Eastertide 2024 at St. Francis is a season of sacraments! We shouted “Alleluia!” on Easter Day as we baptized a new baby parishioner. This third Sunday of Easter we baptize, confirm and receive six parishioners. We end Easter on Pentecost Day, May 19th, with the baptisms of two youth. During each sacrament, each of us …
During Lent, the Wednesday noon Eucharist readings will come from A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church by Wilda Gafney. This lectionary centers women’s stories, and uses expansive language and imagery for God. During the sermon time, we will ask, “how does the framing, translation and the presentation of the scriptures in this lectionary compare and contrast to those of the readings …
February 18 begins our new Forum Series. Each week, Dr. Michael Booker will take a deep dive into the scriptural roots of one of the seven Way of Love practices. Scripture reveals that these practices are part of the long history of God’s people. Join us at 9:15am on Sundays for: February 18: TurnFebruary 25: LearnMarch 3: …
Ash WednesdayWednesday, February 14, 12pm and 7pmIn-person Eucharist at noon and in-person or streamed Eucharist at 7pm Way of Love Dinner and DiscussionWednesday, February 14, 5:30pmA Rule of Life is an intentional pattern of spiritual disciplines that provides structure and direction for growth in a Jesus-centered life. The Episcopal Church suggests seven disciplines: turn, learn, …
Due to the amazing generosity of an anonymous parishioner and the hard work of many individuals, we are now able to livestream our Sunday morning Forum! This means that those who cannot be with us in person on Sunday mornings can still participate in our many opportunities to learn about a diverse array of topics. …
Parishioners and those who attend the 2023 Annual Meeting on January 21, 2024, will receive paper copies of the report. Paper copies will continue to be available in the church building and office afterword. Read the report as a PDF here.
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 …
St. Francis’ Singers: Are You Part of the Future of Singing at St. Francis’? Read More »
Join us for a thoughtful discussion at our monthly conversational session led by Skip Moreland, the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30am–with coffee and breakfast treats! July, August, September and October are a 4-session program on prayer, inspired by Max Lucado, a pastor, speaker, and best-selling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who …
Our parish provides a weekly opportunity for children ages 4 and up to take part in Godly Play, a Montessori-based Christian formation program for children. Godly Play makes meaning through story, wonder, and play; and nurtures spiritual lives by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children. (Language adapted from Godly Play mission statement.) At 10:30 …
Calling all students, teachers, custodians and therapists . . . anyone connected to the upcoming academic year! St. Francis will bless backpacks, computers, or any school gear on Sunday August 20th at both the 8:00am and 10:30 services. We will also bless and distribute erasers–for we only learn through the mistakes we make! This is …
Backpack Blessing During Both Services Sunday, August 8:00 and 10:30am Read More »
