Exploring our Faith Collectively and Individually
Adult Formation at St. Michael’s
Despite the challenges we face in this time, there are plenty of opportunities to connect, explore our faith, and deepen our community. The St. Michael’s family is alive online: we meet in weekly small groups, gather for special seasonal events, walk the path of Sacred Ground, and pursue training and education of all kinds.
On the Second Sunday of each month, our program staff will lead discussions on a variety of topics. And look for additional forums scheduled on other Sundays throughout the year. Each forum will begin promptly at 11:30 in the Reception Hall, unless noted otherwise.
Upcoming Forums
October 13: The Enneagram: Uncovering Hope in Self-Knowledge, Mo. Michelle Meech
November 3: Love Your Enemies, Rick Hamlin
November 10: Hope – More Than Feathers (Perching on the Soul), Bishop Nedi Rivera
December 8: Advent Practice Ritual: Finding Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, Seminarian Wendy Cañas
Upcoming Programs
Sunday, November 17, Special Concert
Ingathering Sunday, Sunday, November 24th
Sunday, December 1, Advent 1 Advent Wreath Making
Sunday, December 8, Advent II Sunday Forum with Wendy Cañas
Sunday, December 15, Advent III Christmas Pageant and Christmas Brunch
Wednesday, December 18, In Terra Pax: Service of Scripture & Music
Sunday, December 22, Advent IV
Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve
- 4pm Family Service
- 9pm Choral Eucharist
Wednesday, December 25, Christmas day
10am Christmas Jazz Service
Ongoing Programs
St. Michael’s ESL Group — Saturdays at 10:15 am
Join us for conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) here at St. Michael’s after the Saturday Kitchen. For people of any native language. Proof of Covid vaccination is required.
Se ofrece un programa de inglés como segundo idioma acá en la iglesia St. Michael’s, para hispanohablante (o también para gente que hable otros idiomas que no sea el español). Los sabádos a las 10:15 a.m. Se requiere tarjeta de vacunación contra el Covid 19
欢迎大家礼拜六來圣迈克教会吃免费早餐 还可以免费练习英语口语，
如有兴趣請從速报名
週六上午 10:15
這項目需要打过疫苗人士参加
St. Michael’s Small Groups
Join a Small Group Bible Study!
Small Group Bible Study Amos & Hosea: Boundaries, Tough Love, Amazing Grace Register here
Throughout the history of both Judaism and Christianity, people have looked to the prophets of the Hebrew Bible for a word of hope and encouragement that might stir up the resilience that humans often need in troubled times. In 2024 American society, we seem to be feeling that same need for inspiration. This study of Amos and Hosea will offer the opportunity to dive into the words of these ancient prophets and, hopefully, glean from them a deeper sense of how God is calling us to live right here, right now.
Join one of 5 small groups this fall and study the prophets Amos and Hosea for 8 weeks with your fellow parishioners at St. Michael’s.
Kick-off Event: Sunday, September 29 from 7-8:30 pm via Zoom.
This event is for all participants in all groups. We’ll talk about the overall plan for these 8
weeks and begin with Lesson 1: Introducing the Old Testament Prophets. This session
will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.
Then, small groups meet weekly at the following days/times Oct 6 – Nov 21:
Sundays: 7-8 pm Dates: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17.
Mondays: 7-8 pm Dates: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18.
Tuesdays: 7-8 pm Dates: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19.
Wednesdays: 7-8 pm Dates: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov, 6, 13, 20.
Thursdays: 7-8 pm Dates: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21.
Wrap-up Celebration: Brunch on Sunday, Nov 24. Stay tuned for details.
Questions? Reach out to Mo. Michelle Meech at michelle@saintmichaelschurch.org
Our Relationship With God
Spiritual growth is one of our Core Values. We believe the whole of one’s life is a unique spiritual journey, continually shaping who we are as individuals and as a community of faith. Working on our inner life of faith is a necessary practice to keep it healthy and growing. We welcome you to explore your faith on a deeper level in the following ways
Occasional/Seasonal
- Lent/Advent Quiet Days
- Retreats
- Faith & Film Nights
Annual
- Inquirers
- Newcomers Class
Connecting With Each Other
Oftentimes, you will hear members of St. Michael’s referring to our community as a parish family. We have small groups that meet informally, such as the Men of St. Mike’s; Motherhood of Grace; Parents of Adolescents Support Group; Young Adult Group; Knitting Group; Family Camp and Hiking outings. Supportive and caring small groups in a large Church setting enable us to minister to each other.
Connecting to Our Community
We are a faith community that supports each other and our community in multiple ways. Whether it is mentoring our parish and neighborhood children on Monday evenings during Homework Help or providing food and meals to those who struggle with food insecurity, service to others is part of our Core Values.
