

Advent Happenings at St. Francis
Please join us at St. Francis to celebrate the Advent season: Sunday, December 7 : The Alpine Bells, a Gaylord-based handbell ensemble, will perform during the worship service. The group includes the very talented Sandy Mammoser, Pastor Tom's wife. Sunday, December 7 and 21 : Following the service, Pastor Tom will lead a special Advent class, discussing the meaning of the beautiful hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m. : The Gaylord Community


Hygiene Closet Pops Up Again
On Saturday, October 4, the Pop-up Hygiene Closet will again be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Francis Episcopal Church...


New Assisting Bishop Joins Diocese of the Great Lakes
Dear friends in Christ, On behalf of the Standing Committee, I am overjoyed to share that the Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple will be joining the staff of the Diocese of the Great Lakes as our Assisting Bishop beginning in mid-August. View a video welcoming Anne Hodges-Copple here. Bishop Anne brings a wealth of experience, deep pastoral wisdom, and a joyful spirit of accompaniment to this role. She served faithfully for nine years as Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of North Caro


Pop-Up Hygiene Closet Returns to Grayling
The Au Sable Inclusion Center's Pop-Up Hygiene Closet is returning to Grayling on Friday, June 13th from 12-3 pm. The CCCCHC/Food Pantry...


Pop-Up Hygiene Closet
Stop by St. Francis' Thrift Shop for free personal care, laundry, and cleaning supplies (no sign-ups or qualifications are required)....


New Opportunities from the Diocese
From the The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes (view the original email here on Mailchimp ): Spirituality & Nature Writing Workshop...


Winter News
Reminders and updates from Sr. Warden DeAnne Swiercz: This Sunday February 2nd, we will be celebrating the Presentation of our Lord....


Advent Update
The Christmas season has begun with a festive, snowy display from Mother Nature, and St. Francis' Episcopal Church has matched this...


Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes and Other News
The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes , merging Eastern and Western Michigan, became official over the weekend of October 18th as the...


Summer Happenings at St. Francis and Beyond
Worship and Brunch While the Adult Education Class goes on hiatus for the summer, our weekly Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m., of course,...



























