Matthew 24:36–44 (in italics) But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son but only Abba God. Advent lectionary texts always begin in uncertainty. Just before today’s passage, Jesus has spoken of the Temple’s destruction and foretold nations rising against nations, earthquakes, famines — the end of…
As we near the end of our congregation’s gala 50th anniversary year, pastoral staff reflect on the “state of the congregation” as we enter our 51st year. Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the…
Luke 6:20-23 October 29, 2025 — All Saints Day A little more than 11 years ago, my Mom died. Thanks to this community, I had the leave to be with her for several days before she died, to be present at her death, to plan and attend her memorial service three days later, and to…
Luke 8:1-3 When I was a little Joanna growing up, I often thought that it didn’t make sense that God created me a girl. According to the gender roles of the midwestern evangelical reality surrounding me, I was much more like a boy. I was outspoken and boisterous. I was sporty and argumentative. As I…
We asked four people who became a part of our community during different eras to reflect on the following questions: What did this church mean to you when you were here (in any of the realms of worship/spirituality, community, outreach)? How did that change you and/or how did you carry that out into the world? …
Karen Kreider Yoder wrote this history moment on Mennonite Voluntary Service and what it has meant to FMCSF. She presented it during our 50th anniversary year on October 5, 2025. When we celebrate our congregation’s first 50 years, we are also celebrating 50 years of Mennonite Voluntary Service (MVS) in San Francisco. The MVS unit’s…
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