St. Francis In The Fields

Rooted: Young Adult Ministry Small Group
2026-03-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-15 10:15 - 11:00 (America/Detroit)
Join us this winter for Rooted: a Young Adult Small Group specifically for those in their 20s and 30s. We’ll meet on Sundays at 10:15 a.m., January 11 through March 22 in the Williamson Room (next to the elevator).
We’ll be exploring a Rule of Life—what it is, how to thoughtfully build one, and how it can grow with you through different seasons. Together, we’ll reflect on spiritual rhythms that foster intentional living, deeper faith, and sustainable practices for everyday life.
Whether you’re new to the concept or looking to refine your spiritual rhythms, this group offers a welcoming space for conversation, learning, and growth. (And, as an added bonus, we’ll provide breakfast each week.)

Rector's Forum: Virtue and Vice
2026-03-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-15 10:15 - 11:00
What actually moves us—toward goodness or toward disordered desires? The Christian tradition understands virtues and vices not merely as “good habits” and “bad habits,” but as expressions—healthy or disordered—of deeply human desires. In this seven-week Rector’s Forum, we will explore the classic virtues and vices as a mirror held up to our own lives, helping us better understand what makes us tick.
Framed within the lifelong, Spirit-empowered process of “Sanctification,” this class will invite participants into deeper self-knowledge, greater wisdom, and a more peaceable way of life. By attending carefully to character, habit, and desire, we will consider how God, by grace, turns us from vice toward virtue, and forms us more fully into the likeness of Christ.
The class meets for seven weeks, from February 8 through March 22, and is open to all who desire to grow in spiritual maturity and intentional Christian living.

Youth Confirmation
2026-03-22 10:15 - 11:00
Confirmation is the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a Bishop. At St. Francis in the Fields, preparation for confirmation is open to all who are baptized and will at least in the 8th grade in the 2025-26 school year. If you would like to seek out confirmation, we ask that you commit to a process of instruction and formation that includes a year-long confirmation class held during the Sunday school hour each week.

The Big Story
2026-03-22 10:15 - 11:00
This year in Sunday School, our Middle Schoolers will walk through the whole Bible from start to finish. They will get to know God’s great story for all of creation and how they are a part of it! The Bible can be intimidating and overwhelming. By opening our Bibles each week and looking at each book from a 30,000ft view, we hope that the Bible will be less of “that really big book,” and more of “my constant companion” and “the big story that is my story.” Join us in the Vicarage on Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.

Joyful Noise Singing School
2026-03-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-15 10:15 - 11:00
Joyful Noise Singing School, a formation program for children aged 5-9, will introduce children to signing basics, encourage an early love of church music, and help them build confidence by singing a monthly prelude. This class begins on September 7 at 10:15 a.m., and meets downstairs in Room 117. No audition or previous musical experience is required.
Register on Realm! For more information, please contact Jessica Vanover at jessicav@sfitf.org.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Meeting
2026-03-21 07:45 - 09:00, 2026-03-14 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.

Food for Thought with Teddy Abrams
2026-03-19 11:45 - 13:00
Join us for Food for Thought as we welcome Teddy Abrams, Louisville Orchestra Music Director, back to St. Francis on Thursday, March 19!
Teddy was chosen as Musical America’s 2022 Conductor of the Year, and his work has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning, PBS NewsHour, NPR, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, which hails him as a “maestro of the people” who “has embedded himself in his community, breaking the mold of modern conductors.”
Beyond Louisville, Abrams has conducted the Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Houston, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Vancouver, and Phoenix Symphonies; the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra; the Buffalo and Los Angeles Philharmonics; Carnegie Hall’s NYO2; and the Minnesota, Florida, and Sarasota Orchestras, all in North America, as well as the Helsinki and Luxembourg Philharmonics and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in Europe.
The cost to attend is $14 and includes lunch. Reserve your spot today on Realm!

Men's Thursday Bible Study
2026-03-19 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-03-12 07:00 - 08:00
Join Fr. Clint on Thursday mornings from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. to study Romans For Everyone, Part II. There is no charge for the class, but registration on Realm is required. Click here to sign up! The book is available for purchase on Amazon at this link.

Children's Crossroads
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-11 18:30 - 19:30
All children are invited to “Crossroads,” our Wednesday night programming for our youngest disciples ages 3 through 5th grade! Join us on the Lower Level after Wednesday Night Dinner for an age-appropriate journey through faith, Church traditions, and sacred Scripture!

Wednesday Night Small Groups: A Journey through Acts
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-11 18:30 - 19:30
The Acts of the Apostles tells the story of the earliest days of the church, a story of ordinary men and women who shook the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Join us on Wednesday nights to follow in their footsteps. Each week will begin with a short lecture before small group discussion. Childcare is provided, and no previous Bible study or small group experience is needed. Register today on Realm by clicking here, and contact Mthr. Barbara if you have any questions.

Youth Wednesday Night Bible Study
2026-03-18 17:45 - 19:30, 2026-03-11 17:45 - 19:30
Each Wednesday night during the program year, our youth gather with the parish for our community Wednesday Night Dinner. They then break off into their own small group, studying the same material as Essentials Small Group Experience. The evening begins at 5:45 p.m. in Graves Hall and concludes at 7:30 p.m.

Saint Michael's Conference
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-25
Saint Michael’s Conference is a week-long summer conference that centers on worship, discussion, recreation, and relaxation, so young adults can seek a clearer vision of God in Christ. This once-a-year camp takes place in West Hartford, Connecticut, and gathers Anglican high schoolers and college students from all over the country. This year, the Conference is from July 26 to August 1, and we will send a group from St. Francis in the Fields.
Registration is now open! First, save your spot by registering through the Saint Michael’s Conference website listed here: https://www.saintmichaelsconference.com/registration/
Next, complete the associated Realm registration here to let Dcn. Nathan know you’ve registered. Once our group is set, we will convene a meeting in late spring to go over the travel itinerary and final expenses. The cost of the camp itself is $635, covering room and board. Please register by April 12 so we can lock in lower airline prices. Financial aid is available both from the Conference and from St. Francis.

Tuesday Bible Study: Spring 2026
2026-03-17 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-10 09:30 - 11:30
The Gospel of John has captivated minds and hearts from the earliest days of the Church. It is a rich and challenging gospel that was “written that you may believe,” and which has just as much resonance today as ever. This winter, join us an exploration of the first half of this fascinating gospel during Tuesday Bible Study. Each session will include a one-hour lecture followed by optional small-group discussion.
New registrations welcome by clicking here! Those who participated in TBS this fall are already registered for winter 2026.

Sunday Night Youth Group
2026-03-15 18:00 - 19:30
Each Sunday Night, the Youth of St. Francis gather for a time of food and fellowship, prayer, and fun! We meet at the Vicarage at 6:00 for dinner. After we clean up, we go to the chapel for prayer. We end the night with fun games and activities.

Narnia Book Club
2026-03-15 18:00 - 19:30
Do you love the Narnia book series? Are you in third through fifth grade? If so, we invite you to attend our Narnia Book Club! We will meet the third Sunday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. throughout the school year. We will have a time of book discussion, a special themed snack, and an interactive craft or experience each month! Come and dive into a fantastic book! This year we will be going through The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. We will meet in the Williamson room; please enter through the Children’s Ministry door. Please RSVP to Mother Jennifer if you are interested!
September 21: Meet and get your copy of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
October 19: Read Chapters 2-4
November 16: Read Chapters 5-6
December 21: Read Chapters 7-8
January 11: Read Chapters 9-10
February 15: Read Chapters 11-12
March 15: Read Chapters 13-14
April 19: Read Chapters 15-16
May 17: Read Chapter 17 and Celebration!

Sacred Foundation: The St. Francis Catechumenate
2026-03-15 10:15 - 11:00
Are you interested in being Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church? Do you want to learn more about what our tradition believes? Join us for Sacred Foundation: The St. Francis Catechumenate. This six-week class for adults is the formation program required for those who are seeking to be Confirmed or Received, and encouraged for anyone (new member or long-time parishioner!) who wants to learn more about what we believe, and to dive deeper in their faith. The class will begin on March 1, during the Sunday School hour, and will run through April 19. Click here to sign up on Realm, and contact Mthr. Barbara if you have questions or want more information.
You can sign up for free OR make a suggested donation of $10, $20, or $30 to offset the cost of books and materials.
Please note that class will NOT meet on Palm Sunday (March 29) or Easter Day (April 5).

Ides of March Italian Dinner and Music
2026-03-13 18:30 - 21:00
Join us for an incredibly special evening in which we inaugurate our new program, Friends of Music at St. Francis, with a Roman twist! Parishioner Emil David, Chef/Owner of Louisville fine dining restaurant Perso, will bring forth the unique flavors of the Eternal City in a mouth-watering three-course dinner served in Graves Hall. Live music, including Italian opera and lighter fare, will feature some of our talented choir members and guests. All proceeds go to the Friends of Music program to support our expanding concert series. Tickets are $120, and tables of 8 are $900.
This event is all inclusive, including a social hour prior to dinner. Tickets may be purchased via Realm by clicking here or by calling the office at (502) 228-1176. Seating is limited, and sales will close March 1.

Beloved: A Youth Lenten Retreat
2026-03-13 17:00 - 2026-03-15 15:00
From March 13 to 15, our youth are headed up to Country Lake Christian Retreat Center, located just north of Henryville, IN, where they will spend the weekend exploring what the Bible says about Love. Hint: God is Love, and has called us his beloved. Our weekend will be packed with learning, meditation, games, activities, and a high ropes course! Between sessions of Bible study, prayer, and testimonies, we will play games and grow together as a team. Did we mention there will be a high ropes course? This weekend will be a blast and will draw each of us into the knowledge and love of God.
Cost to attend is $140 per person. Register and pay on Realm by clicking here!

Sacramental Reconciliation and Spiritual Direction
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:15
This Lent, our clergy will be offering opportunities for Reconciliation and Spiritual Direction in the chapel. The Rite of Reconciliation is a pastoral offering from the Book of Common Prayer—a longstanding practice within our Episcopal tradition. It is never required, but it can be a meaningful part of a deeper Lenten journey for those who desire prayerful conversation, spiritual counsel, or the grace of speaking aloud what weighs on the heart.
If you are seeking guidance, peace, or a renewed sense of God’s mercy this season, you are warmly invited to participate. Please select an available time at this link. If you would like help preparing for the rite of reconciliation, or have questions, please contact Fr. Clint or Mthr. Barbara.

Mahjong Monday
2026-03-09 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 and a teacher on hand to help those still getting familiar with the game. Please bring your 2025 NMJL card(s) (spare cards will be available). We have 3 dates planned this winter (January 12, February 9, and March 9)—join us when you can and sign up on Realm to reserve your spot by clicking here!

Middle School Game Night
2026-03-08 18:00 - 19:30
Middle School ONLY! On Sunday, March 8, we will gather together as a middle school group to eat, pray, and play games!
