Join us every Sunday at 10:10am for worship

In person in the sanctuary or online via YouTube!

Help Us Stay Connected!

As we continue our transition to Tithely, we’re asking everyone at St. Francis to help us make sure our church records are accurate and up to date.

Please complete the Profile Information Update Form for yourself and each member of your family who attends St. Francis. Even if your information hasn’t changed, we ask that you complete the form so we can confirm our records. Thank you for helping us stay connected! Click here to fill out the form.

Friendship Biblestudy

Wednesdays at 10:00am

All women are invited to join our Friendship Bible Study every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Pavilion. We’ll explore Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs and discover what their stories can teach us today. Books are available for $15.

Chancel Choir & Praise Band Rehearsals

Wednesday evenings are filled with music at St. Francis!

Chancel Choir rehearsal now begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by Praise Band rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Whether you’re a longtime musician or simply have a love for singing, new voices are always welcome! Come join us and be part of the music ministry at St. Francis.

Support Common Cupboard

October 22–November 26

This fall, St. Francis is partnering with Common Heart’s Common Cupboard to help provide groceries to local families who are experiencing food insecurity. Common Cupboard delivers about a week’s worth of groceries each month to more than 350 families in our community, building relationships along the way.

During October 22 through November 26, we invite you to make a donation to Common Cupboard and help ensure that our neighbors have access to the food they need. Your generosity can provide more than groceries. It can offer kindness, encouragement, and hope to a neighbor in need.

Worship Warm-Ups

Sundays, 9:15 – 9:55 am

Each Sunday, we gather for fellowship and reflection of the sermon text with Lectio Divina, a holy reading. Please come around 9 for coffee and fellowship and join one of worship warm-up group for your deep understanding of the Word. All are welcome and invited!

First Sunday Food Collection

Help us care for our neighbors by bringing non-perishable food donations on the first Sunday of every month. St. Francis is proud to partner with Common Heart to help stock local food pantries and support families in our community facing food insecurity.



Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Thank you for helping us share God's love through acts of compassion and generosity.

Annual Charge Conference

November 8 | 11:20 a.m

Join us for our Annual Charge Conference on Sunday, November 8 at 11:20 a.m., immediately following worship in the sanctuary.

This important gathering is a time for our church family to reflect on the past year, celebrate God’s faithfulness, and prayerfully look ahead to the ministry and mission of St. Francis. All church members are invited and encouraged to attend as we listen, discern, and share in the work of the church together.

Operation Christmas Child 2026

Deadline to return shoeboxes back to church

It’s that time of year again to share God’s love with children around the world through Operation Christmas Child! Shoeboxes are available, and the return date is November 18, 2026.



Each shoebox is a tangible expression of care and joy, filled with gifts that can make a lasting impact in a child’s life. Please remember not to include soap, candy, toothpaste, gum, used or damaged items, scary or war-related toys, chocolate or food, seeds, fruit snacks, drink mixes, liquids, lotions, medications, vitamins, breakable items, or aerosol cans.

To learn more about this meaningful mission, watch this short video:

For more information, contact Paula Schatz at pmschatz60@aol.com.Thank you for helping share God’s love and bring joy to children around the world!

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

Saturday, December 12, from 9 AM to 12 PM

Tickets go on sale November 2!

Bring the kids to meet Santa, snap a photo, and make sweet Christmas memories together.

Want to help make the morning extra special? Sign up to volunteer on the sheet in the Narthex. We’re also looking for someone to play Santa this year, so let us know if you’re interested in helping fill this special role!

Christmas Cantata: Lessons & Carols

Sunday, December 13, at 10:10 AM

Celebrate the joy and wonder of the Christmas season with St. Francis through our Christmas Cantata: Lessons & Carols!

Join us or a special morning of Scripture, music, and the story of Christ’s birth. Invite your family and friends to share in this beautiful Christmas tradition! Stay tuned for more details!

Annual Holiday Luncheon

Thursday, December 17 | 11:30 a.m. | Mario’s Italian Restaurant

Join us for our Annual Holiday Luncheon at Mario’s! Come enjoy good food, fellowship, and a festive time together as we celebrate the Christmas season. We’ll also take some time to share ideas and plan activities for next year’s schedule. Bring your ideas and join the conversation!

Finding Hope. Healing. Sanctuary.

Life can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. St. Francis United Methodist Church is honored to partner with Sanctuary Counseling Group to offer professional, compassionate mental health and pastoral counseling right here on our campus.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply looking for someone to talk to, Sanctuary Counseling Group provides a caring, faith-friendly environment where healing can begin. Meet our experienced counselors and take the first step toward hope, healing, and sanctuary.

Learn more or schedule an appointment at stfrancischarlotte.org/sanctuary-counseling.