Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry

Welcome to the web site for the Saint Francis of Assisi ministry at Seattle Parish Family 14, made of the Seattle Archdiocese parishes of St John the Evangelist, St Benedict, and St Alphonsus, located in Seattle, Washington.

The Saint Francis of Assisi ministry brings together individuals who are concerned about the care for creation and climate change. We meet monthly and also are involved in actions and activities intended for the broader community. Our goal is to educate and inspire everyone towards action to care for our common home. Information about meetings and upcoming events is below.

News and Events

  • The Light Won’t Dim

    The Saint Francis of Assisi ministry is hosting a viewing and discussion of the documentary, The Light Won’t Dim on Tuesday, February 17 from 6:30-7:30 PM at the St. John Parish Admin building.  The Light Won’t Dim is a 30-minute documentary exploring the promise and… Continue reading

    The Light Won’t Dim

  • Monthly Saint Francis of Assisi Meetings

    (Usually) First Sunday of the month, 2-3:30 PM. Next Meeting: Sunday, Feb 1 from 2:00PM-3:30 PM Location: St John the Evangelist Admin Building, 106 N 79th Street. January 2026 Meeting Agenda Continuing discussion of event ideas for 2026. All parishioners… Continue reading

    Monthly Saint Francis of Assisi Meetings

  • Earthrise

    Last week I shared a TED Countdown talk where Pope Francis spoke of our moral imperative to act on climate change. Also reciting her poem, Earthrise, at TED Countdown, was poet Amanda Gorman. (You may recall that Amanda recited her… Continue reading

  • Our Moral Imperative

    Pope Francis begins his TED Coundown talk with: The world is shaken by the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlights another global challenge: the socio-environmental crisis. And this requires us, all of us, to face a choice. The… Continue reading

  • A Prayer from Martin Luther King

    Please excuse me for the rather long pause in this column. My wife, Suzanna, and I contracted COVID-19 in early December, and it’s been a bit of a challenge. I have fully recovered, but Suzanna is still working on it.… Continue reading