12/12 | Lessons and Carols

12/12 | Lessons and Carols

As part of our holiday events with Petra and Cross & Crown, make plans to join us in the evening of Friday, December 12 for a Lessons and Carols gathering from 6:30-7:30pm at DPC in the Mission. This advent tradition has been observed since the late 19th century, telling the gospel story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus in nine short Bible readings interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols and hymns.

Afterward, bring cookies to share and be ready to vote for your favorite—the winner will take home a prize!

2025

2025

Here’s what’s coming up for the Porch:

As you may already know (because we’ve been talking about it for weeks now) we’re excited to be reading the entire Bible together in 2025. Grab the PDF printout to stick in your Bible and follow along on the reading plan page of our website.

Jon will take the first Sunday of each month to preach on a passage from the reading plan, diving deeper into the text as part of our regular rhythm of Sunday gatherings.

This January, we’re are pausing our series in Acts to spend a few weeks learning about church membership, then in February we’ll jump back into our series in Acts with part three picking up in chapter 13.

We’re continuing our regular schedule of having dinner, study, and discussion together on Wednesday nights starting on January 8th. Our three ring binders with the PABST journals are available on the library table, and printed pages for How To Study The Good Book will be handed out each Wednesday. Check page six in the Sunday booklet for the most up-to-date Wednesday schedule.

After we finish our genre studies, you’ll never guess what we’ll be studying on Wednesday nights—yup, sections from the reading plan. We’re looking forward to deepening our understanding of these texts and are praying for the Spirit to be planting the goodness of the word in the hearts of our community this year.

11/30 | Advent Gathering with Petra and Cross & Crown

11/30 | Advent Gathering with Petra and Cross & Crown

As part of our advent celebration, we will worship together with our sister churches Petra and Cross & Crown on Sunday, November 30th at 4:30pm at DPC in the Mission. This time will replace our regular Sunday Gathering in North Beach. We’d love to have you there as we worship with our sister churches in the city!

10/12 | No Sunday Gathering

10/12 | No Sunday Gathering

October 12th is the Italian American Heritage Parade and Fleet Week Airshow. These are great events, but it makes it almost impossible for folks to get into North Beach. Because of this, we are not meeting on Sunday afternoon. It’s a great opportunity to spend time with your neighbors hanging on a rooftop.

6/29 | Sunday Dinner

6/29 | Sunday Dinner

There will be no Sunday Gathering on June 29 and July 27.

We’ll meet for dinner at 5:00 at the SFEFC building on 6/29. RSVP on slack.

6/7 | Joint Church Picnic

6/7 | Joint Church Picnic

We’re having a church picnic on Saturday, June 7th at 2:00pm with our friends from Petra and Cross & Crown for an afternoon of good food, games, and great community. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy the summer weather, connect with others, and make some memories. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and your favorite outdoor game. We hope you can make it!

Location: Cayuga Playground Park (Right next to Cross and Crown on Alemany)


4/13-20 | Holy Week

4/13-20 | Holy Week

 

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

PALM SUNDAY & Baptism | April 13 | 4:00 pm | Porch

We will have our regular Sunday gathering on Union Street followed by baptisms downstairs.

WEDNESDAY, April 16

We will not meet for Wednesday night dinner this week.

MAUNDY THURSDAY | April 17 | 6:30 PM | Petra

Petra is hosting the folks from Cross & Crown, Sanctuary, and us for dinner and a short lesson commemorating the Last Supper downstairs at the DPC building in the Mission.

GOOD FRIDAY | April 18 | 6:30 pm | Cross & Crown

We’ll be with the same three churches again for a gathering in the Excelsior district where we remember the sacrifice of our Lord in our place. This liturgy will focus on the last seven sayings of Jesus from the cross.

EASTER SUNDAY | April 20 | 4:00 PM | Porch

For Easter, we will be back on Union Street in North Beach to celebrate the pinnacle of the church calendar year—the day our Lord was resurrected and defeated death!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3/5 | Ash Wednesday

3/5 | Ash Wednesday

We will be gathering together with our sister church Cross & Crown for Ash Wednesday on March 5th at 6:30pm as we mark the beginning of the Lenten season. We are hosting at the SFEFC building.

12/15 | Advent Gathering with Petra and Trinity First

12/15 | Advent Gathering with Petra and Trinity First

As part of our advent celebration, we will worship together with Petra and Trinity First on Sunday, December 15 at 4:00pm at DPC in the Mission. This time will replace our regular Sunday Gathering in North Beach.

11/20 | Friendsgiving

11/20 | Friendsgiving

Invite your friends and neighbors for a Friendsgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 20 at the Brackett home. Sign up on Slack for what dish you’ll make and how many people you’re bringing.

11/3 | Sunday Picnic in the Park

11/3 | Sunday Picnic in the Park

Join us before the Sunday gathering at 1:30pm on November 3 for a BYOE picnic in Washington Square Park. We’ll keep the date loosely pending the weather forecast, but go ahead and put this on your calendar!

Fall 2024

Fall 2024

Here’s what’s coming up for the Porch:

This fall, we’re jumping back into our series in Acts picking up in chapter eight. Pull out your purple scripture notebook from where you’ve stuck it on your bookshelf for the past few months and start reading ahead. We also love the Bible Project videos for a quick refresher.

We’re continuing our regular schedule of having dinner, study, and discussion together on Wednesday nights starting on August 28th. Our three ring binders with the PABST journals are available on the library table, and printed pages for How To Study The Good Book will be handed out each Wednesday. Check page six in the Sunday booklet for the most up-to-date Wednesday schedule.

7/28 | No Sunday Gathering

7/28 | No Sunday Gathering

July 28th is the San Francisco Marathon. It’s a great event but it makes it almost impossible for folks to get to North Beach. Because of this, we are not meeting on Sunday afternoon and instead will meet the night before for our BBQ Rib Extravaganza.