NEWS
The Slate of Vestry Candidates for 2026
Patricia Markel
Hello, I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue serving on the Vestry Committee. I’ve been a member of St. Paul‘s for ten years and I value the sense of community, faith and services that our parish provides. I am a member of the Altar Guild, the Prayer Shawl group and the Thursday night Bible Study group. Thank you for considering me.
Gary Rigby
I have been a faithful member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church for 14 years. During that time, I have come to deeply value the worship, fellowship, and shared ministry that make St. Paul’s such a meaningful church home. I have been grateful to serve the parish in a variety of ways, including as treasurer, usher, and lector. Through these ministries, I have developed a deep appreciation for the dedication, care, and faithfulness of the St. Paul’s community.
If re-elected to the vestry, I will seek to continue serving with humility, care, and a listening heart. I hope to support the clergy, encourage the congregation, and help St. Paul’s continue to grow as a welcoming and faithful community. I would be honored to continue offering my time, experience, and prayers in service to the parish I have called home for so many years.
Joan Smith
I was born and raised in Philadelphia. I left to go to college at the University of Maryland. I earned a BS degree Magna Cum Laude and a MA degree Suma Cum Laude. I have been married to my husband, Roland, for 42 years and we have one son. For most of my adult life I have owned and operated an investment firm. That required me to attain various securities licenses which included General Securities Principal and Financial and Operations Principal. I have owned and managed a couple of other businesses during this same time and have worn a few other hats as well, such as teaching finance as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Maryland, a Certified Financial Planner and a securities industry arbitrator. I retired from the securities industry in 2021. Since joining St. Paul’s, I have contributed my time and treasure to this church which I have come to love. I attend Thursday night Bible Study and Ladies Guild meetings. I serve on the Strategic Planning Committee and Scholarship Committee. I have served on the vestry for three years now, two of which as Sr. Warden. In my heart, my mission as a vestry member has not changed. I want to do all I can to make sure that our church not only survives but thrives for future generations. I also share wholeheartedly the vision and the mission of St. Paul’s. With your permission and God’s help, I will humbly continue my vestry service to St. Paul’s.
Raynaldo Brown’s 2026 Back to School Event
Thanks to the generous donations of the parishioners of St. Paul’s, we were blessed to be able to partner with Raynaldo Brown to help distribute school supplies to students in Annapolis!
Pictures from Bishop Chandler Holder Jones’ Episcopal Visitation on July 19, 2026
The 8a Service
The 10a Service
2026 Easter Lily Order Form
If you are interested in contributing to the lilies and flowers that decorate our church for Easter services, you can fill out the form attached below and put it in the collection plate along with your check. The checks are to be made out to St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Please write in the memo line that it is for Easter lilies and flowers. All contributions and forms should be in by March 29th, Palm Sunday, so we can get the names listed in time for the Easter bulletins.
Pictures from the 2026 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
We had a great time at Shrove Tuesday this year. A special thanks to our hospitality committee and all our volunteers who set up, flipped pancakes, and cleaned up!
“Thusia Eucharistikon: The Eucharistic Sacrifice” By Bp. Chandler Holder Jones
Dear APA Clergy, Deaconesses, and Other Retreat Participants,
We had several requests for a written copy of Bishop Chad's teaching on The Eucharistic Sacrifice in Anglicanism given at the retreat sessions. Attached is a copy (minus Q&As) for your reference and enlightenment.
