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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Good Works

The mission of Good Works is to transform substandard housing into homes that are warmer, safer, and drier, and in so doing, to replace homeowner despair with hope.

It has been such a pleasure to have so many of St. Peter's church members work alongside us on workdays. The homeowners that they have served through our Good Neighbors ministry have been very blessed by the love, care, and practical help that they have received. We could not do what we do without the prayers, volunteers, and financial support of churches such as yours.
—Patti Wilcox, Good Works Assistant Director

Mrs. Esther Johnson, seated, supported by her daughter Mary, is surrounded by a
Good Works volunteer team from St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley upon completion of the needed repairs to her home

About Good Works

Good Works is a Christian, non-profit ministry that has been helping low-income families in Chester County, PA with home repairs since 1988.

Repairs and alteration to make homes warmer, safer, and drier are offered to the owners at no cost, primarily through volunteer labor.
Each year, more than 800 volunteers donate 25,000 hours to assist more than 100 families with repairs that range from new roofs to electrical wiring to insulation to window installation.

Thank you is not enough to show my appreciation for your assistance. I never would have been able to put a new roof on my house without your help. It’s a comfort to know that there are people out there who are committed to such acts of kindness. Thank you for your generosity.
—A Good Works homeowner

Volunteer Opportunities

St. Peter’s Church volunteers work on one (or more) homes until the list of required repairs is completed. Each volunteer team 'adopts' that home, and the homeowner, through the completion of these repairs to make the home “warmer, safer and drier.” Equally important is that a trust relationship is established between the homeowner and our volunteers, thereby allowing a volunteer team to provide emotional and spiritual comfort while completing the essential home repairs.

Time commitment: A Good Works workday is held on the second Saturday of EACH month throughout the year. St. Peter’s volunteers gather at 8:45 am sharp at the Good Works Warehouse in Phoenixville - see directions - and our workdays generally end at 4:00 p.m.

Skills required: Whether you already possess construction skills, or are a novice willing to learn from one of our volunteers who provide on-site technical guidance, this ministry is for you. We promise that, regardless of your background, you will be enabled to make a meaningful contribution to project completion from your first workday.

Contact Information

If you are willing to contribute a Saturday to share God’s love with people in need living not too far from your neighborhood, or have questions about Good Works, contact St. Peter's Good Works recruiter, Mark Carkhuff or at 610-935-1623. You are also invited to visit the official Good Works website.