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The Playschool at St. Mary's
posted on Aug 7, 2024 Registration is still open for the 2024-2025 school year at Alaska's longest-running early childhood education program, where children learn through the power of play! The Playschool is in session from September 3-May 22. Members of St. Mary's ...
Read MoreYukon Island Youth Retreat
posted on Jul 26, 2024 Yukon Island Youth Retreat August 2-4
This weekend, our youth group and their chaperones are at their annual retreat on Yukon Island in Kachemak Bay. Please keep them in your prayers as they travel and spend time in fellowship together....
Read MoreNew Thomas Center General Manager
posted on Jul 24, 2024 We are excited to announce Linda Vosele as the new General Manager of the Thomas Center for Senior Leadership! Linda was born in Riga, Latvia, while it was still part of the Soviet Union, and grew up during the transition period when Latvia went...
Read MoreCelebrating Betty Glover
posted on Jul 24, 2024 After more than twenty years in Alaska, including four and a half years serving as rector of St. Matthew's in Fairbanks and over two years in Anchorage as the General Manager of the Thomas Center for Senior Leadership and adjunct clergy at St. Ma...
Read MoreIntroducing Annie Nilsson
posted on Jul 18, 2024 We are delighted to announce that Annie Nilsson has been hired as the new choir director for the organ choir! Mrs. Nilsson, who was born and raised in Fairbanks, has a teaching certificate and BA in vocal performance from the University of Orego...
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Fellowship and Outreach
posted on Jul 12, 2024 St. Mary's at Underground Pride Saturday, July 20 12-8 pm Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer
Can't get enough of Pride? Come join us at the fifth annual Underground Pride in Palmer! We will be sponsoring a table again this year, so grab your r...
Read MoreChurch Campus News
posted on Jul 3, 2024 Pillsbury Hall Remodel July 15-August 31 Pillsbury Hall, the original parish hall constructed in 1955, is getting a much-needed remodeling and updating for the first time in 50 years thanks to a generous gift! Please extend a warm welcome t...
Read MoreMemorial Service for Ann Spohnholz
posted on Jun 18, 2024 Remembering Ann Marie Spohnholz On June 16, we honored a remarkable woman who touched many people here at St. Mary's and throughout the state of Alaska with her service as a community activist, educator, political leader, and volunteer; and as...
Read MoreIn Memoriam
posted on Jun 12, 2024 Ann Marie Spohnholz April 18, 1950-June 9, 2024
Dear St. Mary's family,
We are saddened to announce that our friend and Senior Warden Emeritus Ann Spohnholz died Sunday at her home at the Thomas Center. Please lift her family and loved...
Read MoreMeet the Vestry!
posted on May 22, 2024 Meet the members of the St. Mary's Vestry, our church's governing board.
Al Alvarez, Stewardship Development in his second term, 2024-2026
This area of ministry focuses on building up a strong year-long program of...
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