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
Advent Update
The Christmas season has begun with a festive, snowy display from Mother Nature, and St. Francis' Episcopal Church has matched this...
Homecoming Celebration Brimmed With Joyful Energy
Gratefulness and joy filled St. Francis’ Church on December 3 during the Homecoming Service and Brunch, celebrating more than 70 years of...
Homecoming Celebration and Brunch
The congregation of St. Francis’ Episcopal Church invites the community to their Homecoming Service and Brunch on December 3, celebrating...
A Christmas Prayer
We pray that each of us and all of us have the grace to, "love the Lord our God with all our heart and mind and soul," for it is this...
In that vast darkness, a tiny light
December 22, 2021 By The Rev. Karen Hunter Grace Episcopal Church (Nampa, Idaho) There was a skiff of snow this morning. Perfect hunting...
What is the gift of even the longest, coldest winter?
November 27, 2021 By The Rev. Karen Hunter Grace Episcopal Church (Nampa, Idaho) This week we celebrated the Reign of Christ the King, the...
