We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Gulf Atlantic Diocese Center for Ministry Certificate in Anglican Studies. Beginning in 2026, postulants, aspirants, and other lay leaders within the Gulf Atlantic Diocese can take courses in Anglican theology, history, worship, and pastoral leadership with qualified Charles Simeon Institute faculty. Each course will be offered in a hybrid online/weekend intensive format for $350 per course for ordinands and students, and $250 per course for laity and auditors. 

Here is information on our first course:

• AC101—Anglican Theology 

• Term: Spring 2026 from January 11th-April 9th

• Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Michael Petty 

• Schedule: The class will meet in-person three times over the course of the semester. Meetings will take place beginning on a Friday evening and ending on Saturday afternoon at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Tallahassee, FL:

• January 30-31, 2026

• February 27-28, 2026

• March 27-28, 2026

Course Description: This class is designed to introduce participants to Anglican theology or theology which has been formulated within an Anglican context.  (We need to remember that the term “Anglican” was not used until the 19th Century.)  At this point in time, there is a lack of consensus about what Anglicanism means and, therefore, there is also a lack of consensus about what Anglican theology is.  This class does not seek to resolve this lack of consensus, nor does it seek to propose a certain vision of Anglican theology.  Instead, this class will offer participants a tour of some Anglican monuments, people and documents which mark out the Anglican ethos.  The aim here is not to be vague but, rather, to take a close look at some significant Anglican figures and documents in an effort to understand how they have shaped Anglicanism and to see what resources they might offer us today.

In order to join us for this first course, please apply by January 8th, 2026. For more information, please feel free to reach out to Canon Bryan Biba - bbiba@gulfatlanticdiocese.org 

Spiritual Gifts | Sunday School Class | Jan 18 – Feb 1, 10:30-11am | Youth House

Discover how God equips His people for ministry in this three-week class designed to help you reflect on your gifts and how they can be used in the life of the Church. To sign up, email Katie Murone at Kmunroe@stpetersfl.com.

Prayer Book 101 | Thurs Nights | January 15 – March 26, 6:15-7:30pm

Why do Anglicans worship the way we do? What do we believe about baptism? What is happening in Holy Communion? This course will answer these questions and many more. As we study the various liturgies of the Prayer Book, we will discover how the way we pray together expresses our understanding of God and ourselves, and shapes us as followers of Jesus and members of his Church. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of the Book of Common Prayer (2019) and To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism.

Mom2Mom

Taught by Alice Sanderson

Mom to Mom Heart Talk is a video-based study designed for moms. This study explores a

woman’s identity as an individual, a wife, and a mother, while being guided to discover the true

Power Source for these roles. This program welcomes both experienced mothers and those just

beginning their journey.

Foundations of Faith: The Creed

Taught by Father Jonathan Kanary and Ben Munroe

What does it look like to entrust myself to Jesus Christ? Where does the Bible come from? Who is God? What are the basic principles of Christian belief? Together will explore the foundations of our Christian faith through the lens of the Apostle’s Creed. We will also make time for participants to ask their own questions! This class is an ideal starting point for those who are new to Christianity or to Saint Peter’s, all adults preparing for confirmation or baptism, as well as experienced followers of Jesus who want to go deeper in their walk with the Lord. Bring a Bible and a copy of To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism.

6th and 7th graders will study the Gospel of Mark during this term.

10th through 12th graders will study the Gospel of John during this term.

James: Exploring Practical Wisdom in Our Everyday Lives 

Led by Father Bill Krizner, Curate Chris De Stigter, and Andrew Beluk

Join us for a new Bible study on the Book of James, a practical and powerful letter often called the “Proverbs of the New Testament.” We will explore how James challenges us to live out our faith through practical actions—learning to speak with grace, act with integrity, endure trials, and translate belief into everyday discipleship. This interactive, discussion-based study is designed to engage both heart and mind, offering a welcoming space for spiritual growth and fellowship. Come ready to learn, to share, and to be transformed as we discover what it means to live a faith that truly works.

8th and 9th graders will study Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan during this term.

The Apostolic Fathers

Led by Deacon Justin Hughes

Our Anglican tradition reaches back through many centuries of Christian faith and practice. We are mostly familiar with some high points—the New Testament, St. Augustine, Martin Luther, and the English Reformation. But a tradition isn’t passed along from one mountain peak to the next. It is passed along from one generation to the next. The Apostolic fathers are the generation of Christian leaders, thinkers, and writers who knew and were taught by Jesus’ disciples themselves. Are you interested in the very beginning of our classical Christian tradition? Join this course to learn about the very beginnings of our ancient faith. Participants will read Early Christian Writings: The Apostolic Fathers, edited by Andrew Louth and translated by Maxwell Staniforth.

Soul Tending

Led by Ken Mayo

Many people have discussed the impact of nature and nurture for human development. Our class will focus on both aspects with an emphasis on our individual role in nurturing our spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, and cognitive development. In short, the class is about “tending our soul” in such a way that we, as followers of Jesus, “thrive,” resulting in a “cultivation of our internal strengths in order to create an external change in the world around us.” Our discussions will be based on a recently released book by Virgil Tanner titled Soul Tending. It is not necessary to purchase the book.

Fathers Who Follow: Leading Through Anxiety

Led by Nate Webster

This semester, Fathers Who Follow will be helping dads who are tired of leading their families and life from a place of chronic stress and reaction. We will be using Steve Cuss’s book, Managing Leadership Anxiety, as a catalyst to help fathers develop healthier emotional and spiritual leadership in their homes and personal lives. This is a higher-level class designed for men serious about achieving deep, lasting change rooted in faith. We will be digging into sophisticated principles of emotional health and scriptural wisdom, providing you with tools to reduce reactivity, manage your own emotional triggers, and cultivate the peace of the Holy Spirit in your life. Our ultimate goal is to help you develop a more calm, Christ-like presence for your children and spouse.

Mom to Mom

Led by Alice Sanderson

Mom to Mom Heart Talk is a video-based study designed for moms. This study explores a woman’s identity as an individual, a wife, and a mother, while being guided to discover the true Power Source for these roles. This program welcomes both experienced mothers and those just beginning their journey.

Christian Art: A Visual Exploration

Led by Jennifer Nicholson and Vanessa Zein-Eldin

Explore the history and meaning of visual Christian art, from its biblical roots to its historical development. This course is structured as a week-by-week exploration of diverse visual mediums, such as architecture, paintings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and liturgical objects. Participants will develop the skills necessary to understand the biblical narratives, theological themes, and artistic elements present in these artworks, learning to appreciate sacred art as a visual representation of the Bible and the Church’s worship.

Faith & Friendships | 6pm-7:30pm | 3rd- 5th Grade

A class in which boys and girls meet separately to explore Scripture inductively alongside same-gender parents. Boys participate in Adventures in Faith and girls in Holy Friendships, with all students gathering for Evening Prayer with worship music at the High Altar at 6:15.

Pray & Play | 6 - 7:30 pm | K-2nd Grade

Children will spend time in play, gather at the High Altar for a musical Children’s Compline, and engage in God’s Big Story as they learn about the Psalms and the Lord’s Prayer.

Sunday School – God’s Big Story | 10:30-11am, Jan 11-Mar 22 | 2 years -5th Grade

God’s Big Story invites children into the narrative of God’s abounding faithfulness and love, experienced through worship that weaves together story, song, prayer, teaching, and age-appropriate reflection and creativity. Children follow the cross out at the end of the 9am service.

Adult Sunday School: “The Grand Sweep” | 10:30am | Nave

Adult Sunday School invites participants to discover the “grand sweep” of the whole Bible. As we enter the new year, we will focus on the life of David, completing our study of 1 Samuel and continuing with 2 Samuel.

Led by Fr. Michael Petty & Fr. Jonathan Kanary

What do Anglican believe?  What does it mean to be a Christian?  How should prayer and worship shape our lives? This class provides participants with an introduction to the official catechism of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).  The Catechism consists of 368 questions and answers and is divided into four sections: (1) The Gospel (2) Believing in Christ (the Apostles’ Creed) (3) Belonging to Christ (The Lord’s Prayer) (4) Becoming Like Christ (The Ten Commandments). This class provides a basic introduction to the Christian faith and is recommended to those exploring the faith, new to the faith, or experienced Christians.  This class is required for all adults seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Resource book: To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism.

Led by Ben Munroe

Modern Christianity is too often guilty of rushing past the law to get to grace.  While the law was given, in part, to reveal God’s holy nature and sovereignty and to reveal how disastrously short men and woman fall from God’s holiness, we now tend to avoid this.  Fear of offending modern people (and ourselves), however, leads to something far worse which is offending God.  A small view of God results in a small view of grace and a small view of grace is fatal to the Chrisitan life.  We are called to seek God’s face, the very face we cannot bear to see and still live as sinners.  Our God is a “consuming fire” and only as we begin to understand this will we begin to understand the magnitude of grace.

Led by Fr. Herb Bailey & Jennifer Webster

What is the mission of the global Church and how can you become involved in it in concrete ways?  The subject of missions can seem overwhelming and daunting.  The New Wineskins Missionary Network has created Anglicans in Mission to help Anglicans feel less overwhelmed and less daunted by missions and to move on to a position of greater understanding, excitement, and engagement.  Class sessions will focus on God’s mission in the world, the spread of the Gospel, unreached people groups in the world, sending laborers into the harvest, understanding the global nature of the Church, and praying for global and local missions.  Participants will gain a new perspective on the mission of the Church and discover ways in which they can become involved in it.  Outcomes: Awareness, opportunities, and formation.

Led by Cliff Neilson & Steve Gordon

As Christians, we are called to serve God in every aspect of our lives.  Does this include work?  Does work have a value to God or is it just a means to an end (paying the bills)?  Is “church work” the only way to serve God or is “secular work” pleasing to Him as well?  Is your job a vocation?  Does our culture view work in the right way?  You are invited to join in a discussion of these important questions and to discover what God says about work and vocation and why these are important to God’s Kingdom.  We will use Tim Keller’s Every Good Endeavor as a guide but will also draw on C. S. Lewis, Dorothy Sayers and other Christian writers.

Led by The Nicholsons and Kendra-Miriam Calhoun

Grades 8th & 9th

Read, discuss, and come to know this narrative of the earthly life of Jesus.

Led by Richard Lynes

Grades 6th & 7th

Read, discuss, and watch video clips of this Christian classic by C.S. Lewis!

Led by Fr. Jonathan Kanary & Fr. Michael Petty

Modern Christianity is too often guilty of rushing past the law to get to grace.  While the law was given, in part, to reveal God’s holy nature and sovereignty and to reveal how disastrously short men and woman fall from God’s holiness, we now tend to avoid this.  Fear of offending modern people (and ourselves), however, leads to something far worse which is offending God.  A small view of God results in a small view of grace and a small view of grace is fatal to the Chrisitan life.  We are called to seek God’s face, the very face we cannot bear to see and still live as sinners.  Our God is a “consuming fire” and only as we begin to understand this will we begin to understand the magnitude of grace.

Led by Alice Sanderson

Mom to Mom Heart Talk is a video-based study designed for moms.  This study explores a woman’s identity as an individual, a wife, and a mother, while being guided to discover the true Power Source for these roles.  Experienced moms and those just beginning the journey are welcome!

*Also occurs Thursday mornings from 9:30am-11am

Led by Ann Wong & David Zein-Eldin

Grades 10th-12th

Read and discuss topics from David Platt’s book, Counter Culture. The class begins by considering a right relationship with God and then moves to various contemporary issues such as poverty, abortion, human trafficking, same-sex marriage, ethnicity, and more.

Virtue and Valor:Empowering young Ladies and Lads

Wednesday Nights

Join us Wednesdays this spring to dive into God's word to learn what He says about how to be a little lady or lad  (and one day, a grown woman or man) of strong Christian character. Boys and girls will worship and pray together at evening prayer then break into gender groups to discover, learn, and discuss how we can stand apart from the world and shine the light of Jesus! Mothers are encouraged to attend with their daughters and Fathers are encouraged to attend with their sons.

Pray and Play (K-2nd Grade)

Wednesday Nights

Children will spend time in play, and will go to the High Altar for a Children’s Compline with music. Children will also be spend time learning and wondering about our loving God in a special story time each week.

Nursery (0yrs-Pk4)

Wednesday Nights

For parents who are taking Discipleship Classes on Wednesday’s night.

Led by Nate Webster

This group is for dads who want to grow in how they lead their families spiritually, not through perfection but presence. Whether you’re a new dad, a seasoned parent, or a spiritual father in someone's life, you’re welcome here. Using Family Discipleship by Matt Chandler & Adam Griffin as a guide, we’ll explore through discussion, activities and reflection questions how ordinary moments can become sacred opportunities to shape faith, character, and connection with the kids God has placed in our lives

Led by Fr. Michael Petty

The Dead Theologians Society is dedicated to reading and discussing the works of theologians who are dead!  However, while dead these theologians continue to influence the life of the Church through their rich teaching and insights.  The group is currently reading John Calvin’s Commentary on Romans.  Any interested person is welcome to join!  We work together to understand deep things and to help one another benefit from some of the Church’s greatest teachers.  

*Occurs the 2nd Tuesday of each month