Services 8:00 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite I+++10:30 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite II +++10:30 Service is also available LIVE on our Facebook Page+++Adult and Child Sunday School Weekly at 9:15 AM***

Services 8:00 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite I+++10:30 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite II +++10:30 Service is also available LIVE on our Facebook Page+++Adult and Child Sunday School Weekly at 9:15 AM***

St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church Rector Pa Sign

About St. Michael’s

St. Michael's has been celebrating the faith and practices of the Episcopal Church since 1949.  Our services combine the traditional rites of worship with a welcoming, relaxed environment. We have a strong presence in the local community and have worthy outreach programs in our local area, as well as internationally.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

St. Michael's is a joyful worshipping community, celebrating the faith and  practice  of The Episcopal Church.  Our services combine the traditional rites of worship with a welcoming, relaxed environment. We are always happy to welcome visitors, new neighbors, the curious, and people looking for a community of faith. 


Worship Schedule

All services, programs and events are listed on our calendar.

  • 8:00 AM Eucharist

  • 9:15 AM Christian Education for Adults and Children

  • 10:30 AM Eucharist

    (Also LIVE on our Facebook Page and later published to our YouTube Channel)

  • 11:30 AM Coffee Hour

The second service time will remain 10:30 AM all year so as to continue with Sunday school at 9:15 AM. The first service is at 8 AM.

Please make note of this and spread the word.


Mere Chriatianity Book at St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church

Adult Christian Ed

Adult Sunday School is up and running with 2 opportunities.

We’ve been meeting at Tub Mill Creek Provisions at 10 a.m. on Saturday mornings, and it’s been a tremendous experience. We hope more of you will drop in to join us. The focus for that group will be the Christian Apologetic work of C.S. Lewis and, possibly, some of the other Inklings.

Book Group ~ Saturday at 10 AM Book Group @Tub Mill Creek “Mere Christianity”, by C.S. Lewis.

Adult Christian Education ~ Sunday 9:15 AM: “Reflections on the Psalms” by C.S. Lewis.

Kids Sunday School Continues!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Our kids’ Sunday school program is up and running EVERY Sunday morning at 9:15! We’ve already learned about the Good Shepherd, Creation, Noah’s Ark, and Abraham and Sarah. But we need YOUR help to teach young people about God’s plan to save the world and his love for each one of us. Here’s how you can be a part:

1. PRAY for the program, that God would bring more kids to join us and inspire us to teach them faithfully.

2. INVITE young families that you know. Often, people just need a little nudge to try something new, and that includes bringing kids to St. Michael’s!

3. CONSIDER becoming a volunteer! We are all quite busy, which is why we can always use more hands-on deck to share the important work of teaching. Talk to Fr. Jack about how to get involved.

Click on the photo, or here to find out more.

Family Movie Night at St. Michael's of the Valley Rector Pa

Free Family Movie Night “The Lion King”

Friday, October 17th @ 7 PM will be the next movie night. The movie showing will be “The Lion King”.

Come out and enjoy this made for kids and adults fun movie. Bring your blankets or chairs to sit on lawn.

Free popcorn and water will be available. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown indoors.

Woodbridge Preschool St. Michael's of the Valley Rector Pa

Wood Bridge Preschool 2025

The children and their families and the teachers have all had a great beginning to the school year!

At the Open House the parents and children completed a fun scavenger hunt to learn all about the school, meet their teachers, and see their classrooms. Mother Marjorie and Father Jack were part of the scavenger hunt, giving the children glow-in-the-dark cross necklaces and sharing information about St. Michael’s with the families. At the end of the scavenger hunt, the families were treated to ice cream and had their pictures taken in front of a beautiful balloon display, both donated by Board members and parents. They were also welcomed on the first day with fun chalk drawings on the sidewalks, complements of anonymous Wood Bridge supporters!

Some of us at St. Michael’s have been involved with Wood Bridge over the years as parents, board members, volunteers, or maybe even as students, but others may be wondering what happens on the lower level of Smith House most school day mornings.

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Follow St. Michael’s of the Valley on Instagram

We’re already on YouTube and Facebook, and now you can stay up to date on what St. Michael’s of the Valley in Rector Pa is doing by following us on Instagram!

St. Michael's of the Valley Holy Hikes Group Shot at Indian Lakes Champion Pa

Holy Hikes Southwest Pennsylvania October 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 10:00 Ohio Pyle State Park - Meadow Run Trail - 2.9 miles - easy.

Check the St. Michael’s Facebook or Instagram page for directions closer the date. The hikes will continue in the spring of 2026.

Read more about it and get the full schedule HERE.

Memorial Altar Flower Dates Available

Have a loved one or occasion that you’d like to honor with memorial flowers on the altar at St. Michael’s?

The following dates are available:

The cost is $65.00 payable to St. Michael’s of the Valley.

Sunday, October 12th

Sunday, October 19th

Call or email the church office to reserve a date.


Can’t Be With Us in Person?

The 10:30 service is now streamed Live on Facebook for those times when you must be elsewhere. You can also find services on our YouTube Channel.