Parish Life

Parish Life at St. Anne's provides fun and fellowship for individuals and families. Following are some of the activities and events that allow members to get to know one another and to grow together as a Parish Family. We hope you find something that fits with your life. If you have a new idea for Parish Life, or would like more information on an existing program, please contact Rev. Wendy Porter or the contact person indicated below.

Parish Weekend at Kanuga

Every year, usually during the 3rd weekend in September, singles and families, old and young, pack their bags and head to beautiful Hendersonville, NC for a weekend of fun, education and reflection at Kanuga. Look for sign up sheets in the spring. See Photos

Contact: Crystal Baker or Caroline Fleming

The Guild of St. Catherine's

The Guild of St. Catherine's encourages and supports the ministry of the arts at St. Anne's parish. Projects include: aesthetic enhancements of the church buildings and grounds, arranging and funding art projects, soloists and concerts, art exhibits, special speakers, plays and dance.

Contact: Martha McClatchey

Wonderful Wednesdays

The third Wednesday of the month, during the school year, is a WONDERFUL time to share supper with your friends and family at St. Anne's. Kids and Adults are welcome to particpate in a wide range of activities that vary with the season. Blessing of the Animals, making cards for shut-ins, remembering our dearly departed and singing Christmas caroles are just a sampling of what's Wonderful about third Wednesdays at St. Anne's. Please consult the newsletter for this month's theme.

Contact: Virginia Stephens

Foyers

The "foyer" in a home is a place of welcome. At St. Anne's, Foyer Groups are a way to make new friends and deepen relationships with those you may have known for years. A Foyer Group is made up of eight to ten people who take turns gathering in each other's homes once a month to share a SIMPLE meal and relaxed conversation. The groups meet about four to five times over the course of six months.

Singles, couples and families with children are all encouraged to participate. You can choose an Adult Only experience or a group that's Family Flexible and may include children. The next Foyer round will begin in the Fall.

Contact: Jeff Allen

More Foyer Information

Empty Nesters

The Empty Nesters meet on the fourth Sunday of the month, immediately following the 10:30 service. Activities vary from a simple lunch and fellowship, to field trips to museums and other points of interest. If you would like to experience the joy that emanates from this St. Anne's community, come see the pleasure of relationships being created and reconnected.

Contact: Janice Carter

Seasonal Events

No matter what the season, there is always something fun and delicious happening at St. Anne's! We kick off the school year with Start-up Sunday in September, featuring a Family Picnic and Ministry Fair. The fall may find the ladies of St. Anne's gathering for a special Women's Dinner or all of the adults venturing off on a Progressive Dinner. We celebrate the Christmas season with a Festival of Carols and Christmas Party. Who knows? St. Nick may even join us! Don't forget to bring your favorite breakfast recipe to the Covered Dish Breakfast and December Blood Drive. Easter morning heralds the Children's Egg Hunt and another Covered Dish Breakfast. Summer is welcomed with the Annual Founders Day Picnic. As you can see, there's something for everyone, all year long. Many hands make light work. Just let us know how you'd like to participate and we'll find a job for you.

Contact: Crystal Baker

Food for the Body

Food and fellowship are the perfect combination; and nowhere does this hold true more than it does at St. Anne's!

Sunday Morning Breakfast is graciously provided by parish volunteers and enjoyed by all from 8:30 - 9:30 am on Sundays from September - May. Families, friends and committee groups are encouraged to pick a date and roll up your sleeves to help with this parish ministry. No experience necessary!

Contact: Claire Davis or Ashley Burdell

Lemonade in the Shade is offered immediately after the 10:30 or 10:00 service from April through October. This is a fun time to welcome visitors and let children play while adults visit. Volunteers help set-up, serve and clean-up once a month or once a season.

Contact: Emily Jordon

Contemporary Service Supper is offered once a month after the 5:30 service. This is a special time of sharing, celebration and fellowship. Volunteers are always welcome to help with preparation and clean-up.

Contact: Ruthanna Bost

Saint Anne's Cooks is a group of dedicated volunteers (women and men) who come together to cook for seasonal parish events such as the Festival Sunday and Founder's Day Picnics, the Christmas Party, covered dish breakfasts and a variety of receptions throughout the year. The Cooks provide wonderful fellowship while preparing and sharing St. Anne's time honored recipes. It's a very flexible group that enables volunteers to help when their schedule permits during one or several events.

Contact: Glenna Smith

Food for the Soul

Adult, Youth and Children are invited to paticipate in a variety of Christian Formation classes on Sunday mornings from 9:15 - 10:15. Additional adult offerings are available throughout the week, including Book and Bible Studies, Centering Prayer, Group Spiritual Direction, EFM and seasonal offerings. Please click on the Education tab for more information.

Office Volunteers

Regular and occasional volunteers help with answering the telephones and sending out mailings. Please contact the parish administrator if you are interested.

Contact: Anna Best

Grounds and Landscape Committee

The committee plans landscaping for the church and occasionally needs volunteers to help execute these plans.