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Sep 271 min read

A Message from PCI - Lifeline Program

Internet is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.

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Apr 291 min read

Endowment Fund Tree of Life

As summer approaches, this is a great time to help our Tree of Life and the St. Francis Endowment Fund grow.

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kkcbauder

Apr 291 min read

Clergy Legacy Scholarship

Greetings Church Leaders, On behalf of the Board of Ordained Ministry, I announce the scheduled retirement of your previous clergy...

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kkcbauder

Apr 41 min read

Reconciling Ministry Update

St Francis Friends, General Conference is fast approaching. It will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from April 22nd to May 3rd. The...

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kkcbauder

Mar 141 min read

New Program forming at St. Francis

St Francis is currently seeking hosts and leaders to spearhead a pilot program, Base Communities for this summer. Base communities serve...

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kkcbauder

Mar 11 min read

Taking Pictures in Heaven

Dear St. Francis friends and family, After a long and amazing journey, our friend and church photographer James (Jim) Palka passed away...

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kkcbauder

Jan 41 min read

Do You Have Extra Mugs?

Did you get a mug, or several mugs for Christmas that you don’t necessarily want or need? Or maybe you have mugs you have been meaning to...

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kkcbauder

Oct 30, 20232 min read

Iskashitaa Refugee Network

Iskashitaa Refugee Network is looking for new volunteers! This month we have two great volunteer opportunities for you. We are looking...

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kkcbauder

Oct 29, 20232 min read

Where Does Your Money Go?

To Our Dear St. Francis Friends and Family, After you've read the previous articles requesting donations to St. Francis, I wanted to...

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kkcbauder

Oct 6, 20231 min read

Call for Artists

St. Francis' Fine Arts Committee is seeking artists who would like to display their work. Art would be displayed in the Celebration...

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kkcbauder

Sep 28, 20231 min read

Keep St. Francis Safe

We can do simple things to make our church safer. Sometimes there is bad news about things that happen at our churches. But, the GREAT...

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kkcbauder

Aug 9, 20231 min read

Scam Alert

BEWARE of FAKE EMAILS "FROM PASTOR MIKE" Lately there has been a influx of scam emails purportedly from Pastor Mike. Some request you...

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Charting the Course of St. Francis' Future

kkcbauder

Jul 29, 20231 min read

Charting the Course of St. Francis' Future

Charting the Course of St. Francis' Future Together Since our Town Hall meeting at the end of April, your strategic planning ...

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kkcbauder

Jul 5, 20231 min read

Stephen Ministry News

Each Stephen Minister receives special training in the necessary skills to perform their duties. For a number of years now, we have...

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Welcome Bags for the INN of Southern Arizona

kkcbauder

Jun 30, 20232 min read

Welcome Bags for the INN of Southern Arizona

Hello and welcome friends! Yes, The INN of Southern Arizona is alive, well, and still very busy welcoming dozens of new guests every...

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"So long for now" to our pastor, Jim Wiltbank

kkcbauder

Jun 30, 20231 min read

"So long for now" to our pastor, Jim Wiltbank

Sunday, June 4th was full of tears, laughter and memories, as St. Francis said "So long for now" to our pastor, Jim Wiltbank. Through...

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kkcbauder

May 11, 20231 min read

Protect Native Lands

Join Tribal and Faith Leaders across Arizona to call for permanent protection of the Grand Canyon by asking President Biden to create...

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kkcbauder

Apr 3, 20231 min read

The Wind in the Willows

An eager audience filled the Community Center after services on Sunday, March 18th, to see the St. Francis Creative Arts Reader's...

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kkcbauder

Mar 30, 20231 min read

Morning Meditation

Morning Meditation has completed it's 8 week course. We are considering having another session beginning in the Fall. If you are...

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St. Francis is forming a Hospitality Team

kkcbauder

Mar 10, 20231 min read

St. Francis is forming a Hospitality Team

Hospitality at St. Francis is a volunteer driven ministry. We are creating a team to facilitate Sunday Morning Hospitality. This group...

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