Ministries: Service To Others
Outreach Ministries
Worship Ministries
Newcomers Ministries
Parish Life Ministries
Pastoral Ministries
Support Ministries
For contact information on each of these ministries, visit “The Latest” section on this website, find the Ministries archive, and look for the latest posting of current leadership.
Food Pantry
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church is the host site for the De Pere food pantry maintained collectively by an organization called De Pere Christian Outreach. St. Anne’s members contribute much donated food and volunteer muscle to the effort.
The Food Pantry serves more than 1,000 client families annually.
De Pere Christian Outreach is made up of nine De Pere churches. In addition to St. Anne’s, others are First Congregational UCC, First United Presbyterian, Hope Lutheran, New Hope United Methodist, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis Xavier, St. John’s Lutheran, and St. Mary’s Parish Catholic Community. DPCO also operates a thrift store in downtown De Pere to raise money for serving those in need.
United Thanks Offering
United Thanks Offering is an Episcopal tradition, recognizable by the little blue boxes that sit on counters and homes nationwide and remind people of faith to offer thanks and share their blessings with the less fortunate. Folding money and change that enters the to national Episcopal Church outreach and charity projects. St. Anne’s also supports fundraisers for the worldwide Episcopal Relief and Development missions.
Peace and Justice Ministries
Promotes awareness and understanding about institutional causes of social injustice, and supports action to re-mediate injustice. St. Anne’s members have taken a particular interest, and become actively involved, with issues related to Brown County’s homeless shelters. Immigration reform has been another area of interest. St. Anne’s Episcopal Church also maintains formal membership with the Brown County interfaith organization Joshua, linking St. Anne’s members to others in faith.
The Greater Green Bay Episcopal Ministry Group
The GGBEMG (that’s a mouthful!) fosters collaboration among the four churches in the Green Bay area: Blessed Sacrament, St. Anne's, Holy Apostles, and St. Paul's. The parishes collaborate on joint programs and missions of mutual interest.
Ongoing and special projects
St. Anne’s parishioners organizes a wide range of special collections and projects including Blanket Sunday, Angel Tree gifts for needy families, mission support, and Parents Night Out. Active support — preparing meals once a month, for example — of Freedom House and Golden House shelters for women and families has been a parishwide cause.
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Altar Guild
Members prepare the elements of the Sacraments for worship, and care for the alter linens and vestments.
Church Decorating
Parishioners decorate the church, arrange for flowers, and make Baptismal banners.
Lector
Lay volunteers reads the first lesson and lead the reading of the Psalm during Sunday Mass.
Eucharistic Minister
Assists with distribution of the Eucharist, either by serving at the altar, or coming to the altar from the pews.
Ushers and Greeters
Duties include greeting people as they enter the church, assisting people to follow the service, and collecting and bringing forward the offerings.
Acolyte
Assists at the altar, and in various elements that bring dignity and beauty to our worship. Open to youth 11 years of age; adults are also welcome and encouraged to participate.
Adult Choir
Supports all musical aspects of the Sunday worship experience. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings.
Hand Bell Choir
Hand Bell Choir can be heard during the worship service every four to six weeks, and especially at the holidays. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings.
Folk Group
Supports the Sunday worship once a month with folk musicians and singers.
Sound System
Tech-knowledgable parishiners ensure that microphones and speakers are set properly prior to every service.
Special Events
Prepares annual celebrations including the Children's Christmas Pageant, a Seder Supper, the annual pancake and porkie dinner on Shrove Tuesday, and many other special Events.
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Newcomers Ministry
Welcomes new members to the church community by conversation, introduction to others, and a newcomers' brunch.
Greeters
Welcomes people into the church, gives them assistance with following the service, and provides newcomers with their first impression of St. Anne's.
Newcomers Orientation
Offers a short series about the Episcopal Church, and St. Anne's for adults interested in becoming members. Scheduled as needed by the rector.
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Gourmet Club
Offers fellowship around the dinner table. The evenings are held in member's homes, with everyone bringing a dish from a themed menu.
St. Anne's Journeymen
Men’s ministry develops brotherhood in Christ and strengthens relationships among men in a casual atmosphere with small groups and outreach.
Women's Ministry
The mission of the Women's ministry is to bring women together in fellowship, and to deepen our friendships through Christ by spiritual growth and development.
Young Adult Ministry
Reaches out to young people to support them in their faith journey. Adult sponsors are matched with a college-aged young adult from St. Anne’s.
Coffee Hour
Offers coffee and light refreshments after the 10:00am Mass. This is an opportunity to welcome visitors, and enjoy fellowship.
St. Anne's Seniors United in Christ
Schedules and organizes events for senior members of St. Anne's for fellowship and special programs.
Fellowship Ministry
Arranges for refreshments for special events, such as the Bishop's Visitation, or First Communion Sunday.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Gathers periodically to knit and crochet Prayer Shawls. Prayer Shawls are given to family, friends and parisioners in need of spiritual support.
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Worship
The central act of worship in the Episcopal Church is the gift of our Eucharist, given and mandated by our Lord Jesus Christ. We also offer many types of other worship opportunities including, on occasion or upon request, Evening Prayer, also known as Compline. Please call for the current schedule, or visit our Church Calendar.
Visitation
Both clergy and lay members are available for visitation and bringing communion to the sick or homebound. Contact the rector for more information.
Sacramental Ministry and Pastoral Care
Please make arrangements for baptisms, weddings, funerals, the anointing of the sick, and the sacrament of reconciliation by contacting the rector.
Spiritual Counseling and Direction
Crisis and short-term counseling is provided by the parish through the ministry of the rector. Longer term counseling is by referral. Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition is provided on a limited basis.
Prayer Chain
A very special group of volunteer parishioners, led by Cheryl and Pete Tooley, offers prayers to our Lord for those in need. Prayer requests can also be submitted to be included in “the Prayers of the People,” with names read as part of the weekly Sunday services, if desired.
To submit a request for prayer or to join the prayer chain, please email Cheryl or Pete Tooley of the St. Anne's Prayer Chain:
- Your Name & Contact information
- Name of the person, family, or group who is in need
- A brief, public statement on how the Lord can help (someone is in the hospital, someone is overseas, someone lost a job...)
- If you would like the prayer to be lifted by the Prayer Chain, mentioned in church, or both
- How long would you like the offering to be on the list (week, month)
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Communication
St. Anne’s parishioners and staff supply articles on St. Anne's behalf for the diocesan newspaper, The Clarion, published monthly. The Clarion includes news of the national Episcopal church, the Diocese of Fond du Lac, and local parishes.
The Good News is St. Anne's monthly newsletter of events occurring at our parish, and around the Diocese. It is also a source of human interest stories, submissions by parishioners and teachings by the church clergy.
The weekly bulletin outlines the church service and provides information on upcoming events. It is prepared by the church staff.
The newly redesigned St. Anne's website intends to keep members informed of current events, and to attract those searching for a church home.
“The Sign” on Chicago Street is an electronic message board. When installed in the mid-2000s, it made St. Anne’s one of the first parishes locally to embrace this modern technology to notify passers-by of happenings at the church.
The Marketing and Communications Subcommittee oversees and facilitates all the communications of the parish, including publications, bulletin boards, signage, and the marketing program for the church.
Elected Leadership
The Vestry sets policy as the elected leadership of the parish, develops long range plans, and supports the ministry of the parish. Officers include the Senior and Junior Warden.
Diocesan Convention Delegates represent St. Anne's at the annual Diocesan convention, and reports back to the congregation after the convention.
Volunteer Ministry
The Volunteer Ministry supports all St. Anne's activities by identifying, linking, and training congregation members for the ministries to which they are suited and enthusiastic. Contact: Ann McLean
Finance Ministries
The Finance Committee assists the Vestry and church leadership with preparation of the annual budget.
The Stewardship sub-group encourages the use of all our resources to further the mission of the Gospel and ministries of the parish. Volunteers coordinate the Fall Stewardship in-gathering and works closely with the Treasurer to assess the financial goals and status of the parish.
The Endowment Fund subcommittee oversees the contributions, investments, and grants of the Endowment Trust Fund.
Building And Grounds Ministries
Volunteers oversee the church's building and grounds concerns, including repair, maintenance, and improvement. Contact: John Barnes
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