Welcome to Saint Ann's Parish

Welcome to Saint Ann’s Old Lyme, an Episcopal Church in Connecticut on the coasts of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. We have been a welcoming community on the shoreline since 1883.

We invite you to come and see us at Saint Ann’s Sundays as we share the love of God in Jesus Christ. Join us during the week for community events, educational programs and fellowship opportunities. Learn about our commitment to addressing poverty, homelessness, refugee resettlement, food insecurity and climate change.

Be with us in person and virtually in discovering God’s abundance and joy.

The Rev’d Dr. Anita Louise Schell, Rector

Saint Ann's

Mission Statement

We are a community of Christians,
open to all, who serve God in Jesus Christ through worship, education, mission and fellowship.

Especially for Children

Dear parents and grandparents:

Thank you and your children and grandchildren for being a vital and exciting part of our faith community! We are so very glad that you are with us.

As we approach Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas, I want to personally invite you to these programs and worship which are especially geared for young children. Please do not hesitate to call me with any questions you have. In addition, we are considering holding a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper March 4 at 5 pm at Saint Ann’s. Please let me know directly, would you and your family attend a Pancake supper March 4 at 5pm?

You are especially invited to:

Our Community Thanksgiving Service (does not include Communion).

Wed, Nov 27 at 3 pm. Cider and fall treats reception.

Godly Play at 10:30 Advent Sundays: Dec 1 - 22

Advent Wreath Making Sunday Dec 1 at 12Noon

Parents’ Night Out Friday Dec 13, 5 to 7 pm

It would be helpful for us to know in advance if your child plans to attend.

No Godly Play Dec 29

Christmas Eve 4 and 10 pm services (4 pm is especially geared for young children)

Christmas Day 9:30 am

Burning of the Greens Jan 4 at 4pm

Includes carol singing led by the Town Band and seasonal treats.

Godly Play resumes Jan 5 at 10:30am

Baptisms Jan 12 during the 10:30 service

Thank you for being part of Saint Ann’s.

Faithfully,

Mother Anita

Save the Dates

December

13 - Parents' Night Out, 5 - 7:30pm (see below)

15 - Service of Advent Lessons & Carols - 4pm

24 - Family Christmas Eve Service - 4pm

24 - Festival Eucharist Christmas Eve Service - 10pm

25 - Holy Eucharist Christmas Service - 9:30am

Giving Tree, Sunday, Dec 1 to Monday, Dec 16

Take a Gift Request Tag → Go Shopping →

Place Your Gift Under the Tree

no later than 12 noon on Dec 16

*Gifts may be wrapped or unwrapped as specified by gift tags

This year we will once again sponsor LYSB, Safe Futures and the NL Homeless Hospitality Center

Attention all parents: Sign up now! On Friday, December 13, parents are invited to drop their kids at church from 5:00 to 7:30pm. The kids will enjoy crafts, baking, and pizza with their church friends--while the parents get to do Christmas preparations or just relax together.

To ensure everyone has a fun (and safe) evening, we need to know how many kids to plan for. You will find a sign up sheet in the Godly Play room and the Griswold Room, or you can contact the church office. Deadline to sign up is noon on Sunday, Dec. 8.