The Youth Committee of St. Peter's is dedicated to providing fellowship and fostering the growth of religious faith for the youth of St. Peter's. The Committee coordinates the activities for AKA - "All Kids Allowed" (6-8th Grade) and SYF- "Senior Youth Fellowship" (9-12th Grade) youth groups, which meet regularly at St. Peters. Activities include mission activities (e.g., Work Camps, PADS), fellowship activities, (e.g. Pizza night, Sport Activities, Arts/Crafts, Scavenger Hunt) and bible study/faith discussions. All youth are encouraged to participate

Property Committee

The property committee is responsible for looking after the church building’s physical needs. From lawn care to rooftop maintenance, our goal is to provide and maintain a safe, inviting facility and to maintain the beauty of the church sanctuary and church grounds.

The property committee consists of nine members and a chair person. A property member serves a 3-year term. The property committee currently meets on in the evening of the 2nd Monday of each month and our meetings usually last about an hour. Our time is spent reviewing the progress of our projects and proposing and discussing new ideas. The chairperson’s responsibilities include leading the group and acting as the liaison between the property committee members and the church council.

Each member who serves on the property committee contributes to create a diverse pool of talents to draw from. While some members enjoy a “hands-on” approach, others contribute greatly by; organizing projects, scheduling work, or gathering information and quotes for future projects. There is always work to be done, and a place for your particular talent.

As property chairmen, I enjoy working with the dedicated, enthusiastic group that has volunteered their time and talent. Each member serves in making St. Peter’s, our church home, a true house of god.

Dave Molter Property Chair 2006

Mission Committee

Since its founding in 1876, St. Peter's United Church in Christ has actively donated its time and talents to mission.  Our mission program has a long and strong tradition in love, caring and compassion for those in need.

Recently, St. Peter's has concentrated its efforts by participating in "hands on" mission work within and outside our community.  The fourth Saturday of each month we provide warmth and caring to those who are homeless within DuPage County by operating the PADS shelter in Elmhurst.  We have financially contributed to a new house to be built in DuPage County by Habitat for Humanity and will be giving of our labor to build the home.  Two work groups have already been to Biloxi, Mississippi this year to aid the hurricane victims through Back Bay Mission and we have another trip planned for the first week of February, 2007.

Through our proposed 2007 Mission Budget, we will be continuing our historic financial support of our mission projects which include the following:  Adult Christian Care, Bensenville Home, Chicago Christian Industrial League, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry, Family Shelter, Koinionia House, Marklund Home, and United Community Concerns.

Our Mission Committee continues to seek new means for expanding our ability to reach out in mission.  Just recently, we agreed to support a new not for profit organization created by two life-long members called Second Sons.  Second Sons is committed to further developing a proactive community for elder gentlemen through communal and individual relationships.