Has the Franciscan Kitchen spurred an interest to serve in a more dedicated way? There are several opportunities to serve the poor and to live the Gospel in the Way of Francis and Clare throughout the U.S. as well as in the larger world. Below are some opportunities available to serve in Franciscan-sponsored projects.
Franciscan Service Network is a network of Franciscan-based service programs across the United States and the world. Each of us offer opportunities for service to the poor and marginalized modeled after the lives of Saints Francis and Clare. Some of our programs work in one location; some work in multiple locations. Some of our programs only work with young adults, and some work with people of all ages. Some of us offer terms of service for one year, or some of us offer service terms for many more months. None of our programs are exactly the same - each offers a unique experience of its own. What we share is a rootedness in Franciscan spirituality, a desire to support intentional communities motived by justice and love, and to live out our values in service to those who are impoverished and oppressed.
Together we seek to increase national visibility and accessibility of our Franciscan-based programs, because we believe our programs offer invaluable opportunities to form lay leaders to live lives of service modeled after Saints Francis and Clare. We demonstrate our collaborative spirit by enriching each other through sharing resources and support. And through our work as a community we seek to model Franciscan spirituality and values in our world.
Reach us at https://franciscanservicenetwork.org/.
As Franciscan followers of Christ, we build partnerships with Catholic women and men who are inspired to live and serve in solidarity with economically poor communities across the globe – and to bring the transformative experience of mission to North American societies and churches as advocates for peace, justice, reconciliation and care of creation.
CORE STATEMENTS
These seven statements identify the core belief system from which we operate. They define the “soul” of FMS and inspire the work that we do.
We have faith in the transforming power of Christ’s love in the world.
We believe the world is a graced place.
We believe in the absolute and fundamental dignity of each individual and creation.
We embrace Catholic Social Teaching as central to our faith and service.
We have confidence in the wisdom of poor communities.
We engage in a mission of presence, accompaniment, and advocacy.
We believe strong theological and cross-cultural training leads to respectful and effective mission service.
Contact Information:
Franciscan Mission Service
415 Michigan Ave. NE Suite 104
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-1762
https://franciscansinternational.org/home/
FI Geneva
37-39 rue de Vermont P.O. Box 104
CH-1211 Geneva 20 SWITZERLAND
T: +41 22 779 4010
F: +41 22 779 40 12
[email protected]
FI New York
246 East 46th Street #1F
New York, NY
10017-2937
T: +1(917) 675 1075 [email protected]