Francistide Retreat in the Upper Midwest

Our first ever joint regional retreat!                                         Registration packet can be downloaded here: Registration Packet

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Greetings from Br. Rat

Having spent the better part of the summer rehabilitating Rhodies and getting a handle on the “elements of communion”, I was surprised when my spiritual journey took yet another turn in the direction of what I would define as a religious experience.                …

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Greetings and Gnawings

It is not easy being a Rodent on a Franciscan journey especially when one of your assignments is community building with cats. There are times when I’m not sure if I’m reaching my intended audience. Maybe I just need more exposure to cat body language or a better understanding of…

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ACT Now!

On April 3-5, 2018 the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and our partners will gather in Washington, D.C. for a historic event to launch its Truth and Racial Justice Initiative. As we mark 50 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…

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Joint Committee on Franciscan Unity

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A Statement on DACA

The following statement was prepared by the OEF Servant Council: Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you.” This is not optional for us. As followers of Jesus, we in the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans must say “No” to ending DACA. Our values based on the Gospels leads…

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OEF Tri-State Gathering- Inquirers Welcome!

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Save the Date

Plenty of folks have asked and we’re happy to confirm that Chapter 2018 has been scheduled for June 28-July 1 in St. Louis, MO. The host for our community will be the Pallotine Renewal Center in Florissant.

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Flat Francis Heads to Chicago!

Flat Francis is coming to Chapter! St. Francis Episcopal Church in Holden, MA has dispatched Flat Francis as a summer vacation and travel companion to all of their parishioners. The Associate Rector, Rev. Karen Safstrom was kind enough to send one to OEF, so Flat Francis could attend a Chapter…

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General Registration for Chapter is Open

The Annual Chapter meeting of the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans will be held in Chicago, IL at the Cenacle Retreat Center. Chapter will run June 22-25, with an optional retreat day on June 21. This gathering includes the annual discernment work of the Order, a Convocation to refresh and deepen…

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