June 22: Overview: In conjunction with the readings in upcoming months, we’ll be looking at Paul’s letters (epistles). What were they, why did Paul write them, and why do we suspect that some of them weren’t actually written by Paul? June 29: Galatians: What’s a Galatia? Why did the Apostle Paul write it a letter? […]
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Help us provide backpacks to students at Meramec Valley School District who won’t otherwise get them!! Any time between now and July 13, you can help us reach our PROMISED DONATION of 50 full-sized backpacks (17” or taller) by:
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St. Francis will serve as Trailblazer’s new campus. Trailblazer is a microschool that serves ages 3-14, including preschool, homeschooling families, and provides full-time enrollment. Here, Trailblazer students will have access to: Their own dedicated learning space Fenced-in outdoor playspace, & Green space for outdoor learning We are excited about this beautiful opportunity to build a Kind, Curious, and Brave community
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Lent – Beginning March 5 Ash Wednesday Worship Wednesday, March 5, 12pm and 7pmIn-person Eucharist at noon and in-person or streamed Eucharist at 7pm Ash Wednesday Simple Supper and Discussion Wednesday, March 5, 5pmEnjoy a simple supper of hearty soup and bread. Explore the connection between the sacramental rite of the Reconciliation of a Penitent
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St. Francis’ is engaged in a years-long project moving from a designation as a “mission” of the diocese to being a full parish. Here are some recent pieces about this process:
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Grounds Cleanup Day, April 5, 9am. Parishioners and friends with all levels of skill are needed to help keep our grounds beautiful! Join us for a morning of projects and fellowship in the outdoors. Sign up here or on the bulletin board. (rain date April 12)
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“Red Carpet Trivia Night + Silent Auction” Benefitting the Kathleen McDonald Scholarship Fund Join us Sat., March 22, for a trivia night to raise money for a scholarship for unhoused students at Pacific High. Doors open 6pm; play starts 7pm. Table: $120, max 8 people; individual $20. Payments can be made here. Contact the church office
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Join us for a 4-part Forum Series based on the work of Donna Hicks as explored in her book, Dignity: Its Essential in Resolving Conflict. Forum is the cornerstone program of our Christian Formation (learning) for adults, and we meet most Sundays at 9:15am in our Community Room. Many sessions, including the four sessions in
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Shrove Sunday Pancake Breakfast: Sun, Mar. 2, 11:30am Shrove Tuesday immediately precedes Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Shrove comes from shrive, meaning to confess sins as a preparation for Lent. Although the day is sometimes still used for self-examination and introspection, Shrove Tuesday eventually acquired the character of a celebration in many places. Pancakes are traditionally served because eggs, sugar, and
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Annual Meeting: Sunday, February 2, 2025! Immediately following the 10:30am service, St. Francis will hold its Annual Meeting. This meeting is required by Canons (rules of the Episcopal Church). Here the entire parish gathers to elect new leaders, hear about financial status, and celebrate the ministry and mission of the church as we tell our
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