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What's Happening at St. Francis-in-the-Fields
Special Events
November 12: Sacred Bread Baking
For centuries, eucharistic bread was baked in homes by church members, just as it is now at St. Francis. On November 12 at 6 pm, Sarah McGovern will be baking eucharistic bread in the St. Francis kitchen. Anyone interested in joining the Sacred Bread Guild is invited to attend and learn the process.
November 15: Inquirer's Class
On Sunday, November 15 at 11:20 am in the library, Fr. Kevin will hold the second part of his two-part "Inquirer's Class," with basic information and history about St. Francis-in-the-Fields, The Episcopal Church, and what it means to be Episcopalian. This is a great opportunity for new and potential members of St. Francis, as well as LONG TIME members who would like a "refresher". Everyone at St. Francis-in-the-Fields is encouraged to attend.
November 14: Collage Workshop
On Saturday, November 14 from 10 am to 2 pm, come to St. Francis for a time of reflection, creativity, and laughter at the “Light and Loss” Collage Workshop. Prepare your journey through Advent, Christmas, and the Epiphany by exploring the Spirit’s movement in your life with the power of images. We will be guided to use collage to create a unique project showing both light and loss, depicting both hopes and goals while also representing and offering up struggles and challenges we are working to overcome. $30.00/person. Lunch and supplies provided. Ages 15+. Call or text Donna Dellaria to register: (484) 401-1260.
November 22: West Chester Food Cupboard Drive
50,000 people are currently experiencing food insecurity in Chester County. We can help. Our next quarterly drive is Sunday, November 22. Our focus is canned soups. Unexpired, easy opening, hearty soups would be welcome! Thank you for caring!
December 5: Cookie Walk and Bake Sale
On Saturday, December 5 from 9 to 11 am, a St. Francis holiday tradition returns . . . with a new twist! This year, cookies AND other baked goods will be available for purchase. If you gift is cookies, great! But you can also bake brownies, cakes, and other (dessert) items. This is an important fundraiser for our outreach ministries, so please consider contributing, and also helping to invite the community to St. Francis! During the Cookie Walk, our community partners, the West Chester Garden Club, will also be selling Christmas wreaths.
December 6: Christmas Wreath Decorating Workshop
Please join us on December 6 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm for a revival of one of St. Francis-in-the-Fields’s Christmas traditions: the wreath or swag decorating workshop. More of a casual get together, actually, with instruction and supplies! Just bring your own wreath (swag materials will be provided if you choose to make one of those) and the rest (materials, ideas, guidance, fun, music) will be provided. No real expertise needed, so don’t be intimidated if you have not done this before. Friends from outside the church are welcome! Refreshments will be served!
A sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex, or you can contact Laura Petersen at ljpetersenpa@gmail.com or 610-348-1132 to sign up or ask any questions. Depending on numbers, there may be a small ($5) donation requested. This is always a fun event, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Monthly Events
Book Group
The next Book Group meeting is on November 20 at 1 pm in the library. We will be reading The Christmas Train by David Baldacci. Everyone is welcome to attend even if you have not finished the book.
For any questions about Book Group, please contact Elizabeth Pitt.
Brown Bag Lunch
Please join us for part two of Connie Black (Scanga)’s travel log to New Zealand and other exotic places on Tuesday, November 17. Please arrive by 11:45 am to allow time to socialize before the event. Remember to bring lunch and a drink. We look forward to seeing you there!
Enneagram Growth Group
The “EGG” meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 8 pm, at the home of Kevin & Donna Dellaria. This monthly group meets to go beyond basic Enneagram theory through group discussion and reflection. The next meeting is on December 1. Everyone with interest and some experience with the Enneagram is welcome.
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
The Men's Fellowship Breakfast is held monthly 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. The next breakfast is on November 7. All men of St. Francis are welcome to attend.
Weekly Events
Church School
Church School meets every Sunday during the Sunday morning service. Children ages (roughly) 5 and up are invited to come downstairs at 10am for stories, songs, and activities. Children will return to the service during the announcements and join their parents in the sanctuary for Holy Eucharist. Our Church School uses the StoryMakers NYC curriculum, encouraging children to use their imagination to explore the world of the Bible through activities, crafts, and storytelling. We welcome your children and/or grandchildren to be part of our growing group of young disciples!
Sunday Night Contemplative Prayer
The group meets in the library on Sunday evenings at 6 pm. The service includes simple prayers and singing, with 20 minutes of Centering Prayer. Everyone is welcome.
Lectionary Bible Study
This weekly Bible Study meets Wednesdays at 10 am, in-person and on Zoom to discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. This is a free-flowing (and often wide-ranging!) conversation. No study required! Holy Eucharist follows at 11:15. A weekly email link is sent out for those who desire to attend virtually.