St. Francis, (c) Jenn Norton. Used by permission.

Welcome to Peace – We’re glad you found us!

This Sunday we lift up the life and ministry of St. Francis of Assisi.  Francis was the son of a wealthy cloth merchant. In a public confrontation with his father, he renounced his wealth and future inheritance and devoted himself to serving the poor. Francis described this act as being “wedded to Lady Poverty.” St. Francis is also deeply remembered for his relationship with non-human creatures in the natural world. On the first Sunday of October each year we remember St. Francis’s ministry to the poor and to “all creatures of our God and King.”  In many ecumenical circles, the Feast of St. Francis also marks the end of an international Season of Creation.

The morning begins with Family Sunday school at 9:15am.   This year during FSS we will be learning about Saints, both familiar and lesser known. We begin with Saint Francis.

Worship follows at 10:30am.  Join us IN PERSON or via this YouTube Live Stream Link.   Holy Communion will be celebrated.

MASKING for worship and educational activities is now optional.  Some folks will continue to wear masks, and Pastor Kindem and the assisting ministers will continue to wear masks while distributing Holy Communion.  Others will be ready to participate in worship and Sunday School without  masks.  Together, we continue to exercise care with our own health and to maintain proper distance as a way of caring for others.

The Worship Guide for the 10/2/22 service is available here: Pentecost 22C 2022 10.2.22 bulletin St. Francis

A day rich in the gifts and grace of God awaits us!  Come and see!

Pastor Erik