Lecture and Book Talk featuring Cole Arthur Riley September 29 and 30, 2023 Grace Church and St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral in Brooklyn Heights are pleased to announce plans to co-host two events this fall featuring Cole Arthur Riley, the acclaimed author and creator of Black Liturgies. Cole’s stunning 2022 New York Times best-selling debut, This…
On Palm Sunday, St. Ann’s commemorated Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem that preceded his passion with the blessing of palms and singing in procession before both the Family Church and Rite II Holy Eucharist services. The worship that followed solemnly marked the beginning of Holy Week — Jesus’ journey to his crucifixion and onto his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Palm…
St. Ann’s has a tradition of excellent lay preaching. We are most grateful to the four parishioners who stepped up and delivered memorable reflections during the 2023 Lenten season. They greatly enriched the worship of everyone at both the Family Church service and the 11:15 am Holy Eucharist. Thanks to: Jared VanAlstyne on March 5 (Lent II). Sermon here. Jane…
For the first time in three years, St. Ann’s was delighted to invite our neighbors to celebrate Shrove Tuesday with us at a Pancake Supper featuring plenty of pancakes, bacon and fruit salad. Rev. Elise Hanley led a special Shrove Tuesday Trivia session that elicited enthusiastic responses, most of them correct. Quiet preparation for Ash Wednesday followed. Photos here.
Rev. Elise Hanley, associate rector, baptized Éloïse Grae Châtelain on Sunday, February 19, 2023, welcoming her to the Christian family and St. Ann’s Church. She was accompanied by her parents, sister, godparents and friends. Photos by Donna Evans here.
A group of St. Ann’s parishioners led by Fr. Craig Townsend has launched a parish research project to learn and tell the story of the relationship between the Rev. William Howard Melish, a former Associate Rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity in the 1940s and 1950s, and American author and civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois. Their friendship…
St. Ann’s welcomed the Rt. Rev. Lawrence Provenzano, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, on the Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 22. The bishop celebrated, preached, and helped us extend the celebration of the 175th anniversary of the opening of the doors of our church. The service included the bishop’s confirmation of two members of Ascension Church in Greenpoint…
Once again, St. Ann’s Sunday School families and parishioners honored the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. by joining nearly 400 volunteers for two days of service organized by Repair the World. Volunteers packed 3008 hygiene kits for the nonprofit organization Brooklyn Community Services on Sunday, January 15, and Monday, January 16. Brooklyn Community Services provides access to essentials and…
St. Ann’s Epiphany Sunday celebrations featured prayer lights at Family Church, decorating Rev. Elise Hanley’s star ornaments at Sunday School, an adult Bible study session with Fr. Craig Townsend and finally a festive King’s Cake enjoyed at coffee hour after the Rite II service. Photos here.
St. Ann’s Christmas Eve celebrations featured another stunning performance of the Christmas Pageant by our Sunday School children and family members as well as a few other parishioners. The pageant was directed by the Rev. Elise Hanley and beautifully costumed by Ellen Reilly, with scenic design and props by Joel Van Liew. The Rt. Rev. Geralyn Wolf, Assistant Bishop of…