Welcome to St. Mary's Arlington!
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is a vibrant and welcoming community that seeks to worship Christ, and love our neighbors.
At St. Mary’s, we have four core values that inform who we are as a community:
WORSHIP
Worship lies at the heart of our life together. In Word and Sacrament, we are grounded in the truth of Christ’s death and resurrection and knit together as a community of disciples. Rooted in the Episcopal tradition and guided by the Book of Common Prayer, our worship forms us for loving and faithful service in the world.
INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTION
We value growing deeper in relationship with one another as a church family. One of our central callings as a congregation is to help raise and nurture the children God has entrusted to us. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or have no children of your own, everyone at St. Mary’s has a role in loving and supporting the children of our parish. We offer a nursery, Children’s Chapel, and Sunday School, and we welcome children in all of our services. One of the great joys of being a multigenerational congregation is gathering in worship with both young and old.
CARE
As Christ met people in their times of need, we seek to walk with one another in both joy and hardship. Whether you are facing chronic illness, job loss, end-of-life concerns, or another difficult season, St. Mary’s pastoral care ministries are here to meet you where you are. We invite you to learn more about our care ministries, whether you are seeking support or hoping to offer it.
OUTREACH
We respond to the call of Jesus by loving and serving our neighbors in Christ’s name. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek new ways to build loving relationships, care for those in need, and work for the good of our community and world. At St. Mary’s, our outreach reflects our parish priorities: care for creation, care for one another, and addressing the systemic barriers that diminish human flourishing and the common good. Rooted in our Baptismal Covenant, we seek to serve Christ in all persons, strive for justice and peace, and respect the dignity of every human being.