Ever think of going back to church or miss being part of a community of friends who go through life together?  Maybe you'd like to have your kids learn values and how to make great choices?  Then come back to church at St. Anne's, our doors are open - everyone is welcome!  This video may not be from our church, but it sure is an invitation prepared for September's Back to Church Sunday!

Our site has been organized to give you a glimpse into our community life and ministry.  Information is found under group headings.  For example, Faith and Worship contains information on not only our regular worship services, but also baptism, First Communion, prayer ministry, Lent, etc.  Mission and Justice is full of updates on our connections to local, national and international needs.  Please explore our site and use the Contact Us link to provide us with your comments or to note anything else you would like to see on this site.

Come and worship with us every Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:00.  For more details on service times and other worship activities, check under the Event Calendar and Faith and Worship links on the side menu.  We extend a warm welcome to all visitors, and those looking for a new church home, being blessed with visitors on a regular basis.

Regular contents are linked on our side menu....

Check out the news and activities (left hand menu):

Information on our February 5th Vestry meeting and motions (review of parish ministries and budgets) is now located under the Events menu.

• Scouting - Baden Powell Day - Feb. 19th
  
• Stewardship - getting the word out into the 'hood
  
• Nursery - available every Sunday
  

• Epiphany and the 3 Kings recipe
• Preparing for First Communion - classes starting in February
  
• Lenten Adult Bible Studies
  
• StAY - join in with the youth 
  
• If you knit or crochet - consider a prayer shawl ministry (see Prayers & Healing)
  

• February is Black History Month  
  
• Outreach Team update on activities
  
• Comfort Soup - a new initiative
  

• People in the past - The Hunt gravestones
• Growing up with St. Anne's - part of Our Story Part Three

• Cemetery update - planned Columbarium
  

Resources for prayers and intercessors are now available. Do help us add to our list!

St. Anne's new sign in the news - Londoner article.

A matter of life and debt - Church of England resources on handling the current debt crisis. 

Thoughtful weekend adult education on matters of faith are available through the Renison Institute of Ministry's programs.

Benediction

Go now in peace, never be afraid;
God will go with you each hour of every day;
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true;
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe;
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there, watching from above!
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. Amen

United Nations pledge for peace
"I pledge in my daily life, in my family, my school, my community & my country to:
1. Respect all life - I pledge to respect people that are different, and treat people and animals with kindness and fairness.
2. Reject violence - I pledge to find peaceful ways to work out my problems without using violent actions or words.
3. Share with others - I pledge to share my time to help out in my community to make life better for others.
4. Listen to understand. I pledge to allow others to express their point of view; to find win-win solutions to problems so that both sides can win; and 'agreeing to disagree' if we can't come to an agreement.
5. Preserve the planet - I pledge to practice good environmental habits like recycling and helping to protect the earth and its habitats.
6. Rediscover community - I pledge to do my best to help my family, friends and community to get along.

www.peacekids.net

Native American Prayer for Peace

Oh Great Spirit of our Ancestors, I raise my pipe to you.
To your messengers, the four winds,
and to Mother Earth, who provides for your children.
Give us the wisdom, to teach our children to love,
to respect, and to be kind to each other,
so that they may grow with peace of mind.
Let us learn to share all good things that you provide for us on this Earth.