by St. Francis | Jul 23, 2026 | Families, Youth
Although summer usually means a lull at St. Francis, there has been plenty of exciting youth-focused work to do these last couple of weeks. One of my priorities has been taking advantage of the summer break to explore new opportunities to serve young people beyond our...
by St. Francis | Jul 23, 2026 | Rector's Reflections
Yesterday was the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene, the apostle to the apostles. Mary Magdalene is very often portrayed as a prostitute by the church at large; this is based on one account in the Gospel of Luke where Jesus drives seven demons out of her, and she is also...
by St. Francis | Jul 3, 2026 | News, Rector's Reflections
On Sunday at the 10:30 service, the side doors were opened, and a nice breeze was blowing through the front of the church. The wind caught the normally languid American flag, and for a few moments it was caught in the breeze, proudly fluttering like its outdoor...
by St. Francis | Jun 10, 2026 | News, Outreach
by St. Francis | Jun 8, 2026 | News, Rector's Reflections
In June of 2014, I found myself standing in a parking lot in Los Angeles, preparing to celebrate Holy Eucharist before the start of the LA Pride Parade. Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce led the service. Around me were people of every age, ethnicity, and background. Some...
