20.03.2026
Saint Francis
St. Francis Weekly News
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March 22 — the Fifth Sunday in Lent
Join us for worship with Holy Communion in person or via livestream. All are invited to stay for coffee and refreshments in the parish hall downstairs following worship.
Looking ahead: Join St. Francis next week on Palm Sunday, March 29, as we enter Holy Week with the whole church. Worship will include Holy Communion, the reading of the Passion, and a public procession following the 11:00 a.m. service. We are delighted to welcome Rev. Gregory Stevens, Northern California Director of Interfaith Power & Light, as our preacher, teacher, and procession leader. (The full schedule for Holy Week is included below.)
Midweek Lenten Prayer: “Journey with Jesus” • Wednesday nights | 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Join St. Francis for 30 minutes of quiet Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m. every Wednesday in Lent. Our Midweek Lenten Prayer is offered via Zoom only. Wherever you are, you are warmly invited to join us for Scripture, reflection, silence, and simple chants from Taizé as we continue our Lenten journey together. Come as you are for a gentle time of prayer, quiet, and renewal in the middle of your week.The Zoom link for the sessions is
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84177959007?pwd=8VQLBLyqPbBbhj18qDc70Dax3hLEmJ.1
“Baptized We Live” New Members’ Class • Sundays in March | 9:30–10:30 AM
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. The classes are available in person or on Zoom. The Zoom link is
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84177959007?pwd=8VQLBLyqPbBbhj18qDc70Dax3hLEmJ.1
March 22: Martin Luther and the Reformation March 29: The Sacraments – Gifts of Community
Help Us Fill Our Parish Hall Bulletin Board! As we continue to celebrate the St. Francis community, we’re refreshing the bulletin board in the Parish Hall — and we’d love to include you! We want to create a joyful, welcoming display that reflects the people who make this church feel like home.
Outreach Team member William Brogan will be taking individual photos/headshots during coffee hour and fellowship time to help fill out the board. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let him know — we want everyone to feel comfortable and included. For more information or to schedule your photo, please see William or another member of the Outreach Team (Kenji Nishiura, Brian Border).
Thank you for helping us create a bulletin board that truly looks like St. Francis — warm, diverse, joyful, and full of grace.
Membership - 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@sflcsf.org.
Pr. Christian 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.
Outreach Coordinator - the church is currently seeking to fill the position of Outreach Coordinator. A copy of the job description is available in this coming Sunday's bulletin insert or by contacting the parrish office. Please feel free to pass it on to anyone you know who may be interested. Thank you.
JOIN ST. FRANCIS FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTER 2026
Palm Sunday, March 29
11:00 a.m. Holy Communion with the Blessing of Palms, the Reading of the Passion, and Public Procession
Holy Wednesday, April 1
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer (Zoom only)
Maundy Thursday, April 2
6:00 p.m. Holy Communion with the Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday, April 3
6:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday with the Adoration of the Cross
Easter Sunday, April 5
9:45 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt
11:00 a.m. Festival Holy Communion Worship
12:30 p.m. Festive Community Potluck
