St. Francis Weekly

November 19 - 25, 2025

Embodying God's love by building community through worship, inclusivity, and outreach.

Hello, Friends of St Francis!

Dawn R’s Reflection: Let Go...Surrender

In the last few weeks I have attended services at five different faith communities (Catholic, Lutheran, Unitarian, Presbyterian, and Episcopal). Remarkably, I heard the very same message in all of them. Let Go. Surrender. When I hear these words, my body softens, my muscles untighten, and I feel more at ease. Click to read

BELOVED: Generosity 2026

“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”

— 1 John 4:16

Watch Rev. Joe's Stewardship 2026 Blessing

We invite you to prayerfully consider your pledge for 2026 and make your commitment to St. Francis.

Pledge for 2026

Special Events and News

Save the Date: The Installation of The Rev. Joe Rose as Rector Sunday, November 23 at 5 p.m.

The Rev. Joseph J. Rose will be installed as the new Rector of St. Francis at a Celebration of New Ministry service on Sunday, November 23 at 5 p.m. at The New Church, 2810 Long Ridge Road. The Very Rev. Winnie Varghese, Dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City, will preach. There will be no 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. services this day!

Read Rev. Joe's Invitation

"Our Pantry to Yours" Food Collection through November 30

The Interfaith Social Ministries Collaborative is collecting non perishable items for The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Please bring food items to the church (or put in the green bin in front of the church) by November 30. Proteins such as tuna, peanut butter, and beans are desperately needed. Thank you!

Thanksgiving Day Service: November 27 at 10 a.m.

Our annual Thanksgiving Service with a Bread Altar will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Historic Church. Let us come together to break bread and give thanks.

Join Rev. Joe and Stamford interfaith leaders for Moral Mondays noon - 1 p.m outside the Stamford Courthouse

Clergy, members of many faith traditions, and all people of defiant hope are invited to gather Mondays at noon in strength and unity outside the Stamford-Norwalk Superior Court to proclaim that the sacred love of neighbor knows no borders.

Multimedia of the Week

Watch Rev. Joe's Sunday sermon:

Photos of invitation to the beautiful Thanksgiving service, our MFM plaque displayed at one of our generous sponsors, Kicky and Dawn having fun working on the bulletins, and the 8:00 service with Rich and Jane discussing what St Francis means to them.