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Dear friends, neighbors, and members of St. Cyprian's,
The joy was palpable on Easter morning, as long time congregants some who had not been to church in years and new people who had never been inside our building before celebrated together the joy of God's death-defying love. The morning was full of surprises, so many more people showed up than expected that we ran out of leaflets, the beautiful flowers at the altar were put together by one generous neighbor and the music was led by a talented globe trotting musician who lives on the other side of the panhandle. The reflections following the sermon one from a 30+ year congregant, the other from a member who joined us last year --- each gave expression in different ways to the gift that St. Cyprian's is as a community continually inviting the practice of resurrection. Following the service, we gathered around a giant table downstairs for a festive potluck brunch --- many thanks to everyone who contributed and especially to Norma Planiczka for coordinating our hospitality. Throughout the gospel accounts of the resurrection Jesus shows up when communities of his followers gathered together and shared the practice of hospitality. Sometimes Jesus is the strange guest (on the road to Emmaus), sometimes the cook (making breakfast on the beach), sometimes walking through walls and locked doors of fear and doubt. As we committed to do on Sunday, let us strive to be like Mary Magdalene persistent and insistent on finding Jesus, but vulnerable, flexible, and curious enough to notice our teacher in disguise.
I am so grateful to be practicing resurrection with you at St. Cyprian's. The coming weeks are full of opportunities for us to extend hospitality, practice resurrection and be surprised how Jesus shows up. On Sunday, our Junior Warden Jarie Bolander will reflect on the gospel in which Thomas asks some important questions. Jarie will share how his work as a scientist, engineer and entrepreneur connects with this powerful story. Once a month throughout the spring and summer a different voice from the congregation will be invited to preach, we began this practice on Palm Sunday with Adrian Williams, executive director of the Village Project. Soon, our hope is to have the capacity to record and post online sermons, lectures, stories and other material.
You can find notes from Easter Sunday's sermon here.
See you soon at Turk & Lyon.
Peace,
Will
St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
415-987-3029
turkandlyon@gmail.com
Photos above by Michael Helquist |
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Coming up...
LGCSF Annual Retreat and Rehearsal
St. Cyprian's is pleased to provide rehearsal space for LGCSF as the chorus prepares for its June 24 LGBT Pride Concert.
LGCSF, the nation's oldest self-identified LGBT mixed chorus, provides a forum for gay and lesbian music lovers to develop their talents, find good friends, and share their gifts with San Francisco's diverse communities. LGCSF welcomes friends, family and neighbors to join them at 5pm for an open rehearsal. An after-retreat party follows until 8pm.
Justin Houchin, free concert for all
Wednesday, May 4th
6:30-7:30 pm
Justin Houchin, a senior guitar student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, will play music of Venezuela, J.S. Bach, the classical and romantic guitar masters, his own transcription of Ravel's Pavane, and a set of pieces written for him by the extraordinary composer Nicholas Pavkovic.
Men of Endurance and Fret Not
Saturday, May 14th
8pm
Rural mountain gospel meets urban soul music gospel. With four powerful voices (lead by Pastor Kenny Mason) and backed by a dynamic rhythm section, Men of Endurance captures the blues and soul sound that influenced artists such as Little Milton, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Jackie Wilson and many others. Performing at blues festivals, as well as gospel festivals, all over the west, they received the 2004 Gospel Singing Award from the Bay Area Blues Society. Lead by Lori Arthur's intense and fiery singing, Fret Not plays old-time, boot-stomping roots gospel with songs from the traditions of America's white and black rural churches; backed by fiddle, bass, guitar and banjo.
More information here.
Vieux Farka Toure, guitar masterclass
Monday, May 16th
7 - 8:30 pm
"The Hendrix of the Sahara" shares his wisdom at St. Cyprian's for enrolled students.
Gentle Flow Yoga with Peter Wong
Thursdays starting, May 26th 5-6:15 p.m.
This class will incorporate slow sun salutations, soft movements and openings while concentrating on awareness of mind, body and breath. This calm and gentle yoga practice will culminate in restorative poses to bring students into a meditative state. The sessions are perfect for seniors and beginners of yoga. Peter Wong is a certified yoga teacher who fell in love with the practice of yoga as his spiritual awakening began. For more information: http://peterwongyoga.com/ The classes are donation-based; the rate is $10-$15 per class. Students can pay more or less depending on what they can afford. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
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Cyprian's Community Kitchen Update
New Website Launched, donate online today
Thanks to the work and skill of Andy Sakhrani, St. Cyprian's USF School of Business and Professional Studies intern the Cyprian's Community Kitchen Project now has a website and online video. Check it out and pass it on.
http://cyprianscommunitykitchen.org/
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Help St. Cyprian's Sing!Recently the Bishops Committee of St. Cyprian's Church approved a job description for a new position we're calling the "Worship Music Coordinator." Please share the link below with those you know who may be interested in helping us build community through song. This is an ideal job for someone looking for a part-time job, a student or a retired person. http://www.saintcyprianssf.org/jobs/
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Weekly E-Mail Archives
In January St. Cyprian's began sending weekly e-newsletters. You can find an archive of all these messages here. Forward messages and invite friends, neighbors, and distant congregants to join our list. |
 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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