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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.
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…
Chapter 2017 Schedule
Even if you can’t be there, please pray along with us as we meet! Order of Ecumenical Franciscans Chapter 2017 @ Cenacle Center, Chicago Wed. June 21st early arrivals after 2pm 6pm Dinner 8pm Vespers led by Shoshanah Informal time for Fellowship Thurs. June 22nd 8am Breakfast 9am Morning prayer…
Chapter Registration Closing Soon
The final day for Chapter Registration is May 31. No additional reservations will be taken after that date. Please visit ooef.wildapricot.org/Events to complete your registration right away.
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…
Franciscan Examination of Consciousness
A sixfold reflection to meditate on Franciscan vocation: Three knots- interpersonal Poverty- how do I find right relations with things? Chastity- how do I find right relations with my body and respect the sacredness of others bodies? Obedience – how do I find right relations with God and the…
A Lenten Examen from Br. Coyote
A Franciscan Manifesto for Divesting Your Ego Divest yourself of any monetary or material possession that is there for the sake of your ego and identity Do nothing that fosters greater social disparity; divest yourself of any real or perceived privileges Wear no uniforms or logos that identify yourself…
Day of Prayer and Fasting 2
Wednesday March 1 beginning at 8am is the next day of Prayer and Fasting. Let’s be a voice for those who do not have a voice. A witness standing strong for those who need us. let’s show mercy, do justice and show our love for everyone. We need also to…
Welcome Br. Fred
Welcome to Br. Fred Jaxheimer, n/OEF who made his Novice vows yesterday during worship at his home church. Br. David Delacroix, OEF represented the community for this special occasion.
OEF Council Meeting January 3-5, 2017
Imagine this scene: One sunny winter day in Winter Park, Florida, 3 Franciscans walk into Smokey Joe’s BBQ Shack. The casual observer observes: Avid hiker-woman, plaid shirt, jeans, sturdy hiking boots. Slim professional musical man, slacks, neatly-pressed white shirt, red tie. Silver-haired woman, colorful Disney-turista-style tunic, leggings, sandals. Later…