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St. Anne’s is a young contemporary church family filled with the Holy Spirit located centrally in Ankeny, IA.  As an Episcopal parish in Northern Polk County, We enjoy a diverse membership drawing from central Iowa towns and the Metro-Des Moines area.  St. Anne’s traces its history in Ankeny to 1978 and in the present church building since 1991.

We strive to meet our mission of “transforming lives for Christ” in our daily lives and in our community.  This website is intended to share our community with you, but we urge you to meet us in person and get a feel for who we are as a family. 

Service Times

As an Episcopal Church, part of the world-wide Anglican Communion, our worship service is often familiar to visitors.  If you have any questions about worship, don’t hesitate to ask our greeters any questions or for assistance during the service. 

If you just want to drop in on a Sunday to get a feel for what we are, there is no obligation.  We'll be happy to have been able to worship with you!

St Anne's holds Sunday Services at 8:00am and 10:30 each week.  As well, educational bible Studies and discussions groups are held on both Sundays and Wednesdays.  Get more details on services,  read recent Sermons, learn about our Leaders or check out our latest Announcements.

Special Events

St Anne's also has special worship services throughout the year.  These include Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Wednesdays during Lent, Good Friday and at other times. We also maintain online calendars.

During the Christmas season, St. Anne's holds a live Nativity scene along with refreshments for the community. 

On Shrove Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), there is a traditional pancake supper held in the Parish Hall.  

These are other great times to come and get a feel for the St Anne's community. 

Each summer, St. Anne's leads a youth mission trip to Pine Ridge, South Dakota.  Throughout the year, St. Anne's participates in an ecumenical outreach to the homeless youth in the Des Moines area.  These are more opportunities to do God's work in today's world.  Read more details on our Ministries.

Ministers

St. Anne's lead minister is Rector Bob Kem.  He is assisted by Father Vincent Bete and Deacons Rev. Kathy Tripses and Rev. Bill Magie.  Learn more...

The Church lay leadership known as the Vestry manages the Church's affairs.  The six members are annually elected to rotating three year terms.  Mary Oliver is our present Senior Warden, who acts as the senior member of the Vestry. 

Location

St Anne's is located at the corner of NW Linden and First Street in West Central Ankeny.  The Church is three blocks west of State Street (2nd Avenue) on West First Street.  You can check us out on Google Maps.  

Parking and Access

Parking is available around the building.  We have reserved visitor parking spots, but you are free to park in any space. For persons with disabilities, there are multiple reserved handicapped spaces. 

St. Anne's is built on a single ground level and does not have steps.  It is thoroughly accessible for persons with movement disabilities.  If you have questions related to disability access, please contact us, by phone or email (provided below).   

Questions

Should you have any questions about the Episcopal tradition or the St. Anne's family, please do not hesitate to contact us.     

2110 West First Street
Ankeny, Iowa 50023

515.964.5152

              rector@saechurch.org

The Episcopal Church of the United States has a variety of helpful information online at www.episcopalchurch.org/seekers.htm