St Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church

08/15/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning!

08/01/2026

The August Holy Hikes is two week from today. Hope to see you there!!

Mark your calendars for two weeks from today--Saturday, August 15th, starting at 10 am--for the August Holy Hike on Mt. Davis in Forbes State Forest.

We will meet in the parking lot for the Mt. Davis Picnic Area off Mount Davis Road to hike the High Point Trail, an easy and mostly shady 2-mile out and back trail to the top of Mt. Davis. More adventurous hikers can then climb the observation tower to see the incredible views across Somerset County and beyond. Once we return to the picnic area, we will finish with Holy Communion.

Like many trails in the Laurel Highlands, this one has lots of rock and tree roots, but the incline is gradual. Wear good hiking shoes and dress for the weather. You will also want to bring a hat, insect repellent, sun screen, and water. See you there!
St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church St Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church St Stephens Episcopal Church

Here is the location of the meeting point on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mt+Davis+Picnic+Area/@39.7942441,-79.1864624,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89cab87a79e6283f:0xefa7e83f69eed067!8m2!3d39.7942465!4d-79.1658628!16s%2Fg%2F1tdvl4c3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDcyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

07/17/2026

A Holy Hike update

07/16/2026

Tomorrow’s HOLY HIKE is CANCELED due to the poor air quality forecast for Saturday. See you on August 15th for the Mount Davis hike.

Don't forget this Saturday's Holy Hike on the Indian Creek Valley Trail!

Tomorrow’s HOLY HIKE is CANCELED due to the poor air quality forecast for Saturday. See you in August for the Mount Davis hike!

Rain or Shine! Join us for the July Holy Hike on the Indian Creek Valley Trail this Saturday, July 18th starting at 10 am.

We are hiking the easy Indian Creek Gorge section which starts at the trail head off SR 381 just north of Mill Run and immediately south of the Mill Run Reservoir. To access the trail head, turn west from SR 381 on Killarney Road (where the large Camp Christian sign is located). Drive about 1/4 mile then take the first right into the parking area for the trail head.

Be prepared for the weather, as rain is in the forecast. See you there!

St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church St Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church St Stephens Episcopal Church

06/21/2026

Thank you to the nine people from St. Francis who came out for the June Holy Hike at Bushy Run Battlefield State Park. What a beautiful day to be on the trails!

06/15/2026

This Saturday is the next Holy Hikes. Hope to see you there!

St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church St Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church

05/21/2026

Thanks to the folks from St. Francis--including our now retired supply priest, the Rev. Nancy Threadgill--for joining the first Holy Hike this past Saturday. The weather was perfect for the first event of the season.

05/11/2026

The 2026 Holy Hikes season starts this Saturday, May 16th. Hope you can join us!

Mark your calendars! The 2026 season of Holy Hikes of Southwest Pennsylvania begins this coming Saturday, May 15th.

We will meet at Laurel Summit State Park at 10:00 a.m. This is a young family friendly hike. Bring your hiking shoes, hat, water, bug repellent, and sunscreen. We will celebrate Holy Eucharist at the end of the hike in the picnic area next to the parking lot.

The 2026 hiking season runs from May to October on the third Saturday of each month, starting at 10 a.m. This gives folks coming from farther away in the Diocese time to get to the trailheads. Look for announcements with details about each hike on the the Diocese's page a week or two before each hike.

Here is the full 2026 schedule:

- Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00 am - Laurel Summit State Park (address in Somerset; between Rector and Somerset) - Spruce Flats Bog Trail (0.8 miles out and back) and Picnic Area Trail (1.5 miles) - YOUNG FAMILY FRIENDLY easy

- Saturday, June 20, 2026 - 10:00 am Bushy Run Battlefield Park (Jeannette) Edge Hill Trail.(1 mile loop) YOUNG FAMILY FRIENDLY easy. After the hike, spend time at the Visitor Center, stay for site tour, or walk the other trails on the property

- Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:00 am Indian Creek Valley Trail (Mill Run trail head near Camp Christian); Indian Creek Gorge section (3 miles out and back); easy

- Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 10:00 am Mount Davis Natural Area (Meyersdale); High Point Trail - 2 miles (out and back); easy; optional climb up the observation tower

- Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 10:00 am Kimberly Run Natural Area (Somerset ); South East trails off South parking lot - 2.5 miles; easy

- Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 10:00 am Laurel Hill State Park (near Somerset; Pump House Trailhead) to Jones Mill Dam - Pumphouse Trail to Martz Trail to Water Line Trail; about 3 miles; easy (except Water Line trail which is more difficult but downhill).

St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church St Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church St. Mark's Episcopal Church St Stephens Episcopal Church

04/05/2026

Join us for our
Easter Sunday service at 10 am. Alleluia! The Lord is risen, indeed!