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Helping Out at St. Francis
Have you ever wondered how you can help out at church? Or wanted to get involved in some of the activities of the church but didn't know who to contact? Or thought about becoming more active but were unsure of what kind of commitment it might take?
The Bishop's Committee at church is the group responsible for oversight of all church activities. Read about the different areas of responsibility, and if you are interested in finding out more, click on the links below to send a message to the contact person for that area.
  
 
   
Christian Education:
Involved with the Education for Ministry group, Sunday School, Children's Chapel, Adult Education and Inquirer's Classes
Communication:
Involved with producing the Franciscan, bulletin announcements, church directory, public relations, signage, fairs, and community events
Fellowship and Celebration :
Involved with coffee hour volunteers, God's Gang, nursery and childcare, and individual clubs
Finance and Administration :
Involved with the building fund, stewardship, budgets, financial audits, monthly and annual financial statements
Junior Warden :
Involved with maintenance and cleaning of church property, landscaping, kitchen use, weddings and special events
Membership and Growth :
Involved with greeters, luncheon and dinner events, newcomers activities, membership events
Pastoral Care :
Involved with care ministries, lay eucharistic ministers, prayer team, prayer chain, and home communion
Service and Outreach :
Involved with programs such as Care & Share, United Thank Offering, Samaritan Center, Bread for the Hungry, scouting, and other ministries to those outside the church body
Worship:
Involved with the Altar Guild, lectors (readers), youth Sundays, acolytes and servers, and ushers
Columbarium at St. Francis Episcopal Church
What is a Columbarium?
A columbium is a maintained place to repose ashes (in an urn or other suitable container). Generally, each space or “Niche” is 12” high by 12” wide, and deep enough to accommodate two containers. Each niche has a granite covering that may be custom engraved to memorialize the person(s) whose ashes are inside the niche. Niches are individually sealed and installed in columns and rows, with a brick or concrete base and finished sides.
Where would the Columbarium be Located?
The columbarium would be attached to the West side of the church, near the rose garden.
Click the image above to see the presentation from the General Meeting (does not work in Firefox). If you get a warning, please select "Allow Blocked Content" and say "Yes" to the security warning to see the presentation.
What are the benefits of a Columbarium at St. Francis?
It would be: a resting place for beloved members of our church family; an economical but respectful alternative to burial for our community, a source of financial support to maintain our church facilities
How would the Columbarium be managed?
There would be written rules and standards created by St. Francis Church that will govern the sale and maintenance of niches. Niches may be sold in advance – subject to approval by the Bishop’s Committee. Niches could be made available to non-church members at current market rates (higher than those for church members). The engraving of granite covers would be subject to written standards, and performed only by approved businesses.
How can I express my interest or get more information?
Please fill out and return the Columbarium Interest Form which is available at the Church entrance and from the Church Office. You can also get the form by clicking on the image below.
Coffee Hour Hosts are Needed
Responsibilities include setting up, making coffee, providing the food or snacks, and cleaning up. This may be too much for one person, so find a partner or two, or involve your whole family. If you are interested or have questions please contact Sylvia Moya.
Spiritual
Direction:
There is a group
spiritual direction class meeting weekly on
Wednesday. If this isn't convenient
please call the office to get more
information. 526-5141
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