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 

Advent

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.

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT: KING OF NATIONS

This week the O Antiphons refer to Jesus as O King of all nations. This phrase reminds us that it is Jesus who is our highest authority. And if Jesus is King, that means no one else is - not any other Emperor, or another person claiming authority. As Jesus cannot be separated from his teachings, we might also understand this phrase to mean there is no higher authority in the world than Love. The emphasis on all nations reminds us that the coming of Jesus' kingdom (peace, wholeness, healing, "on earth as it is in heaven") is for all people, at all times.

From the announcer

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Here are some upcoming Saint Anne's events you'll want to keep on your calendars:  

  • December 14: Children's Christmas Boutique 11:30 AM

  • December 14: Community Ornament Making 11:30 AM

  • December 16: Bible Study

  • December 16: Song Circle at 7 PM

  • December 17: Choir Rehearsal 7:30-8:45 PM

  • December 19: Winter Solstice Service & Bonfire

  • December 21: Christmas Pageant 10:30AM

  • January 4: Celebration of The Epiphany

  • January 18: Annual Meeting

LAST WEEK FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

As we get ready for Christmas, we would love to brighten up the church with beautiful flowers for the season. If you’d like to chip in - whether in honor of someone, in memory of someone, or just because you love Christmas - you are invited to join in. You can either put a check in the Sunday offering plate, mail a donation at to church office or give online anytime before December 15th. If you’re honoring someone, or giving "in Thanksgiving for", let us know, and we’ll include it in the Christmas bulletins.

Thank you for helping make the church feel festive this year!

IT'S A SECOND SUNDAY!

On the Second Sundays of the month, Saint Anne's is THE place to be! Come this week for treats, coffee, and conversation at 9:30 AM,.

What to bring: A treat to share, if you're able, and yourself

What to do: Come! Visit! Celebrate our community. (And help in setting up or cleaning up is great, if you're able.)

SECOND SUNDAY COLLECTION

This month’s Second Sunday collection supports First Nations Kitchen. FNK is a community-building, justice-focused, Gospel-based ministry led by indigenous people for indigenous people. The primary intent is to provide food to those who would not otherwise have access to high-quality, fresh organic food in an environment of radical hospitality and cultural empowerment. To learn more about this ministry, visit https://www.firstnationskitchen.org/.