In consultation with the Partnership for ReNEWal and under the leadership of the Bishop’s Committee, our parish has collectively generated a Divine Purpose Statement, printed above, which is intended to both describe how we currently operate in the world and how we aspire to be. The short version of “LOVE – WORSHIP – SERVE” is an excellent shorthand for all that […]
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After a three-week break in June, we’re bringing back Forum! We’ll start with a three-week Scripture Study the first three weeks in July and then move on to individual sessions. July 3, 10 and 17 Join Laurie+ in July’s Summer Scripture Study. There are two ways to participate: in person at 9:15am with coffee and
St. Francis received a grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri to work with the consulting group Partnership for ReNEWal this past month. As part of that work, the Bishop’s Committee created a statement of St. Francis’ Divine Purpose. We invite you to read, pray and reflect on this statement. If you have feedback, additions
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We are delighted to announce that we will soon have a new music director, Lynne Glickert! She will begin August 1, 2022. I am delighted to be joining you as Music Director at St. Francis. I’ve been a music teacher, a building principal, a supervisor for UMSL student teachers, an anti-racism facilitator with a local
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Looking for a little quiet amidst all the chaos?Ever wanted to develop a Christian meditation practice? As an outgrowth of our Lenten Prayer Forums, four parishioners asked to launch a Centering Prayer Group. Centering Prayer is a simple practice of Christian silent prayer or meditation in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing,
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Upcoming Forum Topics are listed below. Forum, our education opportunity open to all church members and visitors, is held on Sunday mornings at 9:15, in our Community Room. May 1: Christian Identity in a Multi-faith World – Our country is becoming more diverse and pluralistic. How does one wholeheartedly love and follow Jesus while still
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Eureka’s St. Francis Episcopal Church, The Arbors of Rockwood neighbors and Lindell Bank presents the first, free summer concert in the church parking lot, at 602 Rockwood Arbor Drive, on Sunday, May 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy the music of JMC 50 which features 50
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By parishioner Skip Moreland This reflection was an outgrowth from the Who Is Our Neighbor: Refugee Edition Forum session called “Afghanistan and Faith” by parishioner Nathan Whaley. Click here to watch that Forum session. A few weeks ago, Laurie+ and I were talking about military service, war, and Jesus Christ. Little did we know how
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