We have a dream of creating a community garden at St Francis Church. We want to invite our local community to be part of this dream. We have an open meeting on Saturday September 11th, 10am. If you’re interested in being involved please message via Facebook or email vicar@stfrancischurch.org. Continue reading St Francis Community Garden

This prayer from Thomas Merton seems very apt for our current times. Hope it is useful for you. Continue reading When you can’t see the way ahead

I’ve been thinking a little about the term ‘Social distancing’ and how this seems like the opposite of what Jesus called us to do.  Jesus himself crossed boundaries, touch the ‘unclean’, hung out with the undesirables and sinners, people who the religious elite would never think to associate with.  He welcomed people touching him and said let the children come to me.  Yet, in these weird and … Continue reading Jesus and social distancing

We hope this prayer by Pete Greig will be of use to you in the days and weeks ahead. A Prayer for Deliverance fro the Coronavirus By Pete Greig & 24-7 Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, we ask you to protect us from the spread of the coronavirus.  You are powerful and merciful; let this be our prayer –  (Response)  “Have mercy on me, my God, … Continue reading A prayer for these challenging times

We invite you to join us, at the beginning of Lent, for this solemn and reflective service of ‘Ashing’. A time when we are reminded that we are but dust and to dust we shall return. An opportunity to turn to Christ and renew our commitment to him. Wednesday 26th February 7pm at St Francis Continue reading Ash Wednesday

Come and join us for a service of carols and readings. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies Continue reading Carols by Candlelight: Sunday 22nd Dec. 6pm