St. Francis
Episcopal Church
A Welcoming Church,
Rooted in Love and Service
Holy Week & Easter Worship Services
Maundy Thursday - Thursday, April 2nd
7:00 pm: Maundy Thursday with the St. Francis Choir
Good Friday - Friday, April 3rd
12:00 pm: Good Friday spoken service
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Great Falls Area Ministries Seven Last Words of Christ service at Smith Chapel Methodist Church in Great Falls
6:30 pm: Stations of the Cross on the Labyrinth with the Rev. Linda Calkins
7:00 pm: Good Friday with the St. Francis Choir & St. John’s, McLean Choir
Easter Day - Sunday, April 5th
6:30 am: Great Falls Area Ministries Easter Sunrise service at Great Falls Park Visitor Center
7:30 am: Easter Rite I service
9:00 am: Easter Rite II service with St. Francis Choir & Festal Brass
10:00 am: Children’s Egg Hunt in churchyard & Potluck Brunch in Millen Hall
11:00 am: Easter Rite II service with St. Francis Choir & Festal Brass
Second Sunday of Easter with Visitation from Bishop Ted Gulick - Sunday, April 12th
10:00 am (one combined service) with Holy Baptism, Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows
11:30 am Reception in Millen Hall to meet Bishop Gulick and celebrate the newly baptized, confirmed, received, and reaffirmed members. All are invited to attend.
5:00 pm Second Sunday Contemplative Service
Welcome to St. Francis Episcopal Church:
A spiritual home for worship, connection, and compassion in Great Falls
Sunday Services at St. Francis
Sunday Holy Eucharist Worship
8:00 am (Rite I Holy Eucharist, more traditional, no music)
10:00 am (Rite II Holy Eucharist, slightly more contemporary, with full choir)
5:00 pm Second Sunday Contemplative Worship
At St. Francis, our worship combines sacraments, music, and meaningful scriptural teaching with real-world applications. Rooted in biblical wisdom and guided by the Holy Spirit, our worship supports spiritual growth, encourages thoughtful reflection, and builds a deeper connection with God.
Through Bible readings, lessons, and education delivered in a caring tone, our sermons and worship aim to uplift, educate, and empower faithful Christians in their walk.
Get Involved at St. Francis
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Children, Youth, & Families
We nurture faith in children and teens through age-appropriate worship, learning, and family-centered spiritual formation.
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Adult Formation
Grow in your faith journey with our adult education offerings, including Bible studies, book groups, and thoughtful spiritual discussions.
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Music & Choir
Lift your voice and spirit through our vibrant music ministry.
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Fellowship
Build meaningful relationships through social events, intergenerational gatherings, and shared experiences that deepen our church family connection.
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Community Arts
Foster community and the love of arts by joining St. Francis partners for fellowship and community arts events for all ages.
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Outreach
Live out your faith through service by supporting local and global outreach efforts that care for those in need.

