The Force will be with her, always

The Force will be with her, always

I am going to miss our discerner, Cara Nilsen. We both like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and art; she lived in Indiana—on purpose—for four years while in college. From the very start, our conversations were both fluid and wide-ranging, hopping from tangent to tangent...
On the Edge of What’s Next

On the Edge of What’s Next

Guest Reflection by Cara Kilsen I never tire of catching that magical view of the ocean as I drive into the lower parking lot of St. Francis, as I have over the past nine months. Often, after exiting my car, I walk to the edge of the lot to linger for a few minutes...
Down by the Riverside

Down by the Riverside

This past Monday through Wednesday, I was at the Mission Inn in Riverside for the Diocese of Los Angeles’ annual Clergy Conference. Our program this year was Sacred Resistance, led by the Rev. Dr. Francisco Garcia. It began with a talk from Bishop Taylor, who spoke...
Called to Love Not Just to Be Nice

Called to Love Not Just to Be Nice

Too often, we forget just how radical Jesus was; we paint a soft picture of Jesus as a nice guy, bending down to teach little children about God’s Kingdom. Nice guys don’t do what Jesus did; nice guys are too worried about being nice to upset anyone. Jesus wasn’t a...

Youth Summer Art Camp 2026

We’re excited to announce Summer Art Camp at St. Francis, happening July 6-10 from 9:00 am to noon! Open to children ages 5–12. This is a fun and faith-filled week your youth won’t want to miss. Dates: July 6-10Time: 9:00 AM – NoonAges: 5–12Cost: $150 per camper...