St. Francis Episcopal Church for the Highlands

Volunteers to host and serve a table are needed for tonight. Meal begins at 5:30 pm but come as close to 5:00 pm as you can to help set tables.

Feast Day of St. James the Apostle
O gracious God, we remember before you today your servant and apostle James, first among the Twelve to suffer martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that you will pour out upon the leaders of your Church that spirit of self-denying service by which alone they may have true authority among your people; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

From our Bishop, as read in church this morning:

July 14, 2024

Dear Friends,

Like you, my heart is deeply troubled by the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally. We pray for the former president, for the spectators who were killed and injured, for the perpetrator who died, and for his family.

Life is fragile and precious. Such violence reminds us of the profound need for peace and reconciliation in our world. Jesus teaches us to love our neighbor and to minister to the suffering. As our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has said, the way of Jesus is the way of love. Never the way of violence.

In response to this shocking act of violence, let us redouble our commitment to loving our neighbor as ourselves and to seeing each person we meet as the beloved child of God.

In Christ’s peace,
+Jake

The Rt. Rev. Jacob W. Owensby, PhD, DD
4th Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana

Today is the Feast Day of St. Benedict.

Our Veterans Team at our monthly birthday event Veterans Center today.

Tomorrow in our gospel reading: Jesus expands his ministry by sending out his disciples. Join us in the morning: 9:45 am Bible Study for all ages, 11:00 am The Holy Eucharist.

Happy 4th!

Sermon from Sunday:

‎St. Francis Episcopal Church for the Highlands: "Getting in Touch with Jesus" on Apple Podcasts ‎Show St. Francis Episcopal Church for the Highlands, Ep "Getting in Touch with Jesus" - Jun 30, 2024

This Sunday night at 5:00 pm: Potluck Supper and Movie Night with actor Ted Ferguson. Children will have a movie of their own and activities after the potluck.

New Presiding Bishop elected today!

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, was elected and confirmed the 28th presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church on June 26 for a nine-year term beginning Nov. 1. Read the release here: https://mailchi.mp/episcopalchurch/the-rt-rev-sean-rowe-elected-28th-presiding-bishop-of-the-episcopal-church-in-english-spanish-french?e=[UNIQID]

Photo credit: Randall Gornowich -
Bishop Sean Rowe walks with bishop colleagues to Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville, KY for the election of the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church on the morning of June 26, 2024.

Pride Mass is today at 5:00 pm

Join us tomorrow: 9:45 am Sunday School, 11:00 am The Holy Eucharist, 5:00 pm Pride Mass.

Sermon from Sunday:

‎St. Francis Episcopal Church for the Highlands: Seeding Out on Apple Podcasts ‎Show St. Francis Episcopal Church for the Highlands, Ep Seeding Out - Jun 15, 2024

Almighty God, who created us in your image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP, p. 261)

Great food and friends❤️

Tomorrow!

Do You Have to Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus? Some things I learned from Aslan.