Why Give?
St. Francis Episcopal Parish & Community Center exists today because of the gifts of money and resources that people like you have given.
More than 90% of our funding comes from individual gifts – families and households just like yours contributing what they are able to co-create and sustain our faith community built on mercy, justice and peace.
All things come from God, and in gratitude for our life, our planet and the relationships we have with family, friends and neighbors, each one of us gives what we can of our financial resources to support all ministry here – from uplifting worship and music, to food ministries, to free dinners, to caring for our memorial garden and columbarium, to counseling and serving one another in hope and so much more.
Diane Flayhart
she/her
Treasurer
The Rev. Dr. Amy Slaughter
she/her
Rector
About Me:
Preacher, justice seeker, Episcopal priest, community organizer, theologian, parent of three artistic young adult children. Native North Carolinian. Bookish. I believe God is up to something beautiful in this world, and I’m grateful we get to be a part of it.
My Role:
Rector is an old-fashioned word for pastor and administrative head of a church. As Rector I get to do what I love: support and nurture a faith community in the Episcopal tradition. Rectors are generalists; I get to wear a lot of hats, sometimes all in the same day. Preaching and presiding at Sunday worship, connecting one-on-one and in small groups at Welcome Table Wednesday, checking in with folks in crisis or in immediate need of care, meeting with those mourning a loss or celebrating an upcoming baptism, writing sermons, showing up at county meetings to make our neighborhood a better place and so much more. Mostly, I listen deeply – for what God is doing here and in the world, for what people need, and for how St. Francis can keep becoming a community where everyone belongs and everyone matters.
My Dream for St. Francis:
Listens to the Spirit, practices wide and generous welcome, shows up for each other and our neighbors, and isn’t afraid to ask big questions and have hard conversations.
A Few of my Favorite Things:
Hobby: Spending time by the water recharging and reflecting; journaling
Book/Movie/TV Show: Narrative non-fiction that reads like fiction – faves include Patrick Radden Keefe
Fun fact:
I come from a theatrical family and began working as an actor myself as a kid.
Giving News
A Stewardship Message from our Treasurer
Dear Community, We’re continuing our journey to Walk in Love for our Annual Stewardship Campaign. Pledge packets have been mailed. If you didn’t receive one, you can find...
