THE COMMUNITY OF ST. FRANCIS, CHICAGO
of the
ECUMENICAL CATHOLIC COMMUNION

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THE COMMUNITY OF ST. FRANCIS IS. . .

. . .a family of women and men who choose to live an ordered life in the tradition of St. Francis and St. Clare. Membership is open to Christians who are married or single, gay or straight, lay or clergy. Our common bond is formed by a commitment to service to others in the name of the living Christ, an expression of our faith through the Catholic tradition of the Early Church, and a simplicity of life style in the midst of a world in the thrall of materialistic consumerism. The only requirements are adherence to the Rule of the Community and both the ability and willingness to contribute effort to our ministries.

. . . an Oratory where all are welcome to hear the Gospel preached in the Franciscan style without equivocation or compromise, to receive the sacraments, and to offer up prayers of intercession, thanksgiving and praise.

. . .a cluster of individual ministries to the neighborhood in which we are located and a collective ministry of Continuing Christian Education for the Ecumenical Catholic Communion and the Church beyond.

We are not cloistered. We live in the world but strive to not be of it.

We affirm our unity in the Catholic faith.

We affirm our unity in Christ. Therefore we place no denominational restrictions concerning those among the baptized who may receive the sacraments.

We affirm our unity in God and therefore we welcome all to our fellowship.

We are evangelical because we proclaim and seek to live the Gospel. We are not recruiters. If you wish to explore the Franciscan way, we will be delighted to talk with you. If you are not a Christian and wish to explore this faith further, we will be delighted to talk with you. If that happens, the Holy Spirit has recruited you far more effectively than we could.

Therefore, please know that if you worship with us there is no agenda beyond praising God, proclaiming the Gospel, celebrating the Sacrament of the Altar, and enjoying fellowship together.

The Rule of The Community of St. Francis, Chicago

If you would like to worship with us, please join us on Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.
For location and directions, call 773-720-1040 or write to csfcecc@gmail.com

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