Oasis of Peace and Healing for all God's People

We hope this message finds you and your family safe and well!

With heavy hearts we share that St. Francis Center for Renewal will remain closed through the month of May.

So much has happened and the world has changed, but our mission has not! St. Francis Center will continue to find ways to deliver an 'Oasis of Peace and Healing to all of God's People,' especially when our doors are closed and physical presence is not permitted. These times - they are a challenge - but through faith, fellowship, trust and community - good things can be grown.

The Sisters and staff of the Center had been gearing-up to deliver regular programs of outreach communication to the homebound and socially isolated in our community later this year. Called "Beyond Bricks and Mortar," this initiative intended to connect us with those who were not able to come to our campus setting. Ironically, the Covid19 crisis has escalated the timing of this since now we ALL find ourselves homebound and socially isolated!

We started small in April with two online gatherings and are growing our offerings for May with seven or more online gatherings to inspire hope, raise spirits and socially connect people. Our shared humanity and faith in the unwavering Goodness can be experienced by all through our online capability. Anyone seeking peace and healing should feel free to join.

Most of our programs only ask for a free will offering, which helps to keep the Center running during these very challenging financial times. However, inability to donate should not deter anyone from attending. All that is truly required is a good heart!

We know from the feedback we have received in April that people are joyful in finding these local connections. Our strong faith energizes our desire to serve the needs of people in the times in which we serve. We hope to "SEE" you soon!