To celebrate the payment of our Diocesan Loan, which Bishop Shaw received on behalf of the Diocese on April 11, 2026, St. Peter’s Wardens and Treasurer announced that following the 10:30 AM service on Sunday, April 19, there would be a ceremonial burning of the loan papers outside the King Street doors of the church to symbolize the retirement of this major debt.

On Sunday April 19, 2026, following the 10:30 AM service, we gathered outside the King Street entrance to celebrate the ceremonial burning of our loan papers, marking the full repayment of our Diocesan Loan. This was a meaningful moment in the life of the parish, marking both an ending and a new beginning as we continue our walk into the next new and exciting chapters for St. Peter’s, Cobourg.

To our St. Peter’s Family, thank you for your efforts and support, as we celebrate the elimination of our Diocesan Loan, and lift up our eyes to the future opportunities and callings in faith, for us as a church community.

Please click here to read a letter from Fr. Matthew and your church leaders, as we pause to reflect on and give thanks for all our blessings, given to us through God’s grace, on this remarkable journey together.