"In the Bible the objective reality of reconciliation is connected with divine liberation. This means that human fellowship with God is made possible through God’s activity in history, setting people free from economic, social, and political bondage. God’s act of reconciliation is not mystical communion with the divine; nor is it a pietistic state of inwardness bestowed upon the believer. God’s reconciliation is a new relationship with people created by God’s concrete involvement in the political affairs of the world, taking sides with the weak and the helpless. [...]

If we take seriously the objective reality of divine liberation as a precondition for reconciliation, then it becomes clear that God’s salvation is intended for the poor and the helpless, and it is identical with their liberation from oppression. That is why salvation is defined in political terms in the Old Testament and why the prophets take their stand on the side of the poor within the community of Israel. As we have demonstrated throughout the biblical story, God stands with the weak and against the strong. Thus fellowship with God is made possible by God’s righteous activity in the world to set right the conditions for reconciliation. God’s setting right the conditions for the divine-human fellowship is liberation, without which fellowship would be impossible. To speak of reconciliation apart from God’s liberating activity is to ignore the divine basis of the divine-human fellowship."

except from James Cone, "God of the Oppressed"

How to Join Sunday Worship 
(please note this is the same zoom info from last week and will remain the same)


The link for Sunday worship (11 am) will always stay the same. Please note a "waiting room" has been enabled so that we can make sure everyone who comes for worship is present for prayer and support.

click here to participate online:


or you can phone in:
+1 669 900 6833

meeting id: 813 1165 8277
password: cyprians






Tuesdays @ 6:30

During Lent we are reading AmyJill-Levine's Entering the Passion of Jesus.

Happy hour beginning at 6pm and book group at 6:30pm.

If you'd like to join us for book group please send rev. hannah an email at vicar@stcyprianssf.org.


Thursdays @ 5:30 w/ EcHouse

Leadership is hard. Convincing others―and yourself―that you are capable of taking charge and achieving more requires insight and courage. Lead from the Outside is the handbook for outsiders, written with an eye toward the challenges that hinder women, people of color, the working class, members of the LGBTQ community, and millennials ready to make change. Stacey uses her hard-won insights to break down how ambition, fear, money, and failure function in leadership, and she includes practical exercises to help you realize your own ambition and hone your skills. Lead from the Outside discusses candidly what Stacey has learned over the course of her impressive career in politics, business and the nonprofit world: that differences in race, gender, and class provide vital strength, which we can employ to rise to the top and create real and lasting change.

zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsceqqrT8oHtc-ZOKRoCYIsMcDSuaHJSLb
This Saturday: Virtual Evensong commemorating the life of the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris

Saturday, March 13 at 2 p.m.The Evensong celebrates Harris’ groundbreaking ministry and her ties to the Diocese of California. It’s being offered as a joint effort of three Diocesan groups: General Convention Deputation, African Anglican Commission, and Union of Black Episcopalians (Vivian Traylor Chapter).  

Zoom details here:
Topic: Commemoration of the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris
Time: Mar 13, 2021 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91305945725
Meeting ID: 913 0594 5725

Read more about the event here.

Dr. Amy Jill-Levine's Sermon on the turning of tables @ Washington National Cathedral

Since we have just really enjoyed having Dr. Amy Jill-Levine's "Entering the Passion of Jesus" carry us through this Lenten season, be sure to listen to the sermon she gave last Sunday on the turning of tables!

All St. Cyprian's worship services continue to be suspended to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

We'll continue sharing updates and scheduling changes via email and our Facebook page. Feel free to share our services with anyone!

Please don't hesitate to stay in touch and reach out to Rev. Hannah (vicar@stcyprianssf.org or 415.439.3998) for pastoral care, assistance getting food (or even toilet paper), access to bulletins/morning prayer, or if any other needs arise.

More information about the diocese's response to COVID-19 is available here.