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VoiceWorkshop
This Saturday - Rusty Voice? Need A Tune-Up?
Free Voice Workshops 
Saturday August 29, 1-3pm & Tuesday September 8, 6:30-8:30pm
Led by Jeannie Cobb
Our voices are muscles. They get weak when they aren't used, but they can get stronger with exercise! As we age our voices change, and if we use our voices constantly at work they can get 'out of balance.' But help is here! Attend one or both workshops to help beginners understand healthy vocal production, and to help anyone who feels out of shape know how to get back to vocal health. Some lecturing, but mostly experiencing.

All are welcome! All ages, all genders, all levels of experience. Let this be the year that you lift your song with special joy! Let Jeannie know you're coming by email Jeannie Cobb or leave a phone message 310 375-4617 ext 228.
Choir
Choir Seeks New Singers!
Our choir will sadly be losing several members this year due to retirement and moves. Now is a great time to join in the fun! Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 9, 7:15-9:00pm. No audition. A love of singing and a willingness to be reliable are the only requirements. Music reading helps, but we also are learning together, so your skills will get better. Come be part of this fun group! Contact: Email Jeannie Cobb or leave a phone message 310 375-4617 ext 228.
Have You Ever Wanted To Play Handbells?
On September 13 the choir will sing an anthem that has parts for several Handbell players. We'd love to include you! Let Jeannie know you're available and we'll work out a rehearsal time. Reading music is helpful, but we can coach you if you're a beginner. Contact Jeannie to volunteer or with questions. Jeannie Cobb or leave a phone message 310 375-4617 ext 228.
CanCan
'Can Can Canucopia'
Thank you all for making possible a meal for a day or two for a needy family or individual...it takes so very little for each of us to make a significant impact on those less fortunate!!
Kids
Sunday School Re-Starts Next Sunday
In the meantime we sincerely love to see (and hear!) you and your kids in church. Please ask an usher for a copy of the "Sunday Papers" as a worship aid for your child(ren). Nursery care is still available in the library for children aged 3 and under.
For more information, please contact Kate Buchen.
Please turn in a registration form for each child ages 0-11 to church office or on first Sunday your children attend. Click here for forms.

CRASH! & eMERGE (middle and high schoolers)
New sessions start September 13, 4-6pm!
We will kick our year off with a game day party with barbecue on Sunday, September 13 from 4:00-6:00. This is a really good day to invite friends. Who do you know who might like to party with us? We'll run and toss and laugh and bounce and eat, and have a wonderful time! I can't wait to be with you again!
 Contact: Jeannie Cobb. (310 375-4617 ext 228).

Coming Up! 

Choir
Save the Date - Get Connected Sunday
Sunday September 13 - ONE service only - 10am
More details to follow...
bulletins
Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Sermons Online below - or click here for our full sermon archive.  
Mo. Paula - Readings for Aug 16 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost
Mo. Paula - Readings for Aug 23 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost
Read the Diocese newsletter below to find a wonderful follow-up to Mo. Paula's sermon reference to Ruby Sales and the martyrdom of seminarian Jonathan Daniels 50 years ago. 
 

Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy? 

Contact Mo. Paula
or via the church office on 310-375 4617.   

 

You are not interrupting our work -  

you ARE our work!

 

Or just come to any or all of our services, and take a moment to sit quietly, light a candle in memory, or to symbolize your feeling, and let God be God - in you - for a few small, still moments. With blessings and prayers for comfort and love. 

Clergy Transition Process

The St. Francis Vestry is very pleased to announce that Bishop Bruno has named Mother Paula as our Priest in Charge Under Special Circumstances (PIC-USC) effective April 1st! This decision initiates a formal mutual discernment period of 12 months to call Mother Paula as our Rector. As always, feel free to contact our Senior Warden Fabrizio, or any Vestry member if you have any questions regarding the Rector transition process. Any Vestry member can be contacted via the church office at 310-375-4617. You can also email Fabrizio directly.

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