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...
Questions

Questions

Should we keep politics out of church? Should we keep all politics out of church? What are we defining as political? What is political? Are national holidays too political for church? Should we acknowledge Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day?...