|
|
 |
|
Its official, Lou is our rector
The Rt. Reverend Charles VonRosenberg, Bishop of the Diocese of East Tennessee, presided at a Celebration of New Ministry
on Sunday, December 13 2009 for Rev.
Lou Parsons as the new rector at St. Francis of Assisi. The entire congregation would like to welcome Lou as our new rector.
Click here for more pictures. Latest News
"You are a unique and beloved child of
God. Wherever you find yourself in your journey, you are welcome here. Please join us soon and share the joy of God's loving
presence. In God's house there are no strangers."...
|
|
|
- The community of St. Francis of Assisi welcomes you
- St. Francis is an
open and inclusive community
- St. Francis is a safe place to ask questions
- Find the lost, heal the broken,
celebrate God’s love for all!
Worship Schedule
- Sunday Morning Service - 8:00am | 10:00am
- Christian Formation - 9:00am { all ages welcome }
Nursery Provided
-Tuesday 6:30pm - Adult Education
Midweek
Click here for directions to the church Directions
What Do Episcopalians Believe?
The Episcopal Church has
its roots in the Church of England, becoming a self-governing church body with the end of the American Revolution. Like other
churches in the Anglican Communion, the Episcopal Church stands squarely in the Reformed tradition, yet considers itself just
as directly descended from the Early Church as the Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox churches. Episcopalians celebrate the
Holy Eucharist in ways similar to the Roman Catholic tradition, yet do not recognize a single authority, such as the Pope
of Rome.
Unique to Anglicanism
is the Book of Common Prayer, the collection of worship services that all worshipers in an Anglican church follow.
It’s called “common prayer” because we all pray it together, around the world. The first Book of Common
Prayer was compiled in English by Thomas Cranmer in the 16th Century, and since then has undergone many revisions for
different times and places. But its original purpose has remained the same: to provide in one place the core of the instructions
and rites for Anglican Christians to worship together.
Episcopalians believe
that every Christian must build an understanding and relationship with God’s Word in the Bible, and to do that, God
has given us intelligence and our own experience, which we refer to as “Reason.” Based on the text of the Bible
itself, and what Christians have taught us about it through the ages, we then together sort out our own understanding of it
as it relates to our own lives.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
News at St. Francis
CURRENT EVENTS
Feb. 7 Fifth
Sunday after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:00 Holy Eucharist
9:00 Christian Formation
Classes
9:00 Adult Forum
Feb. 14 Last Sunday after Ephiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy
Eucharist
10:00 Holy Eucharist
9:00 Christian
Formation Classes
9:00 Adult Forum
Important Dates &
Reminders . . .
-
The February/March Hoot is now available and
contains a lot of information on the upcoming Lenten Season, special services and many other events. Copies are in member
namebadge folders or can be found in the Narthex.
-
The churchoffice will be closed this Friday,
February 12 for the Diocesan Convention.
-
We need Readers, Ushers, and Crucifers/Chalice
Bearers for Ash Wednesday services. Please sign up in the Narthex.
-
Due to the weather last weekend, the RU55 Civil
War Dinner Theater has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 20. It's not too late to sign up. Information and
reservation form is in the Narthex.
-
February 16 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper,
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
-
February 17 - Ash Wednesday Services at 12:00
noon & 7:00 p.m.
-
Friday, February 19, 7:00 p.m. - Sing for Hope:
A Musical Celebration Benefiting Metropolitan Minsitries. Tickets are $25 and can be obtained through the office.
-
Sunday, February 21, 8:30 a.m. - Feed the Homeless
at Forrest Avenue Methodist Church. See Andy Hall for more details.
-
Sundays in Lent begin February 21 - See Hoot
Newsletter for details.
-
February 28 - Vestry Meeting following 10:00
service
-
Wednesday Bible Study meets each week at 6:30
p.m. at All Saints House. We are currently discussing The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.
RU 55 Celebrates Christmas
On December
6, 2009, Margaret and John McCullough opened their home on the hill for the RU 55 Christmas party.
Cont. RU55
|
| Jane doing her Bill Barger impersonation |
St. Francis Christmas Party at George
& Jane’s
Everyone
had a wonderful time at what has become an annual Christmas celebration at the Diamantis’ home. Thank you for opening your home to us. Click here for more pictures.
Latest News
|
| The food was awesome too. |
Wine Tasting Group Has Successful Outing
We had 27 people attend
the Holiday Spirits Tasting on November 21st. Here is a recap of the wines in the order we set them out.
Table Wines:
King Estate Pinot
Gris Oregon Signature Collection
2007
St. Francis Chardonnay
Sonoma County 2007
Pinot Evil Box
URUCO Blend
Moulin de La Lagune
Brazen Zinfandel
Dessert Wines:
Michele Chiarlo
Nivole Moscato d'Asti 2008
Arrington Vineyards
Raspberry
I hope you all
enjoyed some of the spirits we had also.
We will continue
the practice of having the tastings on Friday evenings except during high school football season. The next tasting will be
on Friday, February 5th. Originally we said the 12th, but that turns out to be the weekend of the Diocesan
Convention. We will return to the format of blind tasting six wines. Cabernet Sauvignon was chosen as the wine featured for
the event. It seems to me you can find more and more good Cabs these days. That’s probably why this is a varietal that
is gaining in popularity.
Doug & Ellen
Hamm
Wine Tasting
Small Group
St. Francis Coffee
Mugs Now Available
Show your St. Francis
spirit as you sip your morning cup of coffee or tea! Our cheerful saint raises
his arms in blessing to the animals on these classy green and white ceramic mugs.
The mugs are included
in the welcome bags given as part of our Hospitality ministry to guests and visitors on Sunday mornings, but members are invited
to purchase their own mugs for $ 8 each. All the monies collected from sales
to members will go to fund the purchase of mugs for the welcome bags.
You will want to buy an extra mug
to take to work too—they are great conversation-starters and may enable you to extend an invitation to a coworker to
come visit St. Francis. The mugs are available in the narthex. See Kevin Sneary for additional information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
Let us hear from you by signing our guest book below.
|
|
|
|
