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Dear Friends, Neighbors and Members of St. Cyprian's,
Today, as I looked at my calendar, not only gazing at the busy summer ahead, but also at the past few months the word sabbath came bouncing into my consciousness. Then I discovered this powerful quote from Wayne Mueller,
Sabbath is not dependent upon our readiness to stop. We do not stop when we are finished. We do not stop when we complete our phone calls, finish our project, get through this stack of messages, or get out this report that is due tomorrow. We stop because it is time to stop.
Sabbath requires surrender. If we only stop when we are finished with all our work, we will never stop--because our work is never completely done. With every accomplishment there arises a new responsibility.
Every swept floor invites another sweeping, every child bathed invites another bathing. When all life moves in such cycles, what is ever finished?
The sun goes 'round, the moon goes 'round, the tides and seasons go 'round, people are born and die, and when are we finished? If we refuse rest until we are finished, we will never rest until we die.
Sabbath dissolves the artificial urgency of our days, because it liberates us from the need to be finished. from Sabbath, Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest
Yesterday, when visiting one of our beloved community elders, who is recovering from surgery, I thought about sabbath. As we talked I realized that we were having a very different conversation than when we hurriedly pass one another by on a Sunday morning, she setting up for coffee hour and I getting ready for worship. Yes, the setting was different, we were seated at her dining table in her
lovely home. The depth and breadth of the conversation was different, I think primarily because she was well rested, was in the midst of a period of slowing down and recuperating. I saw a different side of a person I thought I knew well. Who knows the lessons we would learn, not just as a community but as a nation, if we truly gave ourselves the space and time needed for true recreation.
Our ancient spiritual traditions seem to know that we humans need rest, recreation, and time for recuperation and reflection whether we think we need it or not. It is actually one of the 10 Commandments, yet it is probably the hardest to keep. May we find the balence we need both as individuals and a community so that we too may feel liberated from the need to be finished.
See you soon at Turk & Lyon!
Peace,
Will
St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
415-987-3029
turkandlyon@gmail.com
P.S. FREE DINNER TONIGHT If you are close by consider taking a break & sabbath from cooking tonight & join Cyprian's arc, the Wigg Party & other neighbors for a Free Community-Created Dinner at St. Cyprian's. Almost all the ingredients are gleaned from the USF Community Garden & local Farmer's Markets. Food is ready to eat at 7 p.m. & help cleaning up is always welcome. More dinners to come on July 26th & August 16th. To get involved contact or learn more contact Kristina Lacayo kmlacayo@dons.usfca.edu
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The Village Project receives
program support from Episcopal Charities
St. Cyprian's member and Executive Director Adrian Williams learned recently that The Village Project will be the recipient of a significant grant from Episcopal Charities to support her programming this summer. Episcopal Charities head, Kathleen Piraino praised the committed work of the Episcopal Charities Action Networks for identifying projects like Adrian's for support from Episcopal Charities. Throughout the summer, youth from the Village Project begin their day of enrichment activites at St. Cyprian's.
To get involved with the Episcopal Charities Action Networks click here.
To learn more about The Village Project click here.
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 Interfaith Council thanks Winter Shelter Volunteers Today, the San Francisco Interfaith Council thanked faith communities throughout the city including St. Cyprian's friends and members who helped host and cook meals as part of the Winter Shelter Program. St. Cyprian's own "Deacon-in-Training" Doe Yates was on hand to receive the handy and practical oven mit on behalf of St. Cyprian's. For more on the San Francisco Interfaith Council click here. |
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New Sound Equipment for cyprian's arc
& St. Cyprian's
Many thanks for the donation by St. Cyprian's members Tommie and Willie Collie that helped us purchase new sound equipment for cyprian's arc and St. Cyprian's. We now have a professional-quality PA system, including powered speakers, speaker stands, a floor monitor, new microphones, new mic cables and new music stands. Thank you to Kevin Barnard, cyprian's arc advisory council member, for helping coordinate the purchase and train folks on how to use it.
The new set-up allows us to provide sound for live performances and special occasions including concerts, jam sessions, talks, theater, conventions, services and neighborhood events. |
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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.
This week, 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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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 |
Celebrating LGBT PRIDE with
St. Cyprian's & welcoming
faith communities Check out a few events happening around the city this month where
St. Cyprian's members and leaders will be attending, singing & participating.
Sunday, June 17, 4.30 pm LOVE FREE OR DIE will be screened at the Frameline San Francisco LGBT Film Festival at The Castro Theater
Director Macky Alston and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, Bishop Otis Charles and his husband Felipe Paris Charles will be present. "Love Free or Die" tells the stories of openly gay bishop Gene Robinson and countless others whose courageous leadership is paving the way for LGBTQ equality in church and state in the US and beyond. Tickets $11 Contact: http://ticketing.frameline.org/festival/
Call Me Kuchu When: Tuesday, June 19, 7:00 PM
is a reminder that the struggle for LGBT rights in Africa is real and we must stand up and speak out. Frameline Film Festival Castro Theatre
Directors will be in attendance. More on powerful film.
34th Annual Pride Concert
Friday, June 22 at 7 & 9 p.m. St. Cyprian's member Dale Danley will be performing as part of the LGCSF Chorus at the 34th Annual Pride Concert. The Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco and The San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band present the Annual Pride Concert and this rousing musical celebration of pride features the Bay Area's best LGBT community music groups.
The evening begins at 6:15 pm with a FREE pre-concert talk about the world premiere of the major new choral work "Harvey Milk: A Cantata." Audiences will experience this work at the early and late show, performed jointly by the Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco and special guest, the chorus of Lick-Wilmerding High School.
For more information and to buy tickets click here.
 Oasis to be up front at the 2012 SF Pride Parade with Bishop Christopher Senyonjo
Ugandan Bishop Christopher Senyonjo has been named a Grand Marshall of the 2012 SF Pride Parade. He will be the first Anglican Bishop to be so honored and he has selected Oasis California as the group that walks with him. Note: the time and location of the annual Pride Eucharist will be changed. Please register (below) and Oasis will email you the new time and location of this open air liturgy. Bishop Senyonjo will preach.
For more on Bishop Christopher Senyonjo visit click here.
When: Sunday, June 24Registration: Click here
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June @ cyprian's arts. resilience. community
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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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