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Dear friends, neighbors, and members of St. Cyprian's,
Last Saturday during our kitchen clean up, team members opened up cabinets and boxes that had not been touched for years. This was difficult work, at times painful, sometimes hilarious and sometimes scary. We did this work together old and new members of the St. Cyprian's community, and while we scrubbed, sorted, and swept we got to know more about one another and the story of our church. We remembered those St. Cyprian's members who had gone before us, who practiced hospitality and nourished this community with their hard work, commitment, and love. We talked about our dreams for the new kitchen we plan to build together. But the work alone was meaningful, St. Cyprian's members were joined by two leaders of Simply Sandwiches, and the Korean American congregation who rent from us, neighbor Will Valentine stopped in to help break open an old lock, USF student intern Andy Sakhrani took photos and video for a new community kitchen website to be launched soon. One of the many phrases that kept coming up in my mind as we worked was a suggested mission statement for St. Cyprian's put forward offered by one of our new members, "St. Cyprian's: we do the hard stuff." At the end of our day, there was a sense of relief in the air --- the kind of feeling you get after climbing a big hill, going on a long run, or returning home from an extended journey. There were smiles, pats on the back, hugs, palpable joy and anticipation for the next shared adventure.
After last night's Dinner & Conversation, as we gathered around the sink washing dishes, and putting extra food away those feelings of relief and joy remained. Yes, St. Cyprian's does the hard stuff, and we do it together.
See you soon at Turk & Lyon.
Peace,
Will
St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
415-987-3029
turkandlyon@gmail.com
P.S. You can read the poems read last night during our Night Prayer on our blog.
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St. Cyprian's "welcoming bikes"
on ECF Vital Practices
St. Cyprian's Church was mentioned in an article celebrating the blessing and welcoming of bikes taking places in churches all over the country. Check the article out and learn more about the Episcopal Church Foundation here.
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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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Dinner & Conversation
Wednesdays in Lent 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
During the ancient season of Lent, St. Cyprian's will welcome a variety of groups from our eclectic neighborhood as we learn more about what is happening around us. We'll share good food, great talk and stories. Following the program we'll share time of meditation and prayer.
Our next guest (who is actually going to provide the meal too) is neighbor Jeff Wozniak aka "Bubba" and his crew of volunteer cooks from the Welcome Community dinner. Every month they cook a meal in the basement of Old First Presbyterian feeding 150 people a handmade meal with all fresh ingredients. Jeff, and his crew look forward to a discussion about their work and food programs in the neighborhood. Bubba and friends will be interviewed by long time St. Cyprian's member Norma Planiczka, a devoted member of our Community Kitchen Team.
Weekly - Wednesday, March 16 through Wednesday, April 20
6:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. Simple dinner
7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Stories & comments
7:30 - 8 p.m. Lenten Meditation in Sanctuary
Interested in sharing what your NOPA group is doing? turkandlyon@gmail.com |
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Lenten Book Study
This Lent members of the St. Cyprian's community are invited to read together,
Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church Is Transforming the Faith By Diana Butler Bass
We will spend time following Sunday services discussing a different chapter from this acclaimed book, the result of a three year study on thriving mainline churches.
About the author: Diana Butler Bass is the author of seven books, including Christianity for the Rest of Us and The Practicing Congregation. She earned her Ph.D. in church history from Duke University and has taught at the University of California at Santa Barbara, Rhodes College, and Virginia Theological Seminary. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
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An Evening of Song: Call for Singers
Do you have a favorite song you've always wanted to sing in public? Perhaps the one you wrote, an old standard, or one inspired by the themes Spring Break or Busting Out or something completely different of your own choosing? Cyprian's has the performing space with full production services ready for you on June 4th. All levels of experience welcomed.
Sing a cappella, accompany yourself, or perform with Joshua Raoul Brody at the piano or accordion or go for the full band treatment (guitar, bass and drums). Sound, lighting and promotion provided at no cost. All will take place at San Francisco's new venue, Cyprian's at Turk and Lyon on Saturday, June 4th, 8pm. Merle "Ian Shoales" Kessler will host the evening. The event is part of the SF Live Arts music series at Cyprian's.
More info at http://liveatcyprians.blogspot.com/
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SF Live Arts at Cyprian's
April 16
8 p.m.
Culann's Hounds have built a reputation for high-energy stage shows and a ruthless dedication to rocking their audiences. Folk melodies, sensibilities, and stories from Ireland, France, and early America permeate their music. This mash-up of tradition and energy is at once thought-provoking, accessible and infectious. The Hounds' original material is a mirror of their lives, tales of distant lands, love, elation, and loss.
With a blazing fiddle and a luminous voice, Lucia Comnes has been involved in the Irish (and Balkan) music scene both in Ireland and the U.S. The classically trained violinist has studied with fiddle masters Martin Hayes, Kevin Burke and Ois�n MacDiarmada, played in countless sessions, performed with a number of bands (most notably Liam �'Maonla� and The Hothouse Flowers) and recently attended the Traditional Irish Music Program at University College, Cork to study Gaelic and sean-nos, or "old-style," singing. She has performed at numerous traditional music festivals in Ireland and was featured at the SF Irish Fest in 2008 and 2009. She has also been a member of KITKA, the Eastern European Women's choir.
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Save the Date - AFRO ANGLICAN COMMISSION & UNION OF BLACK EPISCOPALIANS
The Afro Anglican Commission will meet April 9 11 am - 12.30 pm at St Cyprian's Episcopal Church, Turk and Lyon, San Franicsco. Everyone is welcome, please come join us!
The Afro Anglican Commission (AAC) addresses concerns and issues affecting Anglicans of African descent in the Diocese of California. We seek to increase discernment of ministry in Afro Anglicans, strengthen Afro Anglican congregations, encourage culturally inclusive worship, and empower us to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in our world.
The Union of Black Episcopalians will meet immediately following the AAC meeting. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. For more information contact Eric Metoyer eric_metoyer@mac.com 415-595-1533
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Multicultural Ministry & Black Episcopalians featured in two recent publications
The most recent issues of the Episcopal Diocese of California news magazine & the Church Divinity School of the Pacific's publication both highlight subjects that may be of interest to friends and members of St. Cyprian's. You should be able check each of these publications out online and copies will be available at the church.
Pacific Church News
Church Divinity School of the Pacific "Crossings"
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Support Japan
Benefit concert for Japan earthquake and tsunami
Holy Child and St. Martin, Daly City, and Christ Church, Sei Ko Kai, San Francisco, in collaboration with the Asian Commission in the Diocese of California presents "We are all connected and together we shall rise," a benefit concert for the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The event will feature Native Brew of San Francisco, Uncle Experience, and The HCSM Choir and Cultural Dance Troupe. Refreshments served.
When: Saturday, April 2, 7 p.m.
Where: Holy Child and St. Martin, 777 Southgate Avenue, Daly City
Cost: $10 and above donation
Contact and RSVP: the Rev. Leonard B. Oakes, RevnLeonardOakes@gmail.com, 650-534-5831
Link: HCSM event web page
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 Bi-Monthly Newsletter Available Online
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| 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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