What's Happening at St. Francis this week

 
Thursday Announcements January 25, 2024

Upcoming Events at St. Francis:

​No Wednesday Evening Prayer, on Zoom, until after Lent
Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday at 2pm, Library
Men’s Bible Study, Thursday 8am, Library
Sunday Eucharist at 9am
Annual Meeting, Sunday the 28th, following worship, with brunch following
Hymn Sing, February 11th, following worship
Ash Wednesday, February 14th, services Noon and 6:30pm

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ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

• Our annual meeting is this Sunday following worship. Its purpose is to provide members information about the finances and ministries of the church in the prior year. Come hungry as the ECW serves brunch afterwards. This will be livestreamed on our website rather than our Facebook page. 
• Given our recent weather cancellation, this seems like a good time to remind folks of what to expect when the decision to close is made, be it on Sunday or during the week. The information will be communicated in the following ways: 
  • Emailed (for those on the list to receive the weekly enews)
  • Texted; as it's sent through the system we use to schedule worship volunteers, it will come from a number with a 941 area code (for those who have a current cell number on file)
  • Posted on our website
  • Posted on our Facebook page
  • Posted to KNEB's website (we don't have control over how quickly our information is posted or how long it's left up, so we encourage you to check our website or Facebook page)
• If you want to be on the email or text list but didn't receive the closure communication on January 13, please contact the front office. ​

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Education for Ministry
 
Fourth Annual EfM Zoom Event

Living in a World Beyond a Binary God
Stories and Challenges of our Trans Neighbors

All are welcome to attend EfM's fourth annual Zoom event on Saturday, February 10 from 9:30am-12pm CT. The event will include two presentations: Gender 101: Language and Tools for Supporting the Transgender Community and Trans-Affirming and Gender Expansive Theology. It will also include breakout sessions, time to listen to personal stories, and time for questions. Register here. This event is free with a suggested donation of $25 to The Benedictine Way. Contact Sandra Squires, (she/her) with any questions. 

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From the office—Ann’s Announcements      

Birthdays
Mona Leach                February 1
 
The Forward Day by Day’s for February-April are here in regular and large print. 
​If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church.

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