What to Expect
You’re welcome here. Really.
Whether you’ve been in faith communities your whole life or this is your very first time, you are welcome.
We gather each Sunday at 10am and 11:30am to pause, reconnect, and remember that all are beloved by God—no exceptions.
Dress however you feel comfortable. The service lasts about an hour and includes music, readings from the Bible, a sermon (a short reflection about life and faith), prayers for the world, and Holy Communion—where everyone is invited to receive bread and wine or simply come forward for a blessing. Gluten-free options are available.
Kids are welcome and included in everything we do. There are kid-size tables and chairs with books, crayons and toys. You can sit anywhere.
After worship, we gather for coffee, snacks, and conversation. It’s a chance to get to know each other and ask any questions you have—no pressure.
If you’d like to get to know us first before coming to worship, all are welcome to Welcome Table Wednesday free community dinner Wednesdays at 6pm from September – June.
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.
