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Dear Friends, Neighbors and Members of St. Cyprian's,
One of the most important prayers for me during seminary was written by a much beloved faculty member of Virginia Theological Seminary, Dr. Charles Philip Price. The prayer is in the back of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer on page 826. I thought of this prayer recently as St. Cyprian's joyfully celebrated the accomplishment of bringing back a favorite fundraising activity with the BBQ & Rummage Sale and also as we continue to wrestle with the many challenges, stresses and disappointments of being a west coast urban church in the 21st century.
Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have
done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole
creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life,
and for the mystery of love.
We thank you for the blessing of family and friends, and for
the loving care which surrounds us on every side.
We thank you for setting us at tasks which demand our best
efforts, and for leading us to accomplishments which satisfy
and delight us.
We thank you also for those disappointments and failures
that lead us to acknowledge our dependence on you alone.
Above all, we thank you for your Son Jesus Christ; for the
truth of his Word and the example of his life; for his steadfast
obedience, by which he overcame temptation; for his dying,
through which he overcame death; and for his rising to life
again, in which we are raised to the life of your kingdom.
Grant us the gift of your Spirit, that we may know him and
make him known; and through him, at all times and in all
places, may give thanks to you in all things. Amen.
May we each at Turk & Lyon (and beyond) find a balance between lives that delight us and that help us acknowledge our dependence on a higher power. Hopefully, everything that happens here, whether overtly religious or not, is about offering space for hard work, delight, healing and interdependence.
See you soon at Turk & Lyon!
Peace,
Will
St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
415-987-3029
turkandlyon@gmail.com
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This Saturday & Sunday!
Celebrating the Ministry & Ordination of the Reverend Eric Metoyer
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The Reverend Eric Metoyer and his wife Jessica
at our Bazaar BBQ at St. Cyprian's, photo by Sean Culligan
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Saturday, JUNE 2 at 3 p.m.
ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD
On June 2nd at Grace Cathedral Eric Metoyer will be ordained to the priesthood at 3 pm. Everyone's invited!
Sunday, June 3 10:10 a.m.
FIRST EUCHARIST
On Sunday, June 3 at St. Cyprian's, Eric will celebrate his first Eucharist with us as a priest, after which there will be a reception to honor him & his time with us. During the summer, Eric will take a break from ministry at St. Cyprian's, celebrating with his home church St. Mary the Virgin and providing clergy support for other churches in the Episcopal Diocese. In the months ahead Eric may choose to return to St. Cyprian's
as a clergy associate.
Both as a Candidate for Ordination and as a Transitional Deacon Eric has provided exemplary support to the life of St. Cyprian's.
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SUMMER SCHOOL @ St. Cyprian's
"Why we do what we do"...an introduction to liturgical worship in the Episcopal Church
  Sundays
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Facilitated by CDSP seminarian Hannah Elyse Cornthwaite
June 10th: History of the Christian
Church and Anglican Church
We will be looking at the history of the early Christian Church and creeds. Then we will look at the early beginnings of the Anglican/Episcopal church.
June 17th: Vestments & The Book of Common Prayer
We will discuss the history and theologies behind vestments and the liturgical seasons. Also, we will familiarize ourselves with the Revised Common Lectionary and the structure of Morning and Evening Prayer.
June 24th: Liturgy of the Word
We will be walking through the liturgy of the word (from the beginning of the service through the passing of the peace), discussing the various symbols and various history and theology in this part of worship.
July 1st: Eucharist
We will walk through the Eucharist considering the history and theologies found in this part of worship, as well as the various actions and symbols within the Eucharist.
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Pentecost Celebration Thanks!
Many thanks to neighborhood cellist
Michael A.F. Fecskes, Cyprian's Artist-in-Residence Kyle Brunel, and San Francisco artist Karen Johnson of Marcus Books for their inspiring contributions to our Pentecost
celebration last Sunday.
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San Francisco Foundation Awards Grant to St. Cyprian's
We are excited and honored to receive a grant from the San Francisco Foundation to help us engage new populations in our Western Addition community, especially those whose circumstances make it difficult to participate in cultural and educational programs. With the foundation's support, cyprian's arc will present four free concerts combined with resilience skill-building activities during the next twelve months.
"We look forward to each of you showing what power there is in a small grant," said Tessa Rouverol Callejo, Program and Civic Engagement Officer for the San Francisco Foundation's FAITHS program
at a May 30th grantee meeting.
Forty-three non-profits organizations and congregations in the Bay Area received up to $5000 each in this year's grant cycle. The foundation's program supports community service, civic engagement, or cultural and artistic projects undertaken by congregations or faith-based organizations. Cyprian's arc - a center for the arts, resilience and community is an initiative of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church.
Michael Helquist, director of the center, described the opportunity the grant presents. "We named this new effort the Arts & Resilience Challenge. The challenge for us will be to identify the best strategies to engage neighbors in the arts and resilience programs we initiated last year. To date we haven't had the resources to do so." He noted that within six blocks of Turk and Lyon there are four transitional housing centers for youth, seniors and families. The new project will include individuals in private homes.
Look for the first free concert and resilient event at Turk and Lyon in August. Please share your ideas for the occasion and let us know if you can help make this a very successful use of a small grant. Contact:events@cyprians.org
Check here for more information about the
San Francisco Foundation
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Coming up...
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image by Kevin Barnard
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Cyprian's arc presents First Fridays Song Circle
Friday, June 1 8 pm Surprise Guest Singer/Songwriter
Bring Your Instrument * Join Us and Play We're opening this event to local musicians and songwriters who wish to share their compositions in a song circle forum. The venue will be upstairs in the church sanctuary at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, where the acoustics are fabulous for singing and performing. From emerging musicians to seasoned performers, come to this creative space where we can all share in a collective experience of songcraft and message-making. Suggested $5 donation per musician Sign up First Fridays Song Circle |
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Friday, June 15, 6pm to 9pm
Parents: Need a night on your own for a stroll, a meal, a movie or just some quiet?
Several neighborhood parents suggested we host a Parents Night Out, and our first venture starts in June. Here's a chance to drop off the kids at Cyprian's and you're on your own.
Fun, food and skill-building for kids: board games, cooking demos, movies, good food to eat, and crafts.
Child-care provided by USF graduates and other experienced child-care providers with at least one adult for every five kids and a supervisor present at all times.
Here's how it works:
- Kids ages 6-12
- 15 kids max for this first time
- Drop-off time 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm
- Pick-up 8:45 pm to 9:00 pm
- Kids must be signed-in by a parent or guardian
- Earlier pick-ups ok but kids must be "signed-out" by a parent or guardian before leaving
- $30 per child paid at time of drop-off
Parents are signing up already, don't miss this opportunity in June.
Pre-registration by June 8th required - events@cyprians.org
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SUMMER Youth Programs at Cyprian's The Village Project Returns St. Cyprian's is honored to have The Village Project return this year with its exceptional Summer Program. Starting June 18 and continuing through August 9th, up to 30 kids start their day at St. Cyprian's before heading out to swimming lessons, field trips and outdoor play in the city. Under the leadership and guidance of St. Cyprian's member Adrian Williams, the Village Project steps up to provide kids a healthy, active summer.
 Shakespeare Camps Come to Cyprian's Kids get into the act at Bay Area Shakespeare Camp! This summer the SF Shakespeare Festival will present three sessions of two-week courses at St. Cyprian's. Kids get have to have fun with their friends while learning all about the world of performances from trained theater professionals. Campers stage a show for family and friends on the final day of the session, followed by a celebratory cast party. Shakespeare camp provides training in - Shakespeare's rich language
- Acting and improvisation
- Voice and movement technique
- Stage combat (sword fights!)
- Set and costume design and more
(need-based scholarships available -- call SF Shakes for info).
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Weekly E-Mail Archives
In January, 2011 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. |
St. Cyprian's is a congregation emboldened by the opportunity to engage with our energized urban neighborhood to create a community
where everyone matters.
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