St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Waretown is growing, and in many ways. With new leadership in 2022 (The Revs. Chip and Lisa Graves, who also head St. Stephen’s sister church, Tuckerton’s Church of the Holy Spirit), the membership is booming, the ministry is far-reaching and the community events are many.

One such upcoming event is the Blessing of the Animals at the church, happening at 2 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 1. While it is a common event across congregations, St.