Nonprofit Spotlight: St. Ann's Episcopal Church

From its humble beginnings some 50-plus years ago, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church has grown into a caring and essential presence in Windham and the surrounding communities. Through its twice Sunday worship services and its vibrant music program, the church has offered solace, inspiration, and support to all who are navigating their faith journey.

St. Ann's Episcopal Church is a welcoming, affirming and
inclusive Christian community striving through worship,
love and service to embrace all people just as God created
a diverse humanity. FILE PHOTO   

St. Ann’s outreach ministries reflect their deep commitment to serving their neighbors in practical, compassionate ways. They are a partner with Wayside Kitchen (which provides meals), and Faith Lutheran Church, in offering free community meals each Thursday evening. These meals rotate between Windham Hill Church and St. Ann’s on a published schedule, ensuring consistent hospitality for anyone who wishes to join them.

About 20 greater Windham area families visit the Essentials Pantry on the last Saturday of each month. 

The pantry supplements other local food resources by offering items often not covered elsewhere, such as cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products. They also support local educators by providing fall school supplies to area schools, helping teachers meet the needs of their students. 

This past year, they filled 70 Christmas stockings for families at Windham Primary School and for their friends who use the Essentials Pantry, another small way they share joy and caring with the community. St. Ann’s facilities offer a warm and welcoming space for gatherings of all kinds.

For many years, they have hosted AA meetings in their undercroft on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and they invite others to explore the space as they continue working to become more visible and accessible to the broader community.

Healing Services are also regularly scheduled and open to anyone seeking prayerful support. These small group gatherings offer a peaceful space for individuals to experience healing prayers grounded in the love of Jesus.

Alongside these ministries are more traditional fundraisers, such as the annual golf event and the popular Christmas fair which continues to strengthen their sense of fellowship and shared worship.

More exciting programs are already in development. In September 2026, St. Ann’s will host their first Time, Talent, and Treasure Auction, led by Father Steve Fales, who will serve as auctioneer. Additional details will be shared as the date approaches.

As St. Ann’s looks to the future, they recognize that this good work, while meaningful, is only the beginning. In a rapidly changing world, their outreach must extend to a broader audience. They hope to engage not only with their faithful members but also with the wider community. With that goal in mind, they are launching a new Speakers’ Forum designed to broaden their footprint through a variety of compelling topics.

To kick off this program, they are delighted to welcome Dr. Richard Nickerson as the inaugural speaker at 10:45 a.m. on Feb. 22, 2026, in the church sanctuary. 

Dr. Nickerson is widely known for his extraordinary musical gifts, highlighted by the acclaimed Windham Chamber Singers and his beloved Christmas AmFam program. He will share reflections on his 40-year musical journey, which has taken him to notable venues both domestic and international, including Carnegie Hall, the White House, Vienna, and many other distinguished stages.

St. Ann’s is located at 40 Windham Center Road in Windham and routinely has 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday services, however during the six Sundays of Lent (Feb. 22 to March 29) they'll have a single 9 a.m. service and will return to two services on Easter Sunday. 

They warmly encourage all to visit, explore their ministries, and discover the many ways they seek to serve and uplift the community.

For more about St. Ann’s call 207-892-8447, visit stannsepiscopalchurch.com or find them on Facebook. <