The 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church meets July 8-11 in Baltimore. This convention was delayed by last year’s pandemic and has been shortened due to ongoing COVID concerns. The convention meets to consider revisions to the Constitution and Canons, consider changes to the church’s liturgy, set budgets for the denomination, and do other work as may be important for the kingdom of God.

I will be announcing either at church or in our e-news any important developments. For now, I ask you all to pray for our General Convention that God will fill them and us with a spirit of revival:

Almighty and everlasting Father, you have given the Holy Spirit to abide with us for ever: Bless, we pray, with his grace and presence, the bishops and other clergy and the laity who will soon be assembled in your Name, that your Church, being preserved in true faith and godly discipline, may fulfill all the mind of him who loved it and gave himself for it, your Son Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

All are welcome to watch livestream worship and legislative sessions of the Convention in Baltimore, July 8 – 11. The sessions will be available on the church’s GC80 Media Hub. The sessions of the House of Deputies and House of Bishops, as well as media briefings from the Office of Public Affairs and #GC80 Daily Show videos, will also be available on demand on the Media Hub for those not able to watch the livestream.

10am Coffee Hour is a loved and vital Ministry for St. Francis. We are well known for our warm and inviting welcomes and that cup of coffee and delicious treat helps to say that to visitors and the congregation as a whole.

We are opening this up to all of you to take a turn on Sundays to provide the food (keep your receipts for reimbursement) and brew, set out and clear away the coffee. Don't worry if this is a first time - we will show you what to do and how to do it, and there are always people on hand on the day to help if you're stuck. Ushers set up the tables for you.

It's quick and easy to sign up - just pick a day from the link below. More than one person or household can sign up on the same day, so you don't have to be on your own.

Yes - it's getting nearer! Start bringing along your good, but no longer needed house ware, small furniture, linens, jewelry (even broken), shoes, clothing (especially kids) sporting goods, pet items, garden decor, holiday, tools. If you’re unsure call Gloria 310-375-8916.

Bring your items between 9:30 and 2pm to the parish hall. July 5th through July 20. We can help unload your car. We also need workers to clean, price, sort, and display all of the treasures. Workers also needed especially on Friday July 22nd and Saturday July 23rd - baggers, cashiers, security. Adults, teens, and pre-teens welcome.

Many of our St. Francis community have grown up with wonderful summer memories of time at Camp Stevens.

Camp Stevens has just announced that a donor will match all gifts to its campership fund until July 29.

According to Kathy Wilder, camp director, some 40% of children attending summer camp receive partial or full camperships.

For the summer weeks, children will be out of Sunday School classrooms and outdoors for supervised playtime on the Town & Country playground! Parents/guardians can simply drive to the lower parking lot and sign their child(ren) in with an Attendant at the gate entrance to the playground. Attendants will shepherd the children to church in time to reunite with their families for Communion. Any questions, please email or call Kristina Pelá 310-941-2498.

Teens (6th-12th grades)—currently on hiatus. Please contact Rev. Jerry for information.

8:00 a.m. - Rite I in-person worship in the Chapel, with hymns. This service is not live-streamed.

10:00 a.m. - Rite II in-person worship in the main church with music. Live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube, and available for watching later.

Please contact Kristina Pelá to arrange for a Lay Eucharistic Minister to safely bring you communion.

A spiritual mind and body practice!

Parish Hall. No set fees - classes are free-will offering. Questions? Jill Fenske

Meditation, followed by a quiet time of conversation.

Contact - Susie Zimmerman

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We are here to do our best to help you with whatever you may need. We know circumstances can be difficult at any time. For help of any kind, or just for a Zoom or Facetime or phone call, please email or call Jerry+ .

310-594-7984

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Office main line - 310 375 4617

The Rev. Jerry Sather 310-594-7984 - Priest in Charge (Interim)

Mark Bennett 310-594-7416 - Director of Music

Claire Erbeznik 310-375-4617 - Office Administrator & Receptionist

Susan Marshall 310-594-8427 - Communications & Media Manager

Elaine Mistele 310-594-8268 - Business Manager