07.11.2025
Saint Francis
St. Francis Weekly News
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM - Stewardship Sunday #2
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.
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM – Impromptu Choir in the Sanctuary
Our Impromptu Choir is still going strong! This fun, informal group is open to everyone! No experience is needed — just bring your voice, your enthusiasm, and a love for joyful music-making. Come add your voice — we’d love to sing with you! If you are interested or have questions, feel free to contact the Music Director, Ray Capiral, at musicdir@sflcsf.org Office Hours: Tues/Thurs, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, or by appointment.
St. Francis has a new Bridge Pastor! The Council interviewed Pastor Christian Jennert as a possible candidate for being the Bridge Pastor at St. Francis Lutheran Church, extended an offer, and he accepted. He currently has a temporary assignment at St. Marks which will end in late November.
Pastor Christian’s first day will be December 15th. He will attend worship on the 14th, the same day we have a Special Congregational Meeting to vote for members to be on the Call Committee and the Liquidity Facility for the Legacy Fund. Lunch will be served prior to the meeting. Please plan to attend this very special day as we welcome Pastor Christian as our Bridge Pastor.
Pastor Elizabeth has graciously agreed to be with us until the end of the year to help with the transition and the holidays. We all owe Bishop Jeff Johnson and the Rev. Dr. Charlane Lines a very special thank you for finding St. Francis an outstanding candidate to be our Bridge Pastor.
Able to Volunteer? Donate?
The LGBT National Help Center provides vital peer support, resources and community connections for the LGBTQ+ community. This is done through peer support hotlines, one-on-one online conversations and chat rooms, as well as by maintaining the largest LGBTQ+ resource database of its kind in the world. Volunteer positions are available remotely - you just need to be a good listener. To learn more email Help@LGBThotline.org or call the local office at (415) 355-003.
Pastor Chun’s Installation at St. Matthew’s - Saturday, Nov. 8, 2:00 PM
The Reverend Beate Chun will be installed as Pastor of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3281 16th Street, San Francisco. The Rev. Courtney Geibert, Dean, presiding. 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.
Free Health Events for Military Veterans
SAN FRANCISCO LOCATION:
Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
155 Fifth Street (at Minna), San Francisco, CA 94103
Free dental screenings
Free hearing screenings
Get your questions answered by University of the Pacific audiology professionals
Learn how you can become a patient and receive on-going care
Free health goody bags, snacks and refreshments
RSVPs Required: Click HERE, call 415.780.2055 or email pr@pacific.edu
Community Thanksgiving Potluck - Thursday, Nov. 27 - 12:00-3:00
Come join us for good food and great company at the Community Thanksgiving Potluck! Please bring something to share with everyone that joins in this meal. We are asking that you bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert. St. Francis will supply the turkey, the stuffing, all your main dishes and a variety of beverages. We are also looking for volunteers to help with set-up and clean up. Please let William know, if interested (wbrogan3@comcast.net).
This is a great chance to meet neighbors, share delicious homemade dishes, and celebrate the season and the joy of community. This is an in-person event, so come hungry and ready to connect! We can't wait to see you there. All are welcome! To RSVP for the event, go to https://tinyurl.com/stfrancisthanksgiving
Joyful Beginnings - Save the Date! Pledge Sunday – Dec. 7
The Stewardship Committee has designated the Second Sunday of Advent, December 7, as Stewardship Sunday for the new giving season. On that day we will conclude our stewardship program and reveal pledge results for 2026. After worship, the Committee will host a light lunch and short program in the Parish Hall. Please join us in celebrating the mission and ministry of St. Francis, and the joyful anticipation of beginning a new chapter in our life together as a congregation.
Our theme for the season is “Joyful Beginnings.” Over the next several weeks, congregation leaders will offer weekly stewardship reflections during worship, to share some ‘new growth’ ideas for our mission and ministry together:
+ Sunday, November 9 – Outreach Committee
+ Sunday, November 16 – Endowment Committee
+ Sunday, November 23 – Worship & Music Committee
In support of this vision, and with joyful anticipation for the new year, our 2026 pledge goal is to reach 100% participation. Pledge packets and stewardship materials were mailed at the end of October. If you didn’t receive one, just ask one of the Ushers after the service today, or contact Irene in the church office:
(415) 621-2635, admin@sflcsf.org . Please note that your pledge form will be most helpful if it is received by Tuesday, December 2.
Want to reach Pastor Elizabeth Ekdale during the week?
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
Here is a link where you can easily connect to all sign-ups: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1047003888275452027/false#/invitation. Please note: some worship roles require training. If you are signing up with this link 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 or remove a name, 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.
Donations - To make a donation to St. Francis, you can donate through our website by clicking https://sflcsf.org/giving/ or mail a check to St. Francis Lutheran Church at 152 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.
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.
