ASSOCIATES OF THE SOCIETY OF ST. FRANCIS

Who are the Associates of the Society of Saint Francis?

The Associates are:

Franciscans:  The Associates are an interfaith, interdenominational fellowship within the Episcopal Church. We are devoted to the way of St. Francis in our dedication to the life of the Gospel.  Like Francis, we are especially dedicated to the way of peace, the preservation of the environment and helping the poor.

Companions:  We are companions in our spiritual journey to the Brothers of the Society of St. Francis, the Sisters of the Community of St. Francis, and the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order of the Society of St. Francis. We consider ourselves to be spiritually connected to all Franciscans of all denominations throughout the entire world.

Spiritual: We live life in the spirit, dedicated to worshipping God in our day to day lives.  We are female, male, partnered or single, clergy or lay people all called to share a common in the exploration of Franciscan spirituality.   To further this life of the spirit, we live by a Rule of Life, which all Associates write for themselves.

Community:  Although we may be far apart geographically, we remain aware of the common life we live in Christ and St. Francis.  Many Associates are members of a local Third Order fellowship, or meet regularly and/or correspond with First Order brothers and sisters.  We also stay in touch through the internet, through correspondence, and via newsletters.

Seekers of spiritual truth, and an ever-deepening knowledge of God and God’s work in creation.

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