Who we are
Anglican Church Of St Francis, a parish of the Anglican Province of America (APA)
Mission
St. Francis of Assisi is an Anglo- Catholic community, rooted in faith, family and friendship. We are responsive to the needs and concerns of those around us. We live out Jesus’ words, “Come, follow me,” and invite others to join us.
Vision
St. Francis Church stands as a beacon of faith in Jonesboro. We are a place of prayer, peace and joy to all who join us. Our community is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve together. We welcome all individuals seeking God’s love and our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their heart.
Mission
St. Francis of Assisi is an Anglo- Catholic community, rooted in faith, family and friendship. We are responsive to the needs and concerns of those around us. We live out Jesus’ words, “Come, follow me,” and invite others to join us.
Vision
St. Francis Church stands as a beacon of faith in Jonesboro. We are a place of prayer, peace and joy to all who join us. Our community is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve together. We welcome all individuals seeking God’s love and our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their heart.
Church Website
Anglican Church Of St Francis on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Father Mike Stranz, OSF
Leader Position:
Rector
Formal Title:
Father
Leader Address:
199 N. Main St.
Jonesboro
Georgia
30236
Jonesboro
Georgia
30236
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Father Mike Stranz, OSF
Leader Bio:
Fr. Michael was the founding rector of St. Francis Anglican Church beginning November 10, 1991. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Holy Trinity College and Seminary of the Southern Episcopal Church. He retired from active ministry in August 2012.
His successor at St. Francis was Father Gary Allen Fisher (August 1, 2012 - April 30, 2020). Father Fisher was called as Curate, at St. Michael's Church in North Carolina. Fr. Michael requested to be transferred from the retired roll to the active priesthood and was approved by Bishop Grundorf on April 29, 2020. Fr. Michael is also a member of the Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion. (A Third Order).
Fr.Michael and his wife Karen have been married since 1974 and have two children, Dawn and Christi.
His successor at St. Francis was Father Gary Allen Fisher (August 1, 2012 - April 30, 2020). Father Fisher was called as Curate, at St. Michael's Church in North Carolina. Fr. Michael requested to be transferred from the retired roll to the active priesthood and was approved by Bishop Grundorf on April 29, 2020. Fr. Michael is also a member of the Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion. (A Third Order).
Fr.Michael and his wife Karen have been married since 1974 and have two children, Dawn and Christi.
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Anglican Church Of St Francis Service Times
Holy Eucharist - Sundays, 10:00 am
Wednesdays, Thursday, and Friday - 11:00 am
Spiritual Formation (Sunday School) - Sundays, 9:00 am.
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Wednesdays, Thursday, and Friday - 11:00 am
Spiritual Formation (Sunday School) - Sundays, 9:00 am.
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Worship Languages
English
Special Needs/Accessibility
Disabled Ramp and Toilets
Prayers and Hymns
Main Bible:
King James Version
Other information
Anglican Church Of St Francis History
Grant us grace
0 Lord our God, grant us grace to desire Thee with our whole heart; that, so desiring, we may seek, and seeking find Thee; and so finding Thee may love Thee; and loving Thee, may hate those sins from which Thou hast redeemed us.
0 Lord our God, grant us grace to desire Thee with our whole heart; that, so desiring, we may seek, and seeking find Thee; and so finding Thee may love Thee; and loving Thee, may hate those sins from which Thou hast redeemed us.
Anglican Church Of St Francis listing was last updated on the 3rd of November, 2022