July 31, 2025 Newsletter
This Sunday, August 3, we celebrate the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost with services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Fr. Weston Mathews will preach and preside at both. Coffee Hour follows each service, and the 10:00 service will be livestreamed.
This week we also joyfully welcome the Rev. Joy Warburton as Associate for Family Ministries. A reception will follow the 10:00 service to celebrate her ministry among us.
Other highlights include:
Fall Sunday Forum Hour: Begins September 28 with a labyrinth walk led by the Rev. Linda Calkins, followed by sessions through the fall featuring Dr. Mike Hattwick, Joe Reynolds, Kristin Clark Taylor, Pepin Tuma, Dr. Lynda Davis, and others.
Deacon’s Corner: Nancy Searby reflects on her trip to England with the Ezo-Link Team and upcoming opportunities for racial justice pilgrimage.
Outreach: Help prepare bagged lunches for the Embry Rucker Shelter on August 16.
Marketplace Prep: Volunteers are invited to create crafts, donate rummage items, and prepare auction baskets for the October 18 Fall Marketplace.
Creche & Youth: Summer intern Matthew Swiacki will lead a forum on “Neurodiversity & Faith” August 24.
Community Arts: Plein Air Painting class with Great Falls Studios will be held August 16 in the Memorial Garden.
Mission Partnership: News from Pine Ridge Episcopal Mission celebrates a $69,050 United Thank Offering grant for running water at Church of the Mediator, a project supported in part by St. Francis outreach.
Closing:
This week is a time of joyful welcome and new beginnings. Join us Sunday as we celebrate Rev. Joy’s arrival and continue to grow in mission, fellowship, and service.
