About Us
St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Bridgehampton is a welcoming diverse community seeking a relationship with God through inspirations worship, music and fellowship. Through outreach, we aspire to be God’s hands in our neighborhood and beyond. We invite other seekers to join us in this pilgrimage.
Our Traditions
Saint Ann’s, “the little church with the big heart,” is called to be a witness of God’s love to the peoples of Bridgehampton and beyond.
To glorify God in all we do, Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church affirms and values:
THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
Our community celebrates Jesus’ love through vibrant worship.
WORSHIP
We celebrate primarily with a traditional worship style that is further enhanced with some more contemporary elements. Our music is a major part of our worship also reflects this blended traditional and contemporary worship style.
DISCIPLESHIP
Bringing as many people as possible into a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, enables each of us to be transformed into His disciples through participation in the ministries of Saint Ann’s.
MINISTRY
We minister to those in spiritual, emotional and physical need through Pastoral Care, Education programs, and Outreach. Our programs are designed to serve the Saint Ann’s church family and our entire community.
STEWARDSHIP
We become faithful stewards of our time, talent and treasure for the ultimate glory of God, and the growth of His Kingdom by becoming examples to others.
FELLOWSHIP
In our Christian community we provide a “home” for individuals and families seeking to experience and share the true spirit of Christian companionship.
Staff
Father Jim Erwin, Rector
I was born and raised in Georgia. I am a graduate of the University of Georgia and General Theological Seminary in NYC. I have served as a priest in Greenwich, CT, and Warwick, NY, before I came to St. Ann's in 2020.
I enjoy gardening, traveling with my husband, Tripp March, and caring for Archie, my dog, Maurice, the stray cat, and my chickens (my other flock). We love spending time with the grandchildren, too.
Wardens
Contact Abby Fleming
Contact Nathan Urquhart
Vestry
Carole Beinecke, Tim Blaquiere, Peter Cook, Terry Fiore, David Kelley, Jim Olson, Ellen Williams
Parish Administrator
Jennifer has been the Parish Administrator since the fall of 2021. She can be reached in the office for questions and scheduling.
Choir Master & Organist
Janet Fensteter
A dedicated church musician, Janet has been at St Ann’s for 39 years as the choirmaster and organist. The 12 member choir is a vital part of St Ann's worship in helping lead others to experience holy moments through music. Christmas, Easter, the popular Jazz Mass and other special services are enriched with the St Ann’s Choir and local musicians.
Assistant Choir Master
Adam Judd
Adam has been an active member of the music program at St Ann’s for 23 years. He has composed & arranged choral music for church services, assisted with conducting and is one of the leading voices in the choir. He was the choral director and dean of performing arts at the Ross School for 20 years.
Our History
In August 1906, two sisters initiated religious services at what they called Mission St. Ann’s, in the parlor of their home on Bridge Lane, near Ocean Road in Bridgehampton. Quickly sensing the need for more space, several worshippers arranged, in early 1907, to have the clubhouse of a failed golf club moved near the sisters’ house and equipped with a wooden cross on its peak. The first service at the new chapel was held on June 30, 1907, under the direction of Samuel Fish, a 25-year-old man who had just completed his theological training and was ordained a priest a year later.