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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.

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Sutton’s Tree

Some of the most meaningful ways we honor a life are also the quietest. This fall, the Saint Peter’s community marked the passing of a longtime neighbor and friend, Rear Admiral William Glenn “Woody” Sutton, with a simple gesture rooted, quite literally, in the ground we share. Doug Marshall and Bill Montgomery, who have been leading our tree identification and tagging project, share the story of a beloved Black Tupelo, the family who cared for it, and a small tribute offered in Woody’s memory.

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Service of Remembrance

Our Service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. features two canticles, “Magnificat” and “Nunc dimittis” (St. Alban), by composer David Hogan. Blog by Jim Selway.

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2026 H. Donald Campbell Award

This year, Saint Peter’s is honored to name Elaine as the recipient of the 2026 H. Donald Campbell Award for Service and Generosity. The award comes with a $15,000 grant from Saint Peter’s to the Our Lady Queen of Peace Food Pantry and its related feeding programs.

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Responding with Overwhelming Generosity

Saint Peter’s became a partner of VOICE. Learn what VOICE is all about at the meeting right after our 10:15 a.m. service.

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A Circle of Friends

Concerts at Saint Peter's presents its fall concert, "A Circle of Friends", on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 3 pm. The program will feature instrumental and vocal works by Verdi, Gounod, Gershwin and Brahms!

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Year of Discipleship

As we continue our Year of Discipleship, The Rev. Cory Michael Irwin — our Associate Rector for Christian Formation and Congregational Life — shares some thoughts on what following Christ looks like in everyday life.

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Saint Cecilia Choir

The Saint Cecilia Choir is St. Peter's music education program for children, welcoming young singers ages 4 and up. Every Sunday morning from 9:00–9:15 a.m., children gather to sing and grow as musicians and as members of a worshipping community.

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Party in a Box

"Party in a Box" is a decades old tradition at Saint Peter's; an opportunity to remind those starting out at college that they are loved and being kept in prayer.

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Our Thin Spaces

We invite you to share your story of where you encounter God this summer—where is your thin space?

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The C&O Canal

After weeks spent learning about regenerative agriculture, the meal underscored a lesson we had encountered again and again: healthy soil thrives on diversity.

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Walking Among the Trees: Our Faith, Our Forest

Walking Among the Trees: Our Faith, Our Forest — Parishioner Doug Marshall invites us to see the forest around us with new eyes.

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Pedaling Toward Purpose: Molly’s Summer Adventure

“…with the hope of sparking conversation and connection between the people who grow our food and the people who eat it.”

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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