I have been told that Episcopalians would rather talk about sex than about stewardship. Fortunately, Laurie had asked me to concentrate on the subject of stewardship today.Stewardship is truly the “S” word to Episcopalians. When most people think about stewardship and how the word is spelled, they would start with a capital “S” with two …
Faith and Giving, a Forum Presentation by Treasurer Bob Schaefer Read More »
We were thrilled to be invited to take part in a video series of the Eureka Chamber of Commerce illuminating Commerce members. This video highlights our work and beautiful space.
Go on retreat while staying at home. Explore different ways of praying, speak privately with an experienced spiritual companion and become more aware of God’s presence in your life. A Month of Grace + Prayer (formerly known as Month of Guided Prayer) will begin with a 90 minute group gathering (in person or virtually) of …
Month of Grace + Prayer: A Retreat in Everyday Life Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
