The wildness of creation forever unfolds—and tells—its story. Wildness is also within us as members of the wider “We”—the web of existence that binds us to the squirrel in our backyard, the bluestem of our prairies, the flowing waters of our streams, the towering trees of our forests, the generativity of our soil’s microorganisms, and… Continue Reading Wild Soul, Wider We Retreat: Reweaving Our Stories of Belonging at Prairiewoods

The documentary entitled Greta Thunberg: Rebel with A Cause, will be February’s free Franciscans for Earth Eco-Series event. A special viewing and discussion of the film will take place on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 6:30 in the evening Central, online via Zoom or in-person at Tau Center. Join us and Waterbear.com, as we follow… Continue Reading Greta Thunberg: Rebel With a Cause

We are aware of life emerging, changing, and regenerating all around and within us. Our understanding of who "We" are is shifting. Humanity is on the cusp of a new ontology (nature of being) and a spiritual renaissance. Biologically, we are merged more and more with technology, truly becoming cybernetic organisms—"cyborgs." Some are quite comfortable… Continue Reading Rooted Emergence: Spiritual Operating Systems 2.0 Retreat at Prairiewoods

Melissa Vatterott, Policy Director of the Missouri Coalition For The Environment, will speak during the free Franciscans for Earth Eco-Series event for March. The evening of Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 6:30 Central, Melissa will present “Missouri’s Environmental Policy Landscape & How You Can Take Action To Care For Our Common Home” online via Zoom… Continue Reading Missouri’s Environmental Policy Landscape & How You Can Take Action to Care for Our Common Home

As the spring equinox balances darkness and light and the Earth tilts toward new growth, what rebirth is stirring in the chaos of change today? Karen Hering, author of Trusting Change: Finding Our Way through Personal and Global Transformation, will facilitate this weekend retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). It will include… Continue Reading Restoring Balance in Times of Change Retreat at Prairiewoods

We are in an exciting time as People of God who have chosen to live in the spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi!  In 2023, Franciscans worldwide will begin celebrating the 800th anniversary of the 1223 Rule and Christmas at Greccio. Also taking place this year is the Continental Phase of the… Continue Reading Enlarge Your Tent: Leading Associate Communities in the Franciscan Spirit of Incarnational Leadership

We are in an exciting time as People of God who have chosen to live in the spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi!  In 2023, Franciscans worldwide will begin celebrating the 800th anniversary of the 1223 Rule and Christmas at Greccio. Also taking place this year is the Continental Phase of the… Continue Reading Enlarge Your Tent: Leading Associate Communities in the Franciscan Spirit of Incarnational Leadership

The Economic and Ecological Way of the Cross is a special observance of Christ's passion and an opportunity to reflect on the ways we have broken our covenant with God at the expense of other persons and creation. At each station, focus is directed to a different economic or ecological challenge or sign of hope… Continue Reading Virtual Way of the Cross for Economic and Ecological Justice

The Formation-Education subcommittee of the Commission for Life and Mission, invites those serving as formation (initial and ongoing) and spirituality ministers - to a consultative Zoom session. We want to hear directly from you about your ministries and how the Federation may be able to support you in these endeavors. This particular consultation focuses on… Continue Reading Commission for Life and Mission Consultation with TOR Formation and Spirituality Ministers

The documentary on the encyclical, Laudato Si’ by Pope Francis entitled The Letter, will be April’s free Franciscan for Earth Eco-Series event. A special viewing and discussion of the film will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 6:30 in the evening Central, via Zoom. In October, YouTube Originals released this grand documentary telling… Continue Reading The Letter

The Formation-Education subcommittee of the Commission for Life and Mission, invites those serving as formation (initial and ongoing) and spirituality ministers - to a consultative Zoom session. We want to hear directly from you about your ministries and how the Federation may be able to support you in these endeavors. This particular consultation focuses on… Continue Reading Commission for Life and Mission Consultation with TOR Formation and Spirituality Ministers