Q: What is an Anthem? A: In the secular world, an anthem is associated with identity, often either national or collegiate. We hear the national anthems of world-class athletes during the Olympics and our own anthem at the beginning of big events. But in the liturgical world, an anthem is Choral setting of sacred vocal […]
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By Lynne Glickert, Music Director In October, I had the pleasure of attending the Convergence Music Project conference for musicians, pastors, worship leaders and anyone interested in justice-building, inclusive and progressive music and worship. It was filled with powerful talks, inspiring music, provocative worship and community-building. I learned more about the role music plays
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What is this and how does it differ from a traditional choir? Multi-generational (including children) No robes No singing every Sunday and leading congregational worship. We now have cantors to do that. The St. Francis Singers will be singing an anthem each month (called Anthem Sunday). See dates below. Requires two Sunday rehearsals a month
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Join us for one–or both–of the concerts that we will be presenting over Mother’s Day Weekend with our neighbors in The Arbors of Rockwood Friday, May 12, 6pm: Kindersong Concert for children and families. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music of Kindersong, husband and wife musicians Brian and Terri Kinder, who promise: Singing. Dancing. Laughing.
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Advent Sunday ServicesAdvent is a season of preparation, penitence and waiting. Join us each Sunday to prepare your hearts and minds for God’s inbreaking in the world. Services at 8am and 10:30am, on November 27 and December 4, 11 and 18. Advent Forum Bible Study: The Women of AdventWomen of the Bible have been trapped
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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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New Adventures for Long-Time Music Director Cheryl Foster Since 1995, I’ve been traveling to the same heavenly town in Colorado. Four years ago, I started inquiring about and networking for part-time employment at the various shops around town in preparation for my BJC Healthcare System retirement. Those opportunities would provide me with free housing as
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Come and join the fun on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Listen to the classic rock music of the band JMC50, featuring none other than our very own Herb Smith! The concert will be in the parking lot of St. Francis Episcopal Church, 602 Rockwood Arbor Dr. in Eureka, 63025.
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