To beautify our worship space, floral arrangements are crafted in honor of requested dedications. No special expertise is needed—just a love for working with fresh, seasonal plant materials in any style you enjoy. Newcomers are warmly welcomed and supported by experienced volunteers who are happy to offer guidance and encouragement.
To request and dedicate Sunday flowers, please do the following (Note: The suggested donation for flowers is $65.00):
- Donate on-line, click DONATE button (enter PIN or create a Tithe.ly account, enter amount, select Card or Bank, & click Cover Fees, if desired)
- - OR - Donate via check, add 'Flowers' in the Memo section & send to the Mailing Address below or leave in the Donation basket at the Church.
- Click SIGN-UP SHEET button (when it opens, type your name next to the desired date, type your Dedication, and preferred flowers (optional))
Historic Church and Church
Every service is thoughtfully prepared: cloths are arranged, wine is poured, hosts are set out, and candles are lit. After the service, everything is cleaned and stored in readiness for the following week. New volunteers are provided with clear instructions and mentoring. Click the buttons below to view the sign-up and schedule sheets for each Church.
Greeters create a warm and lasting impression at St. Francis by welcoming both newcomers and familiar faces. Greeters offer a friendly hello at the door, hand out bulletins, guide communicants to the altar for communion, and stay available during coffee hour to chat, connect, or answer any questions.
Chalice Bearers lead the procession into the church at the beginning of the Service, read the Prayers of the People, and extinguishes the candles at the end of the service.
At the heart of our worship services is the proclamation of Scripture, which forms the foundation for the sermons. Lectors read the appointed lessons, including the first reading from the Old Testament and the second from the New Testament letters.
The LEV ministry is a way to connect with parishioners who are unable to join us for worship. LEVs bring blessed bread and wine to our shut-ins. LEVs hold a short service including communion. Parish news, greetings, and any special intention requests are shared. Those at home are happy for the visit and the service!
Coffee hour after the 10:00 AM service at the Church is a welcoming and long-standing tradition at St. Francis. It is a time to catch up with fellow parishioners and to meet newcomers while sharing snacks.
To expand our understanding of the world, we regularly read books that spark engaging and thought-provoking discussions. From September through June, we usually read selected books—taking a break during Advent and Lent, when we listen to podcasts. Everyone is welcome to join! Click the BOOKS button to view the current reading list and schedule, and the CALENDAR button for detailed dates and times.
Landscaping is done on a monthly basis from May through October by volunteers to maintain the grounds at both the Church and Historic Church. Seasonal chores are tackled: weeding, fertilizing, planting, pruning, and deadheading.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee oversees and/or performs the upkeep of the five buildings across the St. Francis campuses. This includes maintaining all equipment, ensuring that everything remains in good working order. All tasks are completed with the goal of staying within the approved budget.
With so many great movies to choose from, the club works together to agree on upcoming films that everyone watches ahead of time. Once a month, on a weekend afternoon, we gather to enjoy some light snacks and dive into a lively discussion about the movie’s themes, meaning, and relevance. Click the MOVIES button to see our list of past and upcoming selections and the CALENDAR button for specific discussion dates and times.
St Francis people are always coming up with new ways to be together. Everyone brings their own lunch to the Meeting Room for food, fellowship, and fun!
Enjoy nature and lively conversation while hiking on various trails in the surrounding vicinity! About once per month (except during the wintry months), we meet and hike together on specified Saturday mornings. Join us! Click stfrancisstamford@gmail.com to get in touch with the hike leader for details. Click HIKES to see the schedule of past and future hikes.
The Stewardship committee is responsible for raising the funds required to operate the parish through our annual pledge drive. Most of the committee's activities occur from October through January, coordinating the annual appeal mailing, handling questions and information requests, and following up with announcements about the importance of stewardship at St. Francis.
