Story and photos by Cannon Debbie Low-Skinner

Family, friends, clergy colleagues, and  the community of St. Paul’s, Oakland gathered on July 6 for a requiem mass and celebration of life of the Rev. Anne Hislop Jensen.

The celebrant was St. Paul’s Rector, the Rev. Dr. Mauricio Wilson, assisted by the Rev. Christian Harding, the Rev. Dcn. Gary England, and the Ven. Carolyn Bolton.  The homilist was the Very Rev. Dr. Deborah White, who spoke of how loving, wise, and supportive Anne was in her ministry. Assisting in communion distribution were the Rev. Cn. Debbie Low-Skinner, the Very Rev. Dr. Deb White, and the Rev. Deacons Gary England, Vincent Jang, Stephen Tiffenson, and Archdeacon Carolyn Bolton.

Remembrances/Eulogies were offered by Anne’s husband, Douglas; her children Elizabeth Jensen, Michael Jensen, and Christina Litter. Canon to the Ordinary Debbie Low-Skinner read a letter from Bishop Marc Andrus; the letter expressed his appreciation for Anne’s valuable contributions for many years in the diocese as interim minister and spiritual director (she also served on the Episcopal Impact Fund Board).

At the end of the service, Anne’s ashes were placed in a niche in St. Paul’s columbarium, with Anne’s family gathered there to say their goodbyes.

Author: Ellie Simpson