Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)
2027-04-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-05-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-06-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-07-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-08-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-09-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-10-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2027-11-09 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates
Online via Zoom • Monthly on the second Tuesday

Join the Wheaton Franciscans for a 24‑month journey into the heart of Franciscan spirituality. Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life is open to people of all or no faith tradition who want to learn more about the Franciscan story, deepen their spiritual life, and build community.

Each monthly session includes prayer, input, reflection, and conversation, with space for contemplative sharing. Together, participants explore themes such as the lives of Francis and Clare, incarnation, community, creation, peace, discernment, and living Gospel values today.

Consistent participation helps create a safe and caring community as we learn from one another and grow in the Franciscan way of life.

Online registration opens June 1, 2026. Registration requested by August 18, 2026 or until capacity is reached.

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Session Dates & Themes

2026

September 8 — Introduction and Call to Holiness

October 13 — Francis of Assisi: His Culture and Times

November 10 — Clare of Assisi & the Franciscan Family

December 8 — Incarnation

2027

January 12 — Contemplative Sharing

February 9 — Community / Relationship

March 9 — Conversion / Penance

April 13 — Humility / Minority

May 1 (Saturday) — Morning of Reflection: Contemplation

Summer — Optional Book Study & Community Deepening

September 14 — Creation

October 12 — Peace and Nonviolence

November 9 — Joy

December 14 — Wheaton Franciscan Charism

2028

February 8 — Servant Leadership of Francis & Clare

March 14 — Trinity

April 11 — Discernment & Living Gospel Values

May 9 (Saturday) — Living the Franciscan Way of Life Today (Hybrid)

Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)
2027-05-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-06-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-07-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-08-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-09-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-10-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-11-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 and 11 more dates
Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom

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This monthly virtual gathering is grounded in prayer, reflection, and community. We’ll begin with a short time of meditation and contemplative prayer, followed by a reading to guide our shared reflection and group discussion. These circles offer a welcoming, sacred space to connect with fellow Franciscans across the country.

All are welcome!
