Sunday School is on Summer Session!
Kids - meet each week in the library for a casual Sunday school time.
Paula+ Vacation/Sabbatical - July 1-29
Bishop Diane and the Vestry have encouraged Paula+ to take a sabbatical. Paula+ chooses to do so in vacation spurts. The first spurt will be the month of July. During that time, Peter+ will be priest in charge. If there is a pastoral emergency please call Peter+ at 626 375 5483 or Hank Gatlin at 310 987 8167.
A Men's Corner: Connect With Other Men at St. Francis
Next Wednesday, July 10, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at The Corner Bakery, 1868 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach.
Rev. Peter Huang and Canon Hank Gatlin host this monthly fellowship time for men. Come connect with other men at St. Francis, join in each other's spiritual journey over a meal or cup of coffee. Let us know if you can join us—or just stop by!
How Would You Feel if You Owned No Clean Underwear?—Bring Undie Donations To Church
Sunday July 14
We work regularly to support St Luke's Breakfast Program for the Homeless in Long Beach. They always need donations of underwear (the most requested, but least often donated items for homeless shelters). Please bring what you can to church this Sunday, and our volunteers will take them to St Luke's the following Saturday. Mens' and womens' underwear in larger sizes preferred. Thank you!
Radical Sending—2 Classes
Sunday July 14 and August 25 after both services,
Board Room
Have you wondered why we end our worship service by sending forth with " Let us go into the world in peace to love and serve the Lord"? Jesus didn't just call people to come, he called them to be sent. Join us as we engage a Church Next video "Radical Sending" and reflect together how St. Francis can live out our mission together as we come together and move out into the world.
From Chant To Bach To Rock—Music As Worship
Sunday July 21, following 10 a.m. worship
  • When did music start being part of worship?
  • Why do we include music in worship?
  • Are some kinds of music 'better' than others for worship?
What have you wondered about? Come learn about the history of music in worship, and the function(s) music serves in our services.
Summer Choir
Anyone who has a desire to help bring God's word to life in song is welcome to come join the Summer Choir! We will gather at 9:00 on Sunday mornings in the choir area of the church to learn the anthem for that day. No Thursday evening rehearsals. No robes. Give it a try! We will help you! Contact Jeannie Cobb with questions.
Other News, and Coming Up!
Rummage Sale! Quick - Your Chance to Clear Out Some Clutter!
  • 1st Week of August—Bring Items to Parish Hall
  • Mon, Aug 5—Volunteers Needed—See Below
  • Sale Dates—Fri & Sat. Aug 16 & 17. 8am - 2pm.
Time to gear up for the st. Francis annual rummage sale. Start cleaning out your unwanted, but usable treasures. Clothing, knick-knacks, kitchenware, sporting goods, small furniture, electronics.
Workers also needed to sort, price and display all of the merchandise. Starting Mon. Aug. 5th. from 9:30am until 2pm. weekdays.
During the sale we will need cashiers, baggers, will call attendants and people to help shoppers and tidy things. Please call Gloria if you can help any time in any way. 310-375-8916. Leave a message I will return your call. Many thanks!
Episcopal Night Dodger Stadium
Don't Miss the Ticket Deadline - Monday July 14
Game Night—Friday, September 6, 7:00 p.m.
Dodgers host the Giants! Tickets $27ea. Please give checks, made out to St. Francis with “ Dodger Night Tickets” in the memo line, or cash, to Hank or Elaine. Sign up in the church office or contact Hank.
Ongoing Spiritual Groups
Meditation Group - Note - on hiatus for Summer. Group re-starts Aug 15. See you then! Thursday Mornings, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Nason Prayer Chapel. No charge.
Yoga - Summer time change. No class Monday July 8. Monday & Wednesday mornings 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Free-will offering. Contact Jill Fenske for more info, or to be added to her email contact list. View our calendar for summer class dates.
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