Welcome

“Hosanna!

Come Celebrate Palm Sunday With Us!”

Sunday, March 29 at 9:30am

 

Welcome to St. Francis Mission Episcopal Church!

We’re so glad you’ve found us! Whether you’re new to the area, searching for a spiritual home, or just curious about our faith community, we want you to feel warmly welcomed.

Who We Are

Welcome to St. Francis mission where all are truly welcome. We are blessed to be a tapestry of cultures and traditions, united in faith and fellowship. Our parishioners come from the United States, Myanmar (Burma), Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, El Salvador and Haiti. Here, we celebrate our diversity as a gift from God, and we walk together in love, respect, and shared hope. No matter your background, race, color, identity or journey, you have a home with us.

Whether you are only with us for a short while or you would like to join our church family, we hope that you will experience the grace and love of God here. The strength of our ongoing ministries enables St. Francis to be a secure spiritual home for a those of all ages and a resource and sign of God's love in the community.

What We Believe

At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to following Christ’s teachings. We aim to live out His love in our daily lives, with a focus on serving others and sharing hope with the world around us.

Join Us for Worship 

We invite you to join us for our Sunday services, where we gather together to worship, hear inspiring messages, and experience a sense of community. Whether you're just visiting or looking for a place to call home, there’s a place for you here.

Have Questions? 

Feel free to reach out to us anytime! We are here to answer any questions you might have. We would love to meet you in person and help you get connected.

Blessings, Mtr. Karla+

 

 

 

 

Community Services at Saint Francis

  • Sunday Worship

    Come Worship with us Sunday's at 9:30am. Our liturgy is Holy Eucharist Rite II, and we celebrate with a mix of traditional and contemporary music.

    All are welcome at St. Francis Mission, and we would be glad to guide you through your spiritual journey.

  • Sunday School

    There is Sunday School each Sunday following communion taught by Mrs. Muriel Pollydore and Mrs. Louise Morelli.  All children are welcome to attend. The lessons typically follow the gospel reading of the week.

  • Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen

  • Citizenship Exam Preparation

    Mrs. Muriel Pollydore from St. Francis Mission helps immigrants from all countries prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam. Please contact Mtr. Karla for more information @ revkarlabanach@gmail.com

  • Pathways of Freedom Group-Narcotics Anonymous

  • St. Francis Partners with Albany Community Land Trust for Gun Violence Prevention

  • Line Dancing with Acacia

  • Bible Study with Pastor Mike Williams-Neighbors United Albany

  • For Additional Information Regarding our Community Services

    More information on the community services St. Francis provides can be found by clicking the Ministries tab at the top our web page.