St. Anne's Episcopal Church is located in a community that is home to the United States Marine Corps' Largest East Coast Military Facility, Camp Lejeune. Camp Lejeune has a historic value and national strategic importance to the housing and training of deploying military forces. For example, Camp Lejeune has several major Marine Corps commands and one Navy command including II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and the Naval Hospital.

Military families are an essential part of the St. Anne's family and thrive on its community of faithful whose desire is to worship God and nurture their faith and the faith of their children. With many of our military parishioners deploying for the war on terrorism, St Anne's is a solid place for families to come to for spiritual guidance, support and fellowship.

Comments from a few of our military members and their spouses:

"My husband is deployed more than he is home.  St. Anne's keeps me grounded, providing a spiritually nurturing environment for both my four year old son and I.  I am a better person when I walk out of here on Sundays.  St. Anne's give me the strength I need to be a better parent."                 Jeanette

"Relocating to Jacksonville from other areas and leaving the church that you love and enjoy can be a very dreadful experience.  St. Anne's has filled that void in my family's life.  We have grown spiritually beyond our expectations.  St. Anne's has become a second family to us and that support for my family gives me peace of mind when I deploy."     Mark

"The congregation at St. Anne's is very welcoming and friendly.   I was surprised how many people I already knew who were members, but have enjoyed the opportunity to get to know folks who live in town.  The Youth Group has been a very positive experience for my 14-year-old son, especially since my husband deployed to Iraq.  I highly recommend St. Anne's to anyone who is looking for a church family!"     Kristi

"From the beginning St. Anne's welcomed me as one of their own.  It is such a gift to be part of a church filled with military families...people who understand this unique and challenging lifestyle."  Claire