Anne Steele is a name that is not too familiar to many church going folks these days. From a historical perspective, this is rather surprising as she was once one of the most widely dispersed and enjoyed hymn writers in the English speaking world. Anne lived in the 18 th  century as the daughter of a Baptist preacher. She penned 144 hymns, and 48 Psalms in verse (commonly referred to as “metrical Psalms” or “Psalms in meter”). Her hymns and Psalm settings were exceedingly popular from shortly...

SMPC's Annual Fall Festival takes place Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 8am to 2pm.

Keeping the Quiet - Note from Pastor Doug, August 2025