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December 31, 2022What’s Happening at St. Francis-in-the-Fields
What's Happening at St. Francis-in-the-Fields
Special Events
We are happy to announce the return of Vacaion Bible School this summer for children ages 4 through 5th grade. We will meet from 9 am to 11:30 am Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1. The program is “I Wonder” from Grow Kids Curriculum. For more information, click HERE.
How do religious organizations form their responses to pressing social issues? How does theology affect mission and action? Join us at St. Francis on July 31 and August 7 from 6 to 7:30 pm for a conversation with Meredith Whitnah, PhD, as she shares the stories of several Christian organizations' various responses to apartheid in South Africa, and how their differing theologies continue to shape their responses to gender-based violence.
August 17: Habitat for Humanity
The Brandywine Deanery (St. Francis plus 15 other area parishes) is now partnering with Habitat for Humanity to provide volunteers for Habitat builds in Chester County. No experience required, just an able body and a willing spirit. On July 14, members of the Deanery built 250 linear feet of protective post-and-rail fencing around a Habitat community retention pond in West Grove, PA. The next volunteer opportunity is August 17. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Kevin.
On Friday, September 13, St. Francis will partner with Reads & Co. bookstore of Phoenixville to host Sarah McCammon, NPR journalist bestselling author of The Exvangelicals. Part cultural exploration and part personal memoir, McCammon’s work, which chronicles both the history of American Evangelicalism and her own experience growing up in a devout evangelical family, is an important contribution to the dialogue about the current and future character of Christianity in the United States. Admission will be free, and books will be available for sale at the event.
September 15: The Bishop is Coming!
Please make plans to attend St. Francis the morning of Sunday, September 15th, as we are visited by the Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutierrez, Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. After the service, a luncheon will be served in the Parish Hall. Let’s fill the pews to overflowing that morning and show Bp. Daniel what a loving, committed parish we have!
Weekly Events
Starting July 21: Confirmation/Reception Classes
Sunday mornings, July 21 to August 18, 8:50 to 9:40 am: Track B - Faithfulness: The Tools of our Practice
Sunday evenings, July 21 to August 18, 6 to 7:30 pm: Track A - Foundations: Living the Christian Life
For more information,click HERE.
No power walking here - just a 9 am Monday morning pleasure walk enjoying friends and East Goshen Park (note new time). No reservation needed. Come as you're able and your schedule allows. We meet at the parking area on the north side of Paoli Pike at the traffic light. Hope to see you then.
Our Wednesday Lectionary Bible Study is now on summer break. The study will reconvene sometime in August.
Pickleball
Come play pickleball Mondays from 5 to 7 pm in the back parking lot of the church. All are welcome! Please sign-up for pickleball using this link: Sign-up!
Monthly Events
The next Book Group meeting is on September 20 at 7:30pm in the library. The book is The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff.
Dates for Book Group for fall 2024 to spring 2025 are: September 20, October 18, November 15, 2024, then January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, and May 16, 2025. For any questions about Book Group, please contact Elizabeth Pitt.
Brown Bag Lunch
Brown Bag lunch returns on Tuesday, September 24 at noon with a presentation by the Chester County History Center, “Many Nations.”
Chester County celebrates 300 years of diversity through the lens of migration. Learn about the ways national and international events have led to such a diverse local population that continues to make a significant impact on our community.
Bring your lunch and join us!
Circle of Friends will meet in person, in the library, on Wednesday, July 24 at 5:30 pm. If you are unable to join us in person but would still like to participate, packets can be prepared for pickup or delivery as needed. Please contact Shelley Steel.
Kevin and Donna Dellaria are hosting an ongoing, monthly, small-group discussion on Enneagram reflection and practice. This small group is open anyone who has taken the foundational Enneagram course, The Enneagram Journey. The group will meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 8pm at the Dellarias’ home in Paoli. For more information, contact Fr. Kevin or Donna Dellaria.
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
The Men's Fellowship Breakfast is held on the first Saturday of the month at 9 am at the West Chester Diner, 1147 West Chester Pike, West Chester. This is a BYOB ("Bring Your Own Bucks") event.
All men of St. Francis are welcome to attend.
