Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for May 30, 2010

HOLY TRINITY

Sunday's Readings

• Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
• Romans 5:1-5
• John 16:12-15
• Psalm 8

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: To improve our ministry to those members of the congregation remembered in prayer, we are indicating those who would be open to a visit (v) phone call (p) and/or card (c). Contact the church office for further information.

• Jack Kling
• the father of Rebekah Wu, (of our choir)
• Chris Marckmann, brother of Brandee Marckmann
• Richard Copperud (c)
• Glenda Lisk (v,p,c)
• Bill Hunter (p,v)
• Bob Douglas (v,c)
• Les, father of Richard Peterson
• The father of Rob Zampetti
• Sylvia Beckerley, stepmother of Scott Beckerley,
• Sophie Barron, mother of James Barron
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Grace, mother of Dan Jones
• Moonyeen, friend of Paul Brenner
• our shut-ins
• Those who use our facilities, especially our Seniors, and those attending the 12-step programs here, and the Friends of St. Francis Childcare Center. We pray for their continued health, happiness and success.

Those serving in the world:

• The Rev. Megan Rohrer, Missionary to the Homeless of SF through The Welcome Ministry;
• The Rev. Pieter Oberholzer and his partner, Fanie Zondagh, and the staff at Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (IAM) in South Africa, serving LGBT people and allies;
• Catharine Coon and the Hope Alive Project in Uganda.
  

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  SIERRA PACIFIC APPROVES SIX ELM CLRGY FOR ROSTER AND TWO WHO HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ELCA ROSTER
  Lutherans Concerned and ELM Yet another confirmation of the wonderful changes occurring in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) was seen yesterday as the Council of the Sierra Pacific Synod met to approve the reinstatement and reception of eight LGBT pastors: the Revs. Paul Brenner, Jeff Johnson, Ross Merkel, Craig Minich, Dawn Roginski, Megan Rohrer, Steve Sabin, and Sharon Stalkfleet. Plans are underway for a service of reception, reinstatement and reconciliation to be held within the Sierra Pacific Synod later this summer. Although all of these ministers are currently or were previously on the roster of Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM), each has a unique story to tell about how previous discriminatory policies separated her or him from the official roster of the ELCA. Some were actively serving on the ELCA roster but were later removed; these pastors will return to the roster via the ELCA process referred to as "reinstatement." Others were dropped from the ELCA's candidacy program, finishing their process of discernment, preparation, and credentialing through ELM; they will enter the ELCA roster through a rite of reception. One will be received from the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. ELM Executive Director Amalia Vagts said, “This is another important day…. It is wonderful to have leaders like Bishop Mark Holmerud and Bishop’s Associate Nancy Fenuik Nelson and the members of the Sierra Pacific candidacy committee demonstrating holy hospitality to all.” BIKE BLESSING TODAY The bikes of Dale Leininger and Sandy Valle be blessed before their 545 mile ride to Los Angeles for the AIDS Lifecycle. See below for more information. PASTOR DAWN'S FAREWELL Sunday, June 13, will be Pr. Dawn's last Sunday with us as Pastor of Parish Programs - her three-year call is ending then. She will preach a farewell sermon, and the congregation will have a farewell luncheon immediately after worship (in place of coffee hour). Luncheon hosts will be our own Lydia Circle members! Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. More details will be announced next week. The Deaconate has already been meeting with Pr. Paul Brenner for support and guidance - thank you Paul! Pr. Robert will be involved with the ministry of St. Vincent de Paul as needed. A mailing was sent out this past week requesting gifts to help with the cost of Pr. Dawn’s move. Those interested can return the enclosed envelope to the church office. Checks should be written to St. Francis with “Roginski gift” on the memo line, [rather than directly to Pr. Dawn as was indicated by mail]. Please make your donation by Wednesday, June 9, in order to have it included. Extra envelopes are available on the table in the Narthex.		Picture above, from left: Prs. Dawn Roginski, Sharon Stalkfleet, Ross Merkel, Steve Sabin, Paul Brenner and Jeff Johnson. Not picture: Prs. Craig Minich and Megan Rohrer WISHES OF GRATITUDE Dear members and friends of St. Francis: Please accept my deepest gratitude for your support and affirmation across the years I have been part of this remarkable community. Becoming rostered as a “legitimate” pastor with the ELCA is something I could never have anticipated, without all that St. Francis has accomplished. God continue to make you an instrument of healing and hope. Paul Brenner COUNCIL WILL SET DATE FOR VOTE ON THE ELCA Now that the Sierra Pacific Synod in Assembly in Reno, NV has voted overwhelmingly to invite St. Francis and First United Lutheran Churches to rejoin the ELCA, dates will be set for information meetings and an official congregational meeting to vote on that issue. Such a vote will allow us to begin the call process. The interim pastor issue will be considered at a later date. BISHOP'S ASSOCIATE ON LGBT PASTORS I had the honor of being in a (special) "moment" of life over the course of the last two weeks….I write to express the deep gratitude I felt as I got to listen to 6 ELM (Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries) pastors and two pastors who were removed from the ELCA who were willing to come together and share their stories - about their calls to ministry during a time when the church did not receive them in their fullness and about the ways in which they have been willing and able to offer the Good News with joy and compassion and hospitality. It was an honor to be there. It was a privilege to hear these stories. Pastor Nancy Feniuk Nelson, Assoc. to Bishop, Mark Holmerud, Sierra Pacific Synod. ANOTHER CENSURE LIFTED Amalia Vagts, ELM Bishop Edward Benoway of the Florida-Bahamas Synod has lifted the public censure from Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Fort Lauderdale. The censure was placed on the congregation in 2002 for having called the Rev. Bill Knott to be its pastor. At the time of his call and installation, he was no longer on the clergy roster of the ELCA, having removed himself earlier because he was living in a committed, same-gender relationship.

  
  

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  Notice #5 May 28

  Since I last wrote, we have gotten 5 more students so that our team total now stands at 124. Two more team members have begun raising funds electronically. Our team total is now $2395. Of that, the 3 Lutheran (including me) have raised $1400. Gabriel and I leave on Monday for the British Isles, and return on June 14th. I hope by then more of you will have sent out your requests. Make me happy. Maxie

  
  

  Join us for a Delectable Evening of Local Fare Gourmet bites, ultra-boutique wines, microbrews and a silent auction await! Annual Friends of St. Francis Spring Fling Wednesday, June 9 starting at 6:30 P.M. North Arcade of the San Francisco Ferry Building. Our annual Spring Fling event is not only a fun and scrumptious way to spend an evening but is also a wonderful cause. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Saint Francis Childcare Center. To purchase tickets go to www.fosfchildcare.org

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • June 2 Brian Border
  • June 5 Christopher Bello
  • June 5 Nancy Burns
  
  
  

  Lectionary for next Sunday

  • 1 Kings 17:17-24
  • Galatians 1:11-24
  • Luke 7:11-17
  • Psalm 30
  
  

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  St. Francis Lutheran Church

  A Place for Gathering: Memory, Presence and Promise
  152 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114-1111

  (415) 621-2635 FAX (415) 621-8819

  Contact us:

  Directions to St. Francis: Ext 21
  Worship Service schedule: Ext 20
  Pr. Robert Goldstein: Ext 11
  Pr. Dawn Roginksi Ext 12
  Senior Center Coordinator: Ext 12
  Dave Walda, Senior Parish Administrator: Ext 10
  Clifton King, Sexton
  Brandee Marckmann, Congregation President
  Janet Thuesen, Treasurer

  Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

  General Email: St.FrancisSF - at - sbcglobal.net

  The Rev. Robert Goldstein: RevRGoldstein-at-sbcglobal.net
  The Rev. Dawn Roginski RevDRoginski-at-sbcglobal.net
  Dr. David Schofield StFrancischoir-at-sbcglobal.net
  David Walda, Senior Parish Administrator: St.FrancisSF-at-sbcglobal.net

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