13.10.2025
Saint Francis
St. Francis Weekly News
ELCA Statement on Deadly Attacks in the UK
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America denounces the deadly attacks perpetrated yesterday against people at a synagogue in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism. We extend our condolences to the victims and their families and our profound concern to all Jewish people living in fear in communities around the world. As the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
The ELCA also condemns anti-Semitism wherever it occurs. In “A Declaration of the ELCA to the Jewish Community,” this church recognizes anti-Semitism as “a contradiction and an affront to the Gospel, a violation of our hope and calling,” and pledges to “oppose the deadly working of such bigotry, both within our own circles and in the society around us.”
O Holy One, we ask for your blessing upon all people living amid fear and deadly violence. Help us to be ambassadors of justice and peace in our communities and around the world. Amen.
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM - Eighteenth Sunday of Pentecost
(Impromptu Choir at 10:00 in the sanctuary)
Worship Service with holy communion, and is available in-person and live-streamed. A live-stream of the worship service can be accessed through the St. Francis YouTube Channel.
Interested in obtaining a worship bulletin ahead of time? Go to the YouTube Link listed above and you will find a link for a bulletin for each Sunday!
Celebrate World Food Day with ELCA World Hunger on Oct. 16!
World Food Day is one of the most celebrated days on the United Nations calendar, with opportunities in more than 150 countries and more than 50 languages to raise awareness of hunger. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” highlights how each of us has a role to play in creating a world where we all have access to a nutritious diet.
ELCA World Hunger has been at work for more than 50 years, addressing root causes of hunger around the world and here in the United States. Your gifts connect people with training and resources so they can enjoy a fruitful harvest, access clean water, send their kids to school, get adequate health care and strengthen their income streams.
This World Food Day, your congregation or community is invited to join ELCA World Hunger in taking action. To make a donation online, go to https://community.elca.org/givenow
Queer Chorus - Freedom in the Dark - October 25 & 26 -7:30 PM
544 Shotwell St, Capp St. Community Center
Their first concert of the season: An act of joy, protest and belonging, dance is at the heart of queer life – from ballroom to the club floor, movement has been our sanctuary and revolution. In this concert our chorus celebrates the dance floors that have held us together in song and motion. Tickets can be purchased here.
Celebration of their commitment ceremony - Sunday, October 26 after worship - we need your RSVP and lunch order!
Karen and Lynne Olesen are celebrating their 25th Anniversary of their Commitment Ceremony held at St. Francis Lutheran Church by hosting a light lunch immediately after worship. All are welcome and they would appreciate an RSVP and selection of sandwich. Please RSVP by phone or email to Irene Kaufman, Parish Administrator (415-621-2635 or Admin@sflcsf.org) by Sunday evening October 19th.
Neighborhood Screening of a New Halloween Movie! - Sunday, October 26
Possession of Mara, a haunting new indie horror love story by Doc Zee filmed in San Francisco. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Film starts at 6:00 pm and a discussion with the film maker follows; come in costume! There will be prizes and refreshments. All are welcome. RSVP by calling the parish office at (415) 621-2635 or emailing Admin@sflc.org.
Pastor Beate Chun’s Installation at St. Mark’s -Saturday, November 8, 2:00 PM
The Reverend Beate Chun will be installed as Pastor of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3281 16th Street, San Francisco, should you wish to attend. The Rev. Courtney Geibert, Dean, presiding. A reception will follow after the service.
St. Matthew’s is 3 blocks away from the 16th Street/Mission BART station.
Parking is limited. We encourage you to use public transportation.
Public parking is available on Hoff Street, 2.5 blocks away from the church.
Want to reach Pastor Elizabeth?
You can reach her by calling the church office at (415) 621-2635, e-mailing the parish office at Admin@sflcsf.org, calling her cell phone at (415) 846-4340, or dropping by the church office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Pr. Elizabeth is also available to bring Holy Communion to those not able to worship in person on Sunday afternoons. Please let her know if you would like a pastoral visit.
Sign up for Worship Roles, Refreshments and Flowers
Please note: some worship roles require training. If you are signing up for the very first time, please check in with the pastor first. Another way to sign up is to contact the pastor through the parish office at (415) 621-2635 and they will get back to you.
Prayer Support and Prayer Ministry Praying for each other is one of the central activities of a Christian Community. It is Christ's design for our life together, and it is a beautiful and powerful gift we can give each other. At St. Francis we offer the following prayer support:
The weekly prayer list: we keep a list of names of people who have asked for prayers either on their own behalf or on behalf of someone else.
The urgent prayer team: a team of people who will lift up a person or group of persons during a crisis or an emergency. (If you would like to join the team, please let the Pastor know).
Prayers offered during worship: Please help us keep the prayer list up to date. If you wish to place a name on the prayer list, please contact the parish office at admin@sflcsf.org.
Prayers after worship: This evolved from the healing prayer ministry offered before Covid. After worship you may take a seat in one of the pews and a prayer minister will come and sit with you. They will offer support, and if desired will pray for you and anoint you.
Support the Friends of St. Francis Childcare Center (FOSF)
FoSF is a family-centered early care and education program where children, parents, and gardens grow, located at 50 Belcher Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. To make an online donation, go to www.fosf-childcare.org.
