Ministries

St. Anne's encourages an active spiritual life for all its members. St. Anne's has an expansive ministry program that seeks to serve the needs of congregation while remaining part of a greater community that surrounds us.

Our ministry even extends to pets of the congregation.  Each Fall, St. Anne's furrier friends get to attend a Pet Blessing held on the lawn.  It is a wonderful time to celebrate the importance of all God's creatures (and creation) in our lives. 

This short list of ministries is not holistic, but is intended to give a brief overview of some the more active and involved outreach. 

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Learn about the Millennium Development Goal

Youth Ministry:

St. Anne's encourages an active spiritual life for all its members. The spiritual development of youth, from Godly Play to Teen Mission Trips, is a priority of the congregation.  

In addition to the activities centered around our Ankeny church, St. Anne's has additional youth-focused ministries to homeless teens in the Des Moines area and Our Little Roses Orphanage in Honduras.

>> Learn more about our Youth Ministry

>> Learn more about the ministries of Harper McConnell in the Congo and Hillary Hanson in the Ukraine. 

Healing Ministry:

The healing miracles of Jesus are the bedrock for our belief in spiritual and physical healing ministry.  Our congregation supports an active prayer ministry to older adults at the Des Moines Jewish Life Center and Ankeny's Millpond Retirement and Health Center. We maintain a robust prayer ministry.

Members of the clergy and congregation of St. Anne's are also active in the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL), an interdenominational organization dedicated to the healing of body, mind and spirit.  

Music Ministry:

Musical gifts of the congregation are recognized weekly at the 10:30am Sunday Service and throughout the year during special occasions.

International Family:

The international flavor of St. Anne's takes many forms.  It may be a Sudanese music one Sunday service or traditional foods from the Philippines for a small group.  We welcome all to worship together as part of our family. 

>> Learn more about our International Family

History:

St. Anne’s began in 1978 and moved into our present building in 1991. 

>> Learn more about our History.

For the most up-to-date information, check our monthly calendar and online Announcements!