We are called to be Christ’s loving arms in the world
TWO SERVICES: 8:30 and 10:30 AM
8:30 AM: A 45-minute service of readings, prayer, music led from the piano, and Eucharist. Smaller, and less traditional than our 10:30 service, this service uses a variety of resources that include but are not limited to the Book of Common Prayer, while still remaining distinctly Episcopal in nature. This is a quieter and more contemplative experience.
10:30 AM An hour-long service of readings, prayer, music from both the organ and piano, and Eucharist. This is our more traditional service that follows the Book of Common Prayer, and is generally our larger congregation, with families and children generally choosing this service. Nursery care is available during this service.
Our 10:30 service is livestreamed via YouTube Live stream right here:
https://www.youtube.com/@saintannesmn
From the announcer
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Here are some upcoming Saint Anne's events you'll want to keep on your calendars:
October 26: Wear your Halloween Costume to Church Day
October 28: Morning Prayer 10 AM; Bible Study 10:30 AM
October 29: Choir Rehearsal 7:30-8:45 PM
November 2: Pledge Drive Wraps Up
November 2: Feast of All Saints and Souls
November 9: Seven-week Advent begins
November 23: Saint Anne's Harvest Dinner
ADVENT IS COMING!
Last year, Saint Anne's tried on the ancient church's practice of keeping a seven-week Advent. We followed the regular lectionary but our paraments (that's a fancy church word for church decorations) were decked in the colors of Advent for a full seven weeks, and our prayers, and preaching were based on what are known as the O Antiphons: a series of prayers which invite us to explore different imagery for God. The feedback about this practice of observing Advent slowly and intentionally was overwhelmingly positive, and the Worship Committee has received permission from Bishop Loya to engage in Advent in this way again this year. So we'll be going blue beginning November 9th!
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE FOR CASA MARIA AND MORELAND ELEMENTARY: ONE MORE WEEK
Our cold weather clothing drive continues! We are currently collecting all types of winter clothing for Casa Maria, a ministry of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Richfield. Moreland Elementary School is in particular need of:
kids' snow boots,
snow pants sizes 10 and 12,
waterproof mittens
girls' winter coats, sizes 7/8.
Please bring new or gently used winter outerwear to donate. Items can be placed in the large "Casa Maria" box inside the church, or in the outside bin until November 2nd. Thank you!