New Here
A gentle welcome for first-time visitors, seekers, and anyone looking for a parish home.
New Here
If you are new to Saint Francis Parish & Outreach, we want you to know that you are welcome here. Whether you are visiting a church for the first time, returning after many years away, exploring the Christian faith, or searching for a parish where you can be received with dignity and kindness, we are glad you have found us.
Saint Francis is an Old Catholic parish in the Franciscan tradition, rooted in the ancient faith of the Church and committed to living that faith with reverence, mercy, and joyful hospitality. We seek to be a parish where people can pray, ask questions, and grow in faith without fear.
What You Will Find Here
At Saint Francis Parish & Outreach, you will find a church that is historically rooted, sacramental in worship, and pastoral in spirit. We gather around the altar, proclaim the Scriptures, confess the faith of the Church, and seek to live the Gospel in peace, compassion, and truth.
Your First Visit
When you join us for worship, you can expect a reverent and recognizable Catholic liturgy. If you have attended a Roman Catholic, Anglican, or Episcopal service before, much of the structure will feel familiar. If you have not, you are still welcome, and no prior experience is needed.
All Are Welcome at the Altar
We practice an open communion. If you come desiring to receive the grace of God in the Holy Eucharist, you are welcome to come forward. We do not deny the sacraments to those who seek the grace of God.
A Safe and Welcoming Parish
Saint Francis Parish & Outreach is an inclusive and affirming church and a safe space for all people. We welcome LGBTQIA+ persons, immigrants, seekers, families, former churchgoers, and all who may have felt excluded, overlooked, or wounded elsewhere.
Questions Are Welcome
You do not need to arrive with perfect certainty or complete understanding. Questions are welcome here. If you are unsure about what Old Catholic means, what to expect in worship, or whether Saint Francis might be the right parish home for you, we would be glad to speak with you.
Take the Next Step
You are invited to join us for Sunday Eucharist, participate in Bible study, explore the life of the parish, and reach out if you have questions before you visit. There is no pressure and no rush. We would simply be honored to welcome you.