I’m New. Tell me about St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church.
Welcome, Newcomer! We are glad you are here. Here are six things that newcomers like to know.
1. We are glad you are here!
We welcome visitors. We look forward to meeting you!
2. We are the Episcopal Church in North East, Maryland.
As Episcopalians, we gather in the name of Jesus Christ to worship God and to invite all to a community of friendship, love, and respect.
We are the Episcopal church in North East, Maryland. While the church is old (over 300 years old!), we love new faces. Come visit!
3. We welcome you to worship with us.
You do not need to be Episcopalian to attend church here! You do not need to think, dress, or look any particular way. Come as you are.
Choose one of our services to visit, then stay afterward for coffee hour in the Parish Hall (simply follow the crowd from the church building).
8:00 Rite I Service with Holy Eucharist
Rite I features the beautiful Elizabethan English of the classic Anglican tradition, using terms like “thy, thou, and with thy spirit.” This service offers a reverent, quiet, and deeply reflective space for worship, emphasizing penitence and historic prayer structures. It is ideal for those who love traditional liturgy and contemplative music or silence.
10:00 Rite II Service with Holy Eucharist
Rite II uses modern, everyday language such as “you and your” to tell our ancient story. This service focuses on joyful thanksgiving, community celebration, and active congregational participation. As the primary Sunday service in most Episcopal parishes, it balances music, more modern liturgy, and an inclusive, family-friendly atmosphere.
6:00 Recovery Service
We welcome our friends in the recovery community to our recovery service in the church building on the second Sunday each month during the school year. These inspiring services are followed by a fellowship dinner in the Parish Hall.
Also check the church calendar for Al-Anon, NA Back to Life, and Walk the Walk recovery meetings.
4. Children are welcome at our services.
Children are welcome in the Sunday services. You can find coloring books and crayons available in the back of the sanctuary.
Also, during the school year, we offer Church School for elementary-aged children:
10:00 Church School
Elementary-aged children are invited to join church school on the first and third Sundays of the month during the school year. It is a joyful time filled with faith, friendship, fun, and lots of smiles. Children meet in the Parish Hall. After Church School, they are led to the church to join their families for Communion.
5. Where do I park?
You may parallel park in the parking places along Rt. 272 in front of the church.
Or you can pass the church, take your first right onto Church Point Road. A parking lot is immediately on your left.
6. We also like to connect with you on social media.
Chat with us on St. Mary Anne’s Facebook page.