Who We Are
In the beginning, just twenty-five people gathered in a small house in the foothills. It was October of 1967 when Frank Williams, our founding pastor, brought together a group of spiritual rebels. They sat on old chairs, sang from donated hymnals, and shared a vision: a spiritual home where all means all.
St. Francis in the Foothills was born out of a deep need – a place for spiritual outcasts, the unchurched, and those judged for who they love or what they believe.
Inspired by that passion, Frank Williams led the first congregation to grow and create a church in the hills where all are welcome and safe. Since that October, St. Francis has flourished, but our mission remains steadfast: to serve all people with love, grace, and inclusion.
Our Mission
To cultivate spiritual growth, inclusivity, social justice, and belonging as a forward-thinking church.
Our Vision
A sacred community where inclusivity and social justice converge to ignite spiritual growth and effect positive change in the world.
Grateful for the opportunity to serve the Tucson community, Mike looks forward to fostering new relationships within the St. Francis faith family. His ministry is shaped by a deep commitment to listening, learning, and walking alongside others with kindness and compassion. Mike brings a steady presence and a genuine curiosity about the stories that make each person who they are, believing that shared faith grows strongest through authentic connection. As he steps into this new chapter with St. Francis, he carries both gratitude for the path that led him here and a hopeful spirit for all that lies ahead.
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With heartfelt gratitude to our congregation and volunteers who bring life, energy, and purpose to St. Francis in the Foothills. You make our community thrive!