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This Sunday, join us for the Walk In Love Celebration meal post-service. It marks the conclusion of our stewardship campaign and is an opportunity to reflect on community and giving. We also request prayers for our delegates attending the 118th Atlanta Diocesan Annual Council this week. Engage with us in various upcoming events that emphasize community, wellness, and spiritual growth. #Stewardship #Community #Prayer #Faith #Wellness https://conta.cc/40AmzBq https://conta.cc/3CqorlY

Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat TOMORROW at 5:30 PM on the St. Francis campus! This free event provides a safe environment for families to celebrate Halloween. We encourage everyone to decorate their cars and bring candy to share. Let’s create a memorable evening filled with joy and connection! #TrunkOrTreat #CommunityEngagement #FamilyFun #HalloweenCelebration #StFrancisEvents https://conta.cc/4f5Ie8R https://conta.cc/4ea1OQa

We invite you to honor the legacy of Tracie Jenkins during her celebration of life on November 23, 2024, at Harts at the Cupola. Join us for a meaningful service and reception. https://conta.cc/4fpr4Tm https://conta.cc/3CdDOOx

The podcast is BACK- @lovemollykate & @benrwells talk about the reasons why this podcast has happened… and Ben might ramble a bit 📸 @dstomoore Check it out! https://open.spotify.com/episode/36FWSHw5GIXnwVEmTmdhR7?si=BS_OhllEQGyYC-BkT7TCUg&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A2ZxmtzFjIbMeoXbVk9i5VT #episcopalevangelism #maconga

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Come see our parishioner Brian and his wife Georgia at the @mtdesales_macon One Act Play this Wednesday and Thursday! Georgia is the theater teacher and director for Mount de Sales and Brian assisted in teaching students the guitar for this performance Information is listed in this poster- we hope to see you there! #supportingarts #maconga #gocavs

Be sure to check out @bishopwright’s full sermon from our St. Francis Day service on October 6th- available on both Facebook & YouTube Also @lovemollykate over here posting for @stfrancismacon- keep watching to catch a special post service interview we conducted with Bishop Wright, it’ll be posted over the course of several days so to make sure you don’t miss it tap the three dots in the upper right hand corner and add us to your Favorites #maconga #episcopalatl #episcopalevangelism #dioceseofatlanta #dioatl #episcopalian

It's time to start gearing up for Trunk or Treat!!!! https://conta.cc/3YpGi54 https://conta.cc/4h60sZk

Have you ever noticed how Father @benrwells opens his sermons? This comes from Psalm 19:14 And we’ve got our mid season podcast episode coming up soon!! @lovemollykate finally edited it 🙃🙃🙃 #episcopalevangelism #maconga #episcopalatl

This week - march with the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta in the Atlanta Pride Parade or join us for Second Sunday Simple Lunch! Plus, click below to check out the pictures from St. Francis Day! https://conta.cc/3NmVtpi https://conta.cc/3NlJwjU

St. Francis Day Fun Starting Soon! Get the details at the link below. https://conta.cc/3TVoo7G https://conta.cc/47UNsl6

St. Francis Day is almost here! Bring your pets and come join the fun! Animal blessings and carnival games from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm on Saturday, Oct. 5. Free hotdogs and hamburgers starting at noon! Come get them before they're gone! youhttps://conta.cc/3TU8pXE https://conta.cc/3zEymnb

It's a busy day today at St. Francis! Join us for Pride in the Park at 2 pm and then for pizza and a movie in the parish hall at 6:30 pm. Click for more details. https://conta.cc/3zD6vDW https://conta.cc/4ejogY0

@benrwells apparently knows how to post this to Facebook but not Instagram…. But our Big Blue Gorilla was deflated last night so as to avoid any #hurricanehelene issues Yall be safe!! Also- no podcast this week but we hope to return next week!

🌈📽️ Get ready for a week filled with joy and community! Join us for Pride in the Park this Saturday, where we celebrate love and inclusivity. Don't miss our Movie Night this Friday—grab your popcorn and enjoy a great film with friends. Plus, mark your calendars for our St. Francis Day celebrations next week! Come help us honor this beloved saint and all of God's creatures. We can't wait to see you there! 🙏💖 #Community #CelebrateLove #JoinUs https://myemail.constantcontact.com/subject.html?soid=1101834964743 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/subject.html?soid=1101834964743&source_type=fbpo&source_id=1d3176df-d989-440a-92f3-081604349b93&source_type=fbpo&source_id=61cfb0f1-0456-4485-b222-e195fab62ea3&source_type=fbpo&source_id=6cfea80c-d05d-4ddc-a653-10891d3a5fa2&source_type=fbpo&source_id=79e46b1d-a4ed-480b-9a75-5efbbca869d1&source_type=igpo&source_id=9378627e-eeab-4238-98eb-252f6a9ff02c

There's a lot going on this week at St. Francis - Macon Pride Eucharist, Yoga, Prayer Shawl, Saturday Work Day, and so much more. Find all the details here: https://conta.cc/3Xt1YvB https://conta.cc/4erxZLw

Hello everyone @lovemollykate here- while @benrwells is on a quick vacation to see family (yall wish his mom a very happy 103rd birthday yall!) we will flash back to the podcast episode that helped to start this whole thing: When I was discerning if I was being called to the diaconate (spoiler alert: it was the lay ministry instead!) we did a series of interviews & podcast episodes on my podcast…. Which led to this Come As You Are project for @stfrancismacon So with Father Ben’s permission we are sharing that initial episode here (if you are on Instagram you can screenshot, hold the cursor over the link, highlight, and then paste into a notes app because *spotify is being weird and I’ve tried multiple ways to do this) Or use this apple link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/southern-bon-vivant/id1506966575?i=1000614943066 The images here are from my own past year (or so!) going through this process https://open.spotify.com/episode/60Z914DHmuC0pOwohgxEJk?si=9dS09gCGSWiQmOIMcEWz_w #episcopalian #episcopalatl #episcopalevangelism #maconga

Be sure to join us Friday September 20th at 7:00 pm for our Pride Eucharist! #pride #episcopalian #episcopalevangelism #maconga

You are invited to join us for a commemoration of the Appleton Deaconesses and blessing of the graves at the Appleton Plot in Rose Hill Cemetery on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Please note there are stairs from the road up to the plot itself. Directions: After entering the main gate at Rose Hill, take the first right. Keep to the left fork and start down the hill. Pass the first street to the left and then park on the right side of the road you are on. Walk back to that narrower street and follow it to the steps of the Appleton plot. There will be signs along the way. https://conta.cc/4dbrifx https://conta.cc/3Tvre3h

Last one for this series with @benrwells & @lovemollykate Scroll back for Parts 1-3!! #maconga #episcopalatl #episcopalevangelism

Hi everyone - @lovemollykate here, apologies for the late posting as I am traveling for the Caffeinated Church conference on behalf of St. Francis This interview is with Melissa- and it stands out as we go into @maconpride week, which our parish is participating in But it also stands out because I saw another minister on Instagram, @zachwlambert, post about leading the funeral for a young man who died- because he thought the church did not love him, because he’s gay We here at St. Francis love YOU- all of yall, listen more here below or go to link in IG bio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ik2NdRt2ZmG8zLKEaFOXx?si=jTSCmInzRsqN34Gx8z5Hkw&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A2ZxmtzFjIbMeoXbVk9i5VT #loveislove #maconpride #episcopalatl

Children are an important part of our church family! We welcome you and yours 🥰🥰🥰 #churchlife #episcopalevangelism #episcopalatl

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Welcome back to Father @benrwells & Lay Evangelist @lovemollykate’s conversation on the current Prayers of the People Here we reference one of @bishopwright’s For Faith weekly devotionals (go to his account to learn more!) This is Part Three- scroll back for previous ones!! #maconga #episcopalevangelism

Check out the latest episode of our new podcast: Come As You Are Today’s episode features an interview with Pam- one of our newer members! We are still just on Spotify for the moment as we troubleshoot setting up a new Apple ID & more to get on that platform 😊 thank you for your patience! #episcopalevangelism #maconga #dioatl #episcopalatl

Movie Night TONIGHT!!!! We'll be in the parish hall while the library is being renovated, so bring your favorite lawn chair and join us for pizza as we watch The Beekeeper tonight at 6:30 pm. https://conta.cc/47ao2j5 https://conta.cc/3Mrl1Bm

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Check out our first full episode of the Come As You Are podcast - interview with parishioner Joseph Whitby! Right now just on Spotify- we aim to get it on all platforms soon https://open.spotify.com/episode/69U2o0RodajICub3U2FPyh?si=IkXoemfETQ-u5RvGFcUatw&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A2ZxmtzFjIbMeoXbVk9i5VT #episcopalatl #maconga #episcopalian #episcopalevangelism

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We’ve got an announcement!! Check out our new podcast Come As You Are - this is a way to introduce people to who we are through the stories of our parishioners Up first is our introduction with Father @benrwells and licensed lay minister for evangelism for @episcopalatl @lovemollykate https://open.spotify.com/episode/05qEuSiqnkJnirLMrYxGmZ?si=a2oZOHdwQTWVZoZm9oZCxA

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Jesus was all 👏🏿about👏🏾the👏🏽marginalized👏🏻 A WHOLE WORD… this is @lovemollykate here- check out part two of mine & @benrwells most recent chat! #episcopalevangelism #maconga #dioatl #episcopalatl

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This week at St. Francis: https://conta.cc/4d1T2Up https://conta.cc/3SvoouA

Hey yall @lovemollykate here- this is a quick intro to just what the Prayers of the People are- part 1!! Part 2 will be about the specific prayers we’re saying these days…. You won’t want to miss it #episcopalian #episcopalevangelism #maconga [episcopalian evangelism Macon diocese of atlanta] #dioatl #episcopalatl

Join us tonight at 6:30 pm for a special screening of The Philadelphia Eleven in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of women's ordination in the Episcopal Church. We'll enjoy pizza and great company as we watch the miraculous women who followed God's call and defied authority to become the first women ordained into the priesthood. https://conta.cc/3A9oH7L https://conta.cc/4dmuCoj

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the ordination of the Philadelphia Eleven, the first women to be ordained as priests in the Episcopal Church with us on Saturday at 6:30 pm for a special viewing of The Philadelphia Eleven. https://conta.cc/3y84kYf https://conta.cc/3WA0u3g

Hop on the van Saturday for a road trip to St. Christopher's cookout! https://conta.cc/3WrnJN0 https://conta.cc/4bNR9cs

Part 1 of…. Well we don’t know how many it’ll end up being 😂 but we had Canon Sally in the building a few weeks ago and she explains her role in the Diocese of Atlanta along with so many other things #maconga #episcopalevangelism

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A short exerpt from Father Ben’s June 9th, 2024 sermon- keep your eyes open for a longer version posting later tonight! #episcopalevangelism #maconga

We have a new Presiding Bishop!!! Come to the movies THIS SATURDAY! https://conta.cc/3zjzWdC https://conta.cc/4bkfmai

Sign Up for July 13 Macon Bacon Game by THIS THURSDAY! https://conta.cc/45DwE0X https://conta.cc/3RGOjig

Let's play bingo, do yoga, and watch movies this week! https://conta.cc/3xeywAB https://conta.cc/4c7yLwa

Wishing everyone a Happy Juneteenth!

Wishing all of the fathers, dads, uncles, grandfathers and father figures out there a very Happy Father’s Day!

The Youth Make it to California https://conta.cc/3Vk5hEd https://conta.cc/4aVFVCB

Bring Canned Goods TODAY for Loaves and Fishes https://conta.cc/3KAuBAZ https://conta.cc/4ehQjYi

Get the REAL word for the day! https://conta.cc/3yRdoRi https://conta.cc/4aPprM4

There's a lot going on this weekend! Join us on Saturday for a work day and Sunday as we Pack the Van for Loaves and Fishes and then enjoy an ice cream social. More details at https://conta.cc/4e3rDTf

Happy Pride from St. Francis Episcopal Church! 🌈🎉 This month, we celebrate the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to love, acceptance, and inclusion for all God’s children. We know that every person is created in God’s image and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ siblings and pledge to continue working towards a world where everyone can live authentically and freely. Let’s celebrate the beauty of diversity and the power of love! #PrideMonth #LoveWins #StFrancisEpiscopalChurch

Join us for packing the van and eating ice cream! Learn more at https://conta.cc/4bCQiMz https://conta.cc/4e4aBnZ

We remember, we honor #memorialday

Rain? Who cares>! It's Saturday Night at the Movies! https://conta.cc/3R2p5KZ https://conta.cc/3WVDGvJ

Join Us For Saturday Night at the Movies: "The Holdovers" https://conta.cc/3yFEeeO https://conta.cc/44SvlLf

THIS Saturday is Saturday Night at the Movies! Canned Goods donation drive coming up! https://conta.cc/3QRmrYj https://conta.cc/3wD8IxI

Pentecost Picnic, Weekend Lunch, and so much more!! https://conta.cc/3V1Pnzz https://conta.cc/4bzaDCJ

Daybreak Celebrates and We Recognize Worthy Franciscans https://conta.cc/4dtUvUd https://conta.cc/3yf7FVa

We're Still On! Join Us TODAY at 1:00 to Walk the Labyrinth for Peace! https://conta.cc/4a6fZnj https://conta.cc/3xYaE3W

Walk as One at 1 for PEACE https://conta.cc/3Uty7ln

World Labyrinth Day is an annual event sponsored by The Labyrinth Society as a worldwide action to “walk as one at 1” local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy across the globe. Every year on the first Saturday in May thousands of people around the world participate in this moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. We invite you to join us at 1:00 pm to walk the labyrinth at 1:00 pm in the back yard of St. Francis Episcopal Church.

This week we invite you to join us for World Labyrinth Day, Cinco de Mayo, and so much more. Click below for more information! https://conta.cc/3JE0YhP

Don't miss out on the Silent Auction to Support Sanibel Sapp's Kidney Transplant aftercare this weekend! https://conta.cc/3Jxh90c

Come one, come all! This Sunday April 28th our friends at @stpaulsmacon will be celebrating Kids Day! #maconga #episcopalatl

From Father Ben's sermon on April 21st, 2024 You can find the full sermon on our Facebook page or YouTube channel from the live streamed service on that date #maconga #episcopalatl #Episcopalian

Work & Play Saturday--Join Us! https://conta.cc/4aDB3CK https://conta.cc/3Jn91zf

Thank you @holletubbs for guest preaching on Sunday! You can find her full sermon by going to our service from April 12th 2024 on YouTube or Facebook #episcopalian #episcopalatl #maconga

Yoga's Back! See Eclipse Crescents! https://conta.cc/3vMsIxg https://conta.cc/4cPrFNM

“The witness of the resurrection is primarily brought to us by those in the margins.” - @benrwells, from the sermon on April 7th Full sermon available by watching the service from April 7th on YouTube or Facebook #episcopalatl @episcopalatl #maconga #episcopalian

Funeral Arrangements for Cathy Dillard https://conta.cc/3U3agK5

From Father @benrwells sermon on Easter Sunday You can find the full sermon on our YouTube and Facebook channels (links in bio) from the full service for that day #eastersunday #heisrisen #thelordisrisenindeed #episcopalatl @episcopalatl @theepiscopalchurch

A Message From Our Bishop, Rob Wright https://conta.cc/49sps7T https://conta.cc/43KzPTu

Vigil at the Altar of the Repose--Please join us! https://conta.cc/4aezmLC https://conta.cc/3TFfcDs

Don't miss Tenebrae tonight!!!!! https://conta.cc/43wQb25 https://conta.cc/3TATjp5

Some photos from our Palm Sunday service:

Join us for the ancient service of Tenebrae, which means "shadows" or "darkness" in Latin, that involves the gradual extinguishing of candles, symbolic of the growing darkness in the world as Jesus approaches his crucifixion. Wednesday, 3/27, at 7 pm - 432 Forest Hill Rd, Macon, GA. #tenebrae #episcopal #holyweek #candles #spirituality

Saturday Night at the Movies--tomorrow! https://conta.cc/3vrNdPF https://conta.cc/4asiK30

We are rolling into Easter! Join us on Saturday morning for a work day and then kick back and relax with us on Saturday night for pizza and a movie. Learn more at https://conta.cc/3TGgjEd https://conta.cc/3TLzsov

Thanks be to God and Congratulations to Catherine, Melissa, and Pamela for their Confirmation!

Part Three of explaining who is who and what is what during the processional Possibly with less hand gestures from @lovemollykate & @benrwells but still plenty of youth shenanigans off camera (actually upon further review Ben is still talking with his hand 😂😂🫶🏽🫶🏽) #maconga #episcopal #episcopalian #dioatl #dioceseofatlanta #episcopalatl

Don't miss the Youth St. Patrick's Day Bake Sale this week! Find out more here: https://conta.cc/48WsFfI https://conta.cc/4a6pDqZ

Welcome Newcomers this Sunday https://conta.cc/49Gjott

Part Two is explaining the processional… Also realizing that both @lovemollykate & @benrwells both talk with their hands 😂😂😂 #maconga #episcopalianchurch

We’ve got a great group at the @depaulusa_daybreak Great Sleepout! You can still donate either through Daybreak or Realm https://depaulusa.networkforgood.com/projects/218312-bishop-wilkins-s-fundraiser? #maconga #daybreak

Join us on Saturday for a cookout with hotdogs! Find out more at the link below. https://conta.cc/4bRY2uJ

Saturday Night at the Movies is BACK!! https://conta.cc/49JmAnV https://conta.cc/42QYSUs

There's a lot going on around St. Francis! Click the link below to find out more! https://conta.cc/4bInSBj https://conta.cc/49jNGSE

Community food giveaway! Spread the word #maconga

It's Ash Wednesday! https://conta.cc/42FwULc https://conta.cc/49EBYlz

“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to Serve.” For the full sermon to go our Facebook or YouTube service from Sunday February 4th #maconga #episcopalatl #episcopalian

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All are welcome at God’s table!! #maconga #episcopalatl #episcopalatlanta #episcopalian

Can’t keep a straight face while the youth are distracting us!! (Ie- me, @lovemollykate… @benrwells was fine!) Here’s the answer for Brian’s question we posted last week! #episcopal101 #episcopalian101 #maconga #dioatl #episcopalatl #episcopalatlanta

You don't want to miss out on all the fun this week. Don't forget to bring your favorite dish to share this Sunday for our Potluck Annual Meeting after the 11:00 am worship service. Click below for more info. https://conta.cc/3vYbY5U https://conta.cc/4bjlyAw