News & Events
Four Annas in Glory 2023
In 2023 four Sisters in the Society of St. Anna the Prophet, AnnaCarol, AnnaMaggi, AnnaRuth and AnnaMarilyn, passed into glory (see In Glory page). It is our custom to offer to keep their ashes in repose on our altar at our chapter house until we vest and attend the...
Convocation 2024
The SSAP held its 20th convocation on February 2nd and 3rd at The Church of the Epiphany in Decatur, Georgia. Every year, all Annas, aspiring new Novices and Provisionals gather for our annual meeting and vow ceremony. This year we welcomed three new Provisionals...
Our Last 2 Vow Retreats of the Year
Our second vow retreat on the vow of Simplicity was held in August in the beautiful mountains of Hayesville, NC. Our third retreat on the vow of Creativity was held at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in nearby Conyers. Our gifted leader was the Rev. Ruth Pattison of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church.
Retreats
Retreats are an essential part of our life in community. We hold three retreats each year, one on each vow. Our first Vow Retreat was a memorable, powerful pilgrimage by bus to the Legacy Museum/Peace and justice Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. We seek Balance in...
Farewell to AnnaRuth
On Sunday, June 18th Annas gathered at the Church of the Epiphany to see off our precious Anna Ruth to Connecticut to live with her sister, Sylvia. We are an Episcopal religious community with sisters close and some at a distance. Anna Ruth joins our distant sisters...
Meet Our Leaders
The Society of Saint Anna the Prophet is blessed with leaders who inspired, founded, and propel the future of our community. In addition of our founding former Superior, AnnaNan; our current Superior, AnnaPeggy; and our Bishop Visitor, Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, we...