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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 12h

We care about justice & we pray like prophets. #RevMeghan

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#StFrancisGSO #Episcopal #EpiscopalNC

St. Francis Episcopal Church- Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost -10/19/25

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 14h

Sink your roots a little more deeply.

Worship with #RevMeghan this Sunday at 10:00 AM EST—online or in person—at #StFrancisGSO.

www.stfrancisgreensboro.org/sermon-archi...

#Episcopal #CommunityJustice #Justice #Sundayvibes

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 2d

Hike with Franciscans this Sunday, 2 PM! All levels, kids, & dogs welcome on the A&Y Greenway. Sign up via E-News or DM us!

#GreensboroHikes #AtlanticYadkinGreenway #AYGreenway #HikingWithFranciscans #GreensboroNC #StFrancisGSO #FaithInAction #FamilyFun #DogFriendlyHike

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 3d

Do you want an easy way to serve? 🤔

St. Francis partners with Abundant Life Ministries (ALM) to provide hot meals & a nurse clinic to neighbors in need. It is easy and takes very little time.

www.stfrancisgreensboro.org/blog/posts/a...

#AbundantLifeMinistries #Volunteer #StFrancisGSO #Community

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 5d

Check out #DeaconJoe's latest blog post. How has the phrase “a city that is set on a hill” been co-opted to justify #ChristianNationalism in the US? 🤔 Dive into the history, #theology, and politics.

stfrancisgreensboro.org/blog/posts/u...

#StFrancisGSO

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 7d

We are all among the needy recipients of God's mercy & grace.

Join #DeaconJoe at the 10:00 am service (In-person or virtually). You are always welcome to worship and #StFrancisGSO formations!

www.stfrancisgreensboro.org/sermon-archi...

#Episcopal #ChurchGreensboro #NC #ChurchesGreensboro

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 10d

How would you define and distinguish the two varieties of #ChristianNationalism in the US: (1) church statism and (2) Judeo-Christian Nationalism? What examples do you have of each?"

www.stfrancisgreensboro.org/blog/posts/unraveling-the-strands-of-christian-nationalism-part-4

#StFrancisGSO

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 15d

Just a reminder, Greensboro! Tomorrow is the day! 🐾

It's a wonderful chance to get your pets blessed and meet the heroes from our local rescues.

When: Tomorrow, Sunday, October 5th, at 3:30 PM.

#GreensboroNC #BlessingOfTheAnimals #AnimalRescue #SupplyDrive #StFrancisGSO

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 16d

What is #ChristianNationalism, and why does it matter now? 🤔

Listen to the full discussion with Deacon Joe and his guests today!

www.stfrancisgreensboro.org/blog/posts/u...

#DeaconJoe #ChristianNationalism #Episcopal #GreensboroNC #Theology #ChristianFormation #StFrancisGSO

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 18d

Bring your beloved pets for a special blessing! 🐾

October 5th, at 3:30 p.m. All friendly animals are welcome to receive a blessing!

#BlessingOfTheAnimals #FatherMilton #StFrancisGSO #GreensboroNC #PetLovers #CommunityEvent #Episcopal

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 21d

You can not strip someone of their humanity without at the same time stripping away your own humanity. #FatherMilton

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#StFrancisGSO #Episcopal #EpiscopalNC

St. Francis Episcopal Church- Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost -9/28/25

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 21d

Choose to see God.

Worship with #FatherMilton this Sunday at 10:00 AM EST—online or in person—at #StFrancisGSO.

www.stfrancisgreensboro.org/sermon-archi...

All are welcome at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Greensboro. #Episcopal #Greensboro

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 22d

A powerful moment of reflection with #DeaconJoe on being #Unabandoned.

Watch a clip from his sermon this past Sunday at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Greensboro, NC.

Full service is available on our website in the sermon archives!

#StFrancisGSO #Sermon #Episcopal #Faith

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 24d

Come for the #BlessingOfTheAnimals, stay for the giving! 🐾

Cleaning Supply Drive to support our local animal rescue groups.

When: Saturday, October 5th, at 3:30 p.m. Where: St. Francis Episcopal Church
#StFrancisGSO #AnimalRescue #GreensboroNC #CommunityEvent #PetLovers

Cleaning Supply Drive for Animal Rescue Request. Image of animals and a list of supplies needed. The event is on October 5th 2025, at 3:30PM.

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 25d

🧩 New from St. Francis Greensboro: Unraveling the Strands of Christian Nationalism, Part 2

This post dives deeper into how Christian faith can be distorted by politics & culture wars—and how the church can respond with love & truth.

Read here: www.stfrancisgreensboro.org/blog/posts/u...

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 28d

There is a balm in Gilead.

Join #DeaconJoe at #StFrancisGSO to find out. Worship in person and online at 10:00 AM EST. All are welcome at St. Francis #Episcopal Church in Greensboro!

www.stfrancisgreensboro.org/sermon-archi...

#SundayWorship #GSOCommunity #EpiscopalNC #Episcopal

Live Stream and Sermon Archives at St. Francis Church

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · 29d

A short, impactful clip from Father Milton's sermon, delivered at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Greensboro, NC.

You'll find the full service, including this sermon from September 15th, 2025, in our archives.

#StFrancisGSO #Sermons #GreensboroNC #Episcopal #SundayService

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · Sep 17

Check out Deacon Joe's latest blog post, "Unraveling the Strands of Christian Nationalism: Part 1."

Read the first part of this important new series:
www.stfrancisgreensboro.org/blog/posts/u...

#ChristianNationalism #Theology #StFrancisGSO #EpiscopalChurch #FaithAndPolitics

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · Sep 16

Bring your pets to St. Francis Episcopal Church's annual Blessing of the Animals! 🐾

Sunday, October 5th, 2025, at 3:30 PM

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#BlessingOfTheAnimals #GreensboroNC #StFrancisGSO #PetBlessing

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · Sep 14

Being lost affects far more than the person or object that is lost. #FatherMilton

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#StFrancisGSO #Episcopal #EpiscopalNC

Be sure to hit the follow us button to stay in touch with #StFrancisGSO.

St. Francis Episcopal Church- Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost -9/14/25

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · Sep 14

What does it mean to be lost?

Join #FatherMilton at #StFrancisGSO to find out. Worship in person and online at 10:00 AM EST. All are welcome at St. Francis #Episcopal Church in Greensboro!

www.stfrancisgreensboro.org/sermon-archi...

#SundayWorship #GSOCommunity #EpiscopalNC #Episcopal

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · Sep 9

Save the date! 🐾 Join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis Episcopal Church. Bring your beloved pets for a special blessing and fellowship. Everyone is welcome—all creatures great and small! #BlessingOfTheAnimals #GreensboroNC #StFrancisGSO

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · Sep 6

Enjoy a moment with #DeaconJoe. ✨

Here's a short clip from his sermon from Sunday, August 31st, 2025, at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Greensboro, NC.

If you'd like to watch the full service, you can find it in our archives.

#StFrancisGSO #Sermon #SundaySermon #Episcopal

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · Sep 4

Deacon Linda Watts is preparing for her ordination! She is being ordained to the priesthood on October 11. Fr. Milton presented her with a chasuble and stole, with Bishop Orlando in attendance.

#StFrancisGSO #Ordination #EpiscopalChurch #DioceseOfNorthCarolina

Photo of Deacon Linda Watts, Fr. Milton, and Bishop Orlando.

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StFrancisGSO @stfrancisgso.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us for a Parish Picnic this Sunday, Sept 7th, at 11:15 AM in the Courtyard! We're celebrating and welcoming new members, including Jennifer. Bring a side dish to share!

#StFrancisEpiscopal #GreensboroNC #Community #ParishPicnic #Fellowship

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