St. Francis by the Lake
Episcopal Church

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in St. Francis by the Lake. We're a parish that's part of the Diocese of West Texas, which is part of The Episcopal Church, which is part of the global Anglican Communion.
We invite you to worship with us!

Let's get to know each other better.
The Bishop's Address to the 121st Council of the Diocese of West Texas
 Join us for Worship.

Our worship services are in-person
at 121 Spring Mountain Drive or online
 on our St. Francis YouTube channel.

More about us

Our mission is to live, learn, and share the love of Christ, the Word of God, and the power of the Holy Spirit with... everyone! We strive to provide a welcoming spirit of hospitality. And we hope you would consider making us your parish and your spiritual home. Please take time to browse through our website for information about our parish family, as well as about The Episcopal Church. Our invitation to you is: “Come as you are; leave better.” 
                                                                                                                                         Fr. David Chalk, Rector
Holy Eucharist
Sundays 8am: Rite I (spoken)&
10am: Rite II (with music)
On Fifth Sundays of the Month: 9am All Together Now Service
 Wednesdays 11:30pm Rite II
Quiet Time at St. Francis
Mondays from 11:30am - 12noon
Join us in the church for Centering Prayer or quiet
meditation; some even journal. However you prefer to sit, quietly, in the awareness of God's Presence:
Everyone is welcome.
Scripture in Life Study
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. in the St. Francis Room
in-person and via Zoom
Brief Bible Studies
For a brief time (5 weeks) Fr. David will look at the lives, teachings, and activities of the forerunners to what has become Christianity and the Church. All are welcome. Bring your Bible and a notebook and come discover our beginnings.
Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Sept. 16 - Oct. 14
 in-person and via Zoom.
Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Growth Opportunity
You’re cordially invited to come to an introductory session for spiritual formation. Fr. David and Ana McDonald facilitate weekly on Thursday evenings, Sept. 18 - Nov. 13   6:00 p.m. in the St. Francis Room and via Zoom.
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Come as you are ... Leave better!