Christian Formation for Children

  • Two women care for infants and children in our infant-toddler center at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA.

    Babies - 3 years old

    The nursery is open from 8:45 Am - 11:45 AM and ready to welcome your young children. The nursery is downstairs in the Christian formation wing, staffed with caring attendants in a safe and nurturing environments for children.
    .

    Register
  • A teacher kneeling on the floor with four young children exploring stories during Godly Play Sunday School class at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA.

    4 years - 1st Grade

    Children age 4 to 1st grade engage with Godly Play to help them explore their faith through story. Children gain religious language and enhance their spiritual experience though wonder and play, core principles of this approach to Christian formation

    Register
  • Two adults teach Sunday School for grades 2 through 4 every Sunday at 9 AM from September to May. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA values children, youth, and families.

    2nd - 4th Grade

    Children in grades 2 through 4 explore key stories in the Bible with creativie projects that help children enter thu story of God and God’s people.

    Register
  • Colored paper cutout figures depicting the apostles on a boat are just one of the many fun activities in the Grade 2 through Grade 4 Sunday School class that meets Sundays at 9 AM.

    5th-6th Grade

    Preteens connect with God’s big story through videos, Bible exploration, and hands-on projects. This class combines humor with teachings from the Bible and helps students build undestanding around key Bible themes.

    Register
  • Four young girls in a classroom around a table with a gold-colored project and gold paper clips. Youth meet on Sunday afternoons for fellowship and faith development.

    Club 4/5

    Youth group is a great time for youth to gather and build community over food. Youth in grades 4 and 5 meet monthly on Sunday afternoons at 3:30 to 5:00 PM at the Church. Fall dates: September 15, October 20, and November 17.

  • The Rev. Jenifer Gamber assists a child lead the prayers of the people during worship on Sunday morning at 10:15 AM.

    Children's Chapel

    Children’s chapel is a time for children to make a holy space, hear and respond to God’s word, and pray together in their own place. Chapel begins at the gospel procession. Kids rejoin their parents at the passing of the peace.

  • A woman and a boy preparing food together at a table, with bowls of apples and juice boxes nearby. The lunches are for New Hope Housing. This is one way we show our care for our neighbors.

    Servant Ministry

    At St. Peter’s the youth and children are not just the future of the church, they are the church, and we invite them to serve as leaders in age appropriate ways. We make bagged lunches for the hungry and cards for the homebound for Christmas. As they grow they are invited to join in leading worship as acolytes, readers, ushers, and even as preachers.

  • A group of children and adults gathered outdoors in the Saint Francis chapel as part of the intergenerational Family Table service.

    The Family Table

    On the third Sunday of month from September through May families with young children gather at 5:00 p.m. for a brief worship and a simple meal for conversation and fellowship. It’s a great place to build community and learn. This worship service is especially appropriate for kids on the autism spectrum.