welcome to st. peter's episcopal church

Welcome to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in the heart of Lewes, Delaware! For more than 300 years, this church has been a hospitable, engaged, and spiritually vibrant part of the local community. Whether you are new to the area, in transition, or a lifelong resident, we invite you to join in worship, explore the historic grounds, and participate in our diverse programs.

St. Peter’s is known as a church that lives out its faith through service, civic engagement, and commitment to justice, reconciliation, and peace. We serve God through serving others with compassion and hope.

We invite you to learn more about the spiritual life and ministry programs of St. Peter’s by participating in worship, Christian formation programs, outreach ministries, or any of our many events and activities. Your participation and ideas will be joyfully welcomed. In doing so, you will deepen your spiritual life, make new friends, and uplift the community.

Please take a moment to share a little about yourselves by filling out our visitor form. We look forward to connecting with you!


Visitor Form


  • invite+welcome+connect

    Invite-Welcome-Connect is a churchwide and Diocesan ministry that focuses on

    intentional practices of evangelism, hospitality, and connectedness. We follow the

    Gospel directive to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). St. Peter’s

    actively seeks to welcome newcomers and model the hospitality of Jesus Christ through

    our IWC Committee.

     

    We invite people into a life-transforming relationship with God through Jesus and share this journey together.

     

    We welcome newcomers and guests knowing that in doing so we welcome Jesus. Jesus modeled for us a new way of seeing one another—the way of love, compassion, and forgiveness.

    We connect with one another with joy and hospitality. We listen to one another and seek mutual trust and understanding. Connection helps to answer these questions: Where do I fit in? Can I make friends in this church? Is there room for me relationally? Does this church need me? Can I find a place to belong and serve? Am I safe here?

     

    Our many IWC offerings help to create a mutually supportive and respectful community of faith. If you would like to know more about our IWC ministry, please contact Rev. Kathy or one of our IWC leaders.

     

    Our IWC leaders are:

    Suzanne Crager

    Carol Bly

  • NEW TO ST. PETER’S? THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES YOU!

    NEWCOMERS INQUIRERS CLASS

    Are you interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and St. Peter’s? Do you

    have questions about our worship? Are you curious about our approach to Holy

    Scripture? Would you like to learn more about the common life of our congregation? Do

    you seek to learn more about your faith and deepen your spiritual life?


    Whether you are new to St. Peter’s, new to the Episcopal Church, or have been a part

    of our worshipping community for a long time and have some questions, this program is for you.


    Please join us in the Fall of 2025 for one of our 4-session programs that will cover these and many more topics. Watch this space for the upcoming dates and times!


    THE REV. KATHY ANDONIAN


    Click Here for Inquirers' Class Registration Form

  • Newcomers Connect

     “Let’s Have Lunch”: Sharing Our Stories 

    One of the best ways to get to know other people is to share a meal and share our stories. We follow the example of Jesus in breaking bread together—at lunch, brunch, and dinner! Please join us for one of our upcoming gatherings of newcomers and not-so-newcomers where we will enjoy a meal together and strengthen our friendships and faith through conversation, laughter, and unhurried time together.


    Sunday, June 8 in the Parish Hall

    Immediately following coffee hour (will include a soup and salad lunch)

    Click here to reserve your seat.


    Watch this space for upcoming dates and times in 2025!




      Newcomers Cruise 

    Come aboard St. Peter's fall cruise to mingle with new members and the

    parish community. Enjoy beverages, refreshments, and engaging

    conversations. Newcomers who have joined St. Peter's within the past

    year can attend at no cost. We look forward to seeing you there!

    Mark your calendars and watch this space for sign-up information!


    When: Sunday, September 28 at 5 PM

    Where: Lewes Harbor Marina

                  Fishing & Boating Outfitters,

                  217 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE


    Sign-up coming soon.


  • Name Tags

    Invite, Welcome, Connect: Name Tags are here!

    The long-promised name tags have been printed and you can pick yours up at coffee hour, or in the Narthex after the 5 pm Saturday service.

    “I have called you by name…and so can everyone else when you wear a nametag.”


    Click here to read more