Life Events
God’s action in our lives is known to us in material things, and in the relationships we have with one another, which we celebrate in community. We see God’s action in Baptism, Marriage, First Communion and more. Sometimes God’s action shows up at a once-in-a-lifetime event such as Confirmation. Sometimes God’s actions show up as a weekly sacrament such as Holy Eucharist during Worship. Read on to learn more about the life events and sacraments we celebrate at St. Francis.
Baptism
God’s action in our lives is known to us in material things, and in the relationships we have with one another, which we celebrate in community. We see God’s action …Read More
Holy Eucharist
Also known as the Lord’s Supper, it is the principal Sunday worship service at St. Francis. All are invited to receive the bread and the wine, or to come to …Read More
First Communion
All are invited to receive communion at St. Francis. For some families a period of teaching and preparation for communion is preferred for their young children. St. Francis offers this …Read More
Quinceañera
The Celebration of Fifteen Years and giving thanks to God for the young person’s life can happen at any time in the worship life of the Church, and can be …Read More
Confirmation
In This Rite young adults and older express a mature commitment to their faith and receive the laying on of hands by a Bishop. St. Francis offers preparation for this …Read More
Burials, Funerals, Memorials
In the Episcopal Church the service for the dead is an Easter service, meaning it is a celebration of life of the deceased in the context of Christian hope that …Read More
Memorial Garden
St. Francis Memorial Garden is a peaceful green space where loved ones’ ashes are interred. The garden is adjacent to a labyrinth, available for garden visitors seeking meditation and prayer.Read More
Columbarium
St. Francis Columbarium is a brick wall of niches with granite faces where the ashes of loved ones are inurned. The columbarium is adjacent to our Memorial Garden.Read More
Weddings & Renewal of Vows
Marriage is when two persons enter into union, make their vows before God, and receive grace and blessing of God to support them in their relationship. Marriage is open to …Read More
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.
