Ministries & Social Opportunities |
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At St. Francis, there are many ways to become involved, get to know your neighbors and support the congregation and its families.
Acolytes
| What: |
Assisting the priest[s] during services |
| Who: |
Parishioners seventh grade and older |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Bob Madtes
mblp12345@aol.com |
Adult Education
| What: |
Information on programs, events and other pertinent community situations as well as traditional Biblical and church related topics. |
| When: |
The Sunday morning forum held in the parish hall between services as well as occasional weekday offerings. |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Robert Black
robert@stfrancisgreensboro.org |
Altar Guild
| What: |
What: Members of the Altar Guild are responsible for preparation of the sanctuary for all services. All aspects of the preparation for worship are covered by these volunteers from cleaning linens, polishing silver and brass, putting up hymn numbers, filling candles and preparing the elements of consecration.
Members are also responsible for seeing that the altar is prepared for all weddings, funerals and baptisms. |
| Who: |
It is a quiet and very personal way to serve. Both men and women are welcome. |
| When: |
Altar Guild members work in teams one Saturday/Sunday per month to set-up on Saturday morning and clean-up on Sunday morning. |
If you would like to join us or would like more information, call or email:
Kitty Baker
youlookmarvelous@aol.com |
Children's Ministries
| What: |
Activities for children that include Sunday School, Nursery Care, Children's Chapel, Communion Class, Vacation Bible School and Wednesday evening activities. |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Susan Elam
susan@stfrancisgreensboro.org |
Chrismon Construction Company
| What: |
Presently, the Chrismons we are making are Latin Crosses for Confirmations and Baptism Shells for Baptisms. |
| Who: |
Newcomers are welcome. |
| When: |
Chrismon Construction Company meets at 1705 Duval Drive every Monday. Please call before coming because we have occasional last minute cancellations. |
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For more information or to become involved, contact:
Becky and Dick at 288-5146. |
E-mail Express
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Our quick notification system by e-mail for reminders, breaking news, changes in venue or time, weather news -- anything that needs to be communicated quickly. E-mails are addressed by blind carbon copy so your address is not published. We never sell or give away our addresses. Your name will be removed immediately upon request. |
| Who: |
Over 300 Franciscans get the latest news by this method. You are invited to join please enter your email address below:
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| Schedule: |
We ordinarily publish on Wednesdays. |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Bonnie Thyer
bonnie@stfrancisgreensboro.org
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Franciscan Newsletter
| What: |
The major printed communication piece for the entire parish, incorporating news from clergy, staff, vestry, and parish organizations. A printed copy is mailed to every parish family; The current issue and archives are available on the St. Francis website. |
| Who: |
Any parishioner or parish organization is welcome to submit articles, ideas for articles, or news bullets. |
| Schedule: |
We publish monthly about the 1st of the month except for a combined summer issue for June and July. The deadline for submitting material is the 20th of the month prior to publication. Send submitted material, both text and photos (.jpg format preferred) to Franciscan@stfrancisgreensboro.org. |
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For more information or to become involved, contact:
Bonnie Thyer
bonnie@stfrancisgreensboro.org
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Friars
| What: |
A social group that meets monthly for dinner and fellowship |
| Who: |
Men |
| When: |
Third Wednesday |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
David Schickendantz
dschickedantz@msn.com |
Heaven Help Us
| What: |
Church Band |
| Who: |
Middle School - Adults |
| When: |
Wednesday Nights |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Jay Brennan
jbrennan@triad.rr.com |
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Junior Choir
| What: |
We sing at church monthly and are the choir for the 4:30 pm Christmas Eve service. Membership in the choir provides a wonderful opportunity for young people to be a part of the church service, meet others their ages, and learn more about the role of music in our Episcopal tradition. |
| Who: |
3rd Grade - High School |
| When: |
The Junior Choir rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 4:30-5:30pm from Labor Day to the end of May. Schedule |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Jane Woody
jane@stfrancisgreensboro.org |
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Lay Eucharistic Ministers
| What: |
Parishioners assist the clergy by serving the chalice at the Eucharist. |
| Who: |
Ministers are appointed by the rector and licensed by the bishop for three years. |
| Schedules: |
Lay Eucharistic Schedules |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Michelle Koehler
mkoehler@triad.rr.com |
Lectors (Lay Readers) and Intercessors
| What: |
Individuals who enrich the liturgy by reading the Scriptures and Intercessions at all services. |
| Who: |
Adults |
| Schedules: |
Lay Readers Schedules |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Lynda Cook
LyndaKay123@AOL.com
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Mary Magdalene Guild
| What: |
Fellowship/service group |
| Who: |
Episcopal Church Women |
| When: |
Once a month, Please check the calendar for more information. |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Melissa Harrelson
mtharrelson@gmail.com
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Memorial Garden Committee
| What: |
The Memorial Garden Committee oversees the Garden in the front of the Church, taking care of plantings, flowers and general changes to the area. Suggestions and help are always welcomed! |
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For more information or to become involved, contact:
Beth Bramhall will be glad to talk with anyone who is interested. mamab@triad.rr.com or
282-1032 (h) or 601-9582 (c). |
Pathways Dinner Club
| What: |
Pathways Dinner Club is searching for fellow Franciscans to join a Dinner Club dedicated to serving others. This fantastic outreach opportunity provided to St. Francis Episcopal Church occurs the first Friday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Pathways Center, 3517 North Church Street. Pathways is a Greensboro Urban Ministries shelter program that services homeless families. Pre-cooked meals and desserts to serve up to 35 people are provided by the Painted Plate and Food Lion. |
| Who: |
We need 2 families per month to serve these meals at the Pathways Center. The tasks associated with serving these meals require participating children to be 8 years of age or older. |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Laura Ambler
mambler@triad.rr.com (644-6399) |
Piecemakers
| What: |
The Franciscan Piecemakers make quilts for Project Linus, a nonprofit national organization. Supported through gifts and donations, their mission is to provide a sense of security, love, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
We have been very busy over the last few months. For Project Linus Make a Blanket Day, the group donated 92 quilts. The quilts will be given to children in need who live in Guilford County. |
| Who: |
Experienced and novice craftsperson's |
| When: |
Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the Parish Hall |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Georgia Kingsley
gkingsley@triad.rr.com |
Prayer Shawl Ministry
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The Prayer Shawl Ministry began in January 2005. Knitters and crocheters (present or wannabes) meet once a week to make prayer shawls. The shawls then are blessed and given to people who have special challenges in their lives. Hundreds of prayer shawls have been created, blessed, then presented to folks going through a transition in his or her life. The needleworkers buy their own yarn and share yarn purchased with donations. |
| Who: |
Experienced and novice craftspersons |
| When: |
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm |
| Where: |
Library |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Susan Tysinger
sgtysinger@triad.rr.com |
Property Committee
| What: |
The Property Committee works to meet the current physical needs of the church campus and to attempt to anticipate and plan for future needs, under the charge of the Vestry. |
| Who: |
The Property Committee consists of 12 parishioners, alternating three year terms. |
We welcome volunteers!
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Chair:
Lynn Sandlin tsandlin@triad.rr.com
Buildings Sub-Committee Chair:
Paul Crowell pcrowell3@triad.rr.com
Grounds Sub-Committee Chair:
Philip Weathersbee sailbouy@earthlink.net 336-681-4375 (anytime)
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Savvy Seniors
| What: |
The Savvy Seniors is a social group that meets for various activities throughout the year. |
| Who: |
Seniors |
| When: |
The second Tuesday of each month in the library.
Please check the Calendar for upcoming events. |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Carol Mooney: 282-4003
carolmooney@bellsouth.net
Nancy Baldwin: 545-6829
baldwinneb@aol.com |
Senior Choir
| What: |
The Senior Choir leads worship at the 10:30 service, with a brief warm-up at 10:00. Additionally we sing on high feast days and services during Holy Week. High School and College students are welcome. |
| Who: |
Adults, High School and College students
New members are welcome! |
| When: |
Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:30. During the summer months (June until Labor Day) we rehearse on Sunday mornings, one hour and fifteen minutes before the beginning of the 10:00 service. |
| Please consider joining us in sharing time and talent! If you have questions, please contact Sam Doyle at 282-0549 or via email: sam@stfrancisgreensboro.org |
St. Clare Women
| What: |
Fellowship and Service Group |
| Who: |
Women |
| When: |
The third Wednesday of each month from September through May at 11:00am at the church. |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Mary Plybon: 282-0019
mplybon@triad.rr.com
Please call the church office (288-4721) for reservations. |
Stewardship Committee
| What: |
Year round discovery and channeling of the Parish's time, talent and treasure. |
| Who: |
Adults |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
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Ushers
| What: |
Assist parishioners to their pews if needed, distribute the service order and announcements and escort to communion.
Greeting, distributing bulletins, collecting the offering during services |
| Who: |
Older children, youth and adults |
| Schedules: |
Usher Schedules |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Chris Relos
crelos@plybon.com |
Welcoming Committee
| What: |
Engages visitors and new parishioners and assists them in making St. Francis their church home. |
| Who: |
Adults |
| When: |
Sunday services and special events; occasional planning meetings |
For more information or to become involved, contact:
Allison Mize
allison@mize.com |
Youth Ministry
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