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| Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Members of St. Cyprian's,
On my walk to church today after jumping off the 24 Divisadero, my I-Phone started playing a song I remember really listening to for the first time in seminary when writing a long paper about Atonement theology. Below are the lyrics, you can listen to a piece of that hymn here:
Lord I keep so busy praisin' my Jesus Keep so busy praisin' my Jesus Keep so busy praisin' my Jesus Ain't got time to die
'Cause when I'm helpin' the sick (I'm praisin' my Jesus) When I'm helpin' the sick (I'm praisin' my Jesus) When I'm helpin' the sick (I'm praisin' my Jesus) Ain't got time to die
'Cause it takes all of my time (It takes all of my time, it takes it all) All of my time (to praise Him) If I don't praise Him the rocks are gonna cry out Glory and honor, glory and honor Ain't got time to die
Lord I keep so busy workin' for the kingdom (workin' and I'm workin') Keep so busy workin' for the kingdom (workin' and I'm workin') Keep so busy workin' for the kingdom (workin' and I'm workin') Ain't got time to die
'Cause when I'm feedin' the poor (I'm workin' for the kingdom) When I'm feedin' the poor (I'm workin' for the kingdom) When I'm feedin' the poor (I'm workin' for the kingdom) Ain't got time to die
Lord I keep so busy servin' my master (keep so busy) Keep so busy servin' my master (I'm servin') Keep so busy servin' my master
Ain't got time to die 'Cause when I'm givin' my all (I'm servin' my master) (I'm gonna give my all to Jesus) When I'm givin' my all (I'm servin' my master) (I'm gonna give my all in all) When I'm givin' my all (I'm servin' my master) (I'm givin' all of my life to Him) Ain't got time to die
Now won't you get out of my way (oh get out of my way) Get out of my way (you better get out of my way) Let me tell you if I don't praise Him the rocks are gonna cry out Glory and honor, glory and honor Ain't got time to die
Glory and honor, glory and honor Ain't got time to die Ain't got time to die
The song made me tear up with gratitude for our life and work together at St. Cyprian's, we clearly "ain't got time to die". The song also reminded me of a quote I read from Steve Jobs, who died yesterday. Here's that inspiring quote from Steve Jobs' commencement speech at Stanford:
When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. In the St. Cyprian's gallery Rick Helf's artwork reminds us to "Remember your mortality" to be "mindful of what has been done, aware of what will be" and to "remember to live." May our life, work, and play together do all those things. The diverse voices of those on the streets of Wall Street and throughout this country, speaking up and out about economic injustice in our nation remind us all to use the lives and times we are given for the betterment of the whole, not just ourselves. St. Cyprian's and friends we "ain't got time to die."
See you soon at Turk & Lyon!
Peace,
Will
St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
415-987-3029
turkandlyon@gmail.com
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Celebrate!
SAVE THE DATE
The Bishop Visits St. Cyprian's on Sunday, October 30 Baptisms, Confirmations, Receptions & an Installation will all happen on Sunday, October 30th when the Bishop of California
visits our regular Sunday morning service.
Together we will celebrate the ministry we share at St. Cyprian's.
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St. Cyprian's celebrates
St. Francis Day in the
Panhandle Park
Photos from Sunday's celebration of St. Francis Day are available for viewing on our Facebook page,
check them out by clicking here.
Thanks to everyone who helped by bringing food, hauling furniture, and joining in the fun.
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The San Francisco Deanery at
St. Cyprian's last Saturday
Episcopal lay and ordained leaders gathered at St. Cyprian's on Saturday. Photos of that events are available here. Thank you to Gigi Smith and her team of helpers Adrian, Lee Dora, Kira, Norma, Jennifer & many others. 
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Seeking A Partner
St. Cyprian's is seeking a congregation or group to share our space.
Who we are/what we offer: A small but dynamic and diverse group that lives its tagline: faith, action, community. We come from many parts of the city to be here at the corner of Turk and Lyon and have made reintegrating this church into the neighborhood a priority in the past year. Our church was founded as a spiritual home for black Episcopalians in the 1870s and drew Afro-Caribbeans and West Indians in the early part of the 20th century. St. Cyprian's has a long and storied history that we are committed to remembering, and it has a future for which we are laying a new foundation.
What we are seeking: A congregation or group in need of weekly space for meeting or worship on a year-round basis. We are not looking to merge with another faith group at this time but would be open to joint activities in spiritual formation, neighborhood outreach, and our community-based programs.
What we've been doing: More than would seem possible with a small group. We have a full schedule of concerts in conjunction with SF Live Arts, community hall rentals, and faith programs. We also have regular space-use arrangements with several organizations, including the Bay Area Organizing Committee; the Village Project, an after-school program for underserved children; Al-Anon; Alcoholics Anonymous; and Simply Sandwiches, a group that makes sandwiches for clients of the AIDS Housing Alliance.
We are an open-minded, open-hearted congregation and seek a space-use partner with similar values.
Interested? Contact us for more information turkandlyon@gmail.com
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Bell Tower and Wall Repairs
Start Next Week
View of Twin Peak from top of the bell tower
On Monday of next week expect a cheer from the corner of Turk and Lyon to mark the start of St. Cyprian's long-planned repair project. Construction crews will erect scaffolding around the bell tower and begin work on roof repair, tower window replacement, and window flashing. St. Cyprian's has obtained a building permit from the city and will develop a project timeline this week with managers from Everest Waterproofing & Restoration.
One of three tower windows to be replaced
We're excited to tackle this serious leaking problem that has vexed the congregation and damaged the building for a very long time. The work is expected to last a few weeks, depending on whether new problems are found. We will also be painting the bell tower from the spire to the sidewalk to add some color to the corner. (We can't afford to paint the full exterior at this time). None of the construction work will interrupt our services or programs. You know we'll be celebrating when the work is completed.
-Michael Helquist, for the Building Committee
Want to contribute to this essential repair? Send checks to:
St. Cyprian's Tower Society
St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
2097 Turk Street (@Lyon)
San Francisco, California 94115
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Eric Metoyer reflects onthe Catechism, the complex challenges of our lives, & the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, pastor & civil rights leader. Read Eric's latest blog post here.
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From the Cyprian's Kitchen...
Back in the early 1980s St. Cyprian's put together a cookbook of recipes from our church community. Each week we will share a recipe from the cookbook in this e-newsletter. The book of recipes was dedicated to Miller Johnson, a member of St. Cyprian's who was a Master Chef.
Our next recipe was shared by Clara Dupre.
Southern Spoon Bread
3 cups of milk
2 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
Heat over 350 degrees. Heat 1 1/2 cups of the milk into the cornmeal. Stir meal mixture into scalded milk and cook over low heat. Stirring until the consistency of mush. Beat egg yolks slightly and add to the cornmeal with the remaining 1 cup of cold milk, batter, baking powder and salt; Stir until butter is melted.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry and fold into cornmeal mixture. Pour into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Bake about 1 hr. and 10 mins. until firm.
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Let's build
a community kitchen!
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY DINNER
Saturday, November 12
5-7 p.m. @ Cyprian's Join local foodies, grandmas, students, chefs, gardeners, and culinary entrepreneurs for a conversation about creating a community kitchen for the neighborhood. The delicious food we'll share at this event will be generously donated by NOPA restaurant.This event is being organized by the St. Cyprian's Kitchen Team & our neighborhood allies, from USF, NOPA Restaurant & Slideranch.
Space is limited so please RSVP by October 31st by emailing: turkandlyon@gmail.com |
The Village Project hosts,
"A Senior Moment, Dancing Down Memory Lane"
The Village Project and the Bayview Y will present, "A Senior Moment, Dancing Down Memory Lane", on Monday, October 24, 2011 at the Jazz Heritage Center and Yoshi's Jazz Club, 1330 Fillmore. Senior community members who have given their time and dedication to serving their communities will be recognized. The honorees are Ms. Betty Hammond, Western Addition, Ms. Espanola Jackson and the late Ms. Eloise Westbrook, both from Bayview. There will be a wine reception/ Awards presentation in the Lush Life Gallery, featuring Lady Mem'fis & band, Dancing in the Koret Lobby with a DJ spinning oldies - but goodies from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's, along with blues by The Silver Fox Blues Band in the Yoshi's lounge.
Join us for "A Senior Prom for the 50 +" and enjoy tantalizing food, dancing, no host bar, raffles and plenty of fun.
When: Monday, October 24, 2011. 6 pm to 11 p.m.
Where: Jazz Heritage Center/Yoshi's Lounge, 1330 Fillmore
Cost: Free for the 50+; Juniors under 50: $20
Tickets @ www.Brownpapertickets.com Who: "A Senior Moment" is sponsored by The Village Project & The Bayview Y, in collaboration with The Fillmore Center Plaza, The Jazz Heritage Center/Lush Life Gallery, Yoshi's, The Western Addition Family Resource Center, Planet Fillmore, Gussie's Chicken & Waffles, West Bay Conference Center, King/Garvey Housing Development and Renaissance Parents of Success. This community event is funded by a grant from the Dept. of Public Health
Adrian Williams is Executive Director and founder of the Village Project, a service organization focusing on education and cultural enrichment for youth and their families in the Western Addition. The Village Project organizes family events, including this year's upcoming 6th annual Kwanzaa Celebration (Dec. 26 Jan 1) and most recently, Mardi Gras San Francisco Style/ Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore held on March 8th and Grilling in the MO on June 11, 2011 held at Hamilton Rec. Center.
NOTE: The Village Project will sponsor its 5th after school program. Their enrichment program is free, and is located at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 2097 Turk Street.
For more information, visit www.thevillageprojectsf.org. Program hours are from 2 pm to 6 pm, Monday Friday for youth 6 to 14 years old.
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EAT, SHARE, PRAY
Every Wednesdays
@ 6:30 p.m. Each week, friends, neighbors and members of St. Cyprian's gather over a simple meal, share a conversation about topics that matter and close the evening with meditation & Night Prayer. All are welcome. If you are interested in helping with this series, email turkandlyon@gmail.com
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Have you taken our survey?
In an effort to gather valuable information for our developing faith programs at St. Cyprian's, Junior Warden Jarie Bolander created a survey. Please take a few minutes and fill this out for us. Begin by clicking here.
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Volunteers Wanted Music-loving, stay-up-late types who will help strike the set and lock up the building after performances at Cyprian's. Get two free tickets to any concert you cover. Hours: 10:30 to midnight, sometimes earlier. Contact: michael.helquist@gmail.com.
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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. |
| Saint Cyprian's Episcopal Church has been a member of the San Francisco community for over 88 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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