Name: Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)
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November 2026
How to Love Our Enemies: A Virtual Workshop with Dr. Amanda Udis-Kessler (Online; FranFed Event)

November 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Join us on November 4 for a timely and spiritually grounded workshop exploring what it truly means to love our enemies — not in theory, but in practice. Scheduled just after Election Day, this gathering offers space to meet a challenging cultural moment with clarity, compassion, and a deeper sense of Christian and Franciscan calling.… Continue Reading How to Love Our Enemies: A Virtual Workshop with Dr. Amanda Udis-Kessler (Online; FranFed Event)
Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

November 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom 👉 Click here to join 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… Continue Reading Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

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Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

November 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

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.… Continue Reading Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

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December 2026
Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

December 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

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.… Continue Reading Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

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Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

December 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom 👉 Click here to join 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… Continue Reading Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Free
January 2027
Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

January 11, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom 👉 Click here to join 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… Continue Reading Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Free
Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

January 12, 2027 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

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.… Continue Reading Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

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2027 Virtual Annual Retreat (Online; Fran Fed Event)

January 23, 2027 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

Join the Federation community for our annual virtual retreat. The afternoon will include presentations, quiet reflection, small‑group conversation, and space for questions. Theme and speakers will be announced later this fall. Save the date and plan to join us.
February 2027
Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

February 8, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom 👉 Click here to join 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… Continue Reading Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Free
Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

February 9, 2027 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

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.… Continue Reading Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

Free
March 2027
Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

March 8, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Join the next Franciscan Connection Circle — held via Zoom 👉 Click here to join 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… Continue Reading Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Free
Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

March 9, 2027 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

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.… Continue Reading Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

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Federation events

November 2026

How to Love Our Enemies: A Virtual Workshop with Dr. Amanda Udis-Kessler (Online; FranFed Event)

Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

December 2026

Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

January 2027

Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

2027 Virtual Annual Retreat (Online; Fran Fed Event)

February 2027

Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

March 2027

Franciscan Connection Circles (Monthly; Online)

Exploring the Franciscan Way of Life (Online; Partner Event)

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