Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
Building community while serving those in need 365 days of the year
Drop off individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, packs of nuts, chips, cookies, juice boxes or small water bottles. These snacks are handed outwith sandwiches. Thank you for your generosity! Did you know? The number of those that we help at the door daily has doubled in recent months. Many that rely on our sandwiches are not unhoused… but […]
@ Drop off individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, packs of nuts, chips, cookies, juice boxes or small water bottles. They will be combined with other snacks into “snack packs” which are handed out daily with sandwiches. Thank you for your generosity! Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
@ Celebrate St. Francis with your parish family! Join us for our annual parish picnic. This year we will provide brunch, you bring the desserts! There will be live music and activities for the kids. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon in our garden (or inside in case of rain). Join us! We are seeking extra hands […]
Come make a difference! Join fellow parishioners from age 8 to 80 in this urban agriculture project!! There are jobs for all ages and skill levels. Work projects include preparing growing systems for delivery to the Hartford community, to planting seeds for late summer harvest. Come for as little or as much time as you […]
@ You are invited to join us in the Franciscan Center after the prayerful Transitus Service for a reception. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
@ Come make a difference! Join us and work together with Levo International to build a new urban garden at 455 Garden St. in Hartford. Levo is working to turn underutilized urban properties into productive farm spaces to alleviate food insecurity. Read more and sign up on their website. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook […]
Our ministry provides educational opportunities to build and develop greater visibility and understanding of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) experiences within our church community and develop faith-building outreach programming to the diverse spectrum of the LGBT community. We meet the second Sunday of the month after the 5:00 pm Mass in the Franciscan […]
Come make a difference! Join fellow parishioners from age 8 to 80 in this urban agriculture project!! There are jobs for all ages and skill levels. Work projects include preparing growing systems for delivery to the Hartford community, to planting seeds for late summer harvest. Come for as little or as much time as you […]
Join us in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry! This group, composed of members of the church who love their gay and lesbian family members unconditionally, supports the LGBT community. This group holds regular meetings, provides ongoing educational programs and offers continued spiritual development.
Come make a difference! Join fellow parishioners from age 8 to 80 in this urban agriculture project!! There are jobs for all ages and skill levels. Work projects include preparing growing systems for delivery to the Hartford community, to planting seeds for late summer harvest. Come for as little or as much time as you […]
Clare Gallery’s new exhibit! Clare Gallery’s final 20th Anniversary exhibition, Color and Identity: A Visual Conversation, reveals national artist Stanwyck Cromwell’s ongoing artistic journey. Cromwell is originally from Guyana. His artwork is a visual representation of the nostalgic memories of his Guyanese home, Caribbean influences of the West Indies (including its spirituality), as well as his experiences living […]
Clare Gallery’s new exhibit! An artist reception will be held on Sunday, October 22, 1-3 p.m. Clare Gallery’s final 20th Anniversary exhibition, Color and Identity: A Visual Conversation, reveals national artist Stanwyck Cromwell’s ongoing artistic journey. Cromwell is originally from Guyana. His artwork is a visual representation of the nostalgic memories of his Guyanese home, Caribbean influences of […]
Is God calling you to live a life of love, peace, and holiness in the model of St. Francis of Assisi? Join us for our gathering in the lower level of the Urban Ministry Center at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church on October 22nd at 2:00 to learn more about the Secular Franciscan Order. We will […]
Come make a difference! Join fellow parishioners from age 8 to 80 in this urban agriculture project!! There are jobs for all ages and skill levels. Work projects include preparing growing systems for delivery to the Hartford community, to planting seeds for late summer harvest. Come for as little or as much time as you […]
* What does science tell us about being LGBTQ+? * What are the two aspects of the Church’s teaching on LGBTQ+? * How is the way we welcome or do not welcome an LGBTQ+ person, a Life Issue?* As allies, what can we do to support life – support our LGBTQ+ sisters, brothers, youth, and loved ones? […]
@ An evening with Chris Doucot of the Hartford Catholic Worker October 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Franciscan Center. Guest Speaker Chris Doucot will incorporate aspects of his book “No Innocent Bystanders: Becoming an ally in the struggle for justice”, focusing especially on dismantling racism and justice for the LGBTQ+ community! Join […]
Come make a difference! Join fellow parishioners from age 8 to 80 in this urban agriculture project!! There are jobs for all ages and skill levels. Work projects include preparing growing systems for delivery to the Hartford community, to planting seeds for late summer harvest. Come for as little or as much time as you […]