Why are you part of St. Anne’s?
You know that you are part of St. Anne’s for a reason.  Tell us what that is and why it is important to you.  What is the best time, you have had here?  A great many things have happened at St. Anne’s over the last 157 years. What activities and experiences should we continue to offer here?  

This is our home and it is not always easy being part of a family, because you need to speak up to be heard and respected.  At the 2009 and 2010 vestries, you agreed to be part of a process that would chart the future course of our church community.  For this to work, you need to answer the six questions available in September on the table at the back of the Church.  You may also give us your comment by filling in the Vision Survey noted in the left menu.

Who’s invited to participate?  
You! Whether you have been a member of St. Anne’s for several months, several years or even a lifetime, we need you to take the time to tell us your answers to the questions.

Why are we doing this?
We all want to be part of a life-giving community – not only for ourselves, but for our friends and family, for those we know and those who are yet to join us.  How many of us want to be part of a place that just survives on sheer will power, afraid to stop what we have always done in case we never start anything new?  Our church has a wonderful history of ministry and service that has changed to suit the times.  We want to collectively ask God for his “big picture” for how St. Anne’s can serve Him in the future.

When will we do this?
Now.   Yes there have been delays since the start of this work, but the sooner you respond, the sooner we will stop asking you to answer these questions!  ?  Once enough people have had their say, the responses will be summarized for you to see.    

What do we hope to achieve?
It may sound lofty to some but we hope for God’s Will – Nothing More, Nothing Less, Nothing Else.  It is about where God wants us to use His resources and how we can work together as a church to do that.  It is about ministry, service, and God’s will.  If we trust God to lead us, His will shall be revealed to us.

Where do you drop it off once filled in?
No doubt it will take ten minutes or so to thoughtfully complete.  It is important that each of you, no matter what your age, complete this brief survey and return it to the church.  You can drop if off at the office, put it through the church’s mail slot or, better yet, drop it in the basket just inside the church door.  Please return your comments by the end of September.

Remember…
It is not all about you or me, but about us.

Questions or comments? - Contact Keith B.