St. Peter’s is a supportive congregation for all seeking to share Christ’s love in a welcoming, open and affirming community where the Bible, human reason and Christian tradition are celebrated.
Retreat with Jake Owensby 2025
Christmas Eve
Loving Each Other
Baptisms
St. Peter's Choir
Pentecost Procession
Sunday School
Our plumb line
Helping out the hungry
A crafty visitor
Be still
The three Wise Ducks' visit
Holy Eucharist with Bishop Betsy
Newly confirmed
Joy of believers
Selfie time!
ST. PETER’S STAFF
Our Diocese
The Rev. Dr. Elaine Caldbeck
Rector
The Rev. Dr. Elaine Caldbeck holds a degree in forestry and was hired by the U.S. Forest Service in the late 1970s. Her call to ministry was inspired by her work near her hometown of Urbandale, IA. She has been a priest in Illinois and Ohio before moving to Bettendorf, IA to lead the St. Peter’s congregation. In her free time, she is an avid hiker, active Lion’s Club member, and advocate for social change. She believes in the church’s power to inspire individuals to live their most authentic lives. You can contact Elaine here.
St. Peter’s Vestry
Warden: Jane Heesch
Treasurer: Bruce Tinsman
Members: Jennifer Busch, Mary Jo Huddleston, Kitty McAndrews, Mike Cummings, and Amanda Smith
Our Bishop
Diocesan Prayer
Holy God of abundance and life, we thank you for the gift of The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Iowa in which we live out your call. Stretch our minds and the capacity of our hearts as we grow into the community of disciples that you dream of. Send your Holy Spirit to guide us as we seek your plan for the future of this diocese. Enliven our faith as we learn to take risks in following Jesus. Strengthen us as one church, one diocese, united in Christ’s love, and bring us in joy to the day we step out of the boat and dance on the water, in the name of Jesus who calls us.
Amen.