Faith Notes | St Francis' Episcopal Church

Celebrate Advent: Greens and Christmas Eve

Join us Sunday, December 21, after the regular Worship service for Pastor Tom's final Advent class, discussing the meaning of the beautiful hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." Then please stay for the annual Hanging of the Christmas Greens, which will take place immediately following the class. According to St. John's Episcopal Church , "Early Christians placed evergreen boughs in the windows of their home to symbolize Christ’s presence. As Christians, the evergreens remind u

Angelic Music Brings the Spirit of Christmas

On Sunday, December 7, Gaylord’s Alpine Bells, a handbell ensemble, performed at St. Francis’ Church, adding a lovely touch to the regular worship service. Featuring our very own Sandy Mammoser, the Alpine Bells filled the church with their angelic music, infusing the service with the spirit of Christmas. The very talented Sandy also designed and created a stunning Advent banner. Pastor Tom’s and Sandy’s generosity has been a blessing from inspirational sermons and fascinat

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