St. Francis’ average
total Sunday attendance is about 180 people – enough
for good energy, but not too many people to be a family. Our
membership includes young families, senior citizens, college
students, and some singles. We are diverse
in terms not only of age, but also of race, lifestyle, economic
circumstance, political ideology, and theological beliefs.
Over 65% of us have been here under five years.
Born in 1959, St. Francis is
Macon’s youngest Episcopal Church and
the only Episcopal Church in North Macon.
Our Diocese planted us in this growing part of town to be
the Episcopal presence in North Macon. In the 70's, we merged
with the Church of the Messiah, and moved into our present
building, which formerly housed the Appleton Children’s
Home. Today, our members come from as far north as Barnesville
and as far south as Bonaire.
Our spacious grounds
and playground make us popular with the children
of our members and with neighborhood children too. As the
number of young families has grown, we have focused on spiritual
formation and fellowship for youth and children. Our staff
Youth Minister leads our Youth Fellowship and connects our
youth with Diocesan youth programs.
In addition to the programs
that have their own pages on this site, we have lots of other
groups and activities. Just a few examples: The Daughters
of the King, an Episcopal order of lay women, devote
themselves to prayer, study, and service – especially
providing pastoral support to church members in times of stress.
The St. Francis Book Club reads a variety
of books and meets to discuss them in homes. Our many talented
gardeners help maintain the grounds which were landscaped
and lovingly nurtured by the late Eugene Basinski for 25 years.
Our Fellowship Team helps us get acquainted
by hosting parties, camp outs, hikes, pig roasts, low country
boils, and all manner of events.
The Bakers Guild bakes
our simple bread for Communion. The Knitters
Guild makes shawls for people who need a tangible
expression of comfort and consolation.
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