Fourth Sunday Family Service
This Sunday October 28, 10 a.m.
It's time again for our fourth Sunday family service - this month we have a special sports-themed coffee hour after 10 a.m. worship.
Have the entire family wear their favorite sports jersey to church. Hot dogs and popcorn too! So many of us love sports and frequently sports can keep us from church, but remember that God loves us wherever we are!!! But come this Sunday!!! (The Rams are on at 1:30!)
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Come Delight In Beautiful Music!
Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo
This Sunday October 28, 4:00 p.m.
The St Francis Choir invites you for an Evensong Service filled with beautiful music! Our choir and a small orchestra will lead the service. The Evensong is a traditional service of prayer for the evening, and we will enjoy the afternoon light streaming through our windows as we worship the God of Creation through music. This is a lovely service to share with friends. No admission charge, a free-will offering will be received.
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CRASH! and eMerge - Youth Groups
Abundant Table Farm Field Trip!
This Sunday, October 28!!
Together we'll have some fun on the farm as we get our hands dirty, harvest some food, and help out on the farm. Together we'll participate in Farm Church, and explore what our faith tradition teaches us about stewardship for the earth. Our time at the Abundant Table will wrap up with a shared meal.
Departure time from St. Francis: 1:00 pm Estimated return time: 8:00-8:30 pm
See you Sunday!
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Other News, and Coming Up!
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Estate Sale
Benefiting St Francis — Friday Nov. 2 & Sat.
Nov. 3. 9am to 3pm both days.
Preview sale for parishioners only—Thurs. Nov. 1st. 2pm till 5pm.
Cash or checks accepted. Tons of good stuff. Questions—call Gloria 310 375-8916
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All Saints—Honor Your Loved Ones
All Saints Day—Sunday, November 4.
Please send names by 3pm Next Tuesday - October 30.
Please send names of your loved ones who have died in the last 12 months to
Paula+
so they can be included in both services.
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Welcome conversation!
Sunday November 4, 9:15 - 9:45 am, Rev. Paula's Office;
11:30 - 12:15 pm, Board Room
If you have recently started coming to St. Francis (or are even just considering the possibility), please come by for this informal conversation over coffee, so we can answer any questions you have about St. Francis, and also share with you ways to feel more connected to what God is doing in and through this community.
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Harbor Interfaith—Thanksgiving Food Drive Donate now until Sunday November 18.
Harbor Interfaith works to fill the void for the homeless and working poor during the holidays. They distribute holiday food baskets and provide social connection. Help them to help others by donating items for their Thanksgiving food baskets:
Frozen turkeys*, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables (green beans or corn),
boxed mashed potatoes, stuffing or dressing mix, yams or sweet potatoes,
and cake mix and frosting or other dessert mixes.
Grocery gift cards are welcome, too.
*please email
Hank Gatlin in advance if you are thinking of donating frozen food.
Please put non-perishable food donations in the food baskets located in the office and narthex. Thank you!!
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Ingathering Sunday - 'Transforming Generosity'
Sunday November 4
We are in the midst of our Stewardship Campaign. Please remember to turn in your pledges by In-gathering Sunday, November 4th . Please consider pledging if you haven’t before and increasing your pledge if you are able. Let’s keep supporting the mission of St. Francis. Thanks to everyone for your generosity. Can't find your pledge form?
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Habitat For Humanity
Saturday, November 10, 8:00 to 3:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch provided. 15 volunteers needed, plus donations for donor brick wall
Once again, God’s people are in need of a good carpenter. St. Francis is very excited to be joining together again with Habitat For Humanity to help build a home for a family in need. Please come be a part of this wonderful event or make a donation to support our Build Day. No construction experience is necessary. The only requirement is a desire to help make a difference in the lives of others.
To fund our Build Day, the St. Francis community is pledging $2,500 to Habitat For Humanity. Please consider making a donation to this very worthy cause. To help fund raise, the St. Francis community will present the family that will live in the house with an artistic "brick wall". Each brick in this wall will contain the name of a St. Francis donor. Br
icks can be purchased for $50. Checks should be made payable to “St. Francis Church” with Habitat for Humanity in the memo section. Please contact
Mike Spalding
to sign up, or with any questions at (310) 897-3097.
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Military Outreach Packing
Sunday, November 11, at 11:30 a.m., Parish Hall. Snacks and water will be served.
St Francis helps to support the Military and their families with care packages, and prayer.
Many of those who serve never receive packages from home, so these are truly special for them. Please look out in church for the list of items to donate.
And thank you! Questions? Contact
Susie Zimmerman.
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Ongoing Spiritual Groups
Meditation Group
- Thursday Mornings, 9-10:00 a.m. Nason Chapel, main church. No charge.
Yoga - Monday mornings 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday mornings 8:45 a.m. Free-will offering.
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Sermons and Bulletins Online
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Sermons Online Archive
Episcopal News Weekly
- read for news on our very own Hank Gatlin, plus a report from the Bishops Tea held at St Francis!
Email
Paula+, 310-375 4617 x223
Email
Peter+, 310-375 4617 x225.
You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!
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Give by checking account, credit or debit card.
Prioritize your finances, helping you give to God's mission first.
Help you manage your giving, and access your giving account at your convenience.
Questions? Email
Elaine Mistele. Or call her at the church office at 310 375 4617.
Moved? Changed your Name?
New email or phone #?
Please send new details to
Mary in the office at 310 375-4617.
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