Events

This October Franciscans across the world are marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi.

 

Born into wealth and privilege, St. Francis chose a radical path of joyful poverty, peace-making and love for all creation. Eight centuries on, his witness continues to inspire Christians seeking a faith that is humble, hopeful, and courageously lived. St. Francis is particularly well known globally today because he is the patron saint of the environment.

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On Sunday 4th October, the feast day of St. Francis, local members of the Franciscan Third Order, known as TSSF, are celebrating with a commemorative Walk of Peace, Hope and Reconciliation through the town of Carmarthen. People from all local churches, denominations, faiths and none are warmly invited to join us.

 

We will commence our walk from St. Peter’s Church at 2:00pm; walking then to the former site of Greyfriars in the town centre for prayers and a blessing by Bishop Dorrien Davies, before walking on to Christ Church Hall to enjoy fellowship and refreshments, ending about 4.30pm. After this, those wishing to join us for our service of the Franciscan Office will be most welcome

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The Greyfriars were members of the Franciscan order, who arrived in Carmarthen during the 13th century and established a friary just outside the then medieval town walls on what is now the site of the Greyfriars shopping area. Archaeology has shown it was among the largest provincial Franciscan friaries in Britain

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Today, membership of TSSF is for lay and ordained people, single or partnered, who feel drawn to the Franciscan way of simplicity, joy, peace-making and care for creation. Join us for our walk on 4th October, enjoy the chance to chat with others and learn more.

 

Otherwise, for more details, contact our local group convenor, Carolyn TSSF, email: capurchase1955@outlook.com, or speak with Simon Thane TSSF, St Peter’s Church.