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Worship is the heart of everything we do. We invite you to worship with us this Sunday. If you are new to St. Francis, we invite you especially to the 9 o'clock service which is followed by a reception in St. Francis Hall.
Sunday Services
8:00 am - Holy Eucharist with homily
A quiet service in the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer.
9:00 am - Holy Eucharist*
Our principal service, it includes hymns, sermon, and music by St. Francis Choirs. The service most popular among families and children.
*On the third Sunday of the month, the 9:00 am service is usually Morning Prayer.
A reception follows the 9 o'clock service.
Sunday School classes for preschoolers through high
schoolers—and the Adult Forum—meet following the 9:00 o'clock service in the building adjacent the church.
11:15 am - Holy Eucharist**
A service including hymns, sermon, and music by St. Francis Choirs.
**On the second and fourth Sundays of the month, the 11:15 service is Morning Prayer.
Holy Week and Easter Day at Saint Francis
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday March 16 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist 9:00 & 11:15 am: Choral Eucharist and Liturgy of the Palms
Monday in Holy Week March 17 6:00 pm: Holy Eucharist, in the chapel
Tuesday in Holy Week March 18 6:00 pm: Holy Eucharist, in the chapel
Wednesday in Holy Week March 19 10:00 am: Holy Eucharist, in the chapel 6:00 pm: Holy Eucharist, in the chapel
Maundy Thursday March 20 6:00 pm: Maundy Thursday Supper in Saint Francis Hall. 7:30 pm: Maundy Thursday Liturgy: Holy Eucharist and the Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday March 21 12 to 3 pm: The Three-Hour Service The tolling of the bell 33 times. Hymns and Meditations on “The Words from the Cross” in 20 minute segments. Come when you can; leave when you must.
Holy Saturday March 22 9:15 am: Holy Saturday Office A simple service of the Word. The briefest service of the year.
Easter Eve 4:00 pm: Family Baptism Service (no Eucharist)
Easter Day March 23 7:30 am: Traditional Eucharist with Hymns (Note the time is not the usual 8:00 am.) 9:00 am, 11:15 am: Festival Choral Eucharist.
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For I am convinced that neither death, nor life,
nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things
to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
— Romans 8.36
 Perfect Freedom Billy Shand
Our Father's House Phil Ellsworth
You can listen to N. T.
Wright, the Bishop of
Durham, UK, and New Testament theologian, speaking on the centrality
of worship here.
Finding Your Way to Saint Francis (click here for a map). Need more help? Contact the church office at (301)365-2055.
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