The Episcopal Church
What We Believe
As Episcopalians, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.
We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.
The Episcopal Church embraces a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy work together in leadership and governance.
Worship Services
Join us on Sundays at 10:00am
St. Peter’s Grace gathers for worship every Sunday at 10:00am. Our worship services alternate between Holy Eucharist: Rite II and Liturgy of the Word.
Most Sundays, Church School is held for school-aged children. The classes help guide children as they learn about the faith through Jesus-centered lessons and stories from the Bible. Children rejoin their adults for the second half of the service.
Summer Schedule Begins June 7th
As is tradition at St. Peter's Grace, please note that our Sunday service time will move to 9am beginning on Sunday, June 7th. This schedule will continue through Sunday, September 13th, during the Apple Festival. 10am services will resume on September 20th.
Parish Staff
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Priest-in-Charge
The Rev. Derek Stefanovsky was called to St. Peter’s Grace in 2022. A native of Michigan, he received his Master of Divinity and a Diploma in Anglican Studies from Berkeley Divinity School at Yale/Yale Divinity School. He was ordained deacon and priest in 2019.
While an undergraduate at Alma College, in Michigan, Derek met his future spouse, Katherine Vaillancourt. Katherine is a family medicine physician. In their downtime, Derek and Katherine enjoy cooking projects, outdoor activities, and travel.
Prior to joining St. Peter’s Grace, Derek served for three years as associate rector of St. Luke’s in Darien, Connecticut. Before that, Derek served as interim chaplain of St. Thomas’s Day School in New Haven, Connecticut.
Apart from his ministry at St. Peter’s Grace, Fr. Derek is active in diocesan leadership. He has served on the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut since 2022, and as president of the Committee since 2023. Derek also serves on the board of directors of our diocesan camp and retreat center, Camp Washington.
It is Derek’s joy and privilege to function in all aspects of priestly ministry in both parish and diocesan contexts. He believes in the importance of faith formation and development for all ages as they seek to grow as disciples of Jesus, and is committed to walking with parishes of all sizes as they seek to flourish in their own contexts.
St. Peter’s Grace Church Welcomes You.
Come as a Stranger… Leave as a Friend.
All are welcome at St. Peter’s Grace. Wherever you are on your Journey of Faith, there is a place for you here! We are a supportive community of faithful individuals, looking to make a positive impact in the world around us.
A 200 Year Tradition.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church was founded in 1802. For over 200 years, we have been a steady presence of faith and comfort in Monroe, CT. We continue to serve our community throughout the changes history brings. In 2022, St. Peter’s merged with Grace Episcopal Church of Trumbull forming a new parish - St. Peter’s Grace Episcopal Church.
We are located on the Historic Monroe Green
175 Old Tannery Rd
Monroe, CT 06468
Office:
Currently Closed to the Public. But please contact us by email or phone.
An In-depth Look.
St. Peter’s Grace holds its Annual Parish Meeting at the end of January. We look back at the previous year and refine our vision for the coming year. All voting members of the St. Peter’s Grace family are encouraged to participate and help shape the future of our church.