Updated: 10/04/2026​

 

 

 

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Blessing of the Animals: Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3:00 p.m.: Please join us with your beloved pet as we celebrate and bless our stewardship of our creaturely friends. Bring your furry/feathered/scaly friends for a brief service of prayer, thanksgiving, and blessing in honor of our patron saint, Francis of Assisi. All are welcome, so please feel free to invite your friends! This event is rain or shine - we will gather in the Memorial Garden (or in Fellowship Hall should there be rain).

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Join the St. Francis Community for Our Oktoberfest Celebration! We invite you to celebrate with us on Saturday, October 17, 6-8 pm!  Originally a wedding celebration in Germany over 200 years ago, Oktoberfest at St. Francis has evolved into a joyful gathering of our community during this harvest season. Come share a delightful evening filled with German-inspired dishes (including vegetarian options), apple cider, soft drinks, and, of course, some German-style beer! Children are welcome (we will have pumpkin decorating available) but please note that adult beverages will be served. Suggested donation is $10 per person and $5 for children. Please sign up in the Narthex by Sunday, October 11.  For any questions please reach out to Dawn Rooke.

 

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Crop Walk Sunday October 18, 1 pm start time. Please join other churches in Holden and Worcester at the Crop Walk to raise money for Church World Services and local food pantries. The walk starts at Immanuel Lutheran church in Holden with a halfway point at the First Congregational Church and back to Immanuel Lutheran for a time of fellowship and soup. To donate or sign up to walk, please go to https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/team/st-francis-church For more information, please contact Laura Caswell.

 

 

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The Mustard Seed: St. Francis has agreed to provide three additional meals for the Mustard Seed this year.  The dates are October 23, and December 23.   We are looking for bakers and servers for all three meals. Please let Beth Ann know if you are able to help out.

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