Our annual Giving Tree campaign looked a little different this year. Most years, parishioners choose an ornament off a Christmas tree in the Parish Hall, which indicates the name of a shelter resident and their gift request. Because of Covid constraints, we accepted donations directly to the church to cover the costs of towel sets for … [Read more…]
The Advent Wreath The circle of the wreath and the evergreens that make it up both signify God’s endless mercy and undying love. Three purple candles and one rose-colored (pink) candle are evenly spaced around the wreath. There is one larger white candle in the center of the wreath. The wreath can be as simple … [Read more…]
Our new member of St Francis’ Episcopal Church, Colby Roberts Friends – with approval of Bishop Marc and concurrence of the vestry, we will have Mr Colby Roberts as our transitional deacon beginning 7 December. As you may recall, we’ve had deacons and transitional deacons in the past, serving the parish in various ways. … [Read more…]
Get Your Retailer Gift Cards via St Francis’ Episcopal Church! Now you can do your shopping and benefit St Francis’ Episcopal Church at the same time! St Francis’ has joined the Great Lakes gift card program. Every time you shop at retailers like Amazon, Starbucks, Home Depot, Safeway, Walmart, Target, and many others, you can … [Read more…]
Every holiday season, St. Francis’ Episcopal Church partners with Girl Scout Troop #62422 to literally spread some warmth by collecting donations of new and gently worn coats for the children, families, veterans, seniors, and homeless at St Anthony’s. The unprecedented crisis created by the Covid-19 Pandemic is impacting the lives of millions of people. Families who … [Read more…]