September 1 - October 6

Season of Creation

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. (Psalm 96:11-12)

A wooded outdoor area with leafless trees, green shrubs, and wooden benches, and a small stone structure, beneath a partly cloudy sky.

–– Let the trees sing for joy.

Caring for Creation

Saint Peter’s enjoys the legacy of our founders who had the foresight to purchase five acres of land in the middle of residential neighborhoods. For more than 60 years we have been caring for these grounds — adding a inviting walkways for neighborhood dog walks, a quiet place to remember those who have died, a parking lot for countless teens to practice driving, a playground and a basketball hoop for children. Our campus is home to loblolly pines, tulip trees, weeping cherry, magnolias, roses, azaleas, dogwoods, cyprus, and more. We planted a small community garden this summer and are now looking for ways to reduce coonsumption non-renewable energy. We seek to be keepers of creation.

Join us September 1 - October 6 as we turn our focus on caring for creation. See below for events including Adult Forums, a Blessing of the Animals, and special worship elements throughout the season.

  • The church building at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA

    Adult Forums

    September 15
    “UN Sustainable Development Goals” with Pat Beneke

    September 22
    “Food, Land and Faith” with Brian Sellers-Petersen

    October 6
    “Caring for Creation at St. Peter’s” with the St. Peter’s Creation Care Team

    All Fall Forums
  • People gathered outdoors with dogs for the blessing of the animals at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA

    Blessing of the Animals

    Sunday, October 6 at 10:15 AM and 4 PM

    Bring your dogs, cats, lizards, birds and more to worship on Sunday, October 6th for our annual pet blessing. Weather permitting, we will gather on the lower lawn.

    Afternoon blessing available at 4 PM in the St. Francis chapel.

    2023 Pet Blessing
  • The Rev. Jenifer Gamber holding a large butterfly during the children's homily on Easter at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA, with children sitting on the floor and smiling.

    Creation-Focused Worship

    Beginning Sunday, September 1st thought October 6th we will have special sermons, prayers, and music to highlight the beauty of the natural world and our mutual relationship with all creation.

    Special Resources for Kids