for members and friends

• We reorganized 248 linear feet of choral library and cataloged nearly 1,200 titles in a new database

• With 8 faith communities we accompanied nearly 1,000 people in prayer on August 4 following the tragedy at 345 Park Ave

• The Conservancy hosted 4 art exhibitions in our galleries.

• We collaborated with the Fetzer Institute on 3 videos exploring the spiritual elements of dance.

Coming Soon: Detailed Liturgy and the Arts Report

Saint Peter’s depends on the generosity of parishioners, friends and benefactors. Your gift is an important and reliable way to be a part of Saint Peter’s continued commitment to the wellbeing of New York City and many who call it home.

2024 Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2024 Audit