Life at Saint Peter’s Blog

At Saint Peter’s, we are

called together by Christ,
transformed by God’s grace, and
sent out to serve.

Here, parishioners reflect on the ministries, relationships, and holy work that shape our common life, from rebuilding homes and nurturing children through our nature-based playground to tending God’s creation by removing invasive plants and restoring the beauty of our grounds.

These stories are not just updates on what we do; they are testimonies to how God is at work among us, calling us more deeply into faith, community, and service.

Jenifer Gamber 4/20/26 Jenifer Gamber 4/20/26

Miracles still happen

“a group of volunteers can do in a day what a family can’t do in a month of Sundays. It’s always been the reward” - Bruce Jolly

Nikol Hoover 10/15/25 Nikol Hoover 10/15/25

A New Nature Trail at Saint Peter’s

Learn how St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA worked with the Boy Scouts and built a new nature trail to enhance creation care, forest bathing, and reflection.

Saint Peter's Intern 8/7/25 Saint Peter's Intern 8/7/25

Playground Updates: Almost There!

Saint Peters’ nature-based playground is nearing the finish line with new and exciting additions to round out the space

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Rain Garden

Saint Peter’s has created a rain garden to cut down on impervious surfaces, filter out stormwater pollutants, and overall, strengthen local biodiversity.

Saint Peter's Intern 8/1/25 Saint Peter's Intern 8/1/25

Playground Updates: Climbing Wall

New additions this week at the Saint Peter’s playground include climbing features, a stocked playhouse, and a hammock for downtime.

Saint Peter's Intern 7/29/25 Saint Peter's Intern 7/29/25

Playground Updates: Stepping Stones

More natural elements are being added to Saint Peter’s nature playground each week, including a stepping stone path, climbing ropes for support, and a stone slab bridge at the end of the mosaic stream.

Saint Peter's Intern 7/25/25 Saint Peter's Intern 7/25/25

Playground Updates: Mosaic Stream

The Saint Peter’s nature playground is really coming to life! The mosaic stream is in, and work’s underway on the climbing structure.

Saint Peter's Intern 7/21/25 Saint Peter's Intern 7/21/25

Playground Construction Updates

More progress is unfolding at Saint Peter’s nature playground! From a hillside slide and stump scramble to a shimmering mosaic stream and swing set in the works, this nature-based play space is quickly coming to life.

Saint Peter's Intern 7/15/25 Saint Peter's Intern 7/15/25

Playground Progress

Progress on the Saint Peter’s nature-based playground continues, with exciting new feature beginning to take shape!

Saint Peter's Intern 7/9/25 Saint Peter's Intern 7/9/25

Breaking Ground

Construction is underway on Saint Peter’s new nature playground, marking the exciting beginning of this outdoor play space.

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