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4200 McKee Rd. I Charlotte, NC 28270 I (704) 846-6177 I office@stfrancischarlotte.org

Sundays at
Saint Francis
8:30am Worship Service* (includes communion)
9:30am Sunday School for all ages*
10:30am Worship Service* (includes Children's Church)
3:00pm Handbells
4:00pm Middle & Senior High Youth Group
*Nursery provided 8:30-11:30am



September-April/early May
6:00-6:45 Dinner*
6:30-7:00 Cherub Choir
(Ages 3-K)
6:30-7:15 God's Notes Choir (Grades 1- 5)
6:30-7:30 Youth Bible Study
6:30-7:30 Wesleyan Rules Study
6:30-8:00 Experiencing God Study
6:30-7:30 Praise Band
7:00-8:30 Chancel Choir
Childcare is provided from 6:30-8:00pm

* To make a dinner reservation, email the church office by Monday mornings.

 

Helpful Links

Upper Room Daily Devotionals

Charlotte District UMC website is www.chardist.org.  To view the monthly Charlotte District Newsletter, click here.

Western North Carolina Conference (WNCC) website is http://www.wnccumc.org

Southeastern Jurisdiction website is http://www.sejumc.org

United Methodist Church website is http://www.umc.org

 


Welcome to Saint Francis!

Grace and Peace in the name of Jesus Christ! 

Saint Francis is a dynamic and grounded community serving Christ and the surrounding area through acts of worship, compassion, and teaching. We encourage a sense of belonging and mutual service within our fellowship. Family, youth and children's ministries; short and long-term educational opportunities; and meaningful worship are all part of our life together.

Wherever you are in your life, or whatever interests you may have, we have a place for you at Saint Francis. 



Stewardship Emphasis
October 26-November 23

Our 2009 Stewardship Campaign kicked off on October 26.  We will focus on the four pillars of commitment in the United Methodist Church: our prayers, presence, gifts and service. 

In addition, Pastor Mark will be focusing during sermons on what Bishop Robert Schnase identifies as Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations1

  • 10/26:  The Practice of Radical Hospitality - Beyond intention, hospitality practices the gracious love of Christ, respects the dignity of others, and expresses God's invitation to others, not our own. (p.12)

  • 11/2:  The Practice of Passionate Worship - Through worship, God actively seeks a relationship with us, pardons sins, restores relationships, and changes lives. (p.34)

  • 11/9:  The Practice of Intentional Faith Development - Intentional Faith Development refers to the purposeful learning in community that helps the followers of Jesus mature in faith. (...)  The sanctifying presence of God's spirit works through these practices to help us grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of God. (p.62)

  • 11/16:  The Practice of Risk-Taking Mission & Service - It is important to look beyond one’s close social and community circles and consider how Christ desires to use a person’s gifts and talents and capacities to enhance the well-being of others beyond the inner circle. (p.88)

  • 11/23:  The Practice of Extravagant Generosity - The notion that stewardship rightly focuses on the Christian’s need to give rather than the church’s need to receive is not simply a money-raising strategy but a spiritually powerful truth. (p. 112)

Come and join us as we recommit ourselves to our church and strive to become a more "fruitful congregation."

1 All references from Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, by Robert Schnase, Abingdon Press, 2007 and/or http://www.fivepractices.org

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On Sunday, October 5, we held our annual Blessing of the Animals service on the church lawn.  Creatures of all shapes and sizes received a blessing.

 

Upcoming Opportunities

 

Confirmation Classes - Will be held during the Sunday School hour from September 7- November 23

 

Habitat for Humanity - Our current build project kicked off on Sat, October 4  and should last through November.  Sign-up to help build or prepare lunches.  Click here for more information.

 

Thanksgiving Dinners - Food is being collected for families of Bethlehem Center.  Donations will accepted through Sun, November 16.  For more information, click here

 

Children & Youth Christmas Play - Join us on Sun, November 16 at 4:00pm for our first play rehearsal to select parts.  Sign up sheets are in the narthex.  For more information, please contact Lisa Richards at 704-846-6177.

 

Angel Tree - Open your hearts this holiday season and provide gifts for children in need.  Angels will be available in the narthex on Sun, November 16 with gifts due back by November 30.  Click here for more information.

 

Advent Workshop - Join us on Sun, November 30 at 4:00pm for our annual Advent worship and make Advent wreaths, Christ candles & Chrismon ornaments.  Come enjoy some old fashioned caroling and fellowship.  Contact Lisa Richards at 704-846-6177 for more information.

 

Ongoing Bible Studies

  • Monday Morning Moms - Mondays from 9:15-10:30am

  • Pastoral Bible Study - Mondays at 6:30pm 

  • Disciple III - Mondays at 7:00pm 

  • Friendship Bible Study - Tuesdays at 9:45am 

 

 

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(Pastor Mark's Blog)

 

 

 

       

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Please send questions & comments to office@stfrancischarlotte.org