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Transition Update | Phase 1: What's Next?
posted on Nov 11, 2020 This week we focus our hearts and minds on Phase 1: a Good Goodbye with beloved Michael+. But there's a lot else going on that I want to share with you for peace of mind. Don't be anxious. Saint Michael's has a solid go-forward transition pla...
Read MoreFaith-Filled Generosity
posted on Nov 10, 2020 How do I find greater meaning and purpose in my life? Why is happiness so fleeting and a lasting joy so elusive? Who am I and what am I supposed to do with the rest of my life? These are some of the big questions of life, and many of us beg...
Read MoreTuesday Night at Mike's BCP Series
posted on Nov 9, 2020 Tuesdays at 7:00 pm When the crafters of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) set out to assemble an accessible guide to prayer and liturgy they were also intentional about putting together a resource that could shape disciples for a lifetime.
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Read MoreKerygma Bible Study Series: the Gospel of John
posted on Oct 16, 2020 Sundays at 11:15 am
Last fall St. Michael's offered the 15-week Kerygma Bible Study "Discovering the Bible - The Old Testament." That series proved popular and valuable for many people, so this fall we'll be presenting the Kerygma Bible stud...
Read MoreFinance Update
posted on Oct 10, 2020 I want to keep everyone up to date on the the current status of St. Michael's relative to our 2020 budget. Our parish financial circumstances have proven to remain solid during this time of disruption due to COVID-19. While income has been lowe...
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Mission & Outreach
Sacred Spaces as Safe Places
posted on Sep 25, 2020 Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued the following statement: The events in Louisville remind us of the need for safe spaces in times of conflict. Churches, synagogues, and mosques are houses of prayer, worship, and fait...
Read MoreTransition Update | Phase 1: A Good Goodbye
posted on Sep 20, 2020 Your vestry recently met with the Formation and Transition Ministry team from the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles who provided an overview of the ministry transition process. Of course, because each church is unique, each search is unique. Howev...
Read MoreRed Cross Blood Drive for 9/11 Commemoration
posted on Sep 1, 2020 9/11/2020 from 9am to 3pm For appointments : RedCrossBlood.org Sponsor Code: LES Donating takes about an hour. The Red Cross has updated all Covid19 safety precautions. Know you can't donate? Please contact Julie Sheffield to volunteer as a gr...
Read MoreCovid Re-Opening Planning
posted on Aug 30, 2020 We’re taking a prudent approach as we begin exploring options for resuming in-person services, starting with a checklist for social distancing and all the details that must be in place to keep us all safe. Some of us will feel comfortable ...
Read MoreSundays at Nine | Abraham, Isaac, & Kierkegaard
posted on Aug 17, 2020 "Sundays at Nine" is our regular series of conversations for adults on topics related to Christian spirituality. Everyone is welcome at these informal online discussions which meet online at 9 am on Sunday mornings. For the next two weeks, Sara ...
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