St. Anne’s is privileged to celebrate, commemorate and mark the events of your life with you through the sacraments and rites of our Christian faith. For more information, please contact us.

Baptism

We believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, as the "bond which God establishes in baptism is indissoluble." (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 298)

It is through the waters of baptism that we become part of God's family and the church. In the Episcopal church, baptisms are festive events and performed during worship. Through baptism we share in Christ’s death and resurrection from the dead. The Service of Holy Baptism informs us about our covenant with God. All those in attendance affirm their support of the one who is being baptized, and make or re-affirm their own baptismal covenant.

People of all ages—from infants to centenarians—are welcome to be baptized at St. Anne's.

Weddings

"O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity between Christ and his Church: Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that there home may be a haven of blessing and peace."  (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 431)

Marriage is the holy sacrament through which two people exchange vows before family, friends, and members of the congregation gathered to witness and pray. Marriage is open to all legally marriable adults, including LGBTQ+ couples.  Our beautiful church is a lovely and sacred setting for a wedding.  It will comfortably hold about 175 guests. Our beautiful church is a lovely and sacred setting for a wedding. It will comfortably hold about 175 guests.

Couples who are planning to be married at St. Anne's with the St. Anne's rector officiating the ceremony must also participate in several premarital counseling sessions with the rector. Don't panic! This isn't a test. Rather, it's an opportunity to discuss your plans for the future, how you will handle money, communication, conflict, parenting, and more. This is a safe and judgement-free zone for talking about important issues that may not otherwise come up in conversation.

Funerals

"I am the Resurrection and I am Life, says the Lord. Whoever has faith in me shall have life, even though he die. And everyone who has life, and has committed himself to me in faith, shall not die for ever." (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 491)

The basis of the Episcopal funeral liturgy is a focus on the hope of the Resurrection. It is, in fact, based on the Easter liturgy in rejoicing that just as Jesus Christ was raised from the dead so will our loved one who has died.

On the lower level of St. Anne's is a columbarium. This sacred, prayer-filled space is a place for the interment of ashes.