St. Francis In The Fields

Thursday Men's Bible Study
2026-10-08 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-10-01 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-24 07:00 - 08:00 (America/Detroit)
Join us Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. for a study of the book of Job. This volume covers one of the most popular books of the Old Testament, a book known for its themes of suffering and doubt. The book of Job tells the story of one man whose life fell apart, who went to the depths and questioned God, and whose life was eventually rebuilt. This class will be led by Fr. Clint and meet in Rooms 201/202. No charge but PLEASE REGISTER on Realm or call the front office to sign up.
You can purchase the companion text, Job for Everyone, by following this link.

GriefShare
2026-10-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-23 18:30 - 20:00
This fall, we are once again hosting our regular grief support group offered through GriefShare, a program designed to help and encourage those grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. This 13-week small group format class will meet in the Miller Room at 6:30, right after our community meal in Graves Hall. It is open to the public, and new members are encouraged to join—if you have any friends or know of someone whom this program may assist, they are welcome to attend!
Register today by clicking this link and completing the online sign-up process.
Griefshare at St. Francis in the Fields is a safe place for those grieving the loss of someone to come and find support and encouragement to move forward in the grief journey, with hope and without forgetting.

Wednesday Night Bible Study: Sowing the Fields
2026-10-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-23 18:30 - 19:30
Hosea is the strangest of love stories: God tells a prophet to marry a woman who will break his heart, so that Israel—and we—can see how faithfully God loves an unfaithful people. Join us this fall for “Sowing the Fields: Wednesday Night Bible Study” to study to book of Hosea.
Bible study groups will be available to all ages, stages, and experience levels, beginning August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided, and no previous Bible study or small group experience is needed. Register on Realm today, and contact Mthr. Barbara at barbaraw@sfitf.org with any questions.

Crossroads: Faith in the Fields
2026-10-07 17:45 - 18:30, 2026-09-30 17:45 - 18:30, 2026-09-23 17:45 - 18:30
At Crossroads, children explore the larger questions and practices of the Christian faith through Scripture, prayer, conversation, and hands-on experiences. Crossroads seeks to help children grow more confident in the shared beliefs, prayers, and practices of the Church and begin to understand how faith shapes their everyday lives.
This fall, we will begin in September by exploring how the Church is a people, learning about baptism, belonging, and our place in the Body of Christ. In October, we will discover how the Church tells time through the liturgical year, seasons, colors, saints, and feast days. In November, we will consider how the Church gives thanks through the Eucharist, gratitude, hospitality, and the sharing of God’s gifts.

Tuesday Bible Study: Fall 2026
2026-10-06 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-22 09:30 - 11:30
For generations, Christians have been fascinated by the glittering picture of Christ’s redemption of the cosmos laid out by the unknown author of the Letter to the Hebrews. Drawing extensively on the Old Testament, this early Christian address is liturgical, theological, cosmic, and practical all at once. This fall, our Tuesday Bible Study, “Heavenly Temple: The Letter to the Hebrews,” will discover afresh the challenge and richness of this letter and its enduring significance for disciples of Jesus Christ today.
Join us beginning August 18 at 9:30 a.m. in Graves Hall. The class includes a one-hour lecture followed by optional small group discussion.
Registration is open now on Realm so click here to sign up! There is no charge to attend, but we gladly accept a $10 donation to cover the cost of printing materials for this study. Questions? Contact Mthr. Barbara.

Mahjong Monday
2026-10-05 19:00 - 21:00
Please come join us for Mahjong and fellowship! Men, women, beginners, and experienced players are all welcome. We will have multiple tables set up for open play and a teacher on hand to help those still getting familiar with the game. Please bring your 2026 NMJL card (spare cards will be available). Additionally, please bring a set of tiles if you have them. Sign up today! Guests welcome.

Recital and Choral Evensong
2026-10-04 16:30 - 18:00
All are invited to our monthly offering of Choral Evensong, the jewel in the Anglican liturgical crown and a beautiful and contemplative evening worship opportunity. Each Evensong service is preceded by an organ recital performed by a sacred musician of note and is followed by a reception presented by the Friends of Music Society. The recital begins at 4:30 p.m., with Choral Evensong following at 5 p.m. and lasting around an hour.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Meeting
2026-10-03 07:45 - 09:00, 2026-09-26 07:45 - 09:00
The St. Francis chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew (BOSA) is a men’s group that meets regularly on Saturday mornings for breakfast, Bible study, and fellowship. Meetings are open to guests and take place in Rooms 201/202. If you are interested in joining, contact Chapter Chair John Groth or Treasurer Scott Calvert.

Just Lunch Ladies' Group
2026-10-01 11:30 - 13:00
The ladies of St. Francis are warmly invited to join our Just Lunch group on the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Whether you’ve been at St. Francis for years or are new to the parish, Just Lunch is a relaxed opportunity to enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, share conversation, and build meaningful friendships with women across our church community. No agenda—just good food, good company, and the chance to get to know one another better! Please RSVP to Elizabeth Gillette via phone call or text message at (502) 645-8992 by the Monday prior to each gathering (8/31, 9/28, 10/26, 11/30, 1/25, 3/1, 3/29, 5/3).
Program Dates and Locations
September 3: Connor’s Steak & Seafood (615 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.)
October 1: Mesh (3608 Brownsboro Rd.)
November 5: The Café (731 Brent St.)
December 3: 211 Clover Lane
February 4, 2027: Brasserie Provence (150 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy.);
March 4: August Moon (2269 Lexington Rd.)
April 1: Gustavo’s Mexican Grill-Prospect (8909 US-42)
May 6: Harmony Landing Country Club (13201 Reading Rd. in Goshen)

Michaelmas
2026-09-27 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for a joyful celebration of Michaelmas, the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels, on Sunday, September 27! Children and families will enjoy dinner and activities and will learn more about the angels of Scripture, meet the dragon from Revelation, and discover why the Church celebrates the victory of God’s light over darkness. All ages are welcome. Sign up on Realm today!

High School Sunday School
2026-09-27 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-09-20 10:15 - 11:00
This program year, our high schoolers will walk their way through the Bible, connecting the various stories they may have heard their whole lives. This class will give them an opportunity to dig deeper and see the bigger picture. Join us in Room 115 every Sunday from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.

Middle School Sunday School: Cloud of Witnesses
2026-09-27 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-09-20 10:15 - 11:00
This year in Middle School Sunday School, our students will be learning about the saints of the church! Come each week to Room 120 as we explore the stories of faithful Christians throughout the history of the church.

Youth Confirmation
2026-09-27 10:15 - 11:00
We invite all baptized youth that are at least entering the 8th grade to seek confirmation! This will involve 9 months of Sunday school classes and spiritual formation through prayer and service.

Ephesians: Identity, Unity, and Spiritual Warfare
2026-09-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join us this fall in Rector’s Forum for a seven-week Bible study of Ephesians. Beginning with the soaring doxology of Chapter 1 and moving through Paul’s vision of a united, gift-driven church to the practical demands of marriage, work, and spiritual warfare, this study will ground you in who you are in Christ and what that means for every relationship you have. No prior Bible study experience is required—just a willingness to dig in.

24th Annual Mission Driven Car Show
2026-09-26 10:00 - 15:00
The 24th Annual Mission Driven Car Show is Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year we have an anonymous donor who has pledged to match the proceeds of the show! You can sign up on Realm to be a Victory Lane sponsor or sign up in the Narthex at the car show table. We gladly accept donations of door prizes in the $10-$15 range (things any car enthusiast would like) and raffle prizes in the $20-$25 range (more specialized items like tools, detailing sets, folding chairs, etc.–Costco and Harbour Freight are great sources for these kinds of things!). Join in with prayers for great weather, with which we have been blessed since the first year! Terrific food, rock and roll music, and a great family atmosphere: come be a part of this special event!

Nights in the Fields: Candlelight and Compline
2026-09-20 18:00 - 19:30
Children are invited to come in their pajamas for a peaceful evening of candlelit dinner, Scripture, and Compline. We will learn the Church’s nighttime prayers and practice placing our joys, worries, and whole lives into God’s care as the day comes to an end. All ages are welcome, but we ask that children under 5 be accompanied by a parent/adult.

September Recital and Choral Evensong
2026-09-20 16:30 - 18:30
Join us as we offer our first event in a new initiative called “Commonwealth, Common Prayer,” in which the St. Francis Parish Choir partners with sister churches in our diocese to offer Choral Evensong.
The 4:30 p.m. organ recital is played by Mengfei Xu, Assistant Director of Worship and Music at Second Presbyterian Church in Louisville, KY. Her program features music of Escaich, S. S. Wesley, J. S. Bach, Karosi, and Farrington.
Immediately following the program, the combined choirs of St. Francis and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church offer Choral Evensong. All are encouraged to stay for a simple meal in Graves Hall, where a member of the clergy staff will offer a lecture on the Gospel of St. Matthew. Childcare provided. RSVP and pay for dinner ($10) on Realm!
