CHILDREN AND YOUTH
St. Peter's Nursery offers a safe, welcoming space for children from infants through age 5 during select Sunday morning services. Located on the second floor of Hart House, our Safe Church-certified caregivers provide loving care, play, and activities while parents participate in worship.
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Elizabeth Golubinski, our new Nursery Attendant! We’re so happy to have her as part of the St. Peter’s family.
Our nursery is now open every Sunday from 9:30–11:30 a.m., providing a safe and caring space for our youngest children (infants-5yrs) while families enjoy worship. We’re glad to have you with us, Mrs. G.!
What is Godly Play?
Godly Play is an interactive program designed to nurture children's spiritual growth through storytelling, prayer, and exploration. Open to children ages 3 to 18, this hands-on approach to Christian formation invites them to wonder about God.
Godly Play fosters curiosity and creativity, encouraging children to ask questions and engage with the lessons in a personal way.
SUNDAY'S AT ST. PETER'S
We gather on Sundays from 9:30–10:15 a.m. in Har to enter into Godly Play together. After our time of wondering, children may rejoin their families in the Sanctuary or remain for extra response time. This extended space allows them to continue their work, move around, and let their bodies settle so that they are ready to join the congregation at the Peace. At that time, children are invited to take an active part in worship by gathering around the altar with our priest to watch and wonder at Communion up close.
Our goal is to inspire wonder and curiosity about God, the Bible, and the Church, helping children deepen their faith through exploration and discovery.
Little Shepherds
Ages 3-6 meet in the Hart House to share Bible stories and explore what it means to be a Christian today.
Disciples
Ages 7-11 meet in the Hart House to share Bible stories, question, wonder, and explore Christianity today. In this class we also introduce the different parts of the Episcopal service and why we do them.
Spy Explorers
GRADES 5 -12
Join us Sundays at 9:30 a.m. for thought-provoking discussions on faith, fun games, and community service opportunities. During these gatherings, we explore sacred texts, the Book of Common Prayer, and the significance of serving the community. Our aim is not only personal growth, but also fostering a deep sense of community that extends beyond St. Peter's Square. Through our actions, we strive to show the world the love of Christ.
During the pandemic, St. Peter’s got creative and found a way to share our Sunday morning stories online. What we discovered was that people from all over enjoyed joining us for worship online. As we returned to in-person Godly Play, we continued to look for ways to make our Sunday morning worship available to everyone.
Join us as we quiet our minds and open our hearts to hear what God has to say to us today.
Click on the picture to the left of this text to visit the Library and Wonder along with us.
Take home stories are available to go along with some of our videos. They are located in second floor lobby of the Hart House.
August 23-27 from 3-6 pm VBS
Sign up is November 30, 2026 through Dec. 30, 2026
This years theme is Waves of Gratitude a Five Day Vacation Bible Camp with activities focused on Baptism, Water, and Gratitude.
Plan Ahead for Summer! Summer may feel far away, but camp calendars fill up quickly! As you start planning your child’s summer, don’t forget to save a spot for Vacation Bible Camp at St. Peter’s. Join us for a fun, faith-filled week of stories, crafts, and games, as we discover the different ways we can show gratitude in our lives.
The Hart House
The Hart House at St. Peter’s Church was updated and completed construction in 2025 as the newest renovated building on St. Peter’s campus in historic Lewes. Located at the corner of Third and Mulberry Streets, the building once served as the parish rectory and has now been transformed into an important ministry and administrative space for the church. The first floor houses church administrative offices, while the second floor is home to Sunday School classrooms and children’s ministry spaces.
The Acolyte Ministry at St. Peter's Episcopal Church is open to youth ages 9 and up. Acolytes serve an important role in worship by assisting the clergy and other ministers during services. Through serving, young people learn more about the liturgy, grow in their faith, and become active participants in the life of the church.
This ministry offers an opportunity for youth to build friendships, develop leadership skills, and deepen their relationship with God while serving the St. Peter's community.
Interested in becoming an acolyte? Contact the church office to learn more and get started. office@stpeterslewes.org
SPY is an LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive group that meets weekly at 9:30am to learn about and discuss God. We promote visible representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in our events and leadership roles, creating safe spaces for connection and expression. By actively engaging LGBTQ+ youth in community activities and encouraging allies to advocate for their rights, we strive to foster a nurturing environment where they can thrive and be their authentic selves.
Family and Youth Events 2025-2026
September
9/20/2025 Camp Arrowhead youth overnight 4pm
9/21/2025 Camp Arrowhead Parish Picnic 11:30am
9/ 28/2025 Godly Play returns 9:30am-the Peace
October
10/11/2025 from 10am-12pm Fall Pumpkin Patch Event
November
11/2/2025 No Godly Play
11/30/2025 No Godly Play-Thanksgiving Weekend
December
Sat. 12/20/2025 Caroling at the Moorings1 pm & at the Lodge 2 pm
Wed Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Family Service 3:30pm
January 2026
1/4/2026 Epiphany Pageant 10:15 am service Pageant practice at 9:30am during Godly Play
February
2/15/2026 or 22nd Burying the Alleluias during 10:15 am service
2/17/2026 5-7pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
March
3/29/2026 10:15am Parish Hall Last Supper Reenactment with Kathy and Mark
April
4/5/2026 No Godly Play/ Easter Day/ Egg Hunt
4/12/2026 Blessing Bag Collection Begins
May
Youth Service Project
5/3/2026 9:30 am Blessing Bag Assembly
5/12/2026 10:15 am Releasing the Alleluias
5/17/2026 Last Sunday of Godly Play Celebration 9:30am
June
June__ Parent Dinner at the Rectory- Date TBD
July
7/4/2026 St. Peter's Annual Art Show
7/13-17/2026 4-6 pm VBS
Join St. Peter's Church Youth Trips and Events for a journey of faith and friendship! Our program is designed to enrich the lives of young people with inspiring retreats, fun outings, and a sense of community and purpose. Experience the joy of faith in action and the warmth of fellowship with dedicated mentors. Discover the excitement at St. Peter's Church - where every trip is an opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive!
Family and Youth Events 2026-2027
Family and Youth Events 2026-2027
Sept 12, 2026 Camp Arrowhead youth overnight 4pm
Sept. 13, 2026 Camp Arrowhead Parish Picnic 11:30am
Sept. 20th Godly Play returns 9:30am-the Peace
Oct. 10th 10am-12pm Fall Pumpkin Patch Family Event
Nov 5th 12-2pm St. Peter's Youth Lunch and Bowling at Millsboro Lanes
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Family Service
Jan. 10th Epiphany Pageant 10:15 am service Pageant practice at 9:30am during Godly Play
Feb. 7th Burying the Alleluias during 10:15 am service (Last Sunday after the Epiphany)
Feb 9th 5-7pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
March 21st 10:15am Parish Hall Last Supper Reenactment
March 28th No Godly Play/ Easter Day/ Egg Hunt
April 4 10:15 am Releasing the Alleluias
Youth Service Project- Date TBD
May 17th Last Sunday of Godly Play Celebration 9:30am
June__ Parent Dinner at the Rectory- Date TBD
St. Peter's Annual Art Show
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