Welcome from the Pastor

Peter was born and raised for the first nine years of life in the beautiful plains of central Illinois, in the city of Peoria. He lived in a number of places in his growing up years, including Texas, South Carolina, and Ohio.

Peter discerned a call to pastoral ministry sometime in his college years, though meaningful relationships with his Presbyterian minister and Christian Educator of his church impacted him long before that. Following his siblings, Peter became a summer camp counselor, though for him it was at Geneva Hills, a Presbyterian Camp in the Appalachian hills. He then served as a Young Adult Volunteer through the PC(USA) Mission. Agency, working at a local YMCA in Guildford, England.

Pastor Peter Galbraith

Prior to his ordination, Peter taught English as a second language for three years in Vietnam, serving another two years learning the Vietnamese language. He also served as a hospital chaplain at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, California. Peter has a B.A. from Miami University of Ohio, and both an M.A. in Cross-Cultural Studies and M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary.

In his free time, Peter loves a good match of tennis (and, more recently, pickle ball), good film and television, (slowly) learning guitar, quality time with his daughter, Lily Anne and staying connected with family and friends near and far. He’s looking forward to reconnecting with his Illinois roots, and meeting all of you at Grace Church in Rock Island.