Worship Ministries

Worship at Saint Peter’s is something we offer together.

Whether you serve behind the scenes, welcome others at the door, or assist during the liturgy, each role helps shape the prayer we share.

There is a place for you here.

Music Ministries

Music gives voice to our prayer—through choir, instruments, and song.

Whether you’ve sung for years or are just beginning, there is a place for you here.

  • A choir of people in blue and white robes singing during a church service, with sheet music and a piano in the foreground.

    St. Peter's Choir

    Our primary adult choir sings regularly in worship, offering a rich and varied repertoire from across the choral tradition

  • The Saint Peter's choir dressed in blue robes with white sashes singing at Saint Peters, accompanied by Jim Selway, Music Director at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA.

    St. Peter's Singers

    An intergenerational ensemble that gathers voices across ages, reminding us that music in the Church is always something we do together.

  • Children singing in the Saint Cecilia Youth Choir for Sunday morning worship at 10:15 AM.

    St. Cecilia Choir

    Our youth choir sings throughout the year and often joins with adult singers, forming a vibrant, intergenerational community of music.

  • A group of men and boys singing in the Men's Choir, which practices once a month, led by a conductor.

    Men's Choir

    A smaller ensemble that sings periodically, offering a distinct and beautiful expression of the choral tradition

  • Four people standing in a row holding brass bells during a church service or choir performance, with sheet music and a large window behind them.

    Bell Choir

    Our bell choir comes together at different times throughout the year to prepare offerings for worship and special occasions. goes here

Contact Jim Selway
Contact Jim Selway

Liturgical Roles

These roles help guide the rhythm of our worship—and you are invited to take part in them.

  • Children serve as acolytes as part of worship at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA. Acolytes carry candles, the cross and the gospel book.

    Acolytes

    Youth in the 4th grade or older assist lead the processions into and out of the church carrying the crosses, torches, and Gospel book.

  • People kneeling and praying at an altar at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA during a worship service.

    Chalicists

    Lay Eucharistic Ministers are trained and licensed to administer the consecrated wine during Holy Communion. They also lead the congregation in prayers during the service.

  • A man reads the prayers of the people during Sunday worship at 10:15 AM at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA

    Lay Readers

    Lay Readers read the Old Testament and Epistle lessons, lead the reading of the Psalm, and lead the Prayers of the People during worship services.

Contact Jenifer Gamber
Contact Jenifer Gamber

Behind the Scenes

Some of the most important work happens quietly, supporting the whole. You can be part of the team, too.

  • A cruett and chalice are set on a table for Holy Eucharist.

    Altar Guild

    Altar Guild sets up the altar before each service and cleans up afterwards.

  • A woman managing A/V equipment in worship.

    A/V Team

    The A/V crew runs the sound for in-person worship and streams the services to St. Peter’s YouTube page.

  • Close-up of a bouquet with white, blue, and cream-colored flowers, green berries, and a diamond ring placed on a peach-colored rose. This photograph was taken at a wedding at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA.

    Flower Guild

    The Flower Guild arranges the flowers for the church and chapel for each Sunday and for special services.

Contact the Office
Contact the Office

Hospitality & Presence

These ministries help create the first experience of welcome for everyone who enters. This is a great next step to participate.

  • People engaging in engaged in conversation as part of Welcome Sunday where people learn about the ministries at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA.

    Greeters

    Greeters welcome people as they enter the church through the front door.

  • An usher is ready to greet people for worship on Sunday morning at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA

    Ushers

    Ushers provide information, help, and service bulletins to those entering the church.

Contact the Office
Contact the Office