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Sundays @ 9 a.m.
Spirit Village
a child-centric & play-based spiritual circle
Sundays
@ 10:10 a.m.
Sacred Roots
Communion & Music
Wednesdays
@ 9 a.m.
Solace
Communion & Meditation
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 Dear Friends, Neighbors and Members of St. Cyprian's,
Today, on my walk to work I passed by this large quote on the side of a building near Duboce Park by Harvey Milk, "The American Dream starts with the neighborhoods." As I walked through District 5, through the Lower Haight, by the Divisadero Street coordinator into the north panhandle of the Western Addition I ran into to two friends of St. Cyprian's one who works with a group called Nopa + and the other called The Wigg Party, named for the famous bicycle path through our area, "the wiggle." Both have been highly engaged in the District 5 Supervisor's race. Though they support differing candidates they both are tired of the election season and expressed an eagerness to get on with the work of making life in our neighborhood better for everyone. St. Cyprian's as a church does not endorse candidates, even though half the folks running have stopped by our church at Turk & Lyon for special events over the past 6 months, some more than once. I am grateful to be serving a church and wider neighborhood that cares deeply about what happens at City Hall, in Sacramento and in Washington, DC. The work we do together though at St. Cyprian's and Cyprian's arc, "creating a community where everyone matters," is about more than one election, we are about the long haul, the greater journey of personal, local and global transformation.
A while back during the last hard fought mayoral race, another friend of St. Cyprian's who is studying for ministry was working hard on a candidate's campaign. Once I turned to him and said, "I hope you'll work just as hard on what the Spirit is calling us to at St. Cyprian's, as you do for that politician." Imagine the incredible witness progressive faith communities of all shapes and sizes could make if they had the enthusiastic, committed and engaged fundraising capacity and volunteer engagement of political campaigns? My sense is that's unlikely to happen any time soon, but it is worth considering and dreaming about...
Incidentally, St. Cyprian's is in the midst of our Fall Stewardship Campaign. As you consider your political contributions --- I hope you'll also consider your spiritual ones, and the work we share together at St. Cyprian's. To all those engaged so deeply in our District's election, I hope when all is said and done, you'll consider stepping through our doors and putting some of that drive for civic improvement and engagement to work. We'll be here.
Peace,
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Helping to Make it All Happen Cyprian's arc is busier than ever thanks to the support from volunteers and neighbors, and neighbors who volunteer. Without help from the community, the center wouldn't be able to keep up with the events-filled calendar. Many thanks to those who have volunteered time to make Turk & Lyon what it is today - the intersection of arts, resilience and community. Pictured above is neighbor Doug Diboll greening the St. Cyprian's sidewalk. Doug has volunteered many hours on the hilltop because he sees that the space is meeting the needs of the community through programs like SF Live Arts concerts. Doug helps coordinate the free parking provided on these nights, which is a service that many concert attendees are thankful to have available. He is looking forward to the completion of the Community Kitchen Project which he believes is deepening Cyprian's commitment to the Northern Panhandle area. Doug also volunteers in the community with the Panhandle Park Stewards, a group of neighbors working to make the Panhandle a more enjoyable place for all. Next month, cyprian's will be a hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Party. It will be a time to celebrate the work of cyprian's arc and St. Cyprian's, and the volunteers who make it all happen. More info to come! --Allison Schaub, Events Coordinator |
This weekend @ Cyprian's arc
Parents Night Out
This Friday October 19
6-9 p.m.
Parents Night Out provides an opportunity for parents to enjoy an evening on their own while their kids participate in fun and educational activities. From movie night to game night to arts and crafts and skill sharing children are sure to have a fun and engaging evening while
their parents take the night off.
Child-care provided by USF students and other experienced child-care providers with at least one adult for every five kids with 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 for 1st child, $20 for 2nd child, $15 for 3rd child paid at time of drop-off
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San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents
A Midsummer Night's Dream
This Saturday, October 20
Free performance 2 pm to 3 pm
Shakespeare on Tour will be making a stop at Cyprian's with a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The hour-long performance will be free to all and there will be a Q&A with the cast after the show. Don't miss this opportunity to see Shakespeare's text come alive at St. Cyprian's.
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Shadowlight Productions & SF Live Arts presents an evening of Balinese Shadow Puppet Theater with live gamelan accompaniment
Saturday, October 20 8:00pm The award-winning, internationally acclaimed ShadowLight Theatre directed by Larry Reed, presents a great event for all ages. Featuring a stunning array of intricate, handmade shadow puppet figures silhouetted on a backlit screen, the ancient stories blend religious mythology, historical events and humorous improvisation. This special performance will feature Gamelan Orchestra accompaniment directed by Gamelan Sekar Jaya's Master Artist in Residence, and one of Bali's most internationally recognized modern composers, I Made Subandi. Audience members are encouraged to come up to the side of the stage & see the exotic Balinese instruments and how the shadow puppets work during the performance. The combination of shadow puppets, live music and the sense of humor and fun in the stories themselves make this an evening no one should miss. Doors open 25 minutes before the concert. And, YES!
There is free parking! To buy tickets click here.
For a full calendar of what's happening at Cyprian's Center visit
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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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 The Village Project and the Bayview Y Celebrate San Francisco's Senior Community Tuesday, October 23 What: The Village Project and the Bayview Ywill present 2nd annual, "A Senior Moment", on Tuesday, October 23, at Yoshi's and the Jazz Heritage Center. Senior community members who have given their time and dedication to serving their communities will be recognized. This year's honorees are Ms. Ann Cater & Mr. Robert Reece, both from the Western Addition Senior Center; Mr. I. W. Klein, Episcopal Senior Communities (ESC), Ms. Evelyn Joplin, King/Garvey Housing Co-op, and Ms. Verlie Pickens from Bayview/Hunter's Point Multipurpose Senior Services. There will be a dinner reception/ awards presentation in the Lush Life Gallery, featuring Freddie Hughes doing some blues; 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 more blues by Adrian Costa & the Blues Persuasion in the Yoshi's lounge. Comedian Don Lacy will be MC for the event. Join us for "A Senior Prom for the 50 +" and enjoy down home blues, tantalizing food, dancing, no host bar and plenty of fun. When: Tuesday, October 23, 2012. 6 pm to 11 p.m. 6 pm: Dinner/Awards - Lush Life Gallery - Hosted by Comedian Don Lacy
7:30 pm: Performance: Freddie Hughes - Lush Life Gallery 8:00 to 11 pm: Dancing to 50's, 60's 70's & 80's:- Koret Lobby - DJ 9:00 Performance: Adrian Costa & the Blues Persuasion - Yoshi's Lounge Where: Yoshi's Lounge/Jazz Heritage Center, 1330 Fillmore Cost: Free for the 50+; Juniors under 50: $20 Donation Tickets @ www.Brownpapertickets.com or at the door Who: "A Senior Moment" is sponsored by The Village Project & the Bayview Y. Community partners are The Fillmore Center Plaza, Episcopal Charities, The Jazz Heritage Center/Lush Life Gallery, Yoshi's, Africana Studies at San Francisco State University.The Jewish Community High School of the Bay, Episcopal Senior Communities, Terri's Boutique, La Boulange Bakery, The Fillmore Farmers Market, Western Addition Family Resource Center, Planet Fillmore Communications, Gussie's Chicken & Waffles, King/Garvey Housing Co-op, St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, St. Mary's of the Virgin Episcopal Church, Western Addition Senior Center, Bayview/Hunters Point Senior Services, Renaissance Parents of Success, Charlie's Pharmacy, and The Village Project Advisory Board . 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 produces family/community events, including most recently, Grilling in the MO' held on June 9th at Hamilton Rec. Center and our upcoming 8th annual Kwanzaa Celebration (Dec. 26 - Jan 1), along with Mardi Gras San Francisco Style/ Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore to be held on February 12th. NOTE: The Village Project's free after school enrichment program is underway. The program site is located at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 2097 Turk Street. Program hours are from 2 pm to 6 pm, Monday - Friday for youth 6 to 14 years old and their families. For more information or to donate to the Village Project, visit: www.thevillageprojectsf.org |
cyprian's arc presents in concert: a gospel jubilee
Allen Temple Baptist Church Men's Chorus
with special guests Jerome Clay Ensemble
Saturday October 27 * 7 pm to 9 pm
Allen Temple Baptist Church Men's Chorus is an ensemble of 50+ spirit-filled Christian men dedicated to ministry through song, praise and worship. For over seven decades, the Chorus has been an integral part of the music ministry both at their home church and in concert
around the country.
The Jerome Clay Ensemble is an exciting and dynamic gospel ensemble that brings charm, elegance and sophistication to every performance presented.
A portion of the proceeds from this concert are contributed in support of the W.W. Brown Child Care Center in Soweto, South Africa.
$10 / $8 seniors, students with ID, kids under 12
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Free
Senior
Lunch
@ cyprian's arc
presented by
Episcopal Senior Communities
Wednesday, October 24th &
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM For More Information, Call: 415-752-0139 |
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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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