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Dear Friends, Neighbors and Members of St. Cyprian's,
While visiting family back east, I spent time with my Great Aunt Nancy and her family. We made Half-Moon Pies (one of my childhood favorites) using a recipe from her well loved Mennonite Cookbook. On Nancy's wall I noticed she had hung a powerful poem, which reminded me of how her sister, my grandmother had taped prayers from the Compline service in the Book of Common Prayer all around her bed. I like to post poems and prayers on walls (literal and virtual) too, perhaps this is a family thing. Here's one I remember Nana posting: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love's sake. Amen.
The poem Aunt Nancy had on her wall, reminded me that communities as well as individuals can go to sleep too soon, and that we as individuals and as communities can be there for one another, we can assist in waking each other up.
Here is the poem from Auntie's wall, Robert Francis' Summons:
Keep me from going to sleep too soon
Or if I go to sleep too soon
Come wake me up. Come any hour
Of night. Come whistling up the road.
Stomp on the porch. Bang on the door.
Make me get out of bed and come
And let you in and light a light.
Tell me the northern lights are on
And make me look. Or tell me clouds
Are doing something to the moon
They never did before, and show me.
See that I see. Talk to me till
I'm half as wide awake as you
And start to dress wondering why
I ever went to bed at all.
Tell me the walking is superb.
Not only tell me but persuade me.
You know I'm not too hard persuaded. See you soon at Turk & Lyon! Peace,
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 Today,September 13th is St. Cyprian's Day
Here are a few words from Will about our church's
patron saint:
St. Cyprian...
- was committed to the journey
- valued education and intellectual engagement
- was serious about matters of faith
- understood Christianity as a counter-cultural way of life
- had a strong view of the significance of the church as a witnessing community
- made mistakes, was not perfect but lived passionately anyway
- had mentors, and strong friendships that inspired and supported him
One of my favorite quotes from St. Cyprian is this:
"Prayer with us is public and common and when we pray we do not pray for one but for the whole people because we the whole people are one."
Read more about Saint Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr of Carthage
by clicking here
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Tonight!USF Garden Project & Environmental Studies Capstone presents Free Community Dinner 7 pm to 9 pm
Produce gleaned from produce markets & community gardens 
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Happy Birthday Florence Edgecombe!
Long time St. Cyprian's member Florence Edgecombe will turn 90 years old this weekend. Florence and her daughters Elaine & Karen are important contributors to St. Cyprian's Oral History Project. View the preview of this project via YouTube by clicking the following links: Part 1 & Part 2
 | Florence (left) with long-time St. Cyprian's member
Lee Dora Rigmaiden (right) |
We are so grateful for the presence, ministry and witness of the Edgecombe family in the life of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church. Happy Birthday Mrs. Edgecombe on behalf of everyone at Turk & Lyon!
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Beginning this Sunday!
SPIRIT VILLAGE
a child-centric & play-based spiritual circle
Children are always welcome to worship at St. Cyprian's, but beginning Sunday, September 16th at 9 a.m. we will launch a weekly communion service designed especially with children and their families in mind. Children, including those with special needs, will be invited to use their senses to explore their emerging faith.
For more information contact
St. Cyprian's seminarian Hannah Cornthwaite
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This SATURDAY'S
KITCHEN CLEAN-UP DAY
1-5 p.m.
The St. Cyprian's Community Kitchen Team will hold a clean up/organizing day this Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. to improve the flow and functionality of the space for this autumn's events. You are invited to step in and help make this space work better for everyone. For more information email Eric Williams ericgregwilliams@gmail.com
Meet St. Cyprian's new volunteer
Kitchen Team Coordinator,
Eric Williams
Eric was raised in Kansas City and graduated from Kansas State. He began a software sales and marketing career in NJ and then went back to KS where he started a vermicompost business called The Green Worm. Eric moved to SF three years ago to begin MBA in Sustainable Management at Presidio Graduate School while continuing career with software startups. Eric's an avid gardner, fermenter (beer, kombucha, kimchi, pickles, etc) and Buddy scooter fan.
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Celebrating the Rev. Peter Williams Cassey -
Co-Founder of St. Cyprian's
On Sunday, September 23 we will celebrate the life and heritage of the Rev. Peter Williams Cassey. He came to San Francisco in 1843 and set up shop as a barber at the Palace Hotel. He was a fourth generation free African American, a descendent of one of the most notable families of leaders in the Episcopal Church and abolitionists in New York and Philadelphia. He started working to free slaves in California and led in the organization of the Convention of Colored Citizens of California. He and his wife, Annie, moved to San Jose in the late 1850's and established St. Philip's Academy and Mission in San Jose in 1861. He was a founding member of Trinity Church (now Cathedral) in that year and was the first person of color ordained in the Episcopal Church west of the Mississippi (September 13, 1866). In 1871 Bishop Kip assigned him to start "Christ Episcopal Church for Colored People" which eventually would divide and his work continue as
St. Cyprian's.
The Rev. Dr. Jerry Drino, Associate priest and historian at Trinity Cathedral in San Jose, will be our guest preacher on the 23rd, sharing with us the legacy of the Cassey's before, during and after the Civil War. After the 10:10 a.m. service he will offer a sweep of the significance of the Williams-Cassey family in the Episcopal Church, particularly in New York, Philadelphia, California, North Carolina and Florida. The Cassey's have been added to the Calender of Saints in the Diocese of El Camino Real and we hope to promote their remembrance in the Diocese of California and share in a move to have them remembered throughout the Episcopal Church.
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Anniversary Celebration at neighboring
FIRST AME ZION CHURCH
150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
Learn about the Underground Railroad in San Francisco and the connections between black churches and white churches in the 1850s and 1860s. The African American Freedom Trail in San Francisco involved some of the city's oldest organizations. Come and enjoy a community celebration.
When: Saturday, September 22, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: First AME Zion Church, 2159 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
Cost: Free
Contact: 415.240.3537
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New wood flooring completed in
the Markunas Library/Chapel   Thank you Dustin, Pete & Alison!
Thanks to the hard work of various new St. Cyprian's members there is now a wood floor in the Markunas Library/Chapel. Thank you to Dustin Cole,
Pete Campion & Alison Presley for taking the time to install the 74% recycled, environmentally friendly & made in the USA flooring. Dustin got the job started in July and Alison & Pete stepped in to do the finishing work. Team work, patience and persistence are something folks have been practicing at Turk & Lyon for almost 90 years. We are so grateful for the energy, enthusiasm and
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Wednesday, Sept 26
Episcopal Senior Communities & St. Cyprian's present
Senior Resource Fair
10 am - 2 pm
Free lunch and fun health event
Info: 415.752.0139, Episcopal Senior Communities
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St. Cyprian's @
Sunday Streets
St. Cyprian's made our third visit to the annual Western Addition Sunday Streets event, where thanks to coordinator Allison Schaub we greeted our neighbors and created a beautiful collage featuring images of the many exciting activities happening at Turk & Lyon. This year we were joined by Cyprian's arc & First United Lutheran Church. Thank you to neighborhood musicians
Michael Fecskes & Kevin Barnard for providing some beautiful string
music at our tent.
 
More photos on Facebook.
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Cyprian's Table Gatherings
In September and October, members, neighbors and friends of St. Cyprian's & Cyprian's arc are gathering in homes throughout San Francisco to celebrate the work we do together, learn about our vision, and commit to supporting us in 2013.
To receive an invite to Cyprian's Table Gathering,
send an email to turkandlyon@gmail.com
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St. Cyprian's& Cyprian's arc have active Facebook pages where you can read more about what's happening at Turk & Lyon. Please "Like" our pages and share with your network.
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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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