Sundays during worship – ages 3 to 4th grade

Godly Play Is a program of Christian formation and spiritual guidance developed by theologian, author, and educator, Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman. The curriculum explores the mystery of God’s presence in our lives. The Godly Play practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.

Learn more here (https://godlyplayfoundation.org/get-started)

For more information about Safe Guarding and Safe Communities see below.

Safe Church, Safe Communities of The Episcopal focuses on creating environments where individuals, families, and organizations can thrive free from harm or exploitation. It emphasizes proactive measures to protect vulnerable populations, foster trust, and ensure safety.

Through education, collaboration, and community-driven initiatives, it aims to build resilient, inclusive, and supportive spaces that prioritize well-being and security for all.

St. Francis follows the Safe Church, Safe Communities of The Episcopal

To report any instances of abuse, please contact Mother Mandy Lippe (rector@stfrancisnorris.org)

Download the Confidential Notice of Concern form here ( DIOET-Safe-Church-Policy-AUG-2023-pages-31-32-1.pdf)

Our choir welcomes and encourages those middle school age thru adult to join in providing music for our Sunday worship service.  The choir gathers at 9:00 am to practice each Sunday.

If you’re interested in joining the choir, contact office@stfrancisnorris.org

Our Hand Bell Choir is working on techniques and learning basic music.  We hope to perform in a couple of worship services during the year.  Practices are scheduled based on availability of group members.  No experience is necessary, but the ability to read music is helpful.

If you’re interested in joining the Hand Bell Choir, contact office@stfrancisnorris.org

Youth and Adults who would like to make a commitment to God through Baptism, Confirmation, or Reception (transferring from another denomination) are invited to attend classes where we will explore our faith and prepare to share in these sacred acts.  Classes are held annually as requested.

If you’d like to participate in an Inquirers/Confirmation Class, contact rector@stfrancisnorris.org

Join our book club! Bring your lunch and meet us every 2nd Monday 12 noon each month to discuss great reads and connect.

Subscribe to our newsletter for details about each month’s book.

St. Francis has adopted a particular section of the local highway and in the spring and fall each year we hold a clean-up day on a Saturday morning.  Volunteers gather for a few hours to pick up trash along the road.

If you’d like to participate, contact office@stfrancisnorris.org

The Service Team is a small group of volunteers who are willing to do projects around the community for persons and families who are widows, elderly, disabled, or have other special needs.  Projects include spring yard clean up, fall leaf raking, hanging Christmas lights, etc.  It’s an opportunity to serve those in need, bond as a group, and build relationships in our community.

If you’d like to be part of the Service Team, contact office@stfrancisnorris.org

Each Sunday our Coffee Hosts prepare snacks and coffee for after the service.  This encourages attendees to stay a few minutes following the service to fellowship with members and visitors.  Our Hosts generally only serve one Sunday per month and often work with a partner.

If you’re interested in being a Coffee Host, contact office@stfrancisnorris.org

Our Kitchen Volunteers are the hosts for the church when there are special parish events.  They manage the food related details of the event and keep the kitchen tidy, organized, stocked, and functioning.  Women and men are welcome.

If you’d like to be a Kitchen Volunteer, contact office@stfrancisnorris.org

During the winter & spring (mid-January thru end of May) and fall (September-mid-November) we host an online Healing Service on Wednesdays from 7:00-7:30 pm.  This is a time of us to life up in prayers those who need to know God’s comfort and healing in their lives.  Join us thru the Zoom link.

 For more information, contact office@stfrancisnorris.org