Saint Ann's


Latest Sermons Schedule for the Week About Us Times of Worship Calendar & News Parish Life On Being Episcopalian Volunteer/Donate Memorial Garden Education Discussion Groups Music The Nearly New Shop Photo Gallery Resources & Links		Staff Directory The Rev. Peter T. Vanderveen, M. Div. Rector The Rev. Peter Vanderveen , Rector of Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, received his Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in philosophy, from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, and a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University. He was ordained in 1990 and has served parishes in Branford, CT, and Chatham, MA, before being called to Saint Ann’s. In addition to parish work, he has been invited to take part in the Clergy Leadership Project, an annual conference sponsored by Trinity Church, Wall Street, NYC, which examines issues of religion, culture, and public policy, and he has presented lectures on religion and bioethics at several Connecticut universities. He also gives presentations on philosophical theology each year for the diocesan Ministry Exploration and Education program. He has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors of the Episcopal Church at Yale since 1996.
		The Rev. Patricia Davidson Associate Priest Born in Brooklyn NY: Carol Patricia Foote Education: Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn, NY Westover School, Middlebury, CT Mt. Holyoke College BA, South Hadley, MA Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Rehabilitation OTR General Theological Seminary MDIV. Charitable work: Junior League of Brooklyn Volunteer: The Brooklyn Museum Trustee: Brooklyn Institue of Arts and Sciences Governor: The Brooklyn Musem Trustee: Packer Collegiate Institute Married: Robert Treat Hooker Davidson Daughter: Carol Foote Davidson Cragoe Career: St. Vincent’s Hospital, NYC Department of Rehabilitation Professional Goldsmith and Designer Research Associate, Department of Ancient Art, The Brooklyn Museum Author: with Herbert Hoffman, Greek Gold Jewelry from the Age of Alexander with Andrew Oliver, Ancient Greek and Roman Gold Jewelry in The Brooklyn Museum Numerous articles on ancient goldsmithing techniques. Consultant: Private collectors Sotheby’s Ordained: Diaconate, Diocese of Long Island Priesthood, Diocese of Connecticut 1983 Served: Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry, deacon and priest Emmanual Church, Weston CT Interim Priest St. Ann’s, Old Lyme Interim Priest St. Ann’s Old Lyme Assistant to the Rector Diocesan ministry: Comission on Monistry, Committee II Standing Committee Administrator, Permanent Diaconal Program The Rev. John Talbott Associate Priest Before coming to St. Ann’s Church at his retirement, the associate priest, John Talbott, was the rector of St. Augustine’s Parish in Washington, DC. He had served congregations in the Episcopal Church and in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in middle Tennessee before he was called to Washington, DC. Fr. Talbott had careers in agriculture, banking, and finance prior to his ordination. The Rev. Mary Jane Donohue Assistant Rector Janie has a wealth of experience and education in many fields. She has served as a youth minister in several contexts in Pennsylvania and Indiana and has completed several ministry internships in Connecticut. She also has experience in banking, retail management, and case management. Most recently, she has been employed at Easter Seals Goodwill, in New Haven, working with ex-offenders in a vocational program. Janie was ordained to the Diaconate at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford on June 9th of 07 and into the Order of Priests on February 16th of 08 here at Saint Ann's. She comes to us with a strong commitment to new models of ministry. Her primary interest is creating and nurturing small groups, including intergenerational ministry teams. Janie’s true passion is for equipping the ministers of the church, all baptized believers, to use their gifts with joy for the “building up of the body.” Her focus here will be the development of the gifts of the younger “saints” among us, but no one is safe around this intractable mobilizer. Believers beware! Janie earned a degree in Human Development and Social Policy from Northwestern University in Chicago, where her concentration was in the psychodynamics of groups and families. Her minor was oral interpretation. Janie completed a Master of Arts in Church History at Trinity Episcopal Seminary in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, and she received her Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School in 2004, where she was awarded the Muehl Prize for Preaching Excellence. Additionally, Janie is an experienced musician and considers arts and music to be essential vehicles for the life of ministry, to which we are all called. Janie has worked extensively in the theater, in both professional and community settings, including a stint as a production assistant in “Mister Rodger’s Neighborhood” and singing the National Anthem at a Pittsburgh Pirate’s game. She presently sings in the Connecticut Women’s Chorus. Kathy Rowe Office Manager Kathy is a cradle Episcopalian and has worked as office manager at Saint Ann's since 1996. For the last 7, her two faithful companions accompany her to work each day; Bella, an 82 lb. black lab and Murphy, a 75 lb. white german shepherd. The dogs have become an intricate part of the parish! Prior to Saint Ann's, Kathy worked at Turbo Products in Ivoryton, CT as Secretary to the Sales Department. She is happily married with two great kids (22 & 19). A passion for Kathy is ballroom dancing. Although her husband doesn't share an interest in this sport, she and Jeff (and sometimes their son!) do compete in Adventure Races throughout Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania. Although not in the running for podium finishes, having goals keeps fitness a major component of a healthy, balanced life. Violetta Chan-Scott Organist/Choir Director Violeta Chan-Scott has been an active recitalist in the area for the past 15 years. She has given solo recitals in many churches including the Cathedral of St. Patrick in New York and the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. She holds a Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music and theYale Institute of Sacred Music. She also did further studies at the Berliner Kirchenmusikschule in Germany. She is currently adjunct faculty at Mitchell College. Michael R. Finn Sexton Sharon Friez Nearly New Shop Manager Martha Hansen Nearly New Assistant Manager Jeanne Guerarra Nearly New Assistant Manager