12.01.2026
Saint Francis
St. Francis Weekly News
A happy & blessed New Year to you!
Sunday, January 4th - celebration of the Epiphany of our Lord. Worship Service with holy communion, in-person and live-streamed.
Join St. Francis next Sunday, January 11 for the Baptism of our Lord.
TODAY: Take down the Christmas decorations and take a Poinsettia home!
Anyone who would like to help us take down the Christmas tree decorations and other holiday ornaments at the conclusion of the Christmas season is invited to stay following worship for a little fellowship-work and fun! You are also welcome to take a poinsettia home for yourself or a friend.
Membership
Are you interested in becoming a member of St. Francis? Voting Members are baptized and confirmed adult (or youth) members. They can have their membership transferred from another congregation, or complete a New Member class. Associate Members hold membership in another congregation, but wish to have a more permanent relationship with St. Francis. For more information, please contact Pr. Christian at pastor@sflc.org.
“Joyful Beginnings” Stewardship Pledge Report
Our goal for 2026 is to encourage all members and friends of St. Francis to participate in the pledge program. To view our progress, please see the “new growth” illustration on the west wall of the Parish Hall. For every pledge received between now and the end of January, a new leaf will be added to the tree!
Number of 2026 pledges received so far = 51
Our stewardship theme is “Joyful Beginnings”. Pledge forms and stewardship materials were mailed again this week. Packets are also available from the ushers, and from Irene in the parish office: (415) 621-2635, admin@sflcsf.org. If you haven’t already returned your pledge form, please mail it to the church or bring it with you to worship by today, January 4. The St. Francis Stewardship Committee
“Baptized We Live” – New Faith Formation Class Beginning in March
Are you interested in deepening your faith, refreshing your understanding of the Lutheran tradition, or simply curious about what it means to belong to a church community? Join St. Francis during the season of Lent as we walk together toward the waters of baptism.
This series is open to all—longtime members, newcomers, and those exploring faith for the first time. Wherever you find yourself on the journey, you are welcome here.
For more information, please speak with Pr. Christian Jennert.
Sundays | 9:30–10:30 a.m.
March 1: Why Do I Go to Church?
March 8: The Bible – Old Testament
March 15: The Bible – New Testament
The Impromptu Choir continues! We meet every Sunday at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary
You are invited to join the Impromptu Choir — a fun, informal group open to everyone! No experience necessary — just a willingness to sing and share in joyful music-making. Come add your voice — we’d love to have you! Practice begins before worship. Questions? You can reach Ray Capiral, Director of Music for the church, at musicdir@sflcsf.org (Office Hours: Tues/Thurs, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, or by appointment).
Pr. Christian is available for prayer, spiritual care and conversation
St. Francis' bridge pastor Christian Jennert is available for prayer, spiritual care, and conversation. The best way to contact him is by email (pastor@sflcsf.org) or by calling the church office at 415.621.2635.
In an urgent situation or emergency, please call his cell phone at 510.717.3221.
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.
Sign up for Worship Roles, Refreshments and Flowers
Here is a link where you can easily connect to all sign-up for 2026s: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/491946112016/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.
