Anne Spear joined Christ Church staff December 2005. She oversees and coordinates Children's Ministry. (See the Children's Ministry page for a description of the many ways children are involved in the life of the parish.)

Anne received a B.A. in English from The University of the South and a M.A. in English from Boston University.

Miss Anne's List of Favorites:

Bible Story: Jonah & the Whale

Psalms: 121 and 40

Saint: The Blessed Virgin Mary

Stained Glass Window: The boy Jesus with his father Joseph

Room in the Church: The Guild Hall

Events: Children's Epiphany Retreat and The Christmas Pageant

Hymns in Childhood: "I want to walk as a Child of the Light" and "I Sing a Song of the Saints of God"

Pictured at right: Children's Epiphany Retreat: Beauty and the Beast, God's Love Transforms. Children place stones at the altar rail and, in return, receive roses and blessings. "I will remove from you your hearts of stone, and replace them with hearts of flesh." Everyone celebrates with dancing at Belle's Ball in The Guild Hall.

Contact Miss Anne at aspear@christchurchtyler.org

 

Anne Spear

Director of Children's Ministries