The Iron Rosary: Pray with & for God’s Children
Julie, a valued Iron Rosary ministry member, shares her poetic reflection about the Iron Rosary’s gift of prayer with and for God’s children.
Reflection on My First Women’s Bible Study at St. Anne’s
Judy Statham shares, “as a new resident of Annapolis and the Saint Anne’s community, I recently moved here from Nashville, Tennessee. As I settled into my new surroundings, the women’s Bible study immediately caught my attention. It offered exactly what I was hoping to find: a way to deepen my spiritual journey and understanding of God’s Word, a place to connect with other women in the church and community, and an opportunity to share insights, questions, and reflections in a meaningful and supportive setting.
An Acolyte’s Reflection: Sharing God’s Gifts through Service
Magnolia Vandiver, Acolyte at St. Anne’s, shares her reflection about sharing God’s gifts through service on the altar.
On Hearing God’s Word
Fr. Dion writes, “I commute from Baltimore, which means I spend a lot of time in my car, about 40 minutes each way. For a while, I tried listening to the morning and afternoon news reports, talk shows, call-ins that strive for balance. Music was hit and miss, even with the internet. Then an idea came to me. Why not listen to the Bible? Why not nurture my faith and fill the time with God’s word?“
Supporting the Stanton Center: Faith in Action
At St. Anne’s, we believe in putting our faith into action—not only within the walls of our church but also in the heart of our city. One of the ways we live out this mission is through our ongoing support of the Clay Street community and the Stanton Center.
Reflections on the Adult Forum Series on the Book of Revelation
Mention of the Book of Revelation immediately brings to my mind uncomfortable images of Satan along with depictions of apocalyptic battles between good and evil. My preference is the comfort of scripture depicting Jesus’s Love and Grace, sharing God’s gifts with those less fortunate, and hymns of praise.
Reflection about Planned Giving
Bill Davis serves on the Planned Giving Committee and reflects on the reasons he gives of his time to this important ministry. “I chose to share my time and talent with the Planned Giving Committee because I know from my volunteer work and professional career what a difference planned giving makes.
Honoring Veterans: VFW 304 Clears Gravestones at Cedar Bluff Cemetery
On Saturday, May 10, members of VFW Post 304 in Annapolis gathered for a meaningful Day of Service to clean and honor the graves of veterans laid to rest at St. Anne’s Cedar Bluff Cemetery.
Reflections on St. Anne’s ministry in Guatemala
Kev Hays, a member of the Partners in Mission in Guatemala Team at St. Anne’s, shares, “for the past 15 years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of being part of our ministry in Guatemala..
Dedication of The Garden of Peace and Remembrance at St. Anne’s Cemetery honors the memory of all those buried here, known and unknown, enslaved and free
Annapolis, MD- The Right Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, Bishop of Maryland led a gathering of 160 from St. Anne’s Episcopal Church and the community to dedicate The Garden of Peace and Remembrance at St. Anne’s Cemetery, known historically as the city’s “Cemetery for All”.
Reflections on the work of the “Cemetery Stewards”
Ginger DeLuca, Chair of the Cemetery Committee, reflects on the work of the Cemetery Stewards. “On May 4, we will be celebrating the completion of our Garden of Peace and Remembrance, which represents only part of a much larger commitment by a small but valiant team of “Cemetery Stewards”, who saw a need and decided to do something about it.”
Thank you, St. Anne’s!- LEAP Preschool Class is fully enrolled
Lori Marchant, Naomi’s Village Ministry Leader at St. Anne’s, shared the good news about this ministry during Sponsorship Sunday, April 6. Learn more about getting involved.
Hospitality Ministry
St. Anne’s Hospitality Ministry, co-chaired by Babs Mersereau and Jo Tetlow, supports churchwide and special events with the gift of hospitality and creates space for welcoming all who seek community at St. Anne’s.
Lenten Reflection: The Call to Holy Hospitality
Fr. Manoj+ writes that perhaps Lent, whose ultimate invitation is to “return” to the Lord, is the most appropriate time to reflect on what it means to open to reconciling ourselves with God and humanity with each other as an act of hospitality.
Bishop Blesses Biblical Flower Quilt
At the Women’s Weekend at Claggett last weekend, Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, the Bishop of Maryland, blessed the Bible Flower Quilt made by St. Anne’s parishioner, Patricia Jennings, and quilting workshop participants from last year’s retreat.
A Shrove Tuesday Dinner Invitation and The Release of Our Burdens
Fr. Manoj+ invites you to release the burdens you carry in a special service at 6 p.m. on Shrove Tuesday, March 4.
St. Anne’s Offers a Spiritual Lift for Parishioners
Andrea Szechenyi shares her experience with Spiritual Lift and how it has led her to become a member of this ministry team.
Nourishing Lift Ministers through Connection/Are You Called to Serve?
As part of the Nourishing Lift team (part of A Cup of Cold Water ministry), my husband Wayne and I were blessed to bring a meal to a parishioner couple recently.
On Prayer
Fr. Dion writes, “I recently spent a week at Holy Cross Monastery, across the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie, New York. It was a silent retreat. No talking, except for praying. Matins; noonday Eucharist; Vespers; Compline, which I prayed alone in the chapel. For six days I was immersed in silence and prayer.
I let go of time and the urgent need to do something. I lived “off the clock.” The monastery has clocks, but they can be ignored. The bells toll the essentials: Time to eat; Time to pray.
I try to come here once a year. It is a time for renewal and for resetting my spiritual rhythm…”
Seeing Advent Through the Eyes of a Child
Katrina Stewart, Director of PASA writes, “as we enter the Advent season, I find myself reflecting on the unique and wondrous perspective that children bring to this special time of year. Their eyes are filled with awe and excitement, seeing the world with a sense of wonder that often fades as we grow older.” Click to read her full reflection.