St. Francis Episcopal Church | College Station, Texas

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To Join St. Francis: Joining a church means becoming part of a community—a community that will welcome you, pray for you, and encourage you to get to know God, your world, and yourself more deeply. For information about joining St. Francis, talk with Fr. John, 696-1491.

Music Ministry. Worship is the heart of St. Francis' life together, and music is a key part of this. Our music ministry ties us into the liturgical purposes of our gathering and helps open us to the God we worship and to each other as a worshiping community. In our music we express our adoration of God the Father, our commitment to follow God the Holy Spirit working in our midst. We echo and deepen our hearing of Scripture, and we pace ourselves to the liturgical season. Worship at St. Francis includes a wide variety of music sources and styles and features special choral or solo pieces for inspiration, but centers on music that will be sung by the entire congregation, with leadership from the choir .The Choir welcomes singers of all skill levels. Rehearsal is every Wednesday night from 7:00-8:30 p.m., with Sunday morning brushup at 10:00 a.m. Contact Mary Jane Almes or Beverly Bammel for more information.

Pastoral Care. We take seriously the words of Scripture to “bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galations 6:2). As we care for each other in times of special need, we strengthen the bonds of community and show God’s love in our lives. The Pastoral Care Ministry oversees a variety of concerns of the church such as hospital visits, meals for a few days following a hospital stay or other crisis, talking through a situation with a parishioner, etc. If you would like to help, on an occasional, as needed basis, contact Jean Vilas. For pastoral needs or to explore ways you can serve in this ministry, please contact the Rector, Fr. John Williams (979-696-1491).

Fellowship. Like the early Christian community, we honor the need to gather together for fellowship (see Acts 2:42). We enjoy fellowship following each Sunday service during the St. Francis Cafe. The first Sunday of each month, we share a covered-dish luncheon after the service.

Christian Formation. Being formed in the likeness of Christ is a lifelong matter. Our ministries serve all ages.

Outreach. As we seek and serve Christ in all people, we share various ministries to “embrace, encourage, and empower” the world.

Life in the Spirit. Prayer and spirituality nourish us individually corporately as we seek to live into our Baptismal promises. Spiritual direction (individual and in groups) is available from several members of our parish, and references can also be made to other spiritual directors in the Bryan-College Station community. Lay-led Morning Prayer, Centering Prayer, and Noonday Prayers for Peace are regularly offered. The Praying Hands ministry leads monthly workshops to make Prayer Shawls or Anglican Rosaries. Our outdoor Labyrinth provides an opportunity for anyone in the community to experience the meditation of this prayer method.

Communication is the lifeblood of any community. Workers in this ministry help members keep in touch through a monthly newsletter and other communication forums and publicize our programs and ministries through Bryan-College Station news outlets. If there is enough interest, the communications ministry will also provide forums for us to share our faith journeys and creative expressions of spirituality in print. If you are interested in serving in this vital ministry, please contact Fr. John for more information.

The Prayer Circle provides a focus for those committed to praying for requests of others, both within the church and in the community. Contact Jean Vilas .

Angel Tree is a nationwide program that provides Christmas gifts for children who have a parent in prison. Here at St. Francis, we have expanded the program to include Easter clothing and school supplies for the fall semester. Parishioners can "adopt" an individual child at Christmastime by pledging to provide a gift in an amount not to exceed $25. Those who wish to become involved in the administration of the program can contact the church office at 696-1491.

The Altar Guild works in teams of 2, setting up the bread and wine for the worship service and then taking it down and washing the chalices and linens. Please contact Jane Sielken, 693-7135 if you would like to join this opportunity to serve God, our priest and congregation.

Chalice Bearers bring forward the elements (bread, water, wine) for Holy Communion and stay at the altar to administer the cup (chalice) of wine after the priest has administered the bread to all who come to join in the holy meal. New and returning Chalice Bearers will be trained in the fall. If you are interested in serving as a Chalice Bearer, please contact Fr. John for more information.