Rector-Vacant
The Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Hartman, Rector Emeritus
The Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Hartman, rector of St. Mary Anne’s from 1990-2013, is “Rector Emeritus” of our parish.Father Sam was born in Chester, PA., on June 8 1944. He graduated from Bowdoin College, AB, cum laude, in 1966. He received his seminary training at General Theological Seminary, graduating in 1969 with an STB; and a Doctor of Ministry from The Lancaster Theological Seminary in 2003.
He was ordained in the Diocese of Maine in 1969. Sam and Judi were married in 1977. The Hartman’s have two daughters and four grandchildren.
Fr. Sam served in the Diocese of Maine from 1969-1983. He was Rector of St. James Church in Florence, Italy from 1983-1990. Sam received God’s call to be Rector of St. Mary Anne’s in 1990, and served for 23 years, retiring in 2013.
He has continued his service to the Church and the Diocese of Easton; and he and Judi, have remained beloved members of our community. His title as Rector Emeritus recognizes our ongoing relationship of affection as we pledge to hold him in prayer for his health and happiness. Moreover, we dedicate ourselves as a parish to faithfulness to his legacy in the characteristics of his ministry: Joy and zest in following Jesus; faithful preaching of the Gospel; delight in solid liturgy; and a heart for all God’s children.