For over three hundred years people have climbed this high hill within the Great Valley seeking God in this truly historic place. The means of travel have changed, but the purpose of the journey, and what seekers have found here, have not. May you find God here and be found by Him.
2475 St. Peter's Road, Malvern, Pennsylvania  19355
Phone: 610-644-2261    Fax: 610-644-7967
Email: parishoffice@stpetersgv.org

St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley (Episcopal)

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Mindful of our mission to make Christ known, St. Peter's offers Christian Education for all ages. Join us!

NURSERY: A professionally staffed nursery, located in the Barn, allows parents with infants and very young children to attend services and adult Christian Education without distraction.

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL: Offered during the 9:00 a.m. service in the Barn, Children's Chapel provides our younger children (ages 3-8) an age-appropriate experience of worship and storytelling. After a children's Liturgy of the Word and a fun activity, children rejoin their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Volunteer teams co-teach pre-kindergarten through 6th grade in the Barn's classrooms during our Christian Education hour on Sunday mornings at 10:00. New teachers and helpers are always warmly welcome!

  • Pre-K - Kindergarten: Bible stories come to life, and each Sunday is filled with games, songs and crafts that bring alive God's love. The children hear Bibles stories that make God's active role in people's lives accessible and interesting. Elements of Godly play and hands-on creativity feed inquisitive minds and reinforce lessons.
  • 1st - 2nd grades: Exploration of Bible stories through crafts, games, and discussion fills each Sunday lesson, making the people of the Bible and the Church come alive for the children.
  • 3rd - 4th grades: As Bible stories become more familiar to them, older children actively discuss their meaning and impact on children and the world around them. Creative crafts, role-playing, and reading enliven each class.
  • 5th - 6th grades: Building on earlier lessons, fifth and sixth graders examine in greater depth their relationship to God the Father, His Son our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

YOUTH (7th - 12th grades): As our children grow into adolescents and young adults, they begin to challenge and question the world around them. Youth group discussions seek to explore questions of their faith and how to live out that faith, grounded in their Baptism, in an ever-changing world. We strive to give young people the tools to make good and life-giving decisions as life becomes more complex. Youth group activities throughout the year range from church lock-ins, ski trips, a trip to St. John the Divine Cathedral in New York City, outreach opportunities in Coatesville, PA, and our yearly Habitat for Humanity mission week. A variety of youth group activities throughout the year highlight aspects of service and mission, fun and fellowship, and faith development.

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: St. Peter's Adult Forum takes place at 10:10 a.m. every Sunday from September to June. Held in the Barn during children's Sunday School classes and Youth discussions, parishioners can either stay after the 9:00 service or come early for the 11:00 service to attend. Our parish takes our continuing adult Christian education seriously, and we welcome you to join us!

Christian Education
at St. Peter's

Make me know Thy ways, O Lord; Teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy truth and teach me, For Thou art the God of my salvation; For thee I wait all the day. Psalm 25: 4,5

We invite you, and each member of your family, to participate in Christian Education every Sunday at 10:10 a.m., and throughout the week!

Book Wish List for Bridge of Hope children
  • Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You Hear? (Bill Martin, Jr. - board book)
  • Moo, Baa, La La La (Sandra Boynton - board book)
  • Barnyard Dance (Sandra Boynton - board book)
  • Owl Babies (Martin Waddell - board book)
  • Good Night Moon (Margaret Wise Brown - board book)
  • When Mama Comes Home Tonight (Eileen Spinelli)
  • Harry the Dirty Dog (Gene Zion)
  • Curious George books
  • Books by Ezra Jack Keats
  • Arthur books
  • Little Critter books
  • Berenstein Bear books
  • The Sign of the Beaver (Elizabeth George Speare)
  • The Narnia series (C.S. Lewis)
  • Books by Madeleine L'Engle, Andrew Clements, Jerry Spinelli, Sharon Draper, Louis Sachar, Gary Paulsen
  • Nursery rhyme books suitable for young children

Goals of St. Peter’s Christian Education

  • To deepen an understanding of, and personal relationship with, God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; and of God's Church
  • To welcome every young person and adult into this Parish Family and the Christian Church, and especially within our Anglican Episcopal tradition
  • To provide a nurturing and loving atmosphere for all.