Divine Purpose Statement – A Work in Progress
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 …
Welcoming New Music Director Lynne Glickert
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 …
Contemplative Prayer Thursdays
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, …
What’s Next in Forum?
Upcoming Forum Topics are listed below. Forum, our education opportunity open to all church members and visitors, is held on Sunday mornings at 9:15, in our Community Room. May 1: Christian Identity in a Multi-faith World – Our country is becoming more diverse and pluralistic. How does one wholeheartedly love and follow Jesus while still …
Concert Series Kicks Off Sunday, May 15, with JMC50 Returning!
Eureka’s St. Francis Episcopal Church, The Arbors of Rockwood neighbors and Lindell Bank presents the first, free summer concert in the church parking lot, at 602 Rockwood Arbor Drive, on Sunday, May 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy the music of JMC 50 which features 50 …
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Reflection on God and War
By parishioner Skip Moreland This reflection was an outgrowth from the Who Is Our Neighbor: Refugee Edition Forum session called “Afghanistan and Faith” by parishioner Nathan Whaley. Click here to watch that Forum session. A few weeks ago, Laurie+ and I were talking about military service, war, and Jesus Christ. Little did we know how …
Re-imagining St. Francis’ Home
By Linda Doolittle, Chair of Theology of Space Committee It began with a spark of imagination lit by Bishop Deon. This led to St. Francis and the Theology of Space Committee beginning to re-imagine our grounds and church space to more fully express our understanding of God, our neighbor and our work in the world. …
Meal Ministry on Front Page of Eureka Leader
Our newly-launched Meal Ministry was featured on the cover of this week’s Eureka Leader! Read the full article here.