Clergy Epistle

Dear St. Anne’s Family,

I write to share news regarding Tempest Strunge, our beloved Director of Children and Youth. Effective August 1, 2025, Tempest will transition to a part-time role in order to pursue her long-held dream of becoming a licensed clinical social worker. As she steps faithfully into this new vocational path, Tempest will continue to serve our community with joy and dedication under the new title of Minister of Children and Youth.

In this part-time capacity, Tempest will oversee key aspects of our ministry with children and youth, including:

Sundays: Faith 24/7, Movement & Music, and Youth Group
Chaplain at the Preschool for the Arts at St. Anne’s
 
She will also continue to lead special seasonal events such as Shrove Tuesday, Advent Wreath Making, the Christmas Pageant, and the Easter Egg Hunt.

Tempest’s presence remains a blessing to our parish as she helps shape the faith and wonder of our youngest members. Her love for children, creativity, and dedication to their spiritual growth remain central to this ministry.

The remainder of her previous responsibilities will be thoughtfully distributed among our administrative and programmatic staff and clergy to ensure the fullness of our children and youth ministries.

Please join me in giving thanks for Tempest’s ministry among us, and in praying for her as she pursues this next faithful chapter of her calling.

Grace and peace,

The Rev. Manoj M. Zacharia, Ph.D.

Rector