We are called to be Christ’s loving arms in the world
THIS SUNDAY
8:30 AM: Contemporary worship service, piano music, about 45-50 minutes long. With Eucharist.
10:30 AM: More traditional worship service, mix of piano and organ. Choir. Approximately 60 minutes long. With Eucharist.
The 10:30 service will be broadcast via livestream right here.
To our neighbors and friends,
The Black Lives Matter sign that has stood on Saint Anne's lawn for the last four+ years, representing our public witness to the Gospel’s call for justice and mercy, and the sacred responsibility to stand with those who have been denied their full dignity, was recently taken down. This decision was made solely due to weather damage, not any change in our commitment to racial justice.
As members of the Episcopal Church, we are bound by our Baptismal Covenant to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.” This is a lifelong commitment, rooted in the teachings of Jesus, who reminds us: “Just as you did it to one of the least of these… you did it to me”.
We remain committed to standing for racial justice and affirming that Black lives matter. We are discerning how best to continue our visible witness and invite you to walk with us in this ongoing work of reconciliation and justice. In short, we are putting together ideas for how best to refresh this signage, and want to reassure our community that the BLM message will return to our grounds, hopefully bolder (and more weather resistant) for the future.
From the announcer
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Here are some upcoming Saint Anne's events you'll want to keep on your calendars:
May 14: Next Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM
May 11: 2nd Sunday! Book and Puzzle Sale and more Parish Hall fun!
May 17: Spring Clean up 9AM - Noon
May 17: Saint Anne's Game Night, 6:30 PM
May 18: Kids' Led Service 10:30 AM
May 25: Outdoor services begin
June 8: Pentecost
SECOND SUNDAY!!
On the Second Sundays of the month, Saint Anne's is THE place to be! Come this week for a festive coffee hour at 9:30 AM, between the services, to connect with friends, old and new. You can also browse at the book sale, for extra fun.
What to bring: A treat to share, if you're able, and yourself!
What to do: Come! Visit! Celebrate our community. (And, yes please, help in setting up or cleaning up is great, if you're able.)
Second Sunday: SafeZone
May’s Second Sunday collection supports the SafeZone at Face to Face in downtown St. Paul. Face to Face provides non-judgmental, confidential, support for youth ages 14-24 in the form of mental health support, housing assistance, education and employment support, and legal resources. All services include comprehensive, wraparound services allowing them to respond to the multiple challenges youth are navigating. Their approach is relational, trauma-informed, and rooted in evidence-based practice. Learn more at Face to Face.
They do a lot on very little, and every dollar helps. You can donate at Saint Anne's on Sunday - all cash donations and any checks put into the plate marked Second Sunday will be donated to this great cause.