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This week, visitors and passersby at St. Cyprian's were greeted by a colorful array of chalk messages and artwork. So far no one has claimed to be the artist though plenty of guessing has occurred. Was this the work of our friendly Wigg Party (named for the Wiggle, a bike path through the city), a local group of cyclists dedicated to sustainability and fun known to enjoy making chalk art? Did youth from either the Village Project, an after-school program, we share space with, or from our tenant congregation create these markings? Could this be the work of a yet to be known neighbor? Whoever took the time to make us all smile, thank you! The fact that these warm messages could have come from any number of places is itself good news.
There are literally signs of joy, connectivity, playfulness, and hope springing up all over the place. Banners proclaim concerts are coming, a new permanent sign for St. Cyprian's is on the way and the phone company even replaced a rusted cover with a new one. These exterior changes are helping to communicate what many people connected with St. Cyprian's through the years have long known, this is a unique, vibrant and life giving community in the heart of San Francisco. A few weeks ago I met with the son of a long time congregant who remembered enthusiastically the delicious soft cakes served from our church kitchen. He and his siblings attended St. Cyprian's regularly with their mother when he was a student at a neighborhood school. As pastor I feel so privileged to hear stories like this one all the time. In the weeks and months ahead I look forward to finding many more ways to collect and share the important stories of how St. Cyprian's has nurtured, inspired and sustained the spiritual journey of a diverse array of people. Our faith teaches us that remembering and honoring the past is a vital part of discerning and discovering how God is calling us to be present today and in the future. If you have a story to share, please send us an email turkandlyon@gmail.com and or call the church.
Thank you for all the ways that you proclaim in your daily lives that "love is the movement." May St. Cyprian's long continue to be part of helping you find nourishment, inspiration and sustenance. See you at Turk & Lyon soon.
Peace,
Will
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Our partnership with the Village Project
St. Cyprian's is delighted to continue our partnership begun in December with the Village Project, an after-school and summer program for youth of the Western Addition. We will be sharing our space with Executive Director Adrian Williams throughout the week and with her group of youth on Friday afternoons. Watch Adrian discuss her work by clicking here.
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Communion & Meditation - Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
Every Wednesday, a small group gathers at St. Cyprian's for communion and meditation at 9 a.m. Allyson Burke, a neighbor and member of St. Cyprian's says about her participation in the service "it keeps me going... every week I go, I can deal with my day-to-day life stresses better. My whole being is better. I have hope." All are welcome to participate in this time of reflection, renewal, and conversation.
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Every Friday Morning, Simply Sandwiches
Each week a diverse group of between 10 and 15 people gather at St. Cyprian's to make sandwiches for hungry people throughout San Francisco. To get involved simply come by the church on Friday from 10:30-noon.
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Annual Meeting - this Sunday, January 30th
The congregation will gather after the 10:10 a.m. service on Sunday for our Annual Meeting. In addition to electing new leaders to the Bishop's Committee, we will discuss our hopes for the year ahead and approve a budget.
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 Save the Date -
Absalom Jones Celebration
May Our Story Long be Told
The Afro-Anglican Commission of the Diocese of California and The Northern California/Vivian Traylor Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians cordially invite you, your family, and friends to attend the 2011 Absalom Jones Celebration. Please join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of this African-American Christian leader. There will be a fellowship afterward in the parish hall. When: Saturday, February 19, 11 a.m. Where: St. Paul's, 114 Montecito Avenue, Oakland
Contact: Eric Metoyer, eric_metoyer@yahoo.com, 415.595.1533
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SF Live Arts Music Series
St. Cyprian's is excited to launch in February its new performance space, Cyprian's, with a much-respected music series produced by SF Live Arts. For 30 years, the Noe Valley Ministry hosted this series and presented Grammy and Academy Award winners as well as emerging talent. The music ranges from jazz, folk, world music, bluegrass, old-time, and eclectic mixes of all. Two to three performances will be offered each month at Cyprian's beginning Friday, February 11 at 8pm with opening acts from the San Francisco Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival. Performer Nell Robinson will re-create a 1930s radio show and old-time music revue. Please plan on welcoming her and her guests John Reischman & the Jaybirds, Summertown Road, and the "fine-feathered song sisters" The Henrietta's.
Cyprian's will also share our beautiful space with other performances through the year including student music recitals, spoken word, and lectures. Please stop by our new website Cyprian's at http://liveatcyprians.blogspot.com/ for a complete update on St. Cyprian's latest engagement with our neighbors and community.
Thank you to our new friend Rick Helf and neighbor Lenore McDonald for help with publicity and design work for Cyprian's at Night.
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 Bi-Monthly Newsletter Available Online
Stay connected to all that is happening at St. Cyprian's by reading our bi-monthly print newsletters online. |
| Saint Cyprian's Episcopal Church has been a member of the San Francisco community for over 87 years. We are a passionate group of seekers, thinkers, dreamers, doubters and believers from many walks of life. We hope you can come join us on Sundays and throughout the week as we together seek to be a people of faith, action & community. |
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