26.08.2025
Saint Francis
St. Francis Weekly News
August 24, 2025
Worship Service with holy communion, in-person and live-streamed.
This Sunday, at 11:00 AM - 11th Sunday after Pentecost: The Revelation Sermon Series continues. 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! View service
This Sunday, August 24, 2025 @ 12:40 PM / after worship – Congregational Information Meeting
We have something to celebrate! Earlier this summer, Irene Kaufman completed her first year as the St. Francis Office Administrator. It was truly a baptism by fire, as she provided steady support through a busy season that included the sale of our two buildings, renovations at 152 Church Street, and significant office infrastructure upgrades. We’re grateful for her calm presence and hard work during such a demanding first year.
Also this Sunday, the Outreach Team will present the St. Francis Outreach Plan, and the Worship Visioning Team will provide an update on their work. It promises to be a day filled with ideas, vision, and meaningful community sharing.
Refreshments will be served after worship. A Zoom option is available as follows:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88997767119?pwd=AYQmQPGo7eclWzOqovjYIaUJncx6o8.1
August 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM (via Zoom): Final Session of Our 4-Part Bible Study Series
This week marks the final session in our 4-part Zoom Bible Study series on the Book of Revelation, offered as a companion to the current sermon series. Even if you missed the earlier sessions, you are still warmly invited to join us—everyone is welcome!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87408200336?pwd=p45hDtRcjFJevCz7uvXZnaJzC663Na.1
If you are interested in the Revelation Sermon series and would like to hear the sermon or read the sermon text, you can find both on our new website: Church in San Francisco | St. Francis Lutheran Church
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM – Impromptu Choir (Note the new time!)
Our Impromptu Choir is still going strong — and we’ve moved our rehearsal start time to 10:00 AM (formerly 10:15). 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!
Former Pastors Coming to St. Francis!
On Sunday, August 31, Pastors Phyllis Zillhart and Ruth Frost are planning to attend worship and coffee hour.
Sunday, August 31 · 1:00–3:30 PM Neighborhood Movie Screening – Dear White People
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of film, conversation, and community. We’ll screen the thought-provoking movie Dear White People, followed by a discussion. Doors open at 12:45 PM. Refreshments, raffle prizes provided by Cliff’s Variety, and good company provided! Accessible venue. For mature audiences. All are welcome. Please share this info with lots of people!
To RSVP go to:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1552347405879?aff=oddtdtcreator
Labor Day Community Cookout & Potluck - Monday, Sept. 1 · Noon to 3:00 PM
Burgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish to share.
There will be music and prizes, and the event is free. All are welcome!
To attend, please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1593183838749?aff=oddtdtcreator
Passing of a Friend of the Congregation: Kathy Esselstyn
We mourn the loss of Kathy Esselstyn, a cherished friend of the congregation. Kathy began worshiping with us about two years ago and quickly became an integral part of our church life. Though she chose not to pursue formal membership, she rarely missed a service, often attended Bible study, regularly served as a lector, and most recently as a sacristan.
Kathy was a deeply private person with a great love for music. She had previously worked as the Gift Acknowledgment Coordinator for the San Francisco Opera. An avid reader, she generously donated several books to the St. Francis Library. Kathy also cared deeply about the Christian communities in Palestine.
With her passing, St. Francis has lost a kind, faithful, and remarkable soul. May she rest in peace.
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 Pr. Bea first. Another way to sign up is to contact Pr. Bea at (408) 332-3638 or email her at pastor@sflcsf.org and she will take it from there.
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 Pr. Bea 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 Pastor Bea at pastor@sflcsf.org or 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 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.
