We continue wandering forward, through this desert of the pandemic with its challenges and restrictions. Let us seek to be available and faithful to God, and as caring and loving as possible for ourselves and others. To support and nourish us spiritually, please join us in person or online:

We gather for Holy Eucharist outdoors at 9am for an in-person opportunity. At 10am we have our full worship with music online through our St Francis Website and Facebook page. For those who want to be around fewer people, there is Communion only at 11am, for a short 10 minute service.

Please text - 310-995-6519 - or email Paula+ to register for the 9am outdoor worship or 11am communion only in front of our church.

With the help of our ushers and altar guild, and many behind the scenes volunteers, the following protocols will help us stay safe at 9am for the outdoor worship:

And, this week you will be receiving a letter announcing our stewardship season. The theme chosen is “faith-filled generosity”. And that is my prayer for each of you, to be patient in faith and do what you can each day in the love and light of God.

With love and care,

And finally - for all of you in our community who can't be in-person at this time, please know that you are still vitally important members of our church family. We are so very sorry that the situation means that many of you will need to continue worshiping remotely. We know that must hurt. We'll be continuing our full online worship well into the future, and of course please know you can contact Paula+ or Jude+ at any time if you need some support, or prayer, or just a chat!

Morning prayer twice-weekly, led by Paula+, and Compline three times per week, led by Jude+ and a team of lay leaders. Each service includes the traditional service, plus words from the leader, and explanations of the readings. They are prayerful and quiet, a far cry from the turmoil of the world, and medicine to help us heal and be comforted and inspired.

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Livestreams are also saved to our Facebook page, so you can watch again at any time if you miss one. Plus our sermons are also available as separate audio recordings here.

Zoom groups -

Zoom meetings -

Click here, or on the image below to take part in the lesson.

Click here for the Lesson Plan - Sing and dance to this week's song video, and then treat yourselves with a Noah's Ark Banana Boat!

At the current time, we're not creating issues of this, but we'd still love to hear from you. If you have any updates or items you would have submitted for publication in normal times, send them along to Susan and we will publish them in this enews instead!

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

If you are in a position to do so, (only if - no guilt), you may also donate to Paula+'s Discretionary Fund to help those at St. Francis in financial need. Send checks to 2200 Via Rosa, PVE 90274, made out to St. Francis Church, with 'Rector's Discretionary Fund' in the memo line. Thank you!

Email Paula+, 310-995-6519

Email Jude+, 310-701-5966.

View or download our bulletins - bulletins will be posted in time for livestreaming.

Contacts:

Paula+, 310-375 4617 x223.

Jude+, 310-375 4617 x225.

You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!