by St. Francis | Sep 23, 2026 | Events, News, Outreach
St. Francis Military Outreach is once again participating in the quarterly Camp Pendleton and Fort MacArthur Donation Drive. Help us support local military families by donating new or gently used items for babies, children, and military households. Items needed...
by St. Francis | Sep 17, 2026 | Rector's Reflections
Why do I give to the church? I could instead ask the vestry to lower my salary by the amount that Jennifer and I choose to give and save everyone a lot of time. Or I could give to the church where I grew up, the one that sent me to seminary. I could give to some other...
by St. Francis | Sep 10, 2026 | Rector's Reflections
The church was full on September 16, 2001. When the bell rang, everyone stood. There was no talking, whispering, or rustling of bulletins. The quiet weighed like a lead apron on the congregation. The crucifer was flanked by two torchbearers, who were followed by...
by St. Francis | Sep 4, 2026 | Rector's Reflections
How do we reconcile evil in the world? This is a question I’ve received several times, and one I’ve asked myself. The direct answer is that we can’t. While we can account for human evil, natural evil (disease, disaster, famine, and death) throws the ledger completely...
by St. Francis | Aug 28, 2026 | News, Rector's Reflections
I typically read the appointed readings for Sunday a week in advance of the service. The first read-through is just to familiarize myself with what is going on, to see if there’s any one place where I feel a lot of energy. It’s also a chance to let it simmer on the...
