06.03.2026
Saint Francis
St. Francis Weekly News
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Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8
Don’t forget to spring forward and move your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night. [Yes — worship will feel a little earlier. Coffee helps!]
Council Installation THIS Sunday, March 8
The St. Francis Church Council will be installed during this Sunday’s worship service — join us as we pray for these elected leaders and their ministry among us.
Midweek Lenten Prayer: “Journey with Jesus” • Wednesdays | 6:00 - 6:30 PM Join St. Francis for 30 minutes of quiet Evening Prayer at 6:00 PM 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 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 1: Why Do I Go to Church?
March 8: The Bible – Old Testament
March 15: The Bible – New Testament
March 22: Martin Luther and the Reformation
March 29: The Sacraments – Gifts of Community
Call Committee Discussion • Sunday, March 15 | 12 noon - 2:00 PM
The Call Committee will have a kick-off lunch and meeting with the congregation after church to discuss the call process and to start gathering information. (The meeting will wrap up by 2:00 the latest.) The Committee is planning to do small group zoom calls and for the non-techie members, telephone calls, so everyone has a chance to share their thoughts. The Committee will also be mailing a survey early in the process.
Neighborhood Movie Screening • Sunday, March 15 - 4:00 PM
Enjoy an uplifting afternoon of music, laughter, and community as we watch the classic film, Sister Act. Admittance is free. Doors to the parish hall open at 4:00 PM and the showing begins at 4:30. There will be refreshments and prizes, and all are welcome! Bring a friend or neighbor and share the joy.
Online Church calendar
You are invited/encouraged to use the church calendar on the church website as a resource about publicly advertised weekly and monthly events. If you have an event you are planning, it would be a way to see if there might be scheduling conflicts! And if you have any questions about scheduling you are welcome to contact the church office at admin@sflcsf.org.
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@sflcsf.org.
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 Brogan 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.
Note to the Impromptu Choir
Greetings, beloved St. Francis choir singers - A reminder that I have signed up for Pastor Christian’s New Members Classes in March, scheduled for 9:30-10:30 AM. So, for all five weekends in March, I will start choir rehearsal at 10:30 AM until about 10:55 AM. If additional practice time is necessary, I am happy to set up additional practices with you all, either directly after worship or at some other time, TBD.
In the meantime, thank you for your interest and participation in the St. Francis music ministry. Every single voice matters! Please know that you are always welcome to come back—I am looking forward to preparing special music for our Sundays in Lent. With gratitude, Ray Capiral, Director of Music
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.
