by St. Francis | Oct 9, 2025 | Rector's Reflections
The Rev. David Black is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. On September 19, he was standing outside an ICE detention facility in Chicago, praying and preaching, when an ICE agent who was on the roof shot Rev. Black in the face with a pepper ball –...
by St. Francis | Oct 2, 2025 | Rector's Reflections
Last week’s gospel was difficult and meant to make us feel uncomfortable. The gospel about the rich man and Lazarus is not a feel-good story of love and redemption; it is a warning against pride, arrogance, and putting our faith in anything other than God. When he was...
by St. Francis | Sep 25, 2025 | Events, News
St. Francis is starting a monthly Faithful Families Potluck on the 2nd Sunday of each month, beginning Sunday, October 12! After the 10:00 a.m. service, join us at 11:30 a.m. in the Board Room (Parish Hall) for a family-style potluck lunch. Bring enough to feed your...
by St. Francis | Sep 25, 2025 | Events, News
Our Discerner, Cara Nilsen, is launching a Women’s Lectionary Study beginning Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. Everyone is invited to come explore Scripture together in fellowship and conversation. We’ll be using “A Women’s...
by St. Francis | Sep 25, 2025 | Events, News
Diocesan Convention Youth Volunteers and Young Adult Delegates Young people aged 16-22 are invited to participate in The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles’s 2025 Annual Convention by applying to become a Diocesan Convention Youth/Young Adult Delegate (DYYAD)....