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Acompáñenos al picnic de toda la iglesia y al servicio único el 26 de julio en Wilshire Park, a las 11:00 a. m. - [From the Rector](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-9/) - Dear Friends, We are well into summer now, and there are some changes and transitions that we want to highlight for clear communication going into July & August. Beginning this week, through Labor Day, our office hours will be Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00am-5:00pm. While staff won't technically be on reduced time, the change in office hours will allow more - [From the Rector](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-8/) - Dear Friends, I’ve just returned from a refreshing time away on vacation. Now, after just two full days in the office, it is time to be on the move again. Tomorrow, 11 youth, our Summer Intern Frida, two recently graduated (from high school) chaperones, and I will depart for St. Michael’s annual Youth Retreat in - [Music this Sunday](https://stmaa.org/music-this-sunday-2/) - Sunday’s special musical treat at 9am and 11am services is a favorite solo from Handel’s Messiah sung by our departing bass section leader Dan Gibbs. Dan is actually transitioning from singing baritone repertoire to heldentenor (often associated with Wagnerian repertoire), and will soon be auditioning for opera houses around the world as he settles into his new - [Summer Worship Schedule](https://stmaa.org/summer-worship-schedule/) - Sundays - July 19 7:30am | 9am | 11am | 1pm We will carry through our regular Sunday Service schedule through July 19, with an All Church Picnic and single service on July 26 at Wilshire Park at 11 am. August 2 - September 67:30am | 10 am | 12 pm We will do a - [Young Adult Summer Cook Out](https://stmaa.org/young-adult-summer-cook-out/) - Rector Scott’s House | July 12 | 5—7pm At this gathering for Millennials, Gen Z adults, and young families, get to know your St. Michael’s peers and Rector and enjoy some sunshine, food, cold drinks, and corn hole at Rector Scott’s house! Children are welcome. Please RSVP to Joy Fithian at joyf@stmaa.org. - [Coming Home: A Place of Meaning](https://stmaa.org/coming-home-a-place-of-meaning/) - Tom Breidenthal Ministry Connection to St. Michaels The Rt. Rev. Thomas Breidenthal died on May 14th. He began ordained ministry in July, 1981 at St. Michaels as deacon and then priest. He maintained a friendship with this community across the years. Tom chose a disability retirement and returned to Portland. The Celebration of his Life - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-32/) - During the month of August at St. Michael's we want to feature your favorite hymns at the 10am service! Please email Music Director & Organist Hannah Brewer your favorite hymn(s), including the name, hymn number (if from the 1982 Hymnal), and/or hymn tune, if known. Take a moment to peruse the hymnal this summer and - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-31/) - Pianist (and retired associate clergy) Sherman Hesselgrave will join Hannah Brewer for two organ/piano duets at Sunday’s 9 am and 11 am services. They will play a movement of a Bach concerto for two keyboards at the offertory and will reprise the specially requested arrangement of Handel’s “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” at the - [From the Rector & Vestry/Del Rector y el Vestry](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-vestry-del-rector-y-el-vestry/) - Vision & Strategy Update In April 2024, St. Michael’s Vestry approved the formation of a vision and strategy process for the parish, committed to understanding our identity, values and hopes rooted in post-pandemic and post-transition realities. We engaged with the Kaleidoscope Institute to train and support our Vision & Strategy Committee, which formed during the - [From the Rector](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-7/) - Dear Friends, I write to share news for the transition in our ministries to children, youth and their families at St. Michael’s. Celebrate Leslie Sackett! As you know, Leslie Sackett will officially retire from her position as Associate for Children and Families at the end of June. We will celebrate Leslie and vital ministry of - [Summer Walks of Sacred Paths/Paseos estivales por senderos sagrados](https://stmaa.org/summer-walks-of-sacred-paths-paseos-estivales-por-senderos-sagrados/) - You are invited to join Ann Hargraves in walking three of the many labyrinths found in the Portland area. She will be walking one each month: June, July and August Estás invitado a unirte a Ann Hargraves para recorrer tres de los muchos laberintos que se encuentran en el área de Portland. Ella recorrerá uno - [Mini Organ Recital](https://stmaa.org/mini-organ-recital/) - Sunday, June 14 | 10:15 am | Nave Join Organist Hannah Brewer between services on June 14 as she gives a free 30-minute preview of her upcoming hour-long solo recital at First Presbyterian Church in Newport, Oregon (Saturday, June 20 at 2pm). - [Summer Program Guide/Guía del programa de verano](https://stmaa.org/summer-program-guide-guia-del-programa-de-verano/) - For more information on upcoming Summer events and activities at St. Michael’s, download a copy of our Summer Program Guide by clicking the button below. Para obtener más información sobre los próximos eventos y actividades de verano en St. Michael’s, descargue una copia de nuestra Guía del Programa de Verano haciendo clic en el botón - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-30/) - Thank you all again for such a wonderful turnout of support for our Broadway Night music ministry fundraiser! Initial estimates indicate a net profit of around $12,500, which will help pay for our amazing choir section leaders, new music, guest instrumentalists, and more. This Sunday we have a summer choir at 9am singing what is - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-29/) - Click Here for the Program St. Michael’s choir season ends this Pentecost Sunday with all three ensembles featured. The St. Michael’s Singers will lead the 9am service, with the Saints & Singers and Choristers joining forces at 11am. We thank all three choirs for an incredibly meaningful season of top notch music-making and liturgical leadership - [Family Worship & Choristers Evensong](https://stmaa.org/family-worship-choristers-evensong/) - Please come and help us finish the school year with joyful voices!MAY 17 - Family Worship (Evensong - Choristers sing for us!) & Potluck Dinner 4 - 6 pm We hope everyone with young children and those with youth (who used to be young children) will come to the last Family Worship & Potluck Dinner before - [Broadway Night](https://stmaa.org/broadway-night-3/) - Friday, May 29 at 7pm & Saturday, May 30 at 7pmIf you’re wondering how you can best support St. Michael’s music ministry during our upcoming Broadway Night fundraiser (May 29 and 30), buy a ticket and come watch the show! Having a robust paying audience both nights and spending money at our silent auction during - [2026 St. Michael’s Summer Youth Internship](https://stmaa.org/2026-st-michaels-summer-youth-internship/) - Pasantía de verano para jóvenes de San Miguel 2026 - [Music This Sunday](https://stmaa.org/music-this-sunday/) - For the Sunday after the Ascension, the St. Michael’s Singers tackle a short Anglican anthem by Patrick Hadley (1899-1973). “My Beloved Spake” is one of Hadley’s best known and most performed compositions, utilizing text from the Song of Solomon. Hadley composed the work (with a powerful organ part) for a former student’s wedding, offering to - [Praying for the Spirit from Ascension to Pentecost](https://stmaa.org/praying-for-the-spirit-from-ascension-to-pentecost/) - Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with - [Music This Sunday + Spring Songs](https://stmaa.org/music-this-sunday-spring-songs/) - All three of our choirs will be featured this Sunday morning. The Choristers (and other young people participating in the Three Trees production) will sing a song at both 9 am and 11 am at the end of their radio play during sermon-time. It has been inspiring to have such a robust crew of youngsters - [Celebrations in the Seasons of Easter & Pentecost](https://stmaa.org/celebrations-in-the-seasons-of-easter-pentecost/) - Dear Friends, Somehow, we are already at the doorstep to the month of May! If it weren’t for the warming weather, blooming flowers, and exploding canopy of green leaves overhead, we might not believe that time could carry us here so quickly. Summer is in sight. In the church, time hews closely to the changing - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-28/) - “Good Shepherd Sunday” is the main focus for the morning services on April 26, bringing us some thematically relevant hymns and instrumental voluntaries. The St. Michael’s Singers will offer Gordon Jacob’s classic arrangement of “Brother James’s Air,” which is a paraphrase of Psalm 23 (“The Lord is my shepherd…”). If you’re wondering how you can - [Día de los niños](https://stmaa.org/dia-de-los-ninos-2/) - Sunday, April 26 2:30 - 4 pm | Parish Hall Domingo, 26 de abril, 2:30 - 4 p. m. | Salón parroquial We will celebrate this special holiday that honors children! At St. Michael's, we will celebrate following the 1 pm service. There will be games, treats and a piñata. Children and families from all - [Children’s Ministry Presents: Tale of Three Trees](https://stmaa.org/childrens-ministry-presents-tale-of-three-trees/) - Sunday, May 3rd During the 9 am & 11 am services This beloved folktale will be presented as an "Old Time Radio Show" complete with Foley Artists creating live sound effects as the story unfolds. What's a Foley Artist you say? Come and see! Cheer on the young people in our community as they share - [](https://stmaa.org/49217-2/) - Dear Friends, Padre Toni and I were away at “Clergy Conference” earlier this week. It’s an annual retreat at the Oregon Gardens Resort with our Bishop and clergy colleagues in Western Oregon. It’s always a bit of a hassle to get to there, in my experience—leaving behind a hundred things “I need to do” and - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-27/) - Sunday’s organ voluntaries and choral anthem are all by composers active around the turn of the 20th century. Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), one of the giants of Anglican church music, wrote the organ prelude “At Easter-tide,” which is based on an ancient Easter hymn. Sunday’s postlude by Healey Willan (1880-1968), an English/Canadian composer also known - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-26/) - Alleluia! Christ is risen! Bravo to our hardworking singers! Each of our four choirs sang at least twice between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, with the St. Michael’s Singers offering their voices at a total of SIX services during Holy Week. This week everyone is getting a bit of a breather before the final push - [“Christ is risen! Now what?”](https://stmaa.org/christ-is-risen-now-what/) - [Easter 2026](https://stmaa.org/easter-2026/) - [](https://stmaa.org/49119-2/) - SMAA Women’s Spring TeaMay 2, 2026 3 - 5 pmIn the Parish Hall Come for community connection and conversation with tea and tasty treats. We want to see you there! Spaces are limited so make your plans soon to join us. Get your tickets at the table in the Gallery this Sunday and next Sunday. - [Bake Auction Fundraiser](https://stmaa.org/bake-auction-fundraiser/) - The famous and always popular St. Michael’s Bake Auction returns April 19. We will again auctioning baked goods donated by all of you between the 9:00 and 11:00 services on April 19. Proceeds from the sale will go toward supporting our building projects. This is a fun activity that show cases parishioner bakers and gives - [Family Worship](https://stmaa.org/family-worship-3/) - Sunday, April 19 | 4 pm - 6 pm Mark Your Calendar for Family Worship Service & Potluck Dinner. This gathering is for all ages to engage in music, prayer, and deep wondering about the sacred stories and journey we share as we strive to follow Jesus. Worship is followed by a potluck dinner with - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-25/) - Holy Week challenges, consoles, and uplifts us with exquisite music and hymns. This Maundy Thursday we hear several musical versions of the classic “Ubi caritas” text. On Good Friday the Passion is chanted in English at noon, and the congregation will sing several beloved hymns and hear two moving anthems from the St. Michael’s Singers. - [Renouncing Anti-Judaism during Holy Week](https://stmaa.org/renouncing-anti-judaism-during-holy-week/) - Dear Friends, On Sunday, we turn toward Holy Week. At 9:00, 11:00 and 1:00, we’ll enact the special liturgy for Palm Sunday that begins with the Liturgy of the Palms, recalling Jesus’ humble entry into Jerusalem to cries of “Hosanna” from the people who lined the way. At 9 & 1, the service will also - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-24/) - This Palm Sunday the music ministry has quite the array of offerings. At 9 am, the St. Michael’s Singers will provide two choral anthems reflecting on themes from the Passion reading, including Spanish composer Pablo Casals’ beloved “O vos omnes” with text from the Lamentations. At communion, a newer anthem by the British composer Joanna - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-23/) - With Sunday’s gospel reading being the raising of Lazarus (and Jesus weeping), you’ll hear two arrangements of the 18th century tune “When Jesus Wept” at the 9am and 11am services. A canon composed by William Billings (1746-1800), the choir will sing an arrangement by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw during the offertory, while the organ - [Witness](https://stmaa.org/witness/) - Dear Friends, We are approaching the final week of our Lenten journey. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday (March 29), leading us along the way with Jesus into the depths of endless love, shared suffering, and solidarity in death. Palm Sunday always brings an invitation for us to confront the powers that rely on fear - [Holy Week & Easter - 2024](https://stmaa.org/holy-week-schedule-3/) - All are invited to join us here at St. Michael's for our Holy Week services, starting with Palm Sunday on March 24 and ending with Easter Sunday on March 31. - [Music for Holy Week & Easter - 2025](https://stmaa.org/music-for-holy-week-easter/) - Join us for Holy Week as we reflect and celebrate through music and singing. On Maundy Thursday, April 17, the St. Michael’s Singers and Choristers will join forces to provide two anthems (and lead many hymns) as we experience foot-washing, the last supper, and the starkness of the stripping of the altar. - [Holy Week & Easter - 2025](https://stmaa.org/palm-sunday-holy-week-easter/) - All are welcome for our remaining Holy Week and Easter services! Tonight, April 18, is our bilingual Good Friday liturgy which includes Stations of the Cross and veneration of the Cross. Tomorrow night is our most important feast of the year, the Easter Vigil. There will be candlelight, hymns that we sing only at this service, and creatively presented traditional readings. Light incense will be used at this service. - [From the Rector](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-6/) - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-22/) - Thank you so much to all who participated in or attended the Choral Evensong last Sunday in recognition of International Women’s Day and Woman Composer Sunday. The choirs are now gearing up for Holy Week where they’ll sing music by Pablo Casals, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, C.V. Stanford, Ola Gjeilo, William Billings, Florence Price, and many - [From the Rector](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-5/) - [Faith, Tradition, Community at St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/faith-tradition-community-at-st-michaels/) - Sundays, March 8, 15, & 22 | 12:15 pm | Nativity Hall New to St. Michael’s, The Episcopal Church, or the Christian religion? Join us over the next three Sundays, from 12:15-1:00 in Nativity Hall for this introduction. This Sunday, The Rev. Jacob Breeze will be our guest presenter, addressing three questions: What is the - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-21/) - Sunday, March 8 is International Women’s Day and Woman Composer Sunday, as recognized by the American Guild of Organists, the Royal College of Organists, and other professional organizations, which encourage churches to feature music by women. St. Michael’s music ministry is going all in on Sunday! Not only do the morning’s services feature choral anthems - [The Sacred Path](https://stmaa.org/the-sacred-path/) - Did You Know St. Michael’s Has A Labyrinth?We do!! We acquired a canvas one in 1999. It has typically been offered each year on Good Friday. You are Invited to Walk the Sacred PathSt. Michael’s Labyrinth in the Nativity HallGood Friday, April 3Before & After the 12 pm serviceBefore the 7 pm service Our labyrinth is of the cretan - [From the Associate Rector / Del Rector Asociado](https://stmaa.org/from-the-associate-rector-del-rector-asociado/) - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-20/) - March 1 is the first Sunday of the month, which means you’ll hear the St. Michael’s Singers at the 9am service and the Saints & Singers Choir at 11am. The 9am offertory anthem is a gorgeous version of “God so loved the world” by Bob Chilcott, a popular British composer and conductor, with text directly - [Praying with the Saints](https://stmaa.org/praying-with-the-saints-2/) - Chancel & Zoom (Hybrid) on TuesdaysMorning Prayer | 9am - EnglishEvening Prayer | 5pm - Spanish From the earliest days of the Church, Christians have turned to the saints as companions in prayer, inviting us into this shared rhythm of weekly prayer, grounding us in God’s presence and in the great communion of saints. We From the earliest days of the Church, Christians have turned to the saints as companions in prayer, inviting us into this shared rhythm of weekly prayer, grounding us in God’s presence and in the great communion of saints. - [Wednesdays in Lent](https://stmaa.org/wednesdays-in-lent/) - Soup & Song Feb 25 - Mar 25 | 5:30 - 6:45pmFor five Wednesdays in Lent, we will begin in the Parish Hall by sharing a simple soup supper, then transition to the chancel in the sanctuary for a 30-minute sung service of Holden Evening Prayer, composed by Marty Haugen. All are invited to one - [Changed, Not Ended](https://stmaa.org/changed-not-ended/) - A Forum Series on Preparing for the Late Season & End of Life Sundays, Feb 22 - Mar 22, 10:15amNativity Hall In the Burial Office of the Book of Common Prayer, we proclaim that in death “life is changed, not ended.” This Lenten forum series invites us to take that proclamation seriously—not only at the - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-19/) - To close out Black History Month, we honor Richard Smallwood (pictured), a legendary Gospel artist who died in December 2025, by singing his hymn arrangements of "Come by Here" and "I love the Lord." Smallwood was a classically trained pianist, composer, and singer who reshaped contemporary Gospel music through his five decade career. For this - [Souper Bowl of Caring - UPDATE!](https://stmaa.org/souper-bowl-of-caring-4/) - Thanks to an outstanding presentation by our young people and the amazing generosity of the St. Michael's community, The Souper Bowl of Caring was indeed a real Game Changer! Our kids with big hungry soup pots collected $2,145.75 in person last Sunday - WOO-HOO! Including the $490 from online donations received so far, our grand total to - [Lent & Easter Program Guide](https://stmaa.org/lent-easter-program-guide/) - The Lent & Easter Program Guide is now out! We invite you to use this resource to connect with upcoming Ministry Events through the Lent & Easter season. Highlights include: Ash Wednesday Lenten Bible Study: The Church Cracked Open Lenten Choral Evensong Holy Week & Easter Broadway Night A Tale of Three Trees Children's Ministry - [Souper Bowl of Caring - UPDATE!](https://stmaa.org/souper-bowl-of-caring-on-feb-11/) - For over 20 years, St. Michael's has participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring to help support the Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP), raising well over $35,000 in that time thanks to great announcements by our youth and the awesome generosity of our congregation! - [Transcendent Music for the Last Sunday after Epiphany](https://stmaa.org/transcendent-music-for-the-last-sunday-after-epiphany/) - This Sunday’s music will be transcendent! As the last Sunday after the Epiphany, all of the readings highlight Jesus’ transfiguration, so the hymns and anthems are all about light and joy, with plenty of “Alleluia”s thrown in before we say goodbye to them for Lent. The choral offertory anthem by American composer Gwyneth Walker is - [To Keep a Holy Lent](https://stmaa.org/to-keep-a-holy-lent/) - [Fifth Sunday after Epiphany](https://stmaa.org/fifth-sunday-after-epiphany/) - In recognition of Black History Month we honor the contribution of Black composers through the centuries. In addition to all of our 9 am service music being by African-American composers through this season after the Epiphany (including David Hurd and Grayson Warren Brown), at 11 am on Sunday we’ll sing a gospel hymn called “The - [Bilingual Lenten Book Group Returns!](https://stmaa.org/bilingual-lenten-book-group-returns/) - Sundays, Feb 22 - Mar 222:30 pm in the Nativity Hall The bi-lingual Lenten book group returns this Lent with a special treat. We will be reading The Church Cracked Open by the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers! The book group is an amazing opportunity for English speakers and Spanish speakers to spend time and learn together, share - [From the Rector](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-4/) - Dear Friends, I am grateful for all the kind and encouraging reflections on our Annual Parish Meeting last Sunday. It was a time of celebrating so many gifts in this community, and people who contribute in generous, creative, and often unsung ways. We also looked forward to the year that is ahead, and I shared - [Family Worship](https://stmaa.org/family-worship-2/) - [Fourth Sunday after Epiphany](https://stmaa.org/fourth-sunday-after-epiphany/) - The next three Sunday morning offertory anthems showcase the various colors and abilities of our Balcom & Vaughan pipe organ. While many of our most beloved choral anthems are a cappella (sung with voices alone without any instrumental accompaniment), the organ can provide not only support but color and texture. This Sunday at 9am the offertory is - [Second Sunday after Epiphany](https://stmaa.org/second-sunday-after-epiphany/) - In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this Sunday the choir will sing a communion anthem called “Hear My Prayer,” with words and music by the late, great Moses Hogan (1957-2003). Hogan was a supremely talented African-American composer, pianist, and conductor, known mainly for his choral settings of spirituals. This is just one of - [Annual Meeting Invite 2026](https://stmaa.org/annual-meeting-invite-2026/) - Dear Friends, You may be surprised to know that January is one of my favorite times in parish ministry. Full of work on budgeting, reporting, nominating & electing, and planning for the year ahead, there is so much opportunity for rich conversations, dreams, and action! This is work we do together, and so much of - [The Season After Epiphany](https://stmaa.org/the-season-after-epiphany/) - Going by Another Way “Steer clear of royal welcomes/ Avoid a big to-do/ A king who would slaughter the innocents/ Will not cut a deal for you.” -James Taylor, Home by Another Way Dear Friends, On Tuesday we celebrated the Epiphany, when the light of the heavens led the magi to find a baby king - [Music News - The First Sunday After Epiphany](https://stmaa.org/music-news-the-first-sunday-after-epiphany/) - Our service music (the sung parts of the service that remain unchanged per season) in this Epiphany season utilizes exclusively BIPOC composers to highlight Black History Month in February and the musical legacy of Latin American composers. At 9am during Epiphany we will feature the works of African-American composers, including a beloved Sanctus by Grayson - [Music News - Second Sunday of Christmas](https://stmaa.org/music-news-second-sunday-of-christmas/) - On this first Sunday of the New Year at the 10am service, the St. Michael's Singers will revisit two anthems from Lessons & Carols. At the offertory will be Rosephanye Powell's incredible anthem, "The Word Was God." Last year, Powell was controversially sued by Indiana Bible College after she called them out for slightly changing - [Thank you.](https://stmaa.org/thank-you-2/) - I don’t stop giving thanks to God for you when I remember you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:16 Dear Friends, New Year Greetings to you and yours! I want to take an opportunity, on this ultimate day of 2025, to say how grateful I am for YOU. I give thanks for the community of faith, prayer, - [Thank you.](https://stmaa.org/thank-you/) - I don’t stop giving thanks to God for you when I remember you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:16 Dear Friends, New Year Greetings to you and yours! I want to take an opportunity, on this ultimate day of 2025, to say how grateful I am for YOU. I give thanks for the community of faith, prayer, - [Governance Forums in January](https://stmaa.org/governance-forums-in-january/) - For three Sundays in January, we will host several gatherings in Nativity Hall regarding church governance for the 2026 year.January 11—Church Budget Forum10:15am—English12:15pm—SpanishJanuary 18—Vestry Nominations Forum10:15am—English12:15pm—SpanishJanuary 25—All-Church Annual Gathering7:30am worship9:00am worship10:30am brunch—Bilingual11:30am meeting—Bilingual1pm MisaThere will be no 11:00 A.M. worship onJanuary 25 so everyone can attend theAll-Church Annual Gathering. - [Epiphany Eucharist](https://stmaa.org/epiphany-eucharist/) - Tuesday, January 6 at 12pm in the Nave. Join us for an Epiphany Eucharist as we celebrate the manifestation of Christ to the world with scripture, prayers and hymns. - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-18/) - [The Legend of the Flowers of the Holy Night](https://stmaa.org/the-legend-of-the-flowers-of-the-holy-night/) - Dear Friends, We are ready to gather with you for the celebration of Christmas! The church is adorned with greenery, white hangings, and the familiar scents of a winter holiday. There are also beautiful poinsettias! (I am particularly fond of these leafy red plants at Christmastime, perhaps because of how popular they are in Houston, - [Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols](https://stmaa.org/festival-of-nine-lessons-carols/) - Sunday, December 21 at 5pm | Nave Every year, St. Michael's music program presents this beloved candlelit service comprised of scripture readings, poems, hymns, and carols telling the story of the birth of Jesus. Choral music being prepared by the St. Michael's Singers includes seasonal works by Antonio Vivaldi, Morten Lauridsen, Rosephanye Powell, David Willcocks, - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-17/) - [Advent & Christmas Greeting](https://stmaa.org/advent-christmas-greeting/) - Dear Friends, Click here to view this week’s video message from the Rector. Scott+The Rev. R. Scott Painter, Rector - [Remembering The Rev. Dr. Caroline J. Litzenberger](https://stmaa.org/funeral-service-for-the-rev-dr-caroline-litzenberger/) - A funeral service honoring the life of the Rev. Dr. Caroline J. Litzenberger will be at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church on Saturday, December 13 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Click here to read her obituary Click here for the service bulletin Participants The Rt. Rev. Diana Akiyama, presidingThe Rev. - [Advent & the Redeeming of Judgment](https://stmaa.org/advent-the-redeeming-of-judgment/) - From the Associate Rector Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-16/) - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-15/) - Choral EvensongThe Feast of St. CeciliaSunday, November 23 at 5pmPlease join us this Sunday at 5pm for our Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Cecilia. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians, making her feast day (transferred from November 22) a fitting date to commemorate. Choral music will include works by - [Advent II: Seasons](https://stmaa.org/advent-ii-seasons/) - “For everything there is a season…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Dear Friends, I grew up on the Ohio prairie, where seasonal change is woven viscerally into the fabric of life. Two decades of moving from season to season formed me to live in this world according to the patterns of the sun, the moon, and, quite often, - [Taizé Prayer Service](https://stmaa.org/taize-prayer-service/) - As we begin the Advent season, the Taizé Prayer Service focuses on Expectation – God’s Gift. During this quiet, meditative service, we sing the chants of the Taizé Community, bringing us hope and renewal as we wait in expectation for God’s Gift of God’s Life among us. The Light of Christ is born anew in - [Advent Book Group](https://stmaa.org/advent-book-group-2/) - “How We Learn to Be Brave” by Bishop Mariann Budde Wednesdays, Dec 3, 10, 17 | 1pm | Raphael Room We were inspired by Bishop Budde’s courage and boldness when she famously asked the President to “have mercy” at the National Prayer Service. Join Scott+ in reading her book, “How we Learn to be Brave: - [From the Associate Rector](https://stmaa.org/from-the-associate-rector/) - “What other time or season can or will the Church ever have but that of Advent!” –Karl Barth, Church Dogmatics IV/3.1 (Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1961), 322. Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-14/) - Choral EvensongThe Feast of St. CeciliaSunday, November 23 at 5pmPlease join us this Sunday at 5pm for our Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Cecilia. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians, making her feast day (transferred from November 22) a fitting date to commemorate. Choral music will include works by - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-13/) - Choral EvensongThe Feast of St. CeciliaSunday, November 23 at 5pmPlease join us this Sunday at 5pm for our Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Cecilia. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians, making her feast day (transferred from November 22) a fitting date to commemorate. Choral music will include works by - [Advent Writing Group](https://stmaa.org/advent-writing-group/) - Mondays, Dec 1 - 22 at 1pm Turning darkness into light by writing stories through psalm reflections. Join us in-person and on Zoom. No writing experience needed, all are welcome. Please RSVP to Sally LeBaron at shepardsally@hotmail.com - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-12/) - [Red Doors Artisan Fair](https://stmaa.org/red-doors-artisan-fair-3/) - "Do you like to craft? Do you like to shop? Do you like to support your local STMAA artists? Then this is the event for you! Back by popular demand, the Red Doors Artisan Fair will be held on Sunday, December 7th, in the St. Michaels Nativity Hall. If you have a craft that you would like - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-11/) - [From the Rector](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-3/) - Dear Friends, We are well into our 2026 Stewardship Campaign, with the theme “Many & One, in the Spirit.” These words emphasize the wide open doors of inclusion for all and each unique person who comes among us, and also that the Spirit draws us close together in a community of mutual love, care and - [Choral Evensong: The Feast of St. Cecilia](https://stmaa.org/choral-evensong-the-feast-of-st-cecilia/) - Sunday, November 23 at 5pm The next big music event at St. Michael's is our Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Cecilia. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians, making her feast day (transferred from November 22) a fitting date to commemorate. Choral music will include works by Orlando Gibbons (for - [Give and Share on the Feast of All Saints](https://stmaa.org/give-and-share-on-the-feast-of-all-saints/) - Dear Friends, On Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints. On this pinnacle celebration of the Church year we remember, honor, and pray with all the saints—those officially recognized by the church and all the faithful departed. This great cloud of witnesses urges us to work on behalf of the poor and the oppressed, - [Forum: Grief & Community](https://stmaa.org/forum-grief-community/) - Join us for a forum to talk about how we address grief as a community. Grief is a universal experience and there is no single correct path through this journey. Some of the questions we have heard and asked ourselves: What have been more helpful and less helpful responses you have heard about grief ? - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-10/) - For All Saints the St. Michael's Singers have prepared two excerpts from Gabriel Fauré's beloved Requiem to sing at the 9am service. Baritone Dan Gibbs, fresh off his performance in York the Explorer (a folk opera), will be our soloist during the offertory. The ethereal soprano section takes the reins at communion with Fauré's In - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-9/) - This Sunday the St. Michael’s Singers will sing in German at 9am and 11am. The offertory anthem by Felix Mendelssohn uses a famous text by Martin Luther, as we acknowledge Reformation Sunday. The organ prelude and postlude this week are also by Mendelssohn (1809-1847), excerpts from two of his organ sonatas. Much more organ music - [Praying with the Saints](https://stmaa.org/praying-with-the-saints/) - From the earliest days of the Church, Christians have turned to the saints as companions in prayer, trusting that those who have gone before us continue to surround us in witness and intercession. “Praying with the Saints” invites us into this shared rhythm of prayer each week, grounding us in God’s presence and in the - [Job Posting - Sunday Sexton/Facilities Assistant](https://stmaa.org/job-posting-sunday-sexton-facilities-assistant/) - Position Title: Sunday Sexton/Facilities Assistant Classification: Part-time, 8-12 hrs/wk Overview: St. Michael & All Angels is an urban parish in the heart of the Hollywood District of Northeast Portland. The parish community is diverse, with services in both English and Spanish. There is constant activity to monitor and support through the day on Sundays. Our - [All Parish Vision Gathering](https://stmaa.org/all-parish-vision-gathering/) - Sunday, October 12, 10:15am-12:45pmWorship at 7:30am, 9am & 1pmWe need you! The Vision & Strategy Committee invites you to come together for our THIRD gathering. The committee will share what we have been learning from YOU, and invite your INPUT on next steps. This event will be facilitated in both Spanish and English. We will - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-8/) - [From the Rector](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-2/) - Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, and especially the hearts of the people of this land, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. - [A Halloween Organ Spooktacular!](https://stmaa.org/a-halloween-organ-spooktacular/) - All are invited to Petrifying Pipes & Poetry: A Halloween Organ Spooktacular! St. Michael's Organist Hannah Brewer will present popular and spooky works by J.S. Bach, Olivier Messiaen, Léon Boëllmann, and others, interspersed with dramatic poetry readings. Soprano Emma Cowell from Ensemble Boulanger will also make a cameo, singing haunting works by Purcell and Haydn. - [Blessing of the Animals - Pet Supply Drive](https://stmaa.org/blessing-of-the-animals-pet-supply-drive/) - In honor of St Francis's feast day, we're gathering pet food and supplies for PAW Team's pet food pantry. PAW Team is a local grassroots nonprofit dedicated to providing veterinary care, pet supplies, and wraparound care for over 3000 Portland-area families a year, many of whom are unhoused. Please consider bringing pet supplies for donation - [A New Season for Family Worship](https://stmaa.org/a-new-season-for-family-worship/) - Everyone is welcome to join the circle on the third Sunday of the month, when children, youth and adults gather in Nativity Hall from 4:00 - 6:00 pm for a new season of Family Worship. This gathering is for all ages to engage in music, prayer, and deep wondering about the sacred stories and journey - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-7/) - St. Michael's new Parish Administrator Matte Edey, who is also the Director of Music at Grant Park Church, will play the prelude on Sunday at the 9am service. They’ll play “Eyes on the Prize,” which was a popular anthem during the Civil Rights Movement. Activist Alice Wine originally adapted it from the hymn “Keep Your - [From the Rector](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector/) - Dear Friends, Since we began our work last September, the Vision and Strategy Committee has endeavored to walk with all the people of St. Michael & All Angels to rediscover our identity in these post Covid times and create a vision for the next few years of our life together. We’ve listened with open hearts - [Evensong](https://stmaa.org/evensong/) - Join us on Sunday, September 28 at 5pm. We celebrate our feast day with this traditional evening service led by the St. Michael's Singers, including canticles sung in Spanish for the first time. - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-6/) - The St. Michael’s Singers will highlight our celebration of St. Francis Day with Margaret Bonds’ St. Francis’ Prayer at 9am on Sunday. Bonds (1913-1972) was a good friend of Langston Hughes, studied piano and composition with Florence Price and William Dawson, and is known for her arrangements of African-American spirituals as well as her non-idiomatic - [A Note from the Rector](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-rector-3/) - Dear Friends, I am looking forward to our third Parish Vision Gathering on Sunday, October 12, from 10:15am–12:45. In our first two gatherings, there was such positive energy in our diverse community coming together. The Vision & Strategy Committee (VSC) has listened closely, considered the weight of insights shared, and already starting to draft possible - [Episcopal Youth Community](https://stmaa.org/backpacks-for-back-to-school/) - All middle and high school students come together for our first youth gathering of the new school year — Sunday September 7, from 4-6:00 pm. We're starting off this year with a simpler format: one gathering each month for all youth, grades 6 & up, on the first Sunday of the month. At each EYC - [Late Summer Yoga (August 2-September 20)](https://stmaa.org/late-summer-yoga-august-2-september-20/) - We invite you to attend our free late summer yoga series coming in August. Leading the series will be Joy Fithian (CYT-200). When: Saturdays, 9:30am, August 2-September 20 (No class on 8/30) Where: Nativity Hall Beginners are warmly welcome! Some props will be available, but they are limited. Please bring your own yoga mat, if you have one, - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-5/) - On Sunday, September 28 we celebrate the feast day of St. Michael & All Angels. In the morning, the full 40-strong St. Michael's Singers will sing at 9am while the Saints & Singers are at 11am. This latter choir is looking for more members and is open to any who want to show up and - [Music News - Sep 18](https://stmaa.org/music-news-sep-18/) - Two of our adult choirs held their annual choir retreat last Saturday where they sang, danced, and ate together. They even started rehearsing for Broadway Night (May 29 and 30, 2026), as seen in the photo above. The first major music event of the season is coming up on Sunday, September 28 at 5pm. The - [A Note from the Rector](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-rector-2/) - Dear Friends, If you’ve worshiped with us in September, you’ve likely noticed references to The Season of Creation. Many of the prayers, affirmations, and songs this month invite us to see the preciousness and interconnectedness of all living things and to act with care and stewardship. The Season of Creation is an ecumenical observance, “a - [Following the Nonviolent Way of Jesus](https://stmaa.org/following-the-nonviolent-way-of-jesus/) - “Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring all who do not know you to the knowledge and love - [Music News - Sep 14](https://stmaa.org/music-news-sep-14/) - We're going all-American for this week's music picks. Sunday's organ voluntaries are by the American composer Arthur Foote (1853-1937), who was a member of the “Boston Six” and a founder of the American Guild of Organists. The choir will also offer anthems arranged by American composers. At the offertory is Alice Parker and Robert Shaw's - [Welcome Back, Choirs!](https://stmaa.org/welcome-back-choirs/) - [Come Home](https://stmaa.org/come-home/) - “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” (1 Peter 2:5) Dear Friends, “Come home.” Sunday marks our return to a fuller experience of the life we share at St. Michael’s. Choirs return, new gatherings for prayer and spiritual formation are beginning, connection groups start up again, our Fall worship schedule and - [Employment Opportunity: Parish Administrator](https://stmaa.org/employment-opportunity-parish-administrator/) - St. Michael's is looking for our next Parish Administrator to support the parish with communications, office & building management, and ministries & program support. - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-4/) - This Sunday we have another summer pickup choir singing at the 10am service. If you are interested in joining us as a lowkey way to check out choral singing, please consider yourself invited and show up at 9:30am in the chancel area to learn the easy anthem based on the familiar hymn Be thou my vision. - [Music News for This Sunday](https://stmaa.org/music-news-for-this-sunday/) - [Music this Week](https://stmaa.org/music-this-week/) - [Summertime Fun for Kids](https://stmaa.org/summertime-fun-for-kids/) - Summertime fun is happening on Sundays in the church courtyard at 10:00 am through the month of June, and after morning worship in July and August too! Stop by and enjoy a summer treat, play games with friends and soak up the beautiful summer weather! Children’s Liturgy of the Word will continue at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services through June, and at the 10:00 am service in July and August. - [Pauli Murray Documentary Showing & Discussion](https://stmaa.org/pauli-murray-documentary-showing-discussion/) - The St. Michael's Immigrant Welcoming Congregation (IWC) Ministry’s Rainbow Initiative and our Reckoning with Racism Ministry are un-erasing Pauli Murray for Pride month. We invite you to come to a special showing and discussion at St. Michael's on Sunday, June 29, from 3:30-5:30 pm, of the award-winning 2021 documentary "My Name is Pauli Murray." - [Pride Parade & T-Shirts](https://stmaa.org/pride-t-shirts/) - This year’s Portland Pride Parade is Sunday, July 20. We'll be walking with Trinity Cathedral and other Episcopal churches. Come show your support for the LGBTQ+ community by marching with other St. Michael's folks behind our big Pride banner. - [Why I pray, and I hope you do, too.](https://stmaa.org/why-i-pray-and-i-hope-you-do-too/) - God is our refuge and strength, / a help always near in times of great trouble./ That’s why we won’t be afraid when the world falls apart,/ when the mountains crumble into the center of the sea,/ when its waters roar and rage,/ when the mountains shake because of its surging waves. (Psalm 46.1-4, CEB) - [Bulletins for July 13, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-july-13-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, June 29, 2025 - [Bulletins for July 6, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-july-6-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, June 29, 2025 - [Bulletins for June 29, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-june-29-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, June 29, 2025 - [Music Update](https://stmaa.org/music-update-6/) - At St. Michael's on Sunday, June 22, we're commemorating Juneteenth with inclusive hymns such as "All are welcome" and "Let streams of living justice flow down upon the earth." Thanks again to Bob Spiers for substituting as organist while Hannah is away. - [Bulletins for June 22, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-june-22-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, June 22, 2025 - [Advocacy Action Opportunity](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-opportunity/) - Instead of a table with letters to sign, this week, Advocacy Action is requesting members of St. Michael's to email the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) asking them to deny Zenith Energy's air-quality permit. Zenith Energy operates an oil-processing and storage facility on the banks of the Willamette River in NW Portland. - [Music Update](https://stmaa.org/music-update-5/) - Meanwhile, St. Michael’s Music Director & Organist Hannah Brewer will be away the following two Sundays in Eastern Europe on a choir tour with "Cantores in Ecclesia." On Sunday, June 15, they’ll be singing a Mass at the Augustinian Monastery St. Catherine of Alexandria in Kraków, - [Bulletins for June 15, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-june-15-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, June 15, 2025 - [Youth Plans](https://stmaa.org/youth-plans/) - There are a couple of exciting events coming up for the youth group. First, next Sunday, May 18, will be the end-of-year celebration for the middle- and high-school youth from all services. Meet at 5:00 pm to share Eucharist together followed by pizza and games. - [Pentecost Art Show & Evensong](https://stmaa.org/pentecost-art-show-evensong/) - St. Michael's parishioners and friends of the parish are warmly invited to our Pentecost Art Show this Saturday, June 7. The theme of our Pentecost Art Show is "Many & One in the Spirit/ Muchos y Uno, en el Espíritu," and this show is a celebration of the diverse creative spirit at St. Michael's. - [Pentecost Liturgy & Potluck in the Park](https://stmaa.org/all-parish-eucharist-potluck-in-the-park/) - This year, on Sunday, June 8, we're going to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost at the park! It will be at the same location as last year—Wilshire Park, Picnic Area C (look for the shelter and decorated tables), in NE Portland—at 11:00 am, rain or shine (or heat!). - [Music Update](https://stmaa.org/music-update-4/) - Please join us for a Choral Evensong this Saturday, June 7, at 5:00 pm for the Eve of Pentecost. Music will be led by the St. Michael’s Singers as their last service until September. - [Bulletins for June 1, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-june-1-2025/) - [Bulletins for May 25, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-25-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 25, 2025 - [Announcing our New Associate Rector](https://stmaa.org/announcing-our-new-associate-rector/) - I am very excited to share with you that The Rev. J. Antonio Álvarez (Padre Toni) has accepted my invitation to join us at St. Michael’s as Associate Rector for Latino Ministry and Formation. Padre Toni currently serves as Priest-in-charge of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Turlock, California. A child of Mexican immigrants and a native of the San Joaquin Valley of California, he is a bilingual and bicultural person and priest. - [Music for Sunday, May 18](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-may-18/) - The St. Michael’s Choristers finish up their season this Sunday at 9:00 am, singing an anthem all on their own during communion. Their anthem, "Ching-a-Ring Chaw," arranged by celebrated American composer Aaron Copland (1900-1990), is one that requires some context. - [Bulletins for May 18, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-18-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 18, 2025 - [Reflection of VSC Experience](https://stmaa.org/reflection-of-vsc-experience/) - Last Sunday, we gathered for the second all-parish event to participate in St. Michael’s yearlong Vision & Strategy process. Thank you for showing up and participating in this process. - [Music for Sunday, May 11](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-may-11/) - Good Shepherd Sunday brings us one of J.S. Bach’s most iconic works: "Sheep May Safely Graze." Originally composed as a soprano aria, the choir will sing an arrangement in four-part harmony with the text “Flocks in pastures green abiding.” - [Bulletins for May 11, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-11-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 11, 2025 - [Cake Auction on Sunday](https://stmaa.org/cake-auction-on-sunday/) - Our traditional post-Easter Cake Auction will be held between the 9:00 and 11:00 am services this coming Sunday, April 27. Hosted by the MOW/WOWs and Dishwasher Committee, this exciting event features cakes, pies, cookies and the like, all baked by St. Michael's members and auctioned off to the highest bidder to benefit the Dishwasher Fund. - [Advocacy Action Activity](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-activity-7/) - The Advocacy Action committee will be in the Gallery on Sunday, April 27, with a letter for folks to sign supporting the Climate Action Plan now being written by the Multnomah County Commissioners. This is an important issue, so please take a moment to stop at the table on your way to the Cake Auction. - [Signs for our Times](https://stmaa.org/signs-for-our-times/) - Our Palm Sunday sign collaboration with Rose City Park Presbyterian Church was so successful that many would like to keep it going. All are invited on the first Sunday of each month—including this Sunday, May 4—to offer Christian witness to our community. - [Music on Sunday & WEKA Event](https://stmaa.org/music-on-sunday-weka-event/) - Happening this weekend in the sanctuary is another WEKA (Western Early Keyboard Association) event on Saturday, May 3, at 2:00 pm, open to the public and FREE for St. Michael’s parishioners. "Continental Connections: from Mount Vernon to Leipzig" is a harpsichord recital featuring Joyce Lindorff (pictured) of Temple University. - [Organization as Resistance](https://stmaa.org/organization-as-resistance/) - This week, several news outlets reported an incident at a Dutch museum where a celebrated painting was damaged during an “unguarded moment.” The work—Rothko’s Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8—was on display in a special “Depot,” an open-storage annex of Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. These publicly accessible spaces allow for expanded exhibition capacity and a closer, more intimate experience of extraordinary art – without the usual barriers and tight security of traditional galleries. In this case, a child inadvertently touched the unvarnished painting, leaving light scratch marks on the €50 million masterpiece. - [Bulletins for May 4, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-4-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 4, 2025 - [2nd All-Parish Gathering of VSC](https://stmaa.org/2nd-all-parish-gathering-of-vsc/) - St. Michael’s Vision & Strategy Committee invites all to its second all-parish gathering on Sunday, May 4, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. We’ll explore the ministries in, of and for St. Michael’s and ask ourselves some important questions. - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-3/) - Thank you to all our choirs at St. Michael’s for bringing such power and passion to our Holy Week services. We sang in English and Spanish (and Latin), enjoyed participation from young and old, combined or shared musical responsibilities with multiple choirs, and provided the score to our journey through the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. - [Happy Easter!](https://stmaa.org/happy-easter/) - During the next six Sundays of this Easter season, the readings will offer glimpses of early Christians coming to terms with manifold implications of resurrection. We will find a risen Christ appearing to disciples, dreamers, and skeptics alike. New believers will spread Easter tidings in word and action, far and wide. All will be undeniably affected by these encounters. - [Bulletins for April 27, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-april-27-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, April 27, 2025 - [Holy Week, 2025 – A Letter from the Rector](https://stmaa.org/holy-week-2025-a-letter-from-the-rector/) - Today we enter into the three most solemn and sacred days of the Christian year, called the Triduum (“Three Days”). Jesus walks with us, showing us the way. Now, let’s stay especially close to him—watching attentively, learning deeply, being transformed together by true love. - [Bulletins for Holy Week & Easter](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-holy-week-easter/) - Bulletins for Holy Week & Easter, April 17-20, 2025 - [Bulletins for April 13, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-april-13-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, April 13, 2025 - [Lenten Forum Series Concludes](https://stmaa.org/lenten-forum-series-concludes/) - Our weekly Lenten Forum series, facilitated by Seminarian Matt Haines, concludes on Sunday, April 6, at 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall. Matt is leading an exploration of Episcopal saints from twentieth-century America whose faith caused them to radically live out the Baptismal Covenant. - [Holden Evening Prayer in Lent](https://stmaa.org/holden-evening-prayer-in-lent/) - Holden Evening Prayer will be held just one more Wednesday, on April 9. Join us in the Parish Hall for a simple soup supper at 5:30 pm, followed by this beloved prayer service in the chancel at 6:15 pm, lasting less than 30 minutes in length. - [Music for Sunday, April 6](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-april-6/) - This week’s offertory anthems are Mary-centric, as Sunday’s gospel describes Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with perfume. At 9:00 am, the St. Michael’s Singers offer an arrangement of the spiritual "O Mary, Don’t You Weep" with soloists Palmer and Beth. - [Bulletins for April 6, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-april-6-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, April 6, 2025 - [Bilingual Book Group for Lent](https://stmaa.org/bilingual-book-group-for-lent/) - The Bilingual Lenten Book Group is starting soon It's a great opportunity for members from the English- and Spanish-speaking congregations to get to know each other, tell our stories and reflect on our common spirituality. - [Advocacy Day on Monday, April 7](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-day-on-monday-april-7/) - Through a generous grant from our Outreach & Justice Council, St. Michael's is sponsoring Advocacy Day on April 7. This will be a day of building community, sharing our stories and advocating for values-based legislation in Salem through group meetings with our legislators. - [Lenten Forum Series Continues](https://stmaa.org/lenten-forum-series/) - Our weekly Lenten Forum series, facilitated by Seminarian Matt Haines, continues on Sunday, March 30, from 10:15 to 11:00 am in the Nativity Hall. Matt is leading an exploration of Episcopal saints from twentieth-century America whose faith caused them to radically live out the Baptismal Covenant. This Sunday's saint is civil rights martyr Jonathan Myrick Daniels, a white seminarian. - [Music for Holy Week](https://stmaa.org/music-for-holy-week-2/) - Upcoming music for Holy Week includes a wide variety of choral repertoire from the English Renaissance to the 21st century. You’ll hear selections by English composers William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) and Henry Purcell (1659-1695) as well as anthems by Canadian composer Stephanie Martin (b. 1962) and American legend Alice Parker (1925-2023), and lots more in between! - [Dear Friends,](https://stmaa.org/dear-friends/) - The cherry blossoms have peaked right on time! This coming Sunday is traditionally known as “Laetare Sunday” in the season of Lent. That Latin word means something like “rejoice.” Rose or pink are the colors associated with Laetare Sunday. This fourth Sunday is meant to be something of a respite from the austerity and deprivation of the Lenten season; because even in the darkest of times, we need to fan the embers of joy and hope. It’s a way to keep going: reminding one another that light and life are possible. I look forward to sharing Laetare Sunday with you! - [Bulletins for March 30, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-30-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 30, 2025 - [Music for Sunday, March 23](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-march-23/) - We've programmed a truly classic anthem this Sunday: Herbert Howells' "Like as the hart desireth the waterbrooks." Written in 1941 and sung in Anglican churches and cathedrals throughout the world during Lent (the text is based on Psalm 43:1-3), it describes the psalmist's spiritual thirst for God, comparing it to a deer searching for water. - [A Lenten Invitation to Give Alms](https://stmaa.org/a-lenten-invitation-to-give-alms/) - As we begin this third week in the season of Lent, I want to share a few thoughts about a vital Christian practice that goes back to our earliest stories: the giving of alms. “Almsgiving” is a word we don’t often use or hear today. More often, we talk about charity, outreach, or service. However, those terms do not quite capture the heart of the traditional concept of giving alms, which has been passed down from the teachings of Jesus. - [Bulletins for March 23, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-23-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 23, 2025 - [Music for Sunday, March 16](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-march-16/) - Sunday’s offertory anthem is by Imogen Holst (pictured), the only child of British composer Gustav Holst. In A Hymne to Christ, she sets the first two verses of one of John Donne’s Divine poems, including the text “In what torne ship soever I embarke,/ That ship shall be my embleme of thy Arke.” - [Bulletin for March 16, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-march-16-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 16, 2025 - [Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday](https://stmaa.org/shrove-tuesday-ash-wednesday-3/) - Our services on Ash Wednesday, March 5, are at 12:00 noon, which will be a spoken service with Holy Eucharist and imposition of ashes; and an evening service at 7:00 pm. This service will be bilingual, with music led by the St. Michael’s Singers and communion and imposition of ashes offered. - [Music for Sunday, March 9](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-march-9/) - This Sunday is Woman Composer Sunday, as recognized by the American Guild of Organists, the Society of Women Organists, and other organizations. The organ prelude and postlude are by Brenda Portman and Maureen Howell, respectively, who are both winners from the American Guild of Organists’ 2025 Woman Composer Sunday Organ Composition Competition. - [Lent as Spiritual Quarantine?](https://stmaa.org/lent-as-spiritual-quarantine/) - Five years ago, the Church was just entering into another season of Lent. But there were other things going on around us. News reports about a virus causing concentrated outbreaks of a mysterious illness were on the rise. It was the beginning of what we now colloquially call “COVID” for short: the global (SARS-coV-2) pandemic that has officially claimed more than 7 million lives around the world and impacted countless more with lasting health challenges from a prior infection. - [Bulletins for March 9, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-9-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 9, 2025 - [Broadway Night this Weekend](https://stmaa.org/broadway-night-this-weekend/) - Now we need more than ever to keep celebrating joy, bravery, and expression in all its forms. Our choir members are voluntarily putting themselves out there for our Broadway Night fundraiser: singing, dancing, memorizing lyrics and choreography, preparing a welcoming, beautified space with silent auction items, wine and dessert. - [We Are Doing a Lot of Dishes](https://stmaa.org/we-are-doing-a-lot-of-dishes/) - This week, I’m in Kansas City at the Episcopal Parish Network conference, reconnecting with colleagues and learning about ministry with marginalized communities, adaptive leadership, and capital fundraising. Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe is here, sharing his vision for transformation in The Episcopal Church. And, as always, the backdrop to our conversations is the immense upheaval and uncertainty in our country and beyond. - [Bulletins for March 2, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-2-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 2, 2025 - [Bulletins for February 23, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-february-23-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, February 23, 2025 - [Music for Sunday, February 23](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-february-23/) - To wrap up Black History Month, Sunday’s organ prelude will be by Betty Jackson King (1928-1994), who taught at Dillard University in New Orleans and in New Jersey public schools. King was part of Chicago’s Black Renaissance and was especially known for her vocal works, but this prelude was from her only organ suite. - [A Note from the Interim Associate Rector](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-interim-associate-rector/) - The profound statement from Ephesians 2:19-22 emphasizes the unity and inclusion within the Christian community, transcending ethnic, cultural, and social boundaries. It reflects the transformative power of the Gospel, which brings people together in the body of Christ. - [Bulletins for February 16, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-february-16-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, February 16, 2025 - [Many & One, In the Spirit / Muchos y Uno, en el Espíritu](https://stmaa.org/many-one-in-the-spirit-muchos-y-uno-en-el-espiritu/) - As I spoke on briefly in my sermon this morning, the First Epistle to the church in Corinth was written to a fledgling Christian community, struggling to come to into its own identity with core theological understandings, values, organizing principles, and commitments—and situated within the context of a secular society based on extreme hierarchy exercise of power to maintain order. - [Music for Sunday, February 16](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-february-16/) - For this season after the Epiphany, and in recognition of Black History Month, we have programmed the works of several prominent African American composers. Our service music that remains the same each week for a season includes the Gloria or Song of Praise, the Sanctus (“Holy, holy, holy”), and the Fraction (the sung moment at which the bread is broken). - [Coming Up Soon: Broadway Night!](https://stmaa.org/coming-up-soon-broadway-night/) - The music program at St. Michael & All Angels presents our yearly fundraiser on the evenings of Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1 (a little early this year due to where Easter falls). Buy tickets in person on Sunday mornings or at the doors each night, starting at 6:30 pm. - [Souper Bowl of Caring: Update](https://stmaa.org/souper-bowl-of-caring-3/) - Thanks to all the kids who made the Souper Bowl of Caring announcement on February 2nd – you were terrific! So far, we've raised over $1,700 for the Northeast Emergency Food Program. - [Reckoning with Racism Team in February](https://stmaa.org/reckoning-with-racism-team-in-february/) - Your Reckoning with Racism team will be including brief notes in each weekly newsletter this month to highlight Black History. We begin with an opportunity to learn, explore, and follow your curiosity wherever it may take you. The theme for 2025 is "African Americans and Labor," focusing on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds--free and unfree--has shaped history from 1619 to the present. - [Reckoning with Racism in February: Week 2](https://stmaa.org/reckoning-with-racism-in-february-week-2/) - For Week 2, we’re directing your attention to the Oregon Black Pioneers website and, specifically, to their History Maps tool. Please take some time to explore History Maps, following your interests and curiosity wherever they take you. You’ll be glad you did! Because of our work on the St. Michael’s land story, we clicked on the map point closest to St. Michael’s and followed the thread as far as we could (within reason) not knowing what more we might learn about our neighbors and neighborhood history. - [No 11:00 Service on Feb. 9 – VSC All-Parish Gathering at 10:15](https://stmaa.org/vision-strategy-committee-all-parish-gathering/) - The first important event of our year-long Strategic Visioning process is happening on Sunday, February 9, from 10:15 am to 12:45 pm. This is the first parish engagement (of three this year), and it is very important to have your experience, your perspective and your voice contributing to this work. - [Bulletins for February 9, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-february-9-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, February 9, 2025 - [Music for Sunday, February 9](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-february-9/) - It’s Black History Month, and one way we are honoring and celebrating the achievements of the African diaspora is through our music choices. This Sunday, February 9, at 9:00 am, the St. Michael’s Singers will offer an arrangement of the African-American spiritual "Children, Go Where I Send Thee" by Dr. André J. Thomas. - [Bulletins for February 2, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-february-2-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, February 2, 2025 - [Candidates' Forum on Jan. 19](https://stmaa.org/candidates-forum-on-jan-19/) - This coming Sunday, January 19, all are encouraged to attend the candidates' forum at 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall. The candidates for vestry and as delegates to convention will introduce themselves and talk a little bit about why they are running for these positions. - [Guest Preacher on Jan. 19](https://stmaa.org/guest-preacher-on-jan-19/) - The Rev. Ernestein Flemister serves as Missioner for Racial Reconciliation on the Bishop’s staff for the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon. We are very glad to welcome her to St. Michael's on Sunday, January 19. She will preach at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. - [2025 Annual Meeting](https://stmaa.org/2025-annual-meeting/) - All St. Michael's members are encouraged to attend our 2025 Annual Meeting at 12:15 pm in the nave on Sunday, January 26. The meeting will include approving the 2024 Annual Meeting minutes and the 2024 Annual Report. - [Evensong for Candlemas](https://stmaa.org/evensong-for-candlemas/) - The St. Michael’s Singers will present a Choral Evensong for Candlemas (also known as the Presentation of Christ or the Purification) on Sunday, February 2, at 5:00 pm. - [To Seek and Serve God in all Persons](https://stmaa.org/to-seek-and-serve-god-in-all-persons/) - "Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger people for the living of life! Do not pray for tasks equal to your gifts. Pray for the gifts to meet the work in front of you! Then the doing of your work will not be the miracle. But you shall be the miracle. And every day you shall wonder at the grace, mercy, love and power that has come from God through you into the world." - [Bulletins for January 26, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-january-26-2025-2/) - Bulletins for Sunday, January 26, 2025 - [Ensemble Boulanger Recital](https://stmaa.org/ensemble-boulanger-recital/) - Please join St. Michael’s Music Director & Organist Hannah Brewer in the Nativity Hall on Saturday, January 25, at 4:00 pm as she collaborates with her Episcopal musician colleague Emma Mildred Cowell in a program of vocal and piano music by Hungarian, Czech, and Polish composers. - [Advocacy Action Activity](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-activity-6/) - Advocacy Action will be in the Gallery on Sunday, January 12, at 10:15 am with letters to our representatives and senators, welcoming them to the 119th Congress and asking them to be especially mindful of the vulnerable people in our society as they do their work. - [Our Vision & Strategy Committee](https://stmaa.org/our-vision-strategy-committee/) - Next week, this country faces a transition in government that will undoubtedly bring significant change and challenge. With you, I look ahead with a mix of emotions and a sense of uncertainty about what lies ahead, and also with a sense of resolve to do what is given us to do. We are called to uphold values rooted in our baptismal covenant, to clarify our commitments and priori-ties as a parish, and to strengthen our connections to one another in loving and mutually supportive community. - [Bulletins for January 19, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-january-19-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, January 19, 2025 - [Introducing the Rev. Jesús Reyes](https://stmaa.org/introducing-the-rev-jesus-reyes/) - From Scott+: I am glad to share with you that The Rev. Jesús Reyes is joining us for the next several months as Interim Assisting Priest for Latino Ministry at St. Michael's. He will be with us as we begin our search for a new full-time Associate Rector. Jesús' availability to us will be eight hours per week, so we will have welcome but limited support in his ministry among us. - [Parish Library](https://stmaa.org/parish-library/) - The Library Team has been working hard to get the books in order by category, and there is a catalog of the books in alphabetical order by title or author. The Parish Library is located at the back (west side) of the Nativity Hall. Please respect the space and follow the library rules. - [Upcoming Music Events](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-music-events-4/) - Thank you to all of our music-making volunteers for making the Christmas and Epiphany services so meaningful! We head into this new season looking forward to our Candlemas Evensong on Sunday, February 2, led by the St. Michael’s Singers, as well as our annual Broadway Night fundraiser for the music program on Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1. - [Oh God, are our times in your hands?](https://stmaa.org/oh-god-are-our-times-in-your-hands/) - Each Sunday we pray for birthdays and milestones with words that begin, “O God, our times are in your hands…” These times we inhabit are fraught with difficulty and turmoil; and I often wonder what it really and practically means to have our times be in God’s hands. - [Bulletins for January 12, 2025](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-january-12-2025/) - Bulletins for Sunday, January 12, 2025 - [Bulletins for January 5](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-january-5/) - Bulletins for Sunday, January 5 - [Upcoming Music Events](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-music-events-3/) - The St. Michael’s music program has some exciting special events coming up in this new year. Please join Ensemble Boulanger in the Nativity Hall on Saturday, January 25, at 4:00 pm for a vocal/piano recital called "A Tour of Eastern Europe." - [Budget Forum on January 12](https://stmaa.org/budget-forum-on-january-12/) - All are welcome and encouraged to attend the forum on Sunday, January 12, between the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. Scott+ and Dave Reilly, our treasurer, will present the proposed budget for 2025. They will share the Vestry's priorities for the new year based on the pledge commitments received and invite input from the congregation. - [The Feast of Epiphany](https://stmaa.org/the-feast-of-epiphany/) - On Sunday, January 5, we will celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. This holiday marks the day the Magi, or the three kings, who followed a star to visit the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Our services today are 7:30 and 10:00 am ONLY. We will join as one community for the 10:00 service, which will be bilingual. - [Bulletins for Christmas Eve & Day](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-christmas-eve-day/) - Bulletins for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day - [Las Posadas](https://stmaa.org/las-posadas-2/) - Las Posadas commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary undertook in search of a safe refuge where Mary could give birth to the baby Jesus. The Posadas will run from Monday, December 16, to Monday, December 23. - [Lessons & Carols and Christmas Music](https://stmaa.org/lessons-carols-and-christmas-music/) - Christmas is nearly upon us! Celebrate the season in all its comforting glory by coming to our Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols this Sunday at 5:00 pm. On Christmas Eve, you can look forward to hearing our young Choristers at the 4:00 pm family service. The Saints & Singers Choir will lead at 6:00 pm, along with "O Holy Night" sung by professional soloists. - [Walk with Us](https://stmaa.org/walk-with-us/) - Our Advent journey is now turning into the wonder of Christmas. Let's keep walking together. While all the details are further down in this email, I want to say a little bit about the coming opportunities to gather and pray. - [Bulletins for December 22, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-22-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, December 22, 2024 - [Red Doors Artisan Fair](https://stmaa.org/red-doors-artisan-fair-2/) - St. Michael's is excited to once again host the Red Doors Artisan Fair. The fair will be on Sunday, December 8, with shopping open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Nativity Hall. We have over 12 vendors committed to selling their creations, including crocheted gloves and Christmas decorations, honey, and jewelry. - [Christmas Services](https://stmaa.org/christmas-services-2/) - We wish you all a healthy, happy and blessed Christmas season. With joy, we invite all to our worship services with music and Holy Eucharist on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. - [Advent Giving Tree](https://stmaa.org/advent-giving-tree-4/) - The season of Advent is here, and with it our Advent Giving Tree. The tree is now up and ready for tags to be taken. The tree will remain up through December, and the gift items will be delivered in early January. This year, there are three ways to help those in need. - [The Longest Night Service](https://stmaa.org/the-longest-night-service/) - On Saturday, December 21, at 5:00 pm, we will come together to celebrate The Longest Night Service. We will remember loved ones who have died and also reflect on the pain, loneliness and sadness we may feel that may keep us from joy and the fullness of life. - [Lessons & Carols](https://stmaa.org/lessons-carols/) - Our Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols is coming soon on Sunday, December 22, at 5:00 pm. Please join the St. Michael’s Singers and Choristers for hymns, carols, motets, biblical readings, and poems exploring the story of Christ’s birth. - [“Be not afraid (?)”](https://stmaa.org/be-not-afraid/) - During Advent Mondays, I’ve been Zooming with folks for a weekly discussion group reading the book "Following Jesus in a Culture of Fear" by Scott Bader-Saye." I have found Bader-Saye’s insights about the power of fear in our lives to be thought-provoking and challenging. - [Bulletins for December 15, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-15-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, December 15, 2024 - [Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe](https://stmaa.org/celebracion-de-la-virgen-de-guadalupe/) - For the past 16 years, St. Michael's Spanish-speaking community has hosted the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, commemorating the date in 1531 when the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego, an indigenous Mexican who had recently converted to Christianity. To the present day, she remains a powerful symbol of Mexican identity and faith. - [Music for Sunday and Upcoming](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-and-upcoming/) - The offertory hymn for this Sunday, December 8, is an arrangement of a Swedish Advent tune ("Prepare the Way") by Margareta Jalkeus (now Bengtson). - [Bulletins for December 8, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-8-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, December 8, 2024 - [Bulletins for December 1, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-1-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, December 1, 2024 - [News from Children & Families Ministry](https://stmaa.org/news-from-children-families-ministry/) - It’s time to start planning for the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Nativity Play! There are signup sheets today, November 24, in the hallway outside the Godly Play classroom. Speaking and non-speaking parts are available for children and youth of all ages. - [Music for Sunday & Looking Ahead](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-looking-ahead/) - The St. Michael’s Singers will finish out the liturgical church year today with classic anthems by Ralph Vaughan Williams ("Let all the world in every corner sing" from "Five Mystical Songs") and W.A. Mozart ("Ave verum corpus"). Hymns and keyboard voluntaries will reflect the themes of Thanksgiving and the Reign of Christ. - [Bulletins for November 24, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-24-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, November 24, 2024 - [Advent Book Group](https://stmaa.org/advent-book-group/) - You are invited to join Scott+ for a four-week Advent book group, reading Dr. Scott Bader-Saye’s "Following Jesus in a Culture of Fear: Choosing Trust over Safety in an Anxious Age." These 90-minute gatherings will cover two to three chapters per week (approx. 50 pages) with guided conversation about the themes each week. - [Convention Reflection](https://stmaa.org/convention-reflection/) - On Saturday, October 25, Salem’s Conference Center was filled to the brim with Episcopalians as the Diocese of Western Oregon held their 2024 Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon. The room was filled with people from every church in the Diocese, talking and sharing the latest news, at this first in-person meeting after four years of conventions on Zoom. - [Red Doors Artisan Fair](https://stmaa.org/red-doors-artisan-fair/) - Calling all artisans, crafters, bakers and makers! St. Michael’s is excited to again host our Mini-Maker-Mart, also known as the Red Doors Artisan Fair. The fair will be on Sunday, December 8, with crafts created by people in our community and shopping open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. - [Music at the Bishop's Visitation](https://stmaa.org/music-at-the-bishops-visitation/) - The St. Michael’s Singers are preparing two special anthems for the bishop’s visit on Sunday, November 17. At 9:00 am, the sopranos and altos will lead the service under the guidance of Assistant Choir Director Kaeli Porter, offering an anthem that combines two camp meeting songs: "Rise, Oh Fathers" and "No Time." - ["I will, with God's help."](https://stmaa.org/i-will-with-gods-help/) - During the past few weeks, I’ve been spending extra time with our Baptismal Covenant—in Youth and Adult Confirmation Groups, preparing families for the celebration of two baptisms (1:00 service on All Saints), and finalizing liturgies for Bishop Akiyama’s visitation to St. Michael’s (Sunday!). - [Bulletins for November 17, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-17-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, November 17, 2024 - [Bishop's Visitation on November 17](https://stmaa.org/bishops-visitation-on-november-17/) - The Rt. Rev. Diana Akiyama, Bishop of the Diocese of Western Oregon, will visit St. Michael’s next Sunday, November 17. Bishop Akiyama will preside and preach at the 9:00 and 11:00 am and 1:00 pm services and conduct youth and adult confirmations and receptions at all three services. - [Health & Wellness Workshop](https://stmaa.org/health-wellness-workshop/) - Arcoíris Latino, or Latin Rainbow, is sponsoring a workshop at 2:15 pm this Sunday, November 10, after the 1:00 service. This workshop will cover substance abuse and prevention, including of alcohol and opioids; the use of Nalozone (Narcan); and resources for mental health. - [Ingathering Sunday](https://stmaa.org/ingathering-sunday/) - This Sunday is Ingathering for our 2025 Annual Giving Campaign. During all services, I invite you to offer your financial pledges as offerings of thanks to God and to support St. Michael's life and ministry in the coming year. If you will bring your pledge this Sunday, we will have a time at the Offertory for you to bring it forward. - [Music for Sunday, November 10](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-november-10/) - This Sunday, November 10, we reflect and pray with the aid of three women composers. The offertory anthem is a beautiful Eucharistic motet by the working-class French composer Mel Bonis (1858-1937). Bonis (pictured above) was a prolific late-Romantic composer who masked her gender with the pseudonym “Mel” rather than Mélanie. - [Bulletins for November 10, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-10-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, November 10, 2024 - [Election Prayer Opportunities](https://stmaa.org/election-prayer-opportunities/) - There are two opportunities next week to gather and pray on either side of Election Day. For all the reasons that he discussed in his powerful eblast note—leaning on our values, sticking together, stirring up faith, and getting out to vote—we’ll hold space together for prayer. - [Guest Preacher on Nov. 3 at the 1:00 Service](https://stmaa.org/guest-preacher-on-nov-3-at-the-100-service/) - On Sunday, November 3, at the Spanish-language service, we welcome the Reverenda Dra. Liliana Da Valle. Liliana was born in Argentina and emigrated with her husband to the United States in 1982. They graduated together from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary with Masters of Divinity and were called to serve as co-pastors at First Baptist Church in South Gate, CA. Since that time, she has served in leadership positions in the American Baptist Church, and she and her husband have become American citizens. - [The Feast of All Saints on November 3](https://stmaa.org/the-feast-of-all-saints-on-november-3/) - On Sunday, November 3, we celebrate the Feast of All Saints, when we remember and honor loved ones who have gone before. The Book of Remembrance is filled with many of their names, and those who have died since last All Saints are listed in the bulletins and will be read aloud during the services. - [November 1: Choral Evensong for All Saints](https://stmaa.org/choral-evensong-for-all-saints/) - All Saints Evensong is tonight, November 1, which is the actual Feast of All Saints. Click below for the bulletin. Join us at 7:00 pm for this free feast of choral music by the Renaissance composers Orlando Gibbons and Tomas Luis de Victoria, as well as music by English composers William Smith and John Goss, and more! - [Bulletins for November 3, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-3-2024/) - Bulletins for All Saints Sunday, November 3, 2024 - [Love-Pray-Vote](https://stmaa.org/election-reflection/) - Election Day is less than two weeks away. On November 5, votes across the country will be cast and counted to determine who will lead in government at the local, state and national levels. There is so much on the line. We need to give voice to the weight of the moment, and also to our shared anxiety about an outcome that is uncertain. I feel it. And I know you feel it. - [It's not too late to join one of our Choirs!](https://stmaa.org/join-one-of-our-choirs/) - St. Michael's is well-known throughout the diocese and around the city for offering amazing music to members and visitors alike. We offer not just one but four robust choirs. They all have a lot of fun singing together! To find out more about any of the English-language choirs, please contact our Music Director Hannah Brewer or Choir Director Brian Fairbanks. - [Advocacy Action Activity](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-activity-5/) - Please stop by the Advocacy Action table in the Gallery between the 9:00 and 11:00 am services on Sunday, October 13, to sign a letter to Representatives Blumenauer and Bonamici, asking them to support the "Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act." - [Welcoming the Rev. Nancy Frausto](https://stmaa.org/welcoming-the-rev-nancy-frausto/) - On Sunday, October 27, we welcome The Rev. Nancy Frausto to preach at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services in English and the 1:00 pm in Spanish. Nancy was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, and immigrated to the U.S. as a child. She is the first and only DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) beneficiary priest in the Episcopal Church and a founding member of the Diocese of Los Angeles Sanctuary Task Force. - [Bulletins for October 27, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-27-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 27, 2024 - [Bulletins for October 20, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-20-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 20, 2924 - [Hannah Brewer Returns](https://stmaa.org/hannah-brewer-returns/) - St. Michael’s Music Director & Organist Hannah Brewer is newly back from her parental leave and very grateful for the musical leadership of Brian Fairbanks and James Walker (and the choirs!) while she was away. A fabulous season of music making is ahead, with another choral evensong coming up on Friday, November 1, at 7:00 pm for the Feast of All Saints. - [Nominations & Stewardship](https://stmaa.org/nominations-stewardship/) - Greetings from the Florida Panhandle! Last night I was honored to be present and preach at the Celebration of New Ministry for a friend and his new congregations (Yes, plural, there are two of them!) in Panama City Beach. It was a joyful reunion for several of us who studied together at the Seminary of the Southwest. Now, I am looking forward to being back with you on Sunday. - [Bulletins for October 13, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-13-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 13, 2024 - [Youth Group Fall Gatherings](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-news/) - There's a lot happening with the St. Michael's Youth Group! On Sunday, October 6, Lenia will lead her weekly group for middle-schoolers in the Raphael Room at 1:15 pm. From 5:00 to 6:30 pm, all high-schoolers are invited to the Parish Hall for snacks, games and conversation. RSVPs for this gathering and the confirmation class mentioned below are welcome but not required. - [Music for Feast of St. Francis, October 6](https://stmaa.org/evensong-for-st-michaels-day/) - Today, James is playing music by Joséphine Boulay and Eugène Gigout. Ms. Boulay, blind since the age of three, studied organ and composition at the Paris Conservatoire. Today’s "Toccata" is Gigout’s best-known work, and for good reason! At 9:00, the St. Michael’s Singers will sing two anthems in honor of St. Francis Day, "The Blue Bird," by C. V. Stanford; and Kevin Siegfried’s arrangement of the Shaker song, "Heavenly Display." - [Blessing of the Animals](https://stmaa.org/blessing-of-the-animals-3/) - The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, falls on October 4 this year. We will celebrate on Sunday, October 6, with a Blessing of the Animals between the 11:00 am and 1:00 pm services in the courtyard. - [Bulletins for October 6, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-6-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 6, 2024 - [Creation Care Faire](https://stmaa.org/creation-care-faire/) - A Creation Care Faire will be held at St. Michael's on Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Four other Episcopal churches will join us as we present a wealth of information on ways we can all care for God’s creation. - [Bulletins for Sunday, September 29](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-sunday-september-29/) - Bulletins for Sunday, September 29 - [Episcopal 101 Fall Sessions](https://stmaa.org/episcopal-101-2/) - Sunday, September 22, is the date of the second of four Sunday Episcopal 101 sessions. Please come to the Nativity Hall at 10:15 for a presentation from Rector R. Scott Painter on the Book of Common Prayer, or BCP. These forums are an opportunity to learn more about The Episcopal Church and being part of the St. Michael’s community. - [Uncommon People in Common Prayer](https://stmaa.org/uncommon-people-in-common-prayer-2/) - We don’t often read directly from The Book of Common Prayer on Sundays at St. Michael’s. You probably see it every week, peeking over the pew racks in back of each row, right next to hymnals and miscellaneous information cards. However, except for those who gather at the 7:30 service, we worship together using wonderfully produced, edited and printed worship bulletins that preserve us from having to juggle hymnals and prayer books and allow us to include additional words and prayers from the wider church as we worship together. - [Bulletins for September 22, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-september-22-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, September 22, 2024 - [Music for Sunday, Sept. 15](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-sept-15/) - We continue this Sunday in our Season of Creation. The St. Michael’s Singers will lead settings of Psalm 19: The heavens declare the glory of God. In today’s Gospel, St. Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ. - [Would you like to come home?](https://stmaa.org/would-you-like-to-come-home/) - A few years ago, while I was serving in Houston, a couple of particularly conspicuous guests joined us one Sunday for worship. I may have been the only one in the room who didn’t know them. There was a buzz. Glances shot back and forth across the room. - [Bulletins for September 15, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-september-15-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, September 15, 2024 - [Stuart Morris Memorial Service](https://stmaa.org/stuart-morris-memorial-service/) - A longtime and beloved parishioner, Stuart Morris, died on August 14. His service is on Saturday, September 7, at 2:00 pm in the St. Michael's nave. The service will be live-streamed, and you can access it here. Click here for the bulletin for this service. - [Bulletins for Sept. 8, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-sept-8-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, September 8, 2024 - [Bulletins for Sept. 1, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-sept-1-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, September 1, 2024 - [Recovery Sunday Liturgy & Forum](https://stmaa.org/recovery-sunday-liturgy-forum/) - The St. Michael & All Angels Recovery Ministry is celebrating recovery and sobriety with a Recovery Sunday Eucharist next Sunday, August 25, at our 10 o’ clock service. The Rev. Marla McGarry-Lawrence will preach. - [Reflections from our Summer Youth Intern](https://stmaa.org/reflections-from-our-summer-youth-intern/) - Hello from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania! The past week and a half have been a whirlwind of returning to my life as a college student and leadership educator, including moving back onto campus, saying goodbye to family and friends, and saying hello to my nine-to-five once more. In the time I’ve had to myself I can’t help but reflect on the experience I had at Saint Michael’s this summer. - [Next Steps in Our Multicultural Life Together](https://stmaa.org/next-steps-in-our-multicultural-life-together/) - Last Sunday was a wonderful and joy-filled gathering for our Annual All-Parish Picnic! It was a celebration of our life together as a diverse and multi-cultural parish family, and it was a beautiful occasion of thanks and appreciation for the ministry of Padre Beto. We sent him forth with love and blessing. My heart is overflowing with gratitude for all that we are as the people of St. Michael’s, and full of hope in looking toward God’s future together. - [Bulletins for August 25, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-august-25-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, August 25, 2024 - [Bulletins for August 18, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-august-18-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, August 18, 2024 - [Bulletins for August 11, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-august-11-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, August 11, 2024 - [Bulletins for August 4, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-august-4-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, August 4, 2024 - [Bulletins for July 28, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-july-28-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, July 28, 2024 - [Bulletins for July 21, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-july-21-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, July 21, 2024 - [Book Exchange Continues](https://stmaa.org/book-exchange-continues/) - Our summer book exchange began on July 14 and continues through July 28. You're invited to bring books for children, youth or adults (no textbooks, please) to the Nativity Hall on Sunday or during the week. - [Pride Parade on Sunday!](https://stmaa.org/pride-parade-on-sunday-2/) - It's finally here! The Portland Pride Parade is Sunday, July 21. St. Michael's position in the Pride Parade lineup has been moved up to spot #104. That means we will be moving out a bit quicker than we had planned, but we're still hoping that we will be able to go to church and head downtown on MAX at 11:00. - [Introducing Lenia Salas](https://stmaa.org/introducing-lenia-salas/) - Lenia has now officially joined the staff of St. Michael's and is diving right in. She is attending staff meetings and planning meetings for the upcoming youth retreats, and she will participate in the first retreat next week in Bend. At the end of July, she will begin gathering with the 1:00 pm service youth, alternating middle- and high-school youth in the Raphael Room during the service. She will also participate in the Hope & Fire youth retreat at the beginning of August. - [Introducing James Walker](https://stmaa.org/introducing-james-walker/) - On Sunday, July 14, James Walker began his long-term organist sub position at St. Michael's. He is an extraordinary organist and will be playing some favorites this summer. - [Baptism, Beloving, Becoming](https://stmaa.org/baptism-beloving-becoming/) - On Sunday, July 7, we celebrated the baptism of baby Anders. Many have shared that it was a deeply meaningful and moving experience. And I share those feelings. As I said then, baptism “is pure gift for this child of God: nothing professed or proclaimed or accomplished to earn it. It is the beginning of a life nested in God’s love, marked as Christ’s own for ever, beloved by a community of deep commitment and care.” - [Bulletins for July 14, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-july-14-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, July 14, 2024 - [Bulletins for July 7, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-july-7-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, July 7, 2024 - [Summer Schedule for Services & Church Office](https://stmaa.org/summer-schedule-for-services-office/) - Our summer schedule begins on Sunday, June 30! Our services will be at 8:00 am (Rite I) and 10:00 am. We hope that this more relaxed schedule will work well for clergy, staff and parishioners, and will offer the opportunity for people who consistently attend the 9:00 or the 11:00 to worship together for a couple of months. - [From our Curate: Time for a Summer Read!](https://stmaa.org/from-our-curate-time-for-a-summer-read/) - One of my favorite aspects about summer is the freedom to read books. This is a long-standing love of mine. I have some great childhood memories of long hours of lazing away the summer days while reading. I would jump on my bike and ride to the city library and pack up a basket full of books. I was enthusiastic (nerdy?) enough to join the reading programs where I would receive a paper print out and then acquire a stamped ‘thumbs-up’ when completing a book. - [Newcomer Forum on June 23](https://stmaa.org/newcomer-forum-on-june-23/) - All are invited to the forum next Sunday, June 23, at 10:15 am to learn more about how we can be more intentional about the way we welcome newcomers and help them find their place in the parish. The Newcomer Committee has accomplished a great deal in the few months since they were reconstituted over six months ago. - [Youth Group Retreats & Summer Intern](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-updates/) - We're excited to welcome Chloe Colbaugh to St. Michael's this summer. She will be helping out with the youth in July and August at their retreats and marching with them at the Pride Parade. We'll look forward to her joining us on July 1. Also, There's still time to sign up for the first of two retreats this summer. This one is a St. Michael's-only retreat happening on Monday-Wednesday, July 22-24, in Bend. - [A Note from our Curate](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-our-curate-3/) - Beloved people of St. Michael & All Angels, I thank you for a meaningful and enlightening curacy. You have been kind and welcoming. In this environment I was able to bring forth the gifts that God has granted me, knowing I would be met with support and wise direction. I have worked and studied in a number of Episcopal churches over the past few years. All are unique in their gifts. St. Michael’s is not only blessed with a deeply faithful community, but one that is dedicated to living out the Good News in local and global communities. - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news-2/) - Are you a long-time choir member? Someone who's thinking of joining one of our choirs in the fall? Just like to sing and want to see what it's like to sit in the chancel area on Sunday morning? Any and all are welcome to join a summer pickup choir this Sunday, June 30, for the 10:00 am service. - [Rector's Town Hall on June 30](https://stmaa.org/rectors-town-hall-on-june-30/) - We are arriving at the midway point in this year, and it is an important time in the life of our community. On Sunday, June 30, I will offer a town hall forum from 11:30-12:30 to share together about some of the poignant matters arising in the second half of 2024 and looking ahead toward 2025 for St. Michael’s. Topics will include staff transitions, finances and strategic-vision development. - [Bulletins for June 30, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-june-30-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, June 30, 2024 - [Bulletins for June 23, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-june-23-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, June 23, 2024 - [Music for June 16 - 30](https://stmaa.org/music-for-june-16-30/) - For the services on June 16, we welcome soprano Kaeli, who will sing an excerpt from Handel’s "Messiah" at the 9:00 am service. At the 11:00 am service, soprano Jennifer will sing Schubert’s classic "Ave Maria." Also featured are a few musical selections to honor the Juneteenth holiday, including an organ prelude composed by Uzee Brown, Jr. - [Bulletins for June 16, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-june-16-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, June 16, 2024 - [Prayer Shawl Ministry](https://stmaa.org/prayer-shawl-ministry/) - The Prayer Shawl Ministry is one of our most under-the-radar ministries. Most of you have probably seen the basket of shawls placed on the chancel and blessed every couple of months. These shawls are available to the community to share with anyone in need of healing and comfort. You can come in during the week (just call or email the office) or pick one up at Healing Prayers on the second Sundays. - [Music Update](https://stmaa.org/music-update-3/) - Our annual Broadway Night fundraiser this past weekend was a huge success, thanks to your support and the efforts of numerous volunteers! Over 200 people attended the two shows, and we raised $12,000 after expenses. - [Bulletins for June 9, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-june-9-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, June 9, 2024 - [Rainbow Initiative Forum on June 9](https://stmaa.org/rainbow-initiative-forum-on-june-9/) - The IWC (Immigrant Welcoming Congregations ministry) is hosting a forum on June 9 about the Rainbow Initiative of Episcopal Migration Ministries, part of a national church program. Last year, St. Michael's/San Miguel joined the brand-new Rainbow Initiative as a founding congregation. - [A Different Pace: Toward Sabbath in Summer](https://stmaa.org/a-different-pace-toward-sabbath-in-summer/) - Rest is vital to physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Teachings on sabbath and rest appear in many ancient myths and teachings, including those of the Hebrew Scriptures. In Genesis, God sets the very example for all of creation: create>care>commune>celebrate>REST. The command to observe sabbath, which comes as #4 of the Big Ten (Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.), is not just for the group or person receiving the command directly. It is for anyone and everything in the earth – all who labor, including the animals, and even the land itself. - [Bulletins for June 2, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-june-2-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, June 2, 2024 - [Outreach & Justice Sewing Project](https://stmaa.org/outreach-justice-sewing-project/) - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bellingham, WA, has invited St. Michael's to participate in an intriguing project. A group from that church (and many others) is sewing small pouches for houseless folks which they can wear around their necks and protect important receipts and documents from weather, loss or theft. - [Upcoming Forum: General Convention](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-forum-general-convention/) - Have you ever wondered how the Episcopal Presiding Bishop is elected? Do you know how policies are established in the Episcopal Church that affect us here at St. Michael's? Please join a first-time Deputy to Convention representing ECWO and four-time attendee to past General Conventions on Sunday, May 26, at 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall to learn more about the workings of General Convention. - [Trinity Sunday, Broadway Night & a Look Back](https://stmaa.org/trinity-sunday-broadway-night-a-look-back/) - Trinity Sunday, May 26, marks the last Sunday of the choir season this year. The St. Michael's Singers will lead the 9:00 am service with a rhythmic, fast-paced offertory anthem by the Brazilian composer Ernani Aguiar (as well as a classic communion anthem by Mozart), while the Saints & Singers Choir will sing an arrangement of "Mothering God, you gave me birth," with words by Julian of Norwich. The choir season won't truly wrap up, however, until Broadway Night on May 31 and June 1. Buy your tickets on Sunday between services or at the door. We can't wait to "Raise You Up!" - [The Filioque and 1800 Years of History in 800 Words](https://stmaa.org/the-filioque-and-1800-years-of-history-in-800-words/) - Since this coming Sunday is Trinity Sunday, it seems to me a good time to lean into a point of some confusion regarding the Nicene Creed. You may have noticed that when we say together the words of the Nicene Creed during liturgy, most often in the 9:00 service, there is one phrase that is usually not written in the bulletin (but occasionally makes an inadvertent appearance). You may also have noticed that occasionally one or two voices will steam forward to say the three unwritten words, even when it is not spoken by most others. Always makes me chuckle. But what is happening? - [Bulletins for May 26, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-26-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 26, 2024 - [Creation Care Concerns](https://stmaa.org/creation-care-concerns/) - In October of 2022, The Episcopal Church of Western Oregon (our Diocese) joined with the national Episcopal Church by committing to work toward achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2030. It was clear that reaching this goal would not be easy. But when faced with the destructive and devastating peril posed by climate change, already visible in increased flooding, droughts, hurricanes and wildfires, the church was determined to confront this crisis that was already harming God’s creation. - [Music for Pentecost Morning & Upcoming Events](https://stmaa.org/music-for-pentecost-morning-upcoming-events/) - Our Pentecost music this Sunday includes a classic arrangement of the African-American spiritual "Ev'ry time I feel the spirit" and a communion motet composed by our own Robert Lockwood, along with many traditional (at 9:00 am) and non-traditional (at 11:00 am) hymns celebrating the Holy Spirit. - [Celebrating the Feast of Pentecost](https://stmaa.org/celebrating-the-feast-of-pentecost/) - On Sunday, we’ll celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, as the Great 50 Days of Easter draws to a close. In that first Pentecost of the Church, the Holy Spirit came in the form of wind and fire to people gathered from many places, and divided by language, culture, and experience. When the Spirit arrives, divisions are overcome, so that everyone may receive Good News about God and become community to embody that goodness together. - [Bulletins for May 19, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-19-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 19, 2024, The Feast of Pentecost - [Music News: Broadway Night 2024](https://stmaa.org/broadway-night-2024-is-coming/) - Broadway Night ticket sales continue for the next three Sundays after the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. This is our music program’s only fundraiser, and it’s also one of the most entertaining evenings of the year at St. Michael’s! The shows are on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, at 7:30 pm. - [Seeking Youth Intern for the Summer](https://stmaa.org/seeking-youth-intern-for-the-summer/) - The Vestry has approved creation of a summer ministry internship at St. Michael’s. The position is for a rising college junior or senior, studying religion, education, social sciences, or another related field, to join the staff for six weeks during the summer. The focus of this position will be support youth ministry in the summer, including the summer retreat/service trip, meetups, and planning for fall programming. - ["The Spirited Pen" Writing Group](https://stmaa.org/the-spirited-pen-writing-group/) - Our curate, the Rev. SuEllen Pommier, is offering a five-week spirit-focused creative writing group beginning Thursday, May 23. SuEllen offered this writing group for many years in a clinical setting, but she is excited to make it available in a religious space where there is the opportunity to creatively explore meaning and spirituality and employ a scripture-based format. "The Spirited Pen" group will meet in the Raphael Room, tentatively from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. - [Advocacy Action on Sunday](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-on-sunday-2/) - Join the Advocacy Action Committee between services in the Gallery this Sunday, May 12. We will have a letter for you to sign to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asking them to reconsider their decision to allow the construction of two giant storage tanks, known as the Goldendale Pumped Storage Development, on Yakama Nation land. - [Some Changes with Worship Livestream](https://stmaa.org/some-changes-with-worship-livestream/) - For several years, JT Quanbeck, through his graphic design business Quanbeck/Creative, has been a valued member and key part of our administrative team at St. Michael’s: coordinating IT support, designing weekly and special worship bulletins, managing the website, and much more. During the pandemic, JT was integral to upgrading our livestream system from the church, leading the ministry ever since, and ensuring that digital communications run smoothly to keep us connected with one another. - [Forum on Sunday, May 5](https://stmaa.org/forum-on-sunday-may-5/) - On May 5, we will welcome Jim Henderson, speaker, author and friend of Scott+’s. Scott+ wrote about Jim in his eblast note of January 25. Jim and his project partner Jim Hancock wrote the book "3 Practices for Crossing the Difference Divide" (1. I’ll practice being unusually interested in others. 2. I’ll stay in the room with difference. 3. I’ll stop comparing my best to your worst.), and they run 3 Practice Circles around the country - [A Note from our Curate, Part 2](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-our-curate-part-2/) - If God's plans are to be found in the Bible (and they are!), then the blueprints are located in the Creation story of Genesis. These ancient writings describe the series of acts performed by God to bring the universe into existence. Over six days, God designed and produced the natural world, of which humankind is a part. - [A Note from our Curate](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-our-curate-2/) - In 2019, I left my laboratory and headed for Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) seminary. This was a somewhat scary as the laboratory had been my home all of my adult life. I soothed my fears by leaving under the terms of a sabbatical. As it transpired, however, I would never formally return to being a full-time scientist again. While it could be said that the COVID pandemic changed the course of my plans—and certainly it did in many ways—what actually happened is I fell in love with studying the Word of God. - [Music for Sunday & Upcoming](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-upcoming/) - The St. Michael's music program presents its final Choral Evensong of the season for the Feast of the Ascension on Thursday, May 9, at 7:00 pm. Music includes organ voluntaries by Olivier Messiaen and Dieterich Buxtehude, as well as C.V. Stanford's "Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in C" and Gerald Finzi's triumphant Ascension anthem "God is Gone Up." All are welcome to this Ascension Day service lasting less than an hour, officiated by the Rev. SuEllen Pommier. - [Bulletins for May 5, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-5-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 5, 2024 - [The Road to Connections](https://stmaa.org/the-road-to-connection/) - The new graphics on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall are an invitation to become more connected to St. Michael’s by finding a place to serve. Together, we can find new ways to use our spiritual gifts to contribute and grow in community. It started out as part of the newly formed Newcomers Committee’s efforts to help newer folks find their way more easily into parish life. - [Musical Happenings at St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/musical-happenings-at-st-michaels/) - All are invited to another recital by Ensemble Boulanger (that's pianist Hannah Brewer and soprano Emma Cowell) in the Nativity Hall this Saturday, April 27, at 4:00 pm. The theme is German Romantic Lieder, with songs, piano solos, and piano duets by 19th-century composers. Then on Sunday, April 28, not only do we get the treat of hearing our St. Michael's Choristers and Joyful Players sing a song to close their Easter play at the sermon time; but we have a lovely anthem at 9:00 am and 11:00 am sung by the St. Michael's Singers by beloved American composer Randall Thompson. - [Bulletins for April 28, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-april-28-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, April 28, 2024 - [Music for Sunday & Upcoming Recital](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-upcoming-recital/) - On Sunday, April 21, the St. Michael's Singers are split in two with the tenors and basses at 9:00 am and the sopranos and altos at 11:00 am. They will each sing anthems on the theme of the Good Shepherd, including a charming communion anthem by Natalie Sleeth featuring two flutes, with soloists Brian Fairbanks and Sundance Henry. - [Children's Play on April 28](https://stmaa.org/childrens-play-on-april-28/) - The young people from the Joyful Players classroom (3rd grade & up) are getting ready to present the story "A Tale of Three Trees" at the 9 & 11 o'clock liturgies next Sunday, April 28. This beloved folktale explores the hopes and dreams we have for ourselves – and the even greater dream that God dreams for each of us. - [Earth Day Forum & Film](https://stmaa.org/earth-day-forum-film/) - The Creation Care Team invites you to an Earth Day Forum between services on Sunday, April 21. We will show the exciting new movie, "Common Ground," a film that explains how regenerating the world’s soils has the potential to rapidly stabilize the Earth’s climate, restore lost ecosystems and create abundant food supplies. - [What is Pastoral Care?](https://stmaa.org/what-is-pastoral-care/) - Dear Friends, We have been praying through some difficult things together. Many of our beloveds in the parish and in our circles of connection, and many of us ourselves, are experiencing illness and difficulty in our bodies, in our mental health, and even in our relationships. Today I want to say a few things about pastoral care. - [Bulletins for April 21, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-april-21-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, April 21, 2024 - [Forum: Ukrainian Easter Eggs](https://stmaa.org/forum-ukrainian-easter-eggs/) - The ancient art of pysanky dates back to pre-Christian times. All are invited to come learn about the history of this beautiful tradition, the tools used and the meaning behind the colors and symbols. A short demonstration will model the process of creating pysanky. Helen C. will present this forum on Sunday, April 14, at 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall. - [Youth Group on Sunday](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-on-sunday/) - On Sunday, April 14, Scott+ will return for two events. First, from 10:15 to 10:45 am, he will lead a Summer Service Trip talk, location tba. Then from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, there will be an opportunity for families of St. Michael’s to be in community with Scott+ and discuss a number of topics. - [Upcoming Music Offerings](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-music-offerings/) - The memorial service for devoted choir member Sandy Yarno, who passed away in November, is this Saturday at 1:00 pm. Members from both adult choirs will combine to sing two anthems in memory of Sandy, including Bobby McFerrin's beloved arrangement of the 23rd Psalm. We are honored to celebrate Sandy's legacy of loyal, joyful singing! - [Bulletins for April 14, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-april-14-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, April 14, 2024 - [Good Friday, Easter Vigil & Easter Day](https://stmaa.org/good-friday-easter-vigil-easter-day/) - All are invited to participate in our remaining Holy Week services! Tonight at 6:30 pm is our bilingual Good Friday service. It will begin in the courtyard and include Stations of the Cross. The St. Michael's Singers will provide musical leadership. - [Supporting "The Earth Bill"](https://stmaa.org/supporting-the-earth-bill/) - As a way of acting out our faith, we can engage with and help form public policy. Peter Sergienko has been working for several years to draft and pass federal climate legislation to stop climate pollution that is commonly known as "The Earth Bill." The Earth Bill network is now seeking senate sponsors, - [Music Program Update](https://stmaa.org/music-program-update/) - The St. Michael’s choirs and music staff have been enjoying some downtime this week after an incredible Holy Week and Easter filled with musical highs! Thank you to all who participated in producing powerful music last week, from our volunteer youth and adult singers and professional section leaders to the Portland Brass Quintet, Brian, Hannah, and YOU in the pews singing your hearts out. - [Let us Keep the (50-day) Feast!](https://stmaa.org/let-us-keep-the-50-day-feast/) - Happy Easter! We’ve only just begun to celebrate. You might know that Easter is the pinnacle celebration of the church year. At the Easter Vigil, we ended the fast of Lent and welcomed Easter light and life with great rejoicing. Now, amidst the Great 50 Days of the Easter season, spanning from Easter Day to Pentecost, we are invited to embrace the transformative power of resurrection in our hearts, through our lives, and for the whole world. - [Bulletins for April 7, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-april-7-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, April 7, 2024 - [Cake Auction Coming Up](https://stmaa.org/cake-auction-coming-up/) - The famous and always popular St. Michael’s Cake Auction returns on Sunday, April 7. We will again be auctioning off baked goods donated by all of you between the 9:00 and 11:00 am services on April 7. Proceeds from the sale will go toward supporting our meal ministry, now called Kitchen & Closet Outreach. - [Palm Sunday/ Sunday of the Passion](https://stmaa.org/palm-sunday-sunday-of-the-passion/) - Today begins our Holy Week services and events at St. Michael’s. Both the 9:00 and 11:00 am services begin in the courtyard, weather permitting. (If raining, they will begin in the Nativity Hall.) The 9:00 will include processing around the block with palm fronds and song to commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. - [Musical Highlights for Holy Week](https://stmaa.org/musical-highlights-for-holy-week/) - The musical highlights for Holy Week continue! Maundy Thursday will feature THREE beautiful choral anthems, including Maurice Duruflé's much-loved "Ubi caritas" and Colin Mawby's majestic "Ave verum corpus." Good Friday's bilingual evening service will feature a heart-wrenching arrangement of the African-American Spiritual "Take my mother home" during the veneration of the cross. - [Let's Walk Together in Holy Week](https://stmaa.org/lets-walk-together-in-holy-week/) - Today is first of three of the holiest days in the Church year, traditionally known as the Triduum (Latin for “three days”). This evening, we’ll begin to walk with Jesus toward the promised life of Easter. It is not an easy road, and best traveled with friends. I invite us to walk together. - [Bulletins for Holy Week](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-holy-week/) - Bulletins for Holy Week services, March 28-31 - [Forum on Sunday, March 17](https://stmaa.org/forum-on-sunday-march-17/) - Community members who are part of the Kitchen & Closet Outreach (K&C) ministry through It's in the Bag and Burrito Love will share the history of our meal ministries at St. Michael's and what is happening now. - [Music for Sunday & Maundy Thursday](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-maundy-thursday/) - Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter mean lots of dramatic choir anthems coming your way! For Palm Sunday at 9:00 am, Stephen Paulus' "Carol of the Hill" will be sung by the St. Michael's Singers, depicting the crucifixion through the scope of springtime and the hope of rebirth. - [Easter 2024](https://stmaa.org/easter-2024/) - Dear Siblings in Christ, Recently, we have enjoyed some glorious sunshine and warm weather. Though I don’t much mind clouds, cold or rain, I am nonetheless delighted! It turns out I had forgotten about the power of changing seasons to inspire new possibilities and hope. Every turning brings its own farewells and greetings, but none perhaps more striking than Winter giving way to Spring. - [Bulletins for March 24, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-24-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 24, 2024 - [Music for Sunday, March 17](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-march-17/) - Sunday's music delves into the classic Lenten theme of inward-looking poignancy. The choir will sing two anthems exploring the anticipation of life after death, William L. Dawson's popular arrangement of the African-American Spiritual "Soon ah will be done" and John Rutter's "God be in my head." - [Bulletins for March 17, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-17-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 17, 2024 - [Advocacy Action Activity](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-activity-4/) - Advocacy Action will be in the Gallery between services this Sunday, March 10, with a letter to the Oregon Board of Forestry. The letter is regarding a new Habitat Conservation Plan that is designed to support both the communities and the public forests of Oregon. - [Guest Preacher & Forum on Sunday, March 10](https://stmaa.org/forum-on-sunday-march-10/) - We are pleased to welcome the Rev. Sara Fischer on Sunday morning, March 10, as guest preacher at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services and as forum leader. A priest for more than 20 years, Sara+ most recently served as Rector of Saints Peter and Paul Episcopal Church until that church held its final services in December 2023. Sara+ is a chaplain to people living on the streets and is currently working through the Montavilla Project, a nonprofit, and St. Mary the Prophet, a new church plant for unhoused people.. - [Music for Sunday, March 10](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-march-10/) - March 10 is Woman Composer Sunday, as recognized by organizations like the American Guild of Organists and the Society of Women Organists. The choir will sing a communion anthem by the Canadian composer Stephanie Martin (b. 1962), while the organ voluntaries are by Rebecca Groom te Velde (b. 1956) and Adela Douglas-Pennant (1858-1955). - [Bulletins for March 10, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-10-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 10, 2024 - [Guest Preacher on February 25](https://stmaa.org/guest-preacher-on-february-25/) - Today, we welcome Brian Litzenberger to preach at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services and also to lead a forum between the services. He is the son of a longtime parishioner and a lifelong Episcopalian who grew up at St. Michael’s and sang in the choir. At 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall, Brian will present a forum entitled "Faith Based Psychotherapy: Finding Grace in the Wilderness." - [Lifelong Learning with Godly Play](https://stmaa.org/lifelong-learning-with-godly-play/) - Join Leslie Sackett, Associate for Ministry with Children and Families, in the Nativity Hall on Sunday, March 3, at 10:15 am for the forum: "Lifelong Learning with Godly Play." Experience the Godly Play story "The Synagogue and the Upper Room," and give yourself the gift of coming close to a beloved story in our Christian tradition in a whole new way. - [Looking for the 'Yes'](https://stmaa.org/looking-for-the-yes/) - You may know that I play the piano a little bit. I’ve never considered myself a serious musician, as I play almost entirely by ear, and I’m more interested in making music improvisationally than by playing anything already written down or recorded somewhere else. In my own style of music-making, I’ve found a unique relationship with the word “yes,” because of the creative energy involved with listening closely, feeling deeply, and playing courageously (even when not knowing exactly where it all will go). - [Music for Sunday, March 3](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-march-3/) - On Sunday, March 3, we will have the pleasure of hearing Rev. R. Scott Painter at the piano for the prelude at 9:00 and 11:00 am, offering variations on the hymn tune "'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus." - [Bulletins for March 3, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-3-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 3, 2024 - [The Month of February is Black History Month in this Country.](https://stmaa.org/the-month-of-february-is-black-history-month-in-this-country/) - Originally focused on highlighting culture and contributions to society by members of the African diaspora, the emphasis has taken on new urgency and importance in recent years. As culture warriors and politicians attempt to erase histories that are unfavorable to dominant (white) narratives, and roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives throughout society, it is important to educate ourselves beyond the myriad contributions of Black folk. - [Music for Sunday, February 25](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-february-25/) - To close out Black History Month, we'll feature music by African-American composers at both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am services on Sunday, February 25. - [Bulletins for February 25, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-february-25-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, February 25, 2024 - [Reckoning with Racism Cohort Update: Black History Month](https://stmaa.org/reckoning-with-racism-cohort-update-black-history-month/) - The St. Michael’s Reckoning with Racism cohort began our journey alongside several other Episcopal congregations in the Metro East Convocation including St. Philip the Deacon, the historically Black Episcopal congregation located in the Albina district at 120 NE Knott. - [A Note from our Curate](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-our-curate/) - In Lent. we are called to see our personal life-story as it is interwoven in God’s story. As always, we are reminded that we do not write our story alone. - [Bulletins for February 18, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-february-18-2024/) - ["Jane Austen's Parlour"](https://stmaa.org/jane-austens-parlour/) - Are you bummed that Valentine's Day falls on Ash Wednesday this year? Celebrate your loved one(s) instead by coming to Jane Austen's Parlour at St. Michael's on Saturday, February 17, at 4:00 pm. Hannah's chamber music collaborative Ensemble Boulanger will present songs, piano duets and piano solos in the Nativity Hall, alongside tea, biscuits and other goodies. - [Advocacy Action Activity](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-activity-3/) - Advocacy Action Sunday is February 11th. This month, at the encouragement of the Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN), we will be writing to our elected officials to urge them to support a FY2024 budget that provides robust funding for Election Security Grants. Look for the Advocacy Action table after the 9:00 am service this Sunday, and thank you for your support of this important issue. - [Upcoming Music Events](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-music-events-2/) - Sunday, February 4, is our first Choral Evensong of 2024! Please join us at 5:00 pm as we celebrate the Feast of Candlemas, commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple forty days after Christmas. The St. Michael’s Singers and Choristers will join forces for a variety of joyous (David Hogan’s “Washington” canticles) and luminous (Howard Helvey’s "O lux beatissima") choral works. - [Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday](https://stmaa.org/shrove-tuesday-ash-wednesday-2/) - We will have our "Episcopal" version of Mardi Gras at St. Michael & All Angels with a pancake supper at the church on Tuesday, February 13. Make plans to join us for a festive pre-Lenten get-together. The following day, February 14, is Ash Wednesday. Prayers and "ashes to go" will be available in the courtyard between 7:30 and 8:00 am. Services also will be at noon and at 7:00 pm. The evening service will be bilingual with music led by the St. Michael's Singers. - [Invite, Welcome & Connect](https://stmaa.org/invite-welcome-connect/) - In recent months, a Newcomers Committee has been formed to help think through the ways we welcome folks to St. Michael’s and walk together into greater connection and involvement in the parish community. I am grateful to the convener and members of this group as well as the Junior Warden for the People and the Senior Warden of the Vestry. - [Music for Sunday, February 11](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-february-11/) - On Sunday, February 11, our recognition of Black History Month continues with an organ prelude by Robert A. Harris (b. 1938). Harris is a Professor Emeritus at Northwestern University and has served nationally and internationally as a conductor, composer and clinician. - [Bulletins for February 11, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-february-11-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, February 11, 2024 - [Music for Sunday, February 4](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-february-4/) - The St. Michael's music program recognizes Black History Month in February by programming at least one work each Sunday by an African-American composer. Undine Smith Moore's arrangement of the Negro spiritual We shall walk through the valley is our pick for the 9:00 am offertory anthem on February 4. - [Forum on Sunday](https://stmaa.org/forum-on-sunday/) - Join us for a special forum with Jo Bronson this coming Sunday, February 4, at 10:15 am. Jo will share her experience and insight that comes from serving at the Episcopal Technological Vocational Training Center in Ramallah, Palestine, for the last 20+ years. There will be a time for questions to learn more about the current violence. - [Bulletins for February 4, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-february-4-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, February 4, 2024 - [Bulletins for January 28, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-january-28-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, January 28, 2024 - [Church Can Be Different](https://stmaa.org/church-can-be-different/) - While transportation and technology connect us readily to the other side of the world, commercial and political forces work relentlessly to cordon us off from a next door neighbor, luring us into silos where we can be with people who like what we like, have what we have, and think like we think. - [Upcoming Music Events](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-music-events/) - A week from Sunday is our first Choral Evensong of 2024! Please join us at 5:00 pm on February 4 as we celebrate the Feast of Candlemas, commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple forty days after Christmas. In addition, a non-liturgical music event coming up at St. Michael's is "Jane Austen's Parlour" on Saturday, February 17, at 4:00 pm. - [Ordinations on February 16](https://stmaa.org/ordinations-on-february-16/) - We are pleased to announce that the ordinations of our curate SuEllen Pommier and two others have been rescheduled for Friday, February 16, at 7:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. They were originally scheduled for January 19 but delayed due to weather challenges. - [Advocacy Action Letter-Signing](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-activity-2/) - Members of the Advocacy Action Committee will be in the Gallery this Sunday, January 28, at 10:15 am with letters to the heads of Citibank and Bank of America. The letters are in protest of both banks continuing financial support of fossil fuel expansion. Please note that this activity was originally scheduled for Jan. 14 but delayed due to weather challenges. - [Bilingual Book Study](https://stmaa.org/bilingual-book-study/) - Building on the success of last year's bilingual reading group, which met throughout Lent, the group leadership has chosen another book to read together this year, "Holy Moments: A Handbook for the Rest of your Life," by Matthew Kelly. - [Bulletins for January 21, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-january-21-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, January 21, 2024 - [Weather Planning & MLK Day](https://stmaa.org/weather-planning-mlk-day/) - In light of the potential for a variety of precipitation through this weekend, including the likelihood of snow and very low temperatures on Saturday, January 13, please keep an eye on your email or this space. In the event of cancelled services, that information will be sent out in an eblast (and on this Home Page) as soon as a decision is made. - [Youth Group Activities](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-activities/) - Looking ahead, the St. Michael’s Youth Group will gather again on Sunday, January 21, at 5:00 pm. In addition, on February 3-4, 2024, St. Michael’s youth are invited along with other diocesan youth for another Hope & Fire youth event. - [A Weekend with John Philip Newell](https://stmaa.org/a-weekend-with-john-philip-newell/) - The closest neighboring church to St. Michael's, Rose City Park Presbyterian, is hosting a two-day retreat with Celtic luminary John Philip Newell and Cami Twilling on Friday-Saturday, February 16-17. The retreat, based on his award-winning book "Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom or Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World," offers several events at the church. - [Music for Sunday, Jan. 14](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-jan-14/) - Some of this Sunday's music was chosen in recognition of MLK Day on January 15. The choir's offertory anthem is an arrangement of the African American spiritual "Hush! Somebody's callin' my name," which employs a simple, rhythmic pattern to highlight the last two letters of each "hush." - [Bulletins for January 14, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-january-14-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, January 14, 2024 - [Upcoming Sunday Events](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-sunday-events/) - On Sunday, January 7, the St. Michael's Vestry and Team L.I.F.E. invite you to a thank-you gathering for our 2024 Commitment Campaign. Please come to the Parish Hall at 10:15 or so and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of pie. Then on the following two Sundays, join us for two important "business" forums covering the St. Michael's budget and the upcoming elections for vestry and convention delegates. - [Upcoming Music Events](https://stmaa.org/music-upcoming-news/) - Happy New Year from the St. Michael's music program! One exciting upcoming musical event is a recital with Brian Fairbank's Seattle-based Cathedral Trio on Saturday, January 20, at 5:00 pm. This is the ensemble's farewell/retirement concert, so all are invited to come and hear their greatest hits, which include chamber music for the unusual combination of flute, harp, and viola. - [A Word of the Year and a Good Way to Live](https://stmaa.org/a-word-of-the-year-and-a-good-way-to-live/) - The Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s word of the year in 2023 was “authentic.” I’m not surprised. Merriam-Webster publishes the annual “word” from among the most looked-up within a given year, filtering out more common five-letter words that appear in countless games and crossword puzzles. In 2023, with the arrival of popular AI apps (like Chat GPT and Google’s Bard), a surge in charges of fake news, and a rise in “deepfake” photos in news and media, it seems there was a big increase in the interest for what is real, true, and even—if it exists—original. We all have to ask ourselves, more and more it seems: “Is that the real thing?” - [Bulletins for January 7, 2024](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-january-7-2024/) - Bulletins for Sunday, January 7, 2024 - [Music for the last Sunday of 2023](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-last-sunday-of-2023/) - Please welcome a familiar face, Bob Spiers, as our guest organist this Sunday at the 10am service. - [Bulletin for December 31, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-december-31-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, December 31, 2023 - [Rejoice! Somebody is shouting for joy...](https://stmaa.org/rejoice-somebody-is-shouting-for-joy/) - I believe joy is integral to our resilience as human beings. It is something essential to our lives, even though at times joy can be difficult for us to access or even accept as being possible. - [Bulletins for December 24 & 25](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-24-25/) - Bulletins for Sunday, December 24, Advent 4 & Christmas Eve; and for Monday, December 25, Christmas Day - [Introducing SuEllen Pommier](https://stmaa.org/introducing-suellen-pommier/) - The Rev. SuEllen Pommier will join us as Curate in January, 2024. Bishop Akiyama will appoint SuEllen to a six-month placement as Curate at St. Michael’s next year. A curate is a newly-ordained or soon-to-be-ordained priest who serves a first call in an established parish to work with a mentoring priest. A curacy placement is meant to be mutually beneficial, in that our parish will receive some much-needed clergy support and SuEllen will be in safe and healthy context to learn and grow into her new ministry as a priest. - [Music for Advent III & Christmas](https://stmaa.org/music-for-advent-iii-christmas/) - The choir is split for Advent III on Sunday, December 17. At 9:00 am, the tenors and basses will be featured, singing a beloved arrangement of the 13th century plainsong tune "Of the Father's love begotten." At 11:00 am, the sopranos and altos will sing a lively Magnificat by David Hogan. - [Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe](https://stmaa.org/feast-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe/) - You're invited to a special Misa on Monday, December 11, at 8:00 pm to celebrate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. A convivio feast will begin the celebration at 8:00, followed by the service at about 9:45 pm. The service will be in Spanish, but all are welcome to attend. - [Bulletins for December 17, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-17-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, December 17, 2023 - [Advent Giving Tree](https://stmaa.org/advent-giving-tree-3/) - It's that time of the year again! The Outreach & Justice Council has set up the Advent Giving Tree in the Gallery, with tags that can be used to buy items needed for some worthy organizations. Please take a look at the information provided on the bulletin board behind the tree and pick one or two tags this Christmas season. - [Music for Advent 2](https://stmaa.org/music-for-advent-2/) - Coming up this month we have an excerpt from Handel's beloved Messiah on Sunday, December 10; an award-winning anthem by the son of long-time St. Michael's Singer Leslie Tuomi (and former Director of Music Scott Tuomi) on Sunday, December 24 - [Bulletins for December 10, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-10-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, December 10, 2023 - [Music News](https://stmaa.org/music-news/) - All are invited to St. Michael's at 7:00 pm on Sunday, December 3, for Advent Lessons & Carols. This service is based on the "O" Antiphons (the seven verses of "O come, O come, Emmanuel"). We'll explore Advent themes through scripture and poetry readings, choral anthems, and congregational hymns. - ["I am not ok today."](https://stmaa.org/i-am-not-ok-today/) - This week, Serena Williams (yes - the retired tennis star, super athlete, entrepreneur, cultural icon, and mother of two) posted on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “I am not ok today. And that’s ok to not be ok. No one is ok every single day. If you are not ok today I’m with you. There’s always tomorrow. Love you.” It went viral. - [Bulletins for December 3, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-3-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, December 3, 2023 - [Update from the RwR Cohort](https://stmaa.org/update-from-the-rwr-cohort/) - November is National Native American Heritage Month. You can access a bounty of fascinating Native American information, resources, exhibits, collections and more at nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov. We strongly commend it to you. For example, after just a few moments of searching the site, my eye caught the name Sarah Winnemucca in the “Today in History” links. - [Bulletins for November 26, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-26-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, November 26, 2023 - [Music for the Last Sunday of Pentecost](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-last-sunday-of-pentecost/) - This Sunday we close out the church year with one of our more overtly regal celebrations: the Feast of Christ the King or the Reign of Christ. - [Advent Lessons & Carols](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-coming-season/) - Lessons & Carols is fast approaching! This annual, beloved event will be held early in the season on Sunday, December 3, at 7:00 pm this year. As sung two years ago, we will again structure the service around the seven "O" Antiphons, rather than the typical nine lessons. Dating back to the 6th century, these "O" Antiphons expand on the most famous paraphrase, the hymn "O come, O come, Emmanuel," focusing on the Hebrew scriptures associated with the coming of Christ. - [A Note from the Rector](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-rector/) - Portland area teachers and Portland Public Schools are now well into the second week of a strike, with schools remaining closed. It is getting harder on everyone. Prior to seminary and ordination, I was a public high school teacher in Texas. Teachers in Texas have no collective bargaining rights and limited ability to organize. Teacher “unions” are relegated to offering education resources, liability insurance, and some legal representation to their members. - [Seeking Vestry Members & Convention Delegates](https://stmaa.org/seeking-vestry-members-convention-delegates/) - The St. Michael's Vestry is beginning to plan for elections at the Annual Meeting, which will take place on January 28, 2024. We will be voting for four new members of the vestry as well as convention delegates. Please prayerfully consider if you have the time and interest in serving in one of these vitally important positions. - [Advent Fair](https://stmaa.org/advent-fair-2/) - All are welcome for this annual event welcoming the Advent season on Sunday, November 26, at 10:00 am in the Nativity Hall. There will be seasonal crafts galore as well as the makings for a beautiful Advent wreath. - [Commitment Season Updates](https://stmaa.org/commitment-season-updates/) - THANK YOU to all of you who have turned in your pledges, either during the services on our Ingathering Sunday last week or previously in the mail, collection basket or online. And if you're wondering... yes, we'll gladly continue to accept your pledges for the foreseeable future! We have a ways to go before we can fully fund our staff and ministries for 2024. - [Bulletins for November 19, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-19-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, November 19, 2023 - [Bulletins for November 12, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-12-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, November 12, 2023 - [Youth Group Gathering & Opportunity](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-gathering-opportunity/) - This Sunday, November 5, the St. Michael’s Youth Group will meet from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the Nativity Hall for dinner, games and fellowship. Please give us a heads up if you’re coming so we have enough food. - [Feast of All Saints/Día de Todos los Santos](https://stmaa.org/feast-of-all-saints-dia-de-todos-los-santos/) - On Sunday, November 5, we celebrate All Saints Sunday, a day to honor our deceased loved ones. The names of many of those who died since last All Saints are listed in the bulletins and will be read aloud during the services. Some of those who attend the 1:00 service set up the Altar de los Muertos in the church last Sunday, and there are photos on the altar of some of our loved ones. These photographs and remembrances represent the "great cloud of witnesses" which surround us. - [2024 Commitment Season Updates](https://stmaa.org/rooted-and-grounded-in-love-2024-commitment-season/) - "Rooted and Grounded in Love" is the theme of our 2024 Commitment Season. The season began on October 15, and each Sunday we're hearing from vestry and Team L.I.F.E. members about why and how they pledge. This coming Sunday, November 5, we'll hear from vestry member Beth Ilem at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services and the 1:00 pm service in Spanish. - [On Planting, Working, and Letting Trees Grow ](https://stmaa.org/on-planting-working-and-watching-trees-grow/) - It is so very important that we each do what we can, even when it feels small or insignificant or big and ostentatious. We do what we can, and trust God to bless our offerings and make them a blessing for others. - [Bulletins for November 5, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-5-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, November 5, 2023 - [Music for November 5](https://stmaa.org/music-for-november-5/) - Enjoy the different flavors of our services this All Saints Sunday with our traditional Litany of the Saints and classic hymns then, at 5pm we have our Choral Evensong for the Feast of All Souls - [Bulletins for October 29, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-29-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 29, 2023 - [Music for October 29](https://stmaa.org/music-for-october-29/) - This weekend's services feature an eclectic mixture of musical themes. You'll hear Gabriel Fauré's lush "Cantique de Jean Racine," sung by the St. Michael's Singers at 9 AM and the traditional Spiritual "Just a closer walk with thee" at 11 AM with the Saints & Singers Choir - [The Business of Sharing Life Together](https://stmaa.org/the-business-of-sharing-life-together/) - This Saturday, clergy, delegates and others will gather online for the Annual Meeting of the Convention of Episcopal Church in Western Oregon. Our form of church government in The Episcopal Church is representative and deliberative. Members of the laity are elected to represent their parish or mission congregation, serving alongside priests and deacons to take their part in the councils of the church. - [Music for October 22](https://stmaa.org/music-for-october-22/) - All are invited to a special concert at St. Michael's on Sunday, October 29 at 4 PM. World class artists Lisa Terry (viola da gamba) and Webb Wiggins (harpsichord) will perform several Baroque suites by Couperin. - [Why I keep praying, and I hope you do too](https://stmaa.org/why-i-keep-praying-and-i-hope-you-do-too/) - Violence and suffering continue to rage in Palestine. On Tuesday of this week, as Christians and people of faith around the world were fasting and praying for peace, a bomb exploded in the courtyard of Al Ahli Hospital, one of the largest hospital complexes in Gaza. Hundreds of Palestinian bodies were obliterated, lives lost, at - [Bulletins for October 22, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-22-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 22, 2023 - [Family Worship](https://stmaa.org/family-worship/) - Got kids? Family Worship returns on Saturday, October 21. Join the circle of friends and families in the Nativity Hall for music and worship followed by a potluck dinner. Come connect with other families and their young children as we sing, dance, pray and give thanks for God's goodness in each other, in creation and in our community. - [Let us pray-And act](https://stmaa.org/let-us-pray-and-act/) - This time, violence was reignited on October 7, when members of the militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack from land, sea and air on unsuspecting young adults, children, and families throughout the southern portion of Israel. - [Bulletins for October 15, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-15-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 15, 2023 - [Music for October 15](https://stmaa.org/music-for-october-15/) - many of us now find ourselves craving a time for reflection to process the news from the Middle East. As such, we are incorporating a Kyrie ("Lord, have mercy") into our 9am and 11am services for the next few weeks, to be replaced with a Gloria or Song of Praise next month when we celebrate All Saints. - [Bulletins for October 8](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-8/) - [Advocacy Action Activity](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-activity/) - On Sunday, October 8, members of the Advocacy Action Committee will be in the Gallery between services with letters to Representatives Blumenauer and Bonamici asking them to support HR 3103, the Defending the Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act. This would prevent any U.S. funds from supporting the detention of children. - [Guest Preacher on October 8](https://stmaa.org/guest-preacher-on-october-8/) - We are blessed to welcome a very special guest preacher on Sunday, October 8, at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. Read more for Rector R. Scott Painter description of the Rev. Ryan Hawthorne. - [Celebration of New Ministry](https://stmaa.org/celebration-of-new-ministry/) - Thursday, October 5, at 6:30 pm, we celebrate the long-awaited installation of the Rev. R. Scott Painter as our 8th Rector. All are invited and welcome! This will be an evening of great tradition and joy, with Bishop Diana presiding and preaching. Eucharist will be included in the service, which will be bilingual, and many clergy in the diocese will be in attendance as well as many of Scott+'s family and friends - [Bulletin for Celebration of New Ministry](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-celebration-of-new-ministry/) - Bulletin for Celebration of New Ministry, Thursday, October 5 - [Music for October 8](https://stmaa.org/music-for-october-8/) - Have you noticed that many of our hymn choices over the past month have reflected the Season of Creation? To close out this unofficial church season on Sunday, join us in singing the hymns For the fruit of all creation, Touch the earth lightly, and Mothering God, you gave me birth. - [Bulletin for the Celebration of New Ministry](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-the-celebration-of-new-ministry/) - [Here I raise my Ebenezer](https://stmaa.org/here-i-raise-my-ebenezer/) - We sang a beloved hymn on Sunday in the 9:00 service, but we didn’t sing my favorite verse. There is no talk of raising Ebenezers in the 1982 hymnal version of “Come, thou fount of every blessing,” even though the missing verse is part of original lyrics composed in the 1750’s. - [Now Hiring: Missioner for Youth ](https://stmaa.org/now-hiring-missioner-for-youth/) - I am very excited to share that St. MIchael & All Angels is hiring! We are prayerfully looking for a Missioner for Youth (20 hours/wk), to walk with youth, families and leaders in reinvigorating and growing our Episcopal Youth Community at St. Michael’s. - [Music for October 1](https://stmaa.org/music-for-october-1/) - Join us in celebrating St. Michael’s musical and architectural history at our Choral Evensong for the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels this Friday, September 29 at 7 PM. Using the 1892 Prayer Book and musical settings from 100+ years ago, we will celebrate our organ, choirs, and sacred space. - [Bulletins for October 1, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-1-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 1, 2023 - [Music for September 24](https://stmaa.org/music-for-september-24/) - All are warmly invited to an Ensemble Boulanger recital this weekend, tied in to our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of St. Michael's nave. - [St. Michael's New Church – 1923](https://stmaa.org/st-michaels-new-church-1923/) - Almost as soon as they started worshiping in the little brown church at the NW corner of NE 38th & Broadway, the leaders of St Michael's realized that they would soon need a larger worship space. That little church only held 100 people (according to Iona Gardiner, one of the founders of the congregation). - [Bulletins for September 24, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-september-24-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, September 24, 2023 - [Dedication & Blessing of the Columbarium Addition](https://stmaa.org/dedication-blessing-of-the-columbarium-addition/) - On Sunday, September 24, as we celebrate the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels, we will formally dedicate the new addition to the Columbarium on this, the 100th anniversary of the nave. The vestry approved the Columbarium expansion in March of 2022, and a team was formed soon thereafter. - [A Message from the Rector](https://stmaa.org/a-message-from-the-rector/) - Kick-off Sunday was wonderful! It was so great to begin the fall season with you, to revel in the exquisite music of our St. Michael Singers, and to move together into new rhythms of worship, fellowship and service that come with the changing season. Now, buckle up. The next few weeks are going to be packed with good stuff! We will celebrate important milestones to honor the parish’s rich history and look ahead to God’s future for us. - [St. Michael's Day Evensong](https://stmaa.org/st-michaels-day-evensong/) - St. Michael's Day 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of St. Michael's nave. This year is also the 50th anniversary of the installation of our Balcom & Vaughan pipe organ. To observe these events, all are invited to a special Choral Evensong for the Feast of Saint Michael & All Angels on Friday, September 29, at 7:00 pm. - [The Season of Creation](https://stmaa.org/the-season-of-creation/) - At St. Michael & All Angels, we are joining with Christians around the world to celebrate the Season of Creation. "Let Justice and Peace Flow" is the theme for this year’s ecumenical celebration, which is being held this year at St. Michael's from September 10 through October 11. - [Hispanic Heritage Month](https://stmaa.org/hispanic-heritage-month/) - September 15 is the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month. We reflect on the histories, and we celebrate the cultures and peoples whose ancestries originated in parts of the world currently known as Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Spain. Join us on Sunday, September 17, at 2:30 pm for a Tardeada (an afternoon festival) in the Nativity and Parish Halls. All are invited to enjoy a variety of Hispanic foods, live music and a raffle with nine possible prizes. - [Suicide-Prevention Forum Sunday](https://stmaa.org/suicide-prevention-forum-sunday/) - This coming Sunday, September 17, we welcome a special guest speaker for a forum on suicide prevention. Please join poet, artist, humanism-in-medicine awardee and child psychiatrist Dr. Diane Kaufman at 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall. The title of Dr. Kaufman’s talk is "Hope, Healing, & Holding On: A Suicide Prevention Awareness Presentation." - [Kick-off Sunday was wonderful!](https://stmaa.org/kick-off-sunday-was-wonderful/) - It was so great to begin the Fall season with you, to revel in the exquisite music of our St. Michael Singers, and to move together into new rhythms of worship, fellowship and service that come with the changing season. - [Bulletins for Sept. 17, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-sept-17-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, September 17, 2023 - [Bulletins for September 10, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-september-10-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, September 10, 2023 - [Music for September 10](https://stmaa.org/music-for-september-10/) - The choir season has started, and we are excited about our upcoming musical offerings! Please join us on Friday, September 29 at 7pm for a choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels, where we will also be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Nave AND the 50th anniversary of our Balcom and Vaughan pipe organ. - [I’ll Pray for You, You Pray for Me](https://stmaa.org/ill-pray-for-you-you-pray-for-me/) - You might recognize the Prayers of the People said each time we gather for Eucharist. Often these are prayers that use a prepared form from the Book of Common Prayer or another resource. Lately, they’ve been lovingly composed by members of the community. - [Creation Care News](https://stmaa.org/creation-care-news/) - Interfaith Power and Light is sponsoring a webinar entitled "Inflation Reduction Act Resources to Electrify your Home" at 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 7. - [Bulletin for September 3, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-september-3-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, September 3, 2023 - [Angel Choir & Choristers](https://stmaa.org/angel-choir-choristers/) - ST. MICHAEL'S CHORISTERS: Grades 3 and up. The results are in! Our preferred rehearsal time is Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Rehearsals begin right away on September 10, so we can be ready to sing Evensong for the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels on September 29. It will be the 100th ANNIVERSARY of our Nave! - [Recovery Sunday](https://stmaa.org/recovery-sunday/) - We will celebrate and honor Recovery Sunday on August 6. The service that day will incorporate references to the tenets of Recovery and will be followed by a forum in the Nativity Hall. Guest presenters from the fellowships of OA, Al-Anon, CA and AA have graciously agreed to participate in this forum. - [Backpack Packing](https://stmaa.org/backpack-packing/) - We've been collecting new backpacks and school supplies for a month or so, and the community has responded very generously. We have over 50 backpacks, and this Sunday, August 20, we'll be packing them with supplies after the 10:00 am service. - [Eucharist in the Park & Parish Picnic](https://stmaa.org/eucharist-in-the-park-parish-picnic/) - Plans are coming together for our Eucharist and picnic next Sunday, August 27, with the gathering beginning at 10:00 am and the service at 11:00. Please note that there WILL be a 7:30 am service but NO 10:00 am or 1:00 pm services at the church. We’ll be gathering at Wilshire Park in Northeast Portland in sites A and B. - [Bulletin for August 20, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-august-20-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, August 20, 2023 - [The Creed: Belief in Community](https://stmaa.org/the-creed-belief-in-community/) - Our communal gathering, centered in common prayer, makes space to lift up church teaching and theological tradition. We read from Scripture, hear a sermon, and say the Nicene Creed. - [Music for August 20](https://stmaa.org/music-for-august-20/) - A choral anthem will be offered this Sunday, August 20 at the 10am service. A summer pickup choir will sing Stephen Paulus's simple but effective setting of Lift up our hearts, O King of Kings, with Brian Fairbanks on flute. - [Bulletin for August 13, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-august-13-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, August 13, 2023 - [Music for August 13 and beyond](https://stmaa.org/music-for-august-13-and-beyond/) - Don't miss the special treat of a mini organ demo and organ building workshop this Sunday following the 10am service in the sanctuary. - [Pride Parade on July 16](https://stmaa.org/pride-parade-on-july-16/) - A wonderful time was had by all who participated in the 2023 Pride Parade on Sunday, July 16! Over 25 folks walked behind two St. Michael’s banners. - [Not all Rubrics are Red](https://stmaa.org/not-all-rubrics-are-red/) - When I found The Episcopal Church, my immediate impression was quite the opposite to prior experiences of church. I found a well-structured order of worship together, which initially seemed to minimize individual preferences; and throughout the community there was a generous freedom in terms of individual thought and expression of self. - [Music for August 6](https://stmaa.org/music-for-august-6/) - Tenor Palmer Haffner reprises his 2023 Broadway Night solo "Beautiful City" from the musical Godspell during Sunday's 10am service. Particularly poignant for Recovery Sunday, the song asks "Out of the ruins and rubble, out of the smoke, out of our night of struggle, can we see a ray of hope?" - [Bulletin for August 6, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-august-6-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, August 6, 2023 - [Bulletin for July 30, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-july-30-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, July 30, 2023 - [Uncommon People in Common Prayer](https://stmaa.org/uncommon-people-in-common-prayer/) - Much of the time, we don’t read directly from The Book of Common Prayer—like, from the actual book—most Sundays at St. Michael’s. You probably see it every week, peeking over the pew racks in back of each row, right next to hymnals and miscellaneous information cards. - [Music for July 30](https://stmaa.org/music-for-july-30/) - Longtime parishioner Chad Southwell delights us on Sunday with Irish and Scottish fiddle tunes to open and close the 10am service. - [A New Option for Sunday Bulletin](https://stmaa.org/a-new-option-for-sunday-bulletin/) - For the next few weeks, we will be trying an experiment. We'll offer the Sunday worship bulletin in two formats – printed paper copy and digital download for your smartphone or tablet. - [Bulletin for July 23, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-july-23-2023-2/) - Bulletin for Sunday, July 23, 2023 - [The Great AMEN](https://stmaa.org/the-great-amen/) - A word we say quite a lot around church is the word amen. It shows up at the end of collects, acclamations, petitions and prayers throughout our liturgies. - [Music for July 23](https://stmaa.org/music-for-july-23/) - This Sunday at 10:00 am, baritone Josh English sings Bist du bei mir. This famous aria, often attributed to J.S. Bach, is originally from the opera Diomedes by Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel - [A Note from the Music Director](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-music-director/) - Monday through Thursday of this week, St. Michael's organist Hannah Brewer has been attending the American Guild of Organists West Regional Convention right here in Portland. - [Backpacks & School Supplies Collection](https://stmaa.org/backpacks-school-supplies-collection/) - As we have for many years, St. Michael’s is collecting new backpacks, school supplies and gift cards for local children in the foster-care system. Please bring items to the church on Sunday, July 23, through Sunday, August 20. - [Pride Parade on Sunday!](https://stmaa.org/pride-parade-on-sunday/) - The Portland Pride Parade is almost here! It is being held this coming Sunday, July 16, and St. Michael’s is pulling out all the stops. We have two brand-new banners to display! They are beautiful and will show the world that St. Michael’s cares about and celebrates all people everywhere. We hope that lots of you will come out to walk with us. - [Reflection from a Youth-Group Member](https://stmaa.org/reflection-from-a-young-group-member/) - On July 4-8, four youth from St. Michael & All Angels attended Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) in Baltimore with others from around the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon and across The Episcopal Church. Rising high school senior Lucy offers this reflection from her experience at #EYE23. - [Bulletin for July 23, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-july-23-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, July 23, 2023 - [Bulletin for July 9](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-july-9/) - The bulletin for Sunday, July 9, 2023 - [The Works of the People](https://stmaa.org/the-works-of-the-people/) - There is a word we churchy types often use - a shorthand, if you will - to describe the forms, patterns, and traditions held together in the ways we worship together. It is the word Liturgy. - [Music for July 9](https://stmaa.org/music-for-july-9/) - Our summer highlights continue with an exciting array of soloists lined up for Sunday mornings in July. - ["Renewing the Center"](https://stmaa.org/renewing-the-center/) - It has been a couple of weeks now since our last official “meetup,” and I continue to process all I learned from those whom I encountered, and what I witnessed, and what I heard in those wonderful times together. - [Bulletins for July 2](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-july-2/) - [Music for July 2](https://stmaa.org/music-for-july-2/) - Sunday's 10am service will feature a mix of hymns designated for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost as well as for Independence Day. - [The Rainbow Initiative](https://stmaa.org/the-rainbow-initiative/) - At the 2022 General Convention, Episcopal Migration Ministries created the Rainbow Initiative to spotlight forced migration of LGBTQ+ people, the issues they face and why we as people of faith should care. St. Michael’s Vestry signed on in March 2023 as one of approximately 20 Rainbow Initiative Congregations committed to highlighting this intersectional social-justice issue especially during Pride month in June. As a faith community, we felt called to do so because St. Michael’s is both a welcoming congregation to the LGBTQ+ community and an Immigrant Welcoming Congregation. - [Music for June 25](https://stmaa.org/music-for-june-25/) - This Sunday, at the 10:00 am service, we have a summer pickup choir singing an anthem during the offertory. "Gracious Spirit, dwell with me" utilizes the familiar tune "Adoro te devote", most commonly sung to the words "Humbly I adore thee" in The Hymnal 1982. - [A Note from the Senior Warden](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-senior-warden-2/) - As a teacher for 40 years, my life’s rhythm has been that of the school year. The end of any school year was always bittersweet. My students and I had worked hard for months. As I said goodbye and wished them a happy, safe summer, I prayed I had given my students all they needed. I hoped they retained the skills and concepts we had worked so hard to achieve. - [Bulletin for June 25, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-june-25-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, June 25, 2023 - [Juneteenth on Monday, June 19](https://stmaa.org/juneteenth-on-monday-june-19/) - Before I moved to Texas and had lived there for several years, I knew almost nothing about Juneteenth. I am sad and embarrassed to admit this; and also must acknowledge that not much was said or taught in wider - or white - culture until recent years. Power does not often surrender itself without insistence. - [Summer Schedule Changes](https://stmaa.org/summer-schedule-changes/) - Our summer Sunday schedule begins on June 18. Our morning services will be at 7:30 and 10:00 am, and the 1:00 pm service in Spanish will continue as usual. If there are forums, as there is on June 18, those will happen at 11:15 am. The 10:00 am service will continue to be livestreamed as usual. - [Bulletin for June 18, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-june-18-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, June 18, 2023 - [Music for June 18](https://stmaa.org/music-for-june-18/) - Some of our hymns and instrumental voluntaries this coming Sunday were chosen In recognition of Juneteenth on Monday, June 19. We commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans by singing traditional Spirituals like "Glory, glory, hallelujah!" and hearing the music of the great turn of the century African-American ragtime composer and pianist Scott Joplin (seen above). - [Music for June 11](https://stmaa.org/music-for-june-11/) - WOW! Thank you to everyone who attended, performed in, volunteered for, and/or donated to our Broadway Night music program fundraiser this past weekend! - [Happy Pride Month!](https://stmaa.org/happy-pride-month/) - Even though Portland’s Pride Parade is in July this year, June is still internationally recognized as Pride Month. During Pride, queer folk are celebrated as beloved and beautiful, queer voices are lifted up and amplified, queer culture is delighted and rejoiced over, and queer rights are championed. While these are year-round commitments for many, Pride is a time set aside for joy and solidarity to be turned up by all LGBTQ+ persons. - [Bulletin for June 11, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-june-11-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, June 11, 2023 - [The Broadway Night 2023 Video](https://stmaa.org/the-broadway-night-2023-video/) - Broadway Night 2023 - The full - though edited for time - version. Also available on YouTube and Facebook. - [The Day of Pentecost](https://stmaa.org/the-day-of-pentecost-2/) - On Sunday, May 28, we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. At St. Michael's, that means that we gather in the Nave under beautiful, colorful hangings and descending doves. We listen to traditional Pentecost readings and dress in red, orange and yellow clothing. - [Social-Justice Forum on June 18](https://stmaa.org/social-justice-forum-on-june-18/) - A social-justice forum is being offered on Sunday, June 18, from 11:10-11:55 in the Nativity Hall. This forum is sponsored by the St. Michael's Immigrant Welcoming Congregation (IWC) and Outreach & Justice teams. - [Music for the week - Broadway Night](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-week-broadway-night/) - Broadway Night has arrived! Tickets are still available at the door both nights on Friday and Saturday for this year’s music program fundraiser, “The Rhythm of Life.” - [The Rector's Space - A Message from Mary Myers](https://stmaa.org/the-rectors-space-a-message-from-mary-myers/) - From Mary Meyers. Our lives are intricately interwoven. Each person, who they are and what they bring to our life together is an integral part of the design we are weaving. Diversity enhances the intensity and beauty, the wonder and awe in what we are able to weave together. Let us come together, welcoming one another, listening deeply to one another, encouraging and challenging one another and blessing one another that we might fully live into the call upon our lives, individually and communally. - [Bulletin for June 4, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-june-4-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, June 4, 2023 - [The Rector's Space](https://stmaa.org/the-rectors-space/) - I want to thank all of the people of St. Michael & All Angels for your very warm welcome this past Sunday. It was a day infused with joy, gratitude and hope as we marked the beginning of our journey together as parish and rector. - [Bulletins for May 28, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-28-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 28, 2023 - [Music for the Feast of Pentecost, May 28](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-feast-of-pentecost-may-28/) - This colorful Sunday of Pentecost is the final Sunday of our choir season. The St. Michael's Singers and Choristers will join forces at the 9:00 am service with Keith Hampton's True Light, loosely based on the traditional spiritual This little light of mine, as well as the classic anthem Draw us in the spirit's tether at communion. - [Youth Events in June](https://stmaa.org/youth-events-in-june/) - Mark your calendars for two special youth-group events in June! First, on Sunday, June 4, the St. Michael's Youth Group will meet for an end-of-year party with our new rector Scott Painter. The time for this event is from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall, and it will include dinner, games and prizes. - [Broadway Night](https://stmaa.org/broadway-night-2/) - Broadway Night is back! Tickets will be on sale this Sunday and next (May 21 and 28) after both the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. Support the St. Michael’s Music Program in their annual fundraiser AND be thoroughly entertained in the process! This year, the dates are coming right up: Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3. - [From the Rector - Feast of the Ascension](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-feast-of-the-ascension/) - Thursday is the Feast of the Ascension in the liturgical year. On this day the church remembers an important truth of our story: after death and after resurrection, life goes on–forever changed. - [Bulletins for May 21, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-21-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 21, 2023 - [Music for Sunday, May 21](https://stmaa.org/music-for-sunday-may-21/) - This coming Sunday after the Ascension, we have a grand Anglican choral anthem with organ based on an excerpt from the Song of Solomon by English composer Patrick Hadley (1899-1973), including the text "Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away." - [Flute & Organ Recital](https://stmaa.org/flute-organ-recital/) - All are invited to a recital on Saturday, May 20, at 4:00 pm in the Nave. Choir Director Brian Fairbanks will be playing a recital of music for flute and organ by American composers. He will be joined by his good friend John Stuntebeck, the associate organist at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. Brian will be playing "Bati l’gani,"by Meira Warshauer. It is inspired by another text from the "Song of Songs." - [Cake Auction Update from the Treasurer](https://stmaa.org/cake-auction-update-from-the-treasurer/) - I continue to be humbled by the generosity of St. Michael's parishionersI In the past two months, you have contributed hugely to Sherman's going-away purse, and you have responded with gifts surpassing our target for Rev. Painter's moving costs. Truly amazing! - [Upcoming Youth Events](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-youth-events/) - There are several upcoming youth-group events, include a skate party on May 21 at St. Paul’s in Salem from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. Interested youth must register to receive lunch and skates; watch for an email from youth advisors about ride-sharing. Please contact Amy at St. Paul's for more information or see the flyer in the Gallery. - [A Note From the Choir Director](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-choir-director-3/) - It’s Easter-tide! A time of rebirth, regrowth, regeneration, and We’ll retell the story of the ascension of Christ into heaven, and we'll celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. - [Music for May 12](https://stmaa.org/music-for-may-12/) - Hannah Brewer and Ensemble Boulanger in a voice and piano recital called The Circle of Pauline Viardot. Brian Fairbanks will offer a flute recital in the nave at 4pm along with organist John Stuntebeck. Broadway Night is returning on June 2 & 3! - [Bulletins for May 14, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-14-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 14, 2023 - [St. Michael's Cake Auction](https://stmaa.org/st-michaels-cake-auction/) - Cakes, pies and cookies, oh my! All are encouraged to attend the 2023 revival of the traditional St. Michael’s Cake Auction on Sunday, May 7, at 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall. The MOW/WOWs and Team L.I.F.E. are hosting the auction, featuring amazing and varied items from some of our best bakers. - [A Note from the Senior Warden](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-senior-warden/) - A new day is dawning at St. Michael & All Angels. Last Sunday, we joyously celebrated the ministry of Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave. We will be forever grateful for his guidance and leadership through a difficult transition. He has earned some well-deserved rest and relaxation, and we wish Sherman safe travels in the coming weeks. - [Guest Presiders & Preachers](https://stmaa.org/guest-presiders-preachers/) - Please welcome the Rev. Dr. Robert R. Williams at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services on Sunday, May 7, to preside and preach. - [From the Rector - May 3](https://stmaa.org/from-the-rector-may-3/) - I am thrilled to be joining St. Michael & All Angels, where the parish’s broad social justice commitments, deep lay leadership and involvement, and rich legacy of music and worship in the traditions of The Episcopal Church portend a wonderful new season of mutual ministry, post-pandemic rekindling, and new adventures together into new frontiers. - [Bulletins for May 7, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-may-7-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, May 7, 2023 - [Music for May 7-12](https://stmaa.org/music-for-may-7-12/) - Ensemble Boulanger, led by Co-Artistic Directors Hannah Brewer and Emma Riggle (a fellow Episcopalian musician) will present a voice/piano lecture recital at St. Michael's on Friday, May 12 at 7pm. - [Music for April 30](https://stmaa.org/music-for-april-30/) - On Sunday, April 30, Sherman Hesselgrave will join Hannah in delighting us with two piano/organ duets for his final Sunday as interim! - [Bulletins for April 30](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-april-30/) - Bulletins for Sunday, April 30 - [Día de los Niños](https://stmaa.org/dia-de-los-ninos/) - Día de los Niños is back on Sunday, April 30, at 2:15 pm! There will be a special blessing offered at the 1:00 pm service for all St. Michael’s children, and all are invited to stay after the service and enjoy traditional carnival games, yummy treats and piñatas in the Nativity Hall. - [Let's Celebrate Sherman!](https://stmaa.org/lets-celebrate-sherman/) - All are invited to the Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave's last Sunday, on April 30, as Interim Rector at St. Michael's. He has been with us since February 2022 and taken on more and more responsibilities. His presence has been a true gift to our community! - [A Note from Sherman](https://stmaa.org/a-final-note-from-sherman/) - Dear Friends, As we approach the conclusion of our interim sojourn together, there are a few things I would like to say in my final Eblast epistle. (Helen Crandell will be writing next week's message before my last Sunday.) - [Bulletins for April 23](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-april-23/) - [EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 1923](https://stmaa.org/earth-day-april-22-1923/) - Wendell Berry says, “The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy and, after all, our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it, and to foster its renewal, is our only legitimate hope.” - [A Lenten Message](https://stmaa.org/a-lenten-message/) - This week, we celebrated the spring equinox and the first full day of spring. As spring weather takes hold, we are invited to awaken to the stirrings of new life and renewed hope, winter’s stone is rolling away. Daffodils, crocuses and even some tulips have heard their names called and have unwrapped their faces to display their color and beauty, fresh from their winter tombs. - [Music for April 23](https://stmaa.org/music-for-april-23/) - This Sunday, the day after Earth Day, we will sing several hymns to celebrate our beautiful planet, particularly at the 11am service. - [Bulletins for April 16](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-april-16/) - Bulletins for Sunday, April 16 - [Bulletins for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil & Easter Day](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-maundy-thursday-good-friday-easter-vigil-easter-day/) - Bulletins for Thursday, Apr. 6; Friday, Apr. 7; Saturday, Apr. 8; Sunday, Apr. 9 - [Diocesan Youth Event](https://stmaa.org/diocesan-youth-event/) - All St. Michael's youth in middle and high school are invited to attend the next Diocesan youth event on Sunday, April 23, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is an Earth Day event which will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Eugene. - [A Note from Sherman on Maundy Thursday](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman-on-maundy-thursday/) - Tonight we enter the Great Three Days with a meal and a service focused on servant leadership, as modeled by Jesus at the Last Supper by washing his disciples' feet. Tomorrow evening we will join with the Misa community to walk the way of the Cross. And on Saturday evening, we will gather just after sunset to light the Paschal Fire; retell the stories of Creation, the Exodus, and Ezekiel's visions about Dry Bones and a New Heart; renew our baptismal promises; and celebrate the first Eucharist of the Day of Resurrection. - [The Triduum – The Great Three Days](https://stmaa.org/the-triduum-the-great-three-days/) - Our remaining Holy Week services begin on April 6, Maundy Thursday, with our Maundy Thursday Agapé Supper at 6:00 pm and Liturgy of the Last Supper at 7:00. All are welcome! All of these services (except the 7:30 am Easter morning) will be live-streamed. The Easter Vigil and Easter Day liturgies will be followed by receptions in the Parish Hall. - [Music for Holy Week](https://stmaa.org/music-for-holy-week/) - We are very pleased to continue our long-established tradition of inviting the Portland Brass Quintet to play for our Easter Sunday services. We look forward to the festive atmosphere they bring to such an important and joyful feast day. - [Bulletins for Palm Sunday, April 2](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-palm-sunday-april-2/) - Bulletins for Sunday, April 2 - [Music for Palm Sunday](https://stmaa.org/music-for-palm-sunday/) - Holy Week is imminent! One of the musical highlights you can look forward to is an intense choral anthem for Palm Sunday's 9am service and Good Friday's 7pm service by the Canadian composer Sarah MacDonald - [Holy Week Schedule](https://stmaa.org/holy-week-schedule-2/) - Lent ends in less than two weeks, on Palm/Passion Sunday. Before then, we have Sunday's service for Lent V, on March 26. The Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave will preside, and the Rev. Dcn. Marla McGarry-Lawrence, retired deacon, will preach. Our two book studies wrap up as well, the bilingual one this Sunday at 2:30 pm and the other, led by Sherman, on Wednesday, March 29. Our last Soup Supper and Holden Evening Prayer will happen on that Wednesday as well. Attendance has been holding steady at about 20, with all enjoying two delicious soups and singing this brief, beautiful service together. The supper begins at 5:30 pm and the service at 6:15 pm. - [Misa Community News](https://stmaa.org/misa-community-news/) - There’s a lot going on with the Spanish-speaking community these days. The Misa happens every Sunday at 1:00 pm, and all are welcome to attend – maybe even pick up a little Spanish! There is a regular rotation of crucifers, acolytes and lectors who serve on Sundays, as well as ushers to welcome attendees and distribute bulletins. - [Meet our New Rector!](https://stmaa.org/meet-our-new-rector/) - The Vestry is delighted to announce that The Rev. R. Scott Painter, who currently serves as rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas, has accepted our call to serve as St. Michael & All Angels’ next Rector. - [Bulletins for March 26, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-26-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 26 - [Music for the Fifth Sunday in Lent](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-fifth-sunday-in-lent/) - Bittersweet and melancholy describes much of the music for Sunday, to reflect the gospel text of the death and raising of Lazarus. - [Nuevo Video Saludo del Rector en Español](https://stmaa.org/nuevo-video-saludo-del-rector-en-espanol/) - [Music for March 19](https://stmaa.org/music-for-march-19/) - Sunday's music includes two arrangements of African-American Spirituals as well as a folk hymn from the American South. - [Bulletins for March 19, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-19-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 19, 2023 - [Video greetings from the new rector](https://stmaa.org/video-greetings-from-the-new-rector/) - [A Note from the Interim Rector](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-interim-rector-4/) - [Drum roll, please.] Next Thursday, March 16, a separate eblast will be sent out which will include a letter of introduction from St Michael & All Angels' new rector. I believe the plan is to notify both the St Michael's congregation and the new rector's current congregation at the same time. - [A Note from the Interim Rector](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-interim-rector-3/) - Yesterday, we had the first meeting of the Lenten book group that is discussing Bishop Emma Ineson's Failure: What Jesus said about Sin, Mistakes, and Messing Stuff Up. When I started out in parish ministry, there was no internet or email, Google or Facebook. Bp Ineson reminds her readers that, "God may take your sins and misdemeanours and put them in the deepest sea, but anyone with a search engine can fish them out again and serve them to you for breakfast." - [Bulletins for March 12, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-12-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 12, 2023 - [Music for March 12](https://stmaa.org/music-for-march-12/) - Sunday's 9am and 11am services will feature splendid organ and/or choral works by English composers Herbert Howells (1892-1983), C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918), and William Byrd (c. 1540-1623), as well as French organist Jeanne Demessieux (1921-1968). - [Soup Supper & Holden Evening Prayer](https://stmaa.org/soup-supper-holden-evening-prayer/) - Our special Lenten musical offering this year is a prayer service held each Wednesday in March in the Chancel area, in place of our lay-led Evening Prayer which will resume in April. We will start each Wednesday evening in the Parish Hall with a simple soup-and-bread supper available from 5:30 to 6:00 pm on March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, followed by Holden Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm in the church. - [History Forum videos](https://stmaa.org/history-forum-videos/) - This is the place to view a series of Sunday history forums exploring the roots of the attributes that make this such a special place. - [Bulletins for March 5, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-march-5-2023/) - Bulletins for Sunday, March 5 - [Bulletins for February 26](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-february-26/) - Bulletins for February 26, 2023 - [Music for the First Sunday in Lent](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-first-sunday-in-lent/) - As we return to two separate bulletins for the 9am and 11am services in Lent, our service music also changes for the season. Sundays in Lent will feature settings by two of the most influential African-American Episcopal music leaders working today. - [Bulletin for February 19, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-february-19-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, February 19 - [Music for the Last Sunday in Epiphany](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-last-sunday-in-epiphany/) - This Sunday's offertory anthem, Gwyneth Walker's Dazzling as the Sun, has a transfiguration text by Delores Dufner of the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict in Minnesota. - [History Forum Series Concludes on Feb. 19](https://stmaa.org/history-forum-series-continues/) - The topic for the final forum of this history series, which will be presented on February 19, is "The History of the Music Program at St. Michael’s," and it will be led by the Rev. Dr. Caroline Litzenberger. All are welcome both in-person in the Nativity Hall at 10:15 am or online. - [Lenten Opportunities](https://stmaa.org/lenten-invitation/) - We are offering three meaningful prayer and study opportunities this Lenten season. One is a small-group gathering, and two are book studies. - [Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday](https://stmaa.org/shrove-tuesday-ash-wednesday/) - Shrove Tuesday is on February 21! We’re looking forward to enjoying a delicious pancake supper for the first time since February 2020. The MOWs are joining forces with the youth to offer this event to the parish. For Ash Wednesday, February 22, we will offer two services, at 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm. Both services will include Eucharist and the imposition of ashes. - [Bulletin for February 12](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-february-12/) - Bulletin for Sunday, February 12, 2023 - [Music for Black History Month and Valentine's](https://stmaa.org/music-for-black-history-month-and-valentines/) - This Sunday, the choir will sing an anthem by Moses Hogan who is best known for revitalizing the Negro spiritual tradition. - [Songs for my Valentine](https://stmaa.org/songs-for-my-valentine/) - We have another musical event coming up at St. Michael's on Saturday, February 11, at 3:00 pm. Ping & Woof Opera presents the vocal recital "Songs for My Valentine" with husband and wife singers Jocelyn Claire Thomas (soprano) and Zachary Lenox (baritone), accompanied by Hannah Brewer on piano. - [Souper Bowl of Caring](https://stmaa.org/souper-bowl-of-caring-2/) - We invite you to make a donation to "seed the soup pot" for the NE Emergency Food Program (NEPF), the local ministry we support every year on the Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday! Our young people will make an announcement and collect donations in person on Sunday, February 12th. - [Music to begin February](https://stmaa.org/music-to-begin-february/) - Sunday's gospel states "You are the light of the world." We celebrate this light through song with hymns such as Gather Us In - [Bulletin for February 5, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-february-5-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, February 5, 2023 - [Music for January 29](https://stmaa.org/music-for-january-29/) - The offertory anthem on Sunday, January 29 is a setting of the Beatitudes (Sunday's gospel reading) by American composer Nancy Wertsch. - [Bulletin for Jan. 29, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-jan-29-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, January 29, 2023 - [Columbarium Expansion](https://stmaa.org/columbarium-expansion/) - Work has begun on the Columbarium Expansion Project. A parishioner-led team has been working on this project since April. The St. Michael’s Columbarium contains niches for the cremated remains of St. Michael's parishioners and/or their family members who have died, and also for those who wish to reserve a spot for themselves or loved ones in the future. - [Upcoming Annual Meeting](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-annual-meeting/) - Our Annual Meeting is coming up next Sunday, January 29, at 12:15 pm in the Nave (following the 11:00 am service). We hope many of you plan to attend! The meeting will be livestreamed and you'll be able to vote online, but it's wonderful to attend in person for this communal event if possible. - [Music for January 22 and more](https://stmaa.org/music-for-january-22-and-more/) - This Sunday for our season of Epiphany the choir will sing Randall Thompson's Choose Something Like a Star, based on a poem by Robert Frost. Also plan on coming to Choral Evensong for the feast of Candlemas on Wednesday, February 1st at 7 PM - [Bulletin for January 22, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-january-22-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, January 22, 2023 - [Creation Care Team](https://stmaa.org/41246-2/) - It’s time to join the St. Michael’s Creation Care Team. We need a group of concerned people who are willing to work toward achieving the goal of carbon neutrality that is needed to save our planet. The mission of the Creation Care Team will be two-fold. On one hand, the team will look at ways we can improve the carbon footprint of our facility. On the other, the team will provide information to help members of our community improve the climate resilience of their own homes. Working together, we can make a difference in the effort to save God’s creation. - [History Forums Continue](https://stmaa.org/history-forums-continue/) - In a series of Sunday history forums, continuing on Sunday, January 15, at 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall, we are exploring the roots of the attributes that make this such a special place. These forums will be in-person and also available to watch on Zoom. Check your Thursday eblast for the link. - [Reflection for the New Year](https://stmaa.org/reflection-for-the-new-year/) - After the first sunrise of 2023, I intentionally took my first steps into the New Year along the Columbia River. The outline of the I-5 Bridge emerged through the morning fog and was reflected in the river below. It became a beautiful metaphor for this time of transition between the year just ended and this new one just beginning. The time between what has been known and familiar and what is yet unknown in this new year. A liminal space, an in-between-time, a sacred space inviting a pause and reflection. - [Bulletin for January 15, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletin-for-january-15-2023/) - Bulletin for Sunday, Jan. 15, 9:00 & 11:00 am services - [Music for January 15](https://stmaa.org/music-for-january-15/) - This Sunday we observe MLK Day through a couple of musical choices at our morning choral services. Our offertory choir anthem is a soulful spiritual arrangement of City Called Heaven by African-American composer and conductor Josephine Poelinitz - [Transition Update](https://stmaa.org/transition-update/) - The transition process to find St. Michael’s next rector is now making its way through the final phase of a year-long process that began last January when the Communication, Profile and Search Committees were formed. - [Bulletins for January 8](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-january-8/) - Bulletins for Sunday, January 8 - [Search Committee hands off work to Vestry](https://stmaa.org/40571-2/) - The Search Committee officially handed their work over to the vestry at last Thursday’s vestry meeting. Senior Warden Helen Crandell will guide the vestry as the process to select a new rector continues. The vestry will begin by reviewing the vast amount of information amassed by the Search Committee in their part of the search process. The vestry must examine not only the written material submitted by the candidates, but interview transcripts and videos of their sermons as well. - [Music for January 8](https://stmaa.org/music-for-january-8/) - Happy New Year from your St. Michael’s music team! We have 5+ months of glorious choral music planned for you, including a Choral Evensong coming up on Wednesday, February 1st at 7 pm for the Eve of Candlemas - [A Note from the Interim Rector](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman-7/) - Dear Friends, as I mentioned last week, we have renegotiated the Interim Rector Covenant of Ministry, which will increase my time commitment starting January 1st. I will continue to take Mondays off, and normally plan to be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I'm adding Friday but will work from home that day or use it for pastoral visits. - [History Forums Begin January 8](https://stmaa.org/history-forums-begin-january-8/) - January and February will be “St. Michael’s History Months." In a series of Sunday forums, beginning January 8 at 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall, we will explore the roots of the attributes that make this such a special place. This series will be presented by parishioner and historian The Rev. Dr. Caroline Litzenberger. - [Advent Giving Tree Still Welcoming Donations](https://stmaa.org/advent-giving-tree-still-welcomes-donations/) - Our Outreach & Justice team are leaving the Advent Giving Tree up in the Gallery until January 8, so there’s still time to donate to the three groups represented there. These groups are Outside In, Community Transitional School and a large Syrian refugee family new to the Portland area. - [Bulletins for January 1, 2023](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-january-1-2023/) - Bulletin for January 1, 2023 - [Music for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day](https://stmaa.org/music-for-christmas-eve-and-christmas-day/) - Our choirs had a blast singing Lessons & Carols this past Sunday evening! If you missed it, you can hear a few of the anthems and carols at our Christmas Eve services. - [Creation Care Team forming](https://stmaa.org/creation-care-team-forming/) - Giant storms, world-wide drought, record floods, extraordinary temperatures, and massive wildfires, are but a few of the devastating effects of Climate Change that are already happening on our planet. All of this has been predicted since the 1980s. But the necessary changes in our human way of living have been ignored. Today the Episcopal Church is determined to make a difference. - [Reflection & Blessing for the Longest Night](https://stmaa.org/reflection-blessing-for-the-longest-night/) - The Winter Solstice on December 21st is the longest and darkest night of the year. It can be uncomfortable being in the dark, and we feel that discomfort living in these dark times of uncertainty, confusion, chaos and change in our own lives, the life of our community and in our world. The darkness may seem more intense as we live in the midst of what, for many, is a joyous festive season. We wait for and long for light, healing and renewed hope in our hearts. On Tuesday, December 20, at 7:00 pm we will come together to celebrate the Longest Night Service and pause to honor the fullness of the darkness in our lives at this time and our dream of returning light. - [Bulletins for December 18](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-18/) - Bulletins for December 18, 2022 - [Music for Advent 4 - December 18](https://stmaa.org/music-for-advent-4-december-18/) - You are warmly invited to our Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols this Sunday, December 18 at 7pm. The St. Michael's Singers and Choristers are excited to share several Advent/Christmas anthems and carols they've been learning over the past month or two, just for this occasion. - [Lessons & Carols Service on Dec. 18](https://stmaa.org/music-for-december-11/) - All are welcome on Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 pm for our Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols. This will be our first full-length in-person Lesson & Carols service since 2019 and will be the choral highlight of the season. Our St. Michael's Singers and Choristers are excited to share eight anthems and motets for the service. - [Christmas Season Youth Events](https://stmaa.org/christmas-season-youth-group-events/) - All youth in middle and high school are invited next Sunday, December 18, for the Annual Youth Group Christmas Party. It will be happening in St. Michael's House from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. There will be a gingerbread decorating contest and, back by popular demand, a White Elephant gift exchange. - [An Advent Message](https://stmaa.org/an-advent-message/) - Advent has much wisdom to share with us as we journey through this season of darkness, seeking light and hope. Thomas Merton is known for his prayer which begins, “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end.” This uncertainty is familiar to us. But, this uncertainty about our vocation, our path, about our life and the future life of our community is comforted in the hope we find in Advent. Merton trusted that though he didn’t have all the answers, God would not leave him to face his life journey alone. This is the meaning of Advent. We are not alone. - [Bulletins for December 11, 2022](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-11-2022/) - Bulletins for Sunday, December 11, 2022 - [Our Lady of Guadalupe/Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe](https://stmaa.org/our-lady-of-guadalupe-nuestra-senora-de-guadalupe/) - All members of St. Michael's are invited to a special Misa on Sunday, December 11, at 1:00 pm to celebrate The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A potluck convivio, or special meal, will be held immediately following the Misa. Please meet in the Gallery where the procession will begin. - [A Note from the Interim Rector](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-interim-rector/) - One thing I learned writing a grant for the Lake Oswego Public Library for an Everybody Reads program: one hour of a volunteer's time was valued at $17.65 – in 2007! Given the hundreds of volunteer hours donated by the St Michael's community—including but not limited to choir members, bathroom remodelers, Vestry and Search/Profile Committee members, Wednesday volunteers, liturgical ministers, community meals—we are able to accomplish far more than what our budget alone can support. - [Advent Giving Tree](https://stmaa.org/advent-giving-tree-2/) - The Advent Giving Tree is back! Thank you to all of you who have already brought in items from the tree. The Advent Giving Tree is in the Gallery; please take a tag or two to lend a hand. The Outreach & Justice Council has chosen three ways we can help others in this season of expectation. - [Music for Advent and beyond](https://stmaa.org/music-for-advent-and-beyond/) - This year for Advent we sing many of our favorite seasonal hymns as well as some newer or less familiar hymns to celebrate a diverse worship experience, such as "All Earth is hopeful" ("Toda la tierra") this coming Sunday. The choral highlight of the season will be our Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 pm. - [Bulletins for December 4, 2022](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-december-4-2022/) - Bulletins for Sunday, December 4, 2022 - [Transition Update – early December 2022](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-early-december-2022/) - After more than six months and literally hundreds of hours, the Search Committee is nearing the end of their mission. Soon the results of their application evaluations, zoom interviews, and discernment discussions will be turned over to the vestry. The Search Committee began their efforts in April and coordinated with the Profile Committee as they did the necessary research to develop a process and timeline. - [Music for the First Sunday of Advent](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-first-sunday-of-advent/) - You are invited to join your music leaders Hannah Brewer and Brian Fairbanks this Sunday at 4pm in St. Michael's sanctuary for a voice, piano, and flute recital we're calling "Sérénade d'Automne." - [Bulletins for November 27](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-27/) - The service bulletins for November 27, the First Sunday of Advent. - [Outreach & Justice Forum](https://stmaa.org/outreach-justice-forum-2/) - On Sunday, November 20, our Outreach & Justice Council is hosting a forum between the services entitled "Together, We Can End Unsheltered Homelessness." Please join us at 10:10 am in the Nativity Hall, or check your eblast for the Zoom link information. - [Bathroom Remodel Complete!](https://stmaa.org/bathroom-remodel-complete/) - Most of you are aware that the women's bathroom downstairs has been in the process of remodel for several months. It's been quietly used for the past few weeks, but it's now officially completed – and it's beautiful! We are very grateful first of all to Jan P., who donated ample funds for the project in memory of Mickey Harnage. Sheri O. also donated the profits from the Red Door Artisan Fair (around $1,000) to the bathroom fund. - [This I Believe: Children & Families](https://stmaa.org/this-i-believe-children-families/) - There is no one right way to "do church" with your kids. Getting everyone out the door and going to church as a family can be a lot of work, and it's worth it! Families with children and youth are life-giving to other families and to the entire faith community - like water in the desert. - [Transition Update – November 2022](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-november-9/) - The Search Committee has completed the first round of interviews with the candidates and are preparing for a second round. We'd like to thank all of you for participating in the listening sessions and the parish survey. The Profile Committee distilled your voices and vision into a beautiful document that clearly expressed who we are and what we seek in our next rector. All of the candidates have told us that our vision and values resonated deeply with them. - [Music for November 20](https://stmaa.org/music-for-november-20/) - This Sunday the St. Michael's Singers offers an intense, emotional anthem at the 9 am service called My Eternal King by Jane Marshall (1924-2019). - [Bulletins for November 20](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-20/) - Bulletins for November 20, 2022 - [Music for November 13](https://stmaa.org/music-for-november-13/) - This Sunday, November 13, our 9 am and 11 am services will be supported by the tenors and basses of the St. Michael's Singers while the sopranos and altos have the morning off. The low voice choral anthem will be an arrangement of the traditional spiritual "We shall walk through the valley in peace" by the Florida conductor and teacher Ronald Burrichter. - [Bulletins for November 13](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-november-13/) - Bulletins for Sunday, November 13 - [A Note from Sherman & Team L.I.F.E.](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman-team-l-i-f-e/) - All Saints Sunday, with its evocation of the great cloud of witnesses that are the communion of saints, also brings to mind all those "whom we love, but see no longer." Baptism is especially appropriate on All Saints, as we celebrate another person being initiated into the body of Christ Team LIFE's stewardship program, Rooted in our Neighborhood, Branching Out in Love, will conclude with the ingathering of pledges of support for St Michael's ministries and operations next year on November 13th. - [Advocacy Action on Sunday](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-on-sunday/) - Between services on Sunday, November 13, the Advocacy Action committee will be in the Gallery with letters to Senators Wyden and Merkley requesting them to support the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022 (S.4649). - [Seeking your Participation!](https://stmaa.org/seeking-participation/) - This is an exceptional stewardship year, a year when we are living into our faith with hope and love as we go through a time of tumultuous change. As we consider what we will give of our treasure, let us also consider what we will give of our time. - [A Message from Team L.I.F.E.](https://stmaa.org/a-message-from-team-l-i-f-e/) - How do you show what is important to you? They say that you can tell what is truly essential in a person’s life by two things: what is on their calendar, and what is in their budget. Stewardship of what is most important to us, where we give our time, talent, and treasure is more than a habit. It’s evidence of our values. What we care for, we give our attention. And what we give our attention to grows. - [Bulletins for All Saints Sunday, November 6](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-all-saints-sunday-november-6/) - [Music for November 6](https://stmaa.org/music-for-november-6/) - As we celebrate All Saints this Sunday at the 9:00 am service, the St. Michael’s Singers are honored to sing two excerpts from Gabriel Fauré’s gorgeous Requiem, Op. 4 - [Bulletins for October 30](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-30/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 30 - [Music for October 30](https://stmaa.org/music-for-october-30/) - Although organist Hannah Brewer is not offering a Halloween Organ Spooktacular this year, listen for the spooky prelude and postlude at this Sunday's 9am and 11am services, programmed in honor of Halloween. - [Feast of All Saints/Fiesta de Todos los Santos](https://stmaa.org/feast-of-all-saints-fiesta-de-todos-los-santos/) - We will celebrate both the Feast of All Saints and la Fiesta de Todos los Santos over the next two Sundays. On October 30, our Spanish-speaking congregation will commemorate the their faithful departed with special prayers and the decorating of the Altar de los Muertos. Two weeks later, on November 6, the English-language morning services will celebrate the Feast of All Saints. - [Godly Play Resumes](https://stmaa.org/godly-play-resumes-2/) - We are so happy to reopen our Godly Play classroom! Children in pre-K through 5th grade (parents and older siblings, too) are welcome to join the circle. We began last week with "The Story of Creation" and continue this coming Sunday, October 30, with "The Flood and the Ark." - [Transition Update – October 17](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-oct-17/) - The window for applications for the position of rector of St. Michael's closed on Saturday, October 8, with nine applicants. Members of the Search Committee have met to review the applications, and they've selected four candidates for interviews. - [Bulletins for October 23](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-23/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 23, 2023 in PDF format. - [Music for October 23](https://stmaa.org/music-for-october-23/) - Much of the music we will sing and hear for our Reckoning with Racism liturgies this Sunday is based on African-American spirituals. - [Outreach & Justice Forum](https://stmaa.org/outreach-justice-forum/) - The forum on Sunday, October 16, will feature a guest speaker from the Bybee Lakes Hope Center. The CEO and founder of the organization, Alan Evans, will be live-streamed for this presentation. - [Youth Group Update](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-update-2/) - Youth Group has returned with new energy for the 2022-23 school year! Youth group will meet every other Sunday, with third Sundays spent with the NE Youth Collective, a newly formed collaboration of progressive churches in NE Portland who "are committed to the love of God for young people, through community, service and spiritual growth." Meetings with the Youth Collective will rotate locations. - [Music for the week of October 16](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-week-of-october-16/) - Choral Evensong is coming right up on Wednesday, October 19 at 7pm. Join the St. Michael's Singers for this special mid-week service as day turns to night, offering hymns, readings, psalms and prayers for the Feast of St. Luke. - [A Note from Jules](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-jules-2/) - What a year! You’ve seen so much in the last twelve months… the beginnings of tentative steps forward in the wake of the pandemic, the hard transition of two dear priests out of our parish, an interim period of reflection and new-knowing as we move toward our new rector, through a long listening season. It’s been a time of big change, big griefs and big hope. In January, - [A Note from Sherman](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman-6/) - Last week, Julia introduced Team LIFE's 2022 stewardship education plan, with its theme, Rooted in Our Neighborhood, Branching Out in Love. This week we focus on L, for labor. One definition of stewardship is "everything we do with everything we have" – in other words, everything we do with our time, our gifts and our resources, including our work. Psalm 119 refers to the seven times a day that faithful Jews offered praise to God, and those in monastic communities often speak of their work as prayer, intentionally weaving work and spirituality. - [Bulletins for October 16](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-16/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 16, 2022 - [Music for October 9 & Upcoming Events](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-week-of-october-9/) - The music of classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) will be highlighted during Sunday's 9:00 am and 11:00 am services. Looking ahead, we invite you to two music-program events. Soup & Sing! is on Wednesday, October 12, at 5:30 pm. Children, families, parents and singers of all ages are welcome to come share a simple soup supper before we sing together. Also,, our first Choral Evensong since before the pandemic will be held on Wednesday, October 19, at 7:00 pm. The choir is preparing Stanford's "Magnificat" and "Nunc dimittis in G," Henry Balfour Gardiner's "Evening Hymn," and lots more transcendent music! - [Transition Update – October 6](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-october-6/) - The Search Committee has received six applications as of today. At this time, the deadline to submit applications is this Saturday, October All of the information submitted by the candidates will be carefully reviewed, including the videos of sermons that are included in the application package. After that, Zoom interviews will be scheduled. - [Reckoning with Racism Sunday](https://stmaa.org/reckoning-with-racism-sunday/) - We invite you to join us in a liturgy to experience our baptismal covenant more deeply and better understand our responsibility as Episcopalians to see and dismantle the systems that perpetuate racism. - [A note from Sherman](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman-5/) - Our context for ministry is always changing. The challenges of today are not the challenges of even two years ago. How do we adapt? - [From the Transition Minister](https://stmaa.org/from-the-transition-minister/) - Over the last few weeks, I was blessed to visit my favorite retreat center (a Buddhist dhamma hall in Onalaska, Washington, at the foot of Mount St. Helens) to sit in silence for ten days of meditation. I’ve been known to joke—if asked for a strange fact about myself—that one of my quirks is that I am able to sit eerily still for intimidating amounts of time. - [A Note from Sherman](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman-2/) - On the Third Sunday in Lent, we heard St Paul remind the Corinthian Christians, "So if you think you are standing, watch out that you do not fall." This verse has been reverberating in my head this week, as we keep hearing of fully vaccinated and boosted friends testing positive for Covid. Hospitalizations and deaths are nowhere near what they were even months ago, but we are not out of the woods yet. So, be careful out there, and be patient. We're going to be in this yo-yo-ey world for a while. - [A Note from the Transition Minister, June 9](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-transition-minister-june-9/) - Beloved, what bubbles up in you when you read this? 'Like a path through the forest, Sabbath creates a marker for ourselves so, if we are lost, we can find our way back to our center. 'Remember the Sabbath' means 'Remember that everything you have received is a blessing. Remember to delight in your life, in the fruits of your labor. Remember to stop and offer thanks for the wonder of it.' - [A Note from the Transition Minister](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-transition-minister-2/) - The gospel text this Sunday is familiar, Luke’s Good Samaritan. It’s simple: a man suffers assault and lies beside the road. Good and religious people pass by, for many reasons. Then a man who no one would guess has it in him stops and cares deeply for the fallen man, binding his wounds, finding him a place to rest and heal, showing him mercy. - [A Note from the Transition Minister - 7/14](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-transition-minister-7-14/) - I found myself, typical morning decaf in hand, sitting on my front porch on Monday morning making a valiant effort to find a regular breath. Inhale… exhale. It’s been a long week. The parish profile is finding its final version. We’re moving forward into the next phase of transition, God willing. The world continues to move in ways that confound, with challenges in our news feeds. The turning toward summer is upon us, with heat and the mountains visible on the horizon. - [A Note from the Transition Minister](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-transition-minister-3/) - The last few years have brought us big lessons – as a nation, a city, a parish and as individuals. One of the most intense lessons, as spiritual traditions the world over have taught us over and over again, is that all things can and will change no matter how we plan for the future. We have tricked ourselves into thinking that we can protect ourselves against the future. Some of us shore up our sense of certainty through storing up money and possessions. Some of us build walls around ourselves against those who disagree with us. - [A Note from the Interim Rector](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-interim-rector-2/) - What an amazing moment in our communal life this week has been. Last Sunday, about 160 folks from St Michael's/San Miguel gathered for Eucharist and a picnic in Wilshire Park. It was like church on steroids: the service included a dramatization of the gospel of the day, Fr. Beto officiated at a wedding, and the Profile Committee handed off the Parish Profile to the Search Committee. That means that interested parties can now express an interest in being considered for Rector. Kudos to Barb and her Profile team! - [A Note from Sherman](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman-3/) - There is a well-known verse in the Epistle reading this coming Sunday: "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it." [Heb. 13:2] I put it up there with the motto many of us learned at St Michael's: "Never resist a generous impulse." - [A Note from Sherman, Sept. 1](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman-sept-1/) - Dear Friends, You're getting me two eblasts in a row because my colleague, Transition Minister Julia Nielsen, is on vacation for a couple weeks. This Sunday, we have one of those gospels that makes us squirm. Jesus says, "Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, even life itself, cannot be my disciple." - [A Note from Sherman, Sept. 8](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman-sept-8/) - One of the courses I took in seminary was about the effect of chemical dependence and addiction on family systems. I knew my own family system had stories to tell, because I could remember as a 10-year-old watching my mom flush an entire bottle of Pinch scotch down the toilet. It had been a Christmas gift to my parents from friends. - [A note from Sherman](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman-4/) - This Sunday, we will be observing our Patronal Festival of St Michael & All Angels, and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has sent us a video greeting on the occasion of the centennial of that event. See it Sunday! - [Note from the Transition Minister](https://stmaa.org/note-from-the-transition-minister/) - Over the last few months, I’ve met with many of you to learn about your lives, hear of the dreams God’s planted in your hearts, and weave a story of where the Spirit is alive at St. Michael’s. It’s been–you have been—a gift, overflowing with pain, honesty and hope. In one of these conversations, one among you reflected on their experience of this parish’s practices, and I scrambled to write it in my trusty notebook: ‘Duty does things well, but love does things beautifully.’ - [A Note from Sherman](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-sherman/) - The Triduum—the Great Three Days—begins tonight with the Maundy Thursday liturgy. In the setting of the Last Supper, Jesus gives his disciples a way to remember him and his ministry—the Eucharist, and he models servant leadership by washing their feet. - [Bulletins for October 9](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-october-9/) - Bulletins for the week of October 9 - [Music for October 2](https://stmaa.org/music-for-october-2/) - The Saints & Singers Choir is back for the new choir season this Sunday at the 11:00am service. Meanwhile, our 9:00am service will feature music by the German Romantic composer Johannes Brahms. - [Bulletins for Sunday, October 2](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-sunday-october-2/) - Bulletins for Sunday, October 2, 2022 - [Bishop Michael Curry's Message to St. Michael & All Angels](https://stmaa.org/bishop-michael-currys-message-to-st-michael-all-angels/) - The Presiding Bishop sends a video greeting and message to the people of the Diocese of Oregon and the members of the church about the laying of the cornerstone in 1922. - [Bulletins for Sunday, September 25](https://stmaa.org/bulletins-for-sunday-september-25/) - Bulletins for the week. - [Music for September 25](https://stmaa.org/music-for-september-25/) - This Sunday, in celebration of our patronal feast day, the St. Michael's Singers will sing two choral anthems at the 9am and 11am services. - [Sunday Service Changes](https://stmaa.org/sunday-service-changes/) - It's been a wonderful summer of worshipping together at the combined Sunday service; but we're pleased to announce that as of next Sunday, September 25, we celebrate our patronal feast day and also a return to our program-year schedule of four Sunday services: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am in English, and 1:00 pm in Spanish. - [A Note from Jules](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-jules/) - While away on vacation last week, I was blessed to ride some of the best rollercoasters in the world, at Cedar Point in Northern Ohio near my hometown. My husband and I are theme park megafans, and I can honestly say there is almost nowhere I find more joy than at the top of that first big hill, about to slide 200 feet toward the ground at a hundred miles an hour. But before the big thrill, after they strapped us into our seats, the click-click-click of going upwards toward the top always makes me ask myself, ‘Lord, what have I done? This is a terrible idea!’ - [Music for September 18](https://stmaa.org/music-for-september-18/) - This Sunday's 10:00 am service is brought to you by English composers. As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we will feature music by Herbert Brewer (1865-1928), Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), and Frank Bridge (1879-1941), all English composers who were alive when Elizabeth was young. - [Transition Update – Sept. 15](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-sept-15/) - The Search Committee has received four applications at this time. Zoom interviews will be scheduled after the application deadline, which is currently October 8. Also, please join Jules for a transition-update forum this Sunday, September 18, at 11:30 am in the Nativity Hall. For those who wish to participate from home, check your eblast for the Zoom link. - [Transition Update – Sept. 1 & 8](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-sept-1/) - The Search Committee will be gathering applications through the application deadline of Oct. 8. Another application was received this week. - [Music Update](https://stmaa.org/music-update-2/) - Choir is back! We welcome the new choir season with the full St. Michael’s Singers at the 10:00 am service this Sunday. The service will be slightly different than usual as we feature Recovery Sunday, and we also change our service music from its summertime flavor to some classic Rutter and Schubert settings. For the anthem, the choir will sing an arrangement of Wondrous Love by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw, sung here during the height of the pandemic by our choir staff singers. - [Childcare Open House](https://stmaa.org/childcare-open-house/) - All parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children are invited to visit the childcare room in the lower level on this coming Sunday, September 18, anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 am. - [Announcements for the week of September 8-15](https://stmaa.org/announcements-for-the-week-of-september-8-15/) - Recovery liturgy and forum todayOur rescheduled Recovery liturgy is taking place today, Sunday, September 11, at the 10:00 am service. St. Michael’s Recovery Ministry participant and parishioner Margaret Thiele will preach, sharing her journey and experience. At the in-person-only forum to follow, Kevin Warren will facilitate a further discussion of recovery and sobriety with Margaret - [Music Update](https://stmaa.org/music-update/) - Thank you to our wonderful soloists this summer! We got to enjoy small ensembles singing a few anthems (with minimal rehearsal!, vocal duets, organ+piano duets, classic flute duets, the Misa Coro and instrumentalists at our parish picnic; a first sacred music solo, and a young woman astound us on clarinet this past Sunday. What a glorious array of musical delights to fill the time until our choirs are back for the season on Sunday, September 11. - [Creation Care Series](https://stmaa.org/creation-care-series/) - “This fragile earth, our island home” will be the focus of a series of discussions sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin from 6:30 pm to 8 pm on four consecutive Wednesdays in September, beginning September 7. - [Recovery Liturgy & Forum](https://stmaa.org/recovery-liturgy-forum/) - We're pleased to offer the rescheduled Recovery Sunday service on Sunday, September 11, at 10:00 am. Please join the St. Michael's Recovery Ministry's offering to our community as we hear parishioner Margaret preach the sermon, sharing with our community her journey and experience. - [Music for September 3](https://stmaa.org/music-for-september-3/) - What a glorious array of musical delights to fill the time until our choirs are back for the season on Sunday, September 11 - [Update: 66 Backpacks Packed!](https://stmaa.org/backpack-collection-continuing/) - A huge thank-you to everyone who contributed to our backpack project for local children and youth in foster care, and to all those who helped pack the backpacks last Sunday after church. - [Reckoning with Racism Team News](https://stmaa.org/reckoning-with-racism-team-news/) - St. Michael’s Reckoning with Racism team will be commissioned as an ongoing ministry on October 23, 2022. The team is planning a liturgy for that day, coupled with a forum in between the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. - [Transition Update – August 25](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-august-25/) - The Profile has been posted, and the search for our new rector is underway. As of today, one application has been received. As applications come in, they go through the following process as established by the Search Committee. Initially, the applications will be received by the Rev. Chris Craun in her role as the Transition Ministry Manager for the Diocese. She will verify that the applicant is in good standing with either the Episcopal Church or the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA). She will then send the application to the Search Committee at St. Michael’s where it will be reviewed by all the committee members. - [Music for August 28](https://stmaa.org/music-for-august-28/) - This coming Sunday, August 28, our St. Michael's music program has several special treats for you to enjoy. - [Organ Event for Young People](https://stmaa.org/organ-event-for-young-people/) - Meet Organist Hannah Brewer and choir member (and retired organ builder) Cliff Fairley on Sunday, August 28, in church right after the 10 o'clock service to learn more about St. Michael's organ and what it means to "Pull out all the Stops!" - [Transition Updates - August 11 & 18](https://stmaa.org/transition-updates-august-11-18/) - On Sunday, July 31, the St. Michael & All Angels Parish Profile was formally handed over to the Search Committee. One of the committee’s first duties will be to formulate the questions they will use to conduct interviews of the applicants. A subcommittee has been set up to do this. - [Music for August 21](https://stmaa.org/music-for-august-21/) - This Sunday’s organ voluntaries are by William Byrd (1540-1623), in honor of the Byrd Festival - [Music for August 14](https://stmaa.org/music-for-august-14/) - At 10am this Sunday our summer choir of volunteers will sing an anthem by the late Stephen Paulus (1949-2014), with Brian Fairbanks on flute. - [Our Parish Profile 2022](https://stmaa.org/our-parish-profile-2022/) - The position of Rector for St. Michael & All Angels is open for applications. the Parish Profile as well as information on the application process can be found by clicking the "Read More." - [Transition Update – August 4](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-august-4/) - The Profile has been approved by Bishop Diana and has been posteThis week, the St. Michael’s Profile has been posted in a variety of locations that list job openings in Episcopal churches. In particular, it will appear in the Episcopal Public Policy Network newsletter, which goes to Episcopal churches nationwide. - [Music for August 7](https://stmaa.org/music-for-august-7/) - This Sunday's music is brought to you by J.S. Bach, the most esteemed and respected of Baroque composers. - [Transition Update - July 28](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-july-28/) - The Vestry approved the St. Michael’s Profile and it was submitted to the diocesan Transition Ministry Manager, the Rev. Chris Craun. Following the updates of a few suggested edits, document was returned to the Diocese and was approved by Bishop Akiyama. - [Upcoming Forums](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-forums/) - Two important forums are coming up on August 7 and 14. A forum on the transition will be held at 11:30 am on Sunday, August 7, following the 10:00 am service. Led by Rev. Julia Nielsen, our Transition Minister, the purpose of the forum is to bring everyone up to date on where we are in the process of finding our new rector. On August 14, we celebrate recovery in both our service and at a forum following the service. - [Worship in the Park & Parish Picnic](https://stmaa.org/worship-in-the-park-parish-picnic/) - All are invited and encouraged to attend our worship in the park and parish picnic on Sunday, July 31, at 10:00 am. It will be held in Wilshire Park at NE 33rd and Skidmore near the covered area, which is in the middle of the park close to the playground. This will be the only service for St. Michael’s on that Sunday! Your vestry members are hosting the picnic and will provide the main and side dishes (think Hawaiian!) as well as utensils and plates. - [Music for July 31](https://stmaa.org/music-for-july-31/) - This Sunday at 10am we are privileged to have Tito Amaya, Misa musician extraordinaire, providing and leading the music for our church picnic service at Wilshire Park. Also, the William Byrd Festival is coming in August. - [New Meal Ministry Beginning](https://stmaa.org/new-meal-ministry-in-development/) - St. Michael’s popular twice-monthly Saturday community lunches were victims of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Burrito Love ministry, which provides a burrito lunch on the last Saturday of the month, has filled some of the gap created by the loss of those lunches. St. Michael’s is going to build on the success of the Burrito Love ministry by offering regular sack lunches. - [Music news for July 24](https://stmaa.org/music-news-for-july-24/) - During this coming Sunday's 10am service we will have special musical offerings from flutists Patti Evans and Brian Fairbanks. - [Collection of School Supplies](https://stmaa.org/collection-of-school-supplies/) - It’s that wonderful time of the year when we collect backpacks and school supplies for local children in the foster-care system! This year’s shopping list has an emphasis on providing some of the most requested items from classroom teachers (see pre-sharpened Ticonderoga pencils!) - [Assistive-Listening Devices](https://stmaa.org/assistive-listening-devices/) - In addition to the many audiovisual improvements that have been made to the sanctuary, we are able to now offer our parishioners and visitors assistive-listening devices to help them better hear the Sunday services. - [Transition Update - July 14](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-july-14/) - As the Profile Committee prepares to submit the profile to the Vestry, the Search Committee is getting ready to perform their part of the Transition process. As soon as the Profile has been reviewed and approved by the Vestry and the Diocese, it will be posted and the search will begin. - [Music for July 17](https://stmaa.org/music-for-july-17/) - The Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave will not only be presiding on Sunday but will be on the piano in duets with Hannah Brewer on the organ. - [Upcoming Forum & Summer Coffee Hours](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-forum-summer-coffee-hours/) - Next Sunday, June 26, Transition Minister Julia Nielsen is hosting a follow-up forum at 11:30 for parishioners to have a chance to hear more about and weigh in on the State of the Parish document she developed a couple of weeks ago after months of conversation with individual and groups of parishioners. - [Continuing Ed for Music Staff](https://stmaa.org/continuing-ed-for-music-staff/) - St. Michael's Music Director & Organist Hannah Brewer is out of town this week attending the American Guild of Organists National Convention in Seattle, along with the Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave and around 900 other organ-interested folks from across the country. - [Puzzle/Game Exchange Continues](https://stmaa.org/puzzle-game-exchange-continues/) - Our June book exchange is over, though there are still a couple of tables of books in the Nativity hall for you to peruse. July is jigsaw-puzzle and board-game exchange month! Do you have stacks of puzzle boxes and board games filling up your shelves? Bring gently used jigsaw puzzles and the board games you're ready to share to St. Michael's Nativity Hall for "The Great Puzzle Exchange!" on the next two Sundays, July 10th & 17th. - [Transition Update - July 7](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-july-7/) - The Profile Committee is rapidly reaching the conclusion of its mission. According to Committee Chairperson Barb, Ruby is putting the finishing touches on the layout of the report, and it is looking good. Sheryl is taking pieces written by all seven individuals on the committee, gathering comments as she edits, and turning the Profile into - [Music for July 3](https://stmaa.org/music-for-july-3/) - This Sunday at our 10 am service we celebrate the 4th of July weekend through our musical choices. - [Music for June 26](https://stmaa.org/music-for-june-26/) - A musical highlight will be a harpsichord prelude by François Couperin (pictured here) called Les Barricades Mystérieuses (The Mysterious Barricades). - [Children's Liturgy of the Word](https://stmaa.org/childrens-liturgy-of-the-word/) - School-age children are invited to attend Children's Liturgy of the Word each Sunday – even in the summer! Children leave after the Opening Collect and return to the gathered community at the Peace. Children's Liturgy meets on the lower level in front of the big mural where we share stories of God's love in the world drawing on a variety of children's literature. - [Music for June 19](https://stmaa.org/music-for-june-19/) - Musical choices for the week are inspired by Pride and Juneteenth. - [Transition Update – June 16](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-june-16/) - The Profile Committee is entering the final weeks of its mission as it prepares to write the final draft, edit it, and design the final version for publication. Next the final version will be submitted to the Vestry for their approval, and then to the Diocese for their approval. After that it will be ready to launch. In the meantime, here is a brief introduction to some of the folks who have been working so hard to bring this about. This is an accomplished, thoughtful, passionate group of people, and it's interesting to learn more about their backgrounds and why they chose to serve on the Parish Profile Committee. - [Pride Parade & Festival](https://stmaa.org/pride-parade-festival/) - The Pride Parade is almost here! June 19 is the date, and we will be walking with Trinity Cathedral and other Episcopal churches. We are in the line-up at #48 and are massing on NW Everett, between NW Park and 8th Avenue. Look for the Trinity banner and plan to be there by 11:30 (or whenever you can, after church). - [Transition Update - June 9](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-june-9/) - The survey of the congregation has been completed and is now in the hands of the Profile Committee. The committee received 164 survey responses which, according to Chairperson Barb Miller, is about the same number they received last time. When added to the 158 members of the congregation who attended Listening Sessions and others who wrote comments on the bulletin board, the Profile Committee has a good amount of information to inform their work. - [Advocacy Action Signatures Needed](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-signatures/) - Following this Sunday’s 10:00 am service, the Advocacy Action Committee will have letters for you to sign asking our local members of Congress to support the creation of a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School policies in the United States (H.R. 5444/S. 2907). This commission will be dedicated to addressing the legacy of violence and abuse perpetrated by boarding schools in this country, including some run by the Episcopal Church, that removed Indigenous children from their families and forced them to participate in the boarding school system. - [Broadway Night 2022 Video](https://stmaa.org/broadway-night-2022-video/) - Huge thanks from the music staff of St. Michael’s to everyone who chipped in their time, talents, and/or money to make our 2022 Broadway Night fundraiser such a success! - [Music for June 9](https://stmaa.org/music-for-june-9/) - For the summertime, you can expect to hear a variety of soloists and small vocal ensembles as our choirs take a break until September - [A Note from the Choir Director](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-choir-director-2/) - I can hardly believe - the choir season is coming to an end! We have had an epic year: back in September, we had our first in-person rehearsals since the pandemic began, but with serious safety precautions in place and our numbers in liturgy very restricted. For the St. Michael’s Singers, that means that we really have only had a handful of full-choir liturgies. I have been inspired by their ability to sing glorious liturgy with a rotating roster of singers, even to the point where from week to week and service to service it was as if each featured a unique ensemble. - [June Book Exchange](https://stmaa.org/june-book-exchange/) - Who doesn't love to read books, especially in the summer? We're holding a parish-wide book exchange on Sunday, June 12, after the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. - [The Day of Pentecost](https://stmaa.org/the-day-of-pentecost/) - The Day of Pentecost, also called WhitSunday, is this coming Sunday, June 5. Pentecost is celebrated on the 50th day (the seventh Sunday) from Easter Sunday and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem. I - [Transition Update – June 2](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-june-2/) - All surveys must be submitted by this Sunday, June 5. Among other things, the survey is your final opportunity to tell the transition committees which ministries at St. Michael’s are most important to you, which ones you participate in, and what qualities you most want to see in our new rector. - [Broadway Night Music & Fun](https://stmaa.org/broadway-night-music-fun/) - Broadway Night is upon us! Join us in person on Friday or Saturday or watch the livestream (Saturday night only). - [Music for May 29](https://stmaa.org/music-for-may-29/) - Many of Sunday's musical choices will be in honor of our Reckoning with Racism liturgies, as well as to highlight the end of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - [AARP Smart Driver](https://stmaa.org/aarp-smart-driver/) - Did you know that in Oregon, auto-insurance companies are required to give you a discount if you are over 50 and have taken a certified driver-safety course? St. Michael & All Angels will be hosting two AARP nationally certified Smart Driver classes during the summer. - [Reckoning with Racism Liturgy](https://stmaa.org/reckoning-with-racism-liturgy/) - On Sunday, May 29, the St. Michael’s Reckoning with Racism (RwR) group (formed in 2020) and clergy invite you to join us in a liturgy to experience our baptismal covenant more deeply and better understand our responsibility as Episcopalians to see and dismantle the systems that perpetuate racism. We look forward to sharing this experience with you. - [History Sunday, Part V](https://stmaa.org/history-sunday-part-v/) - The fifth and final session of The Rev. Dr. Caroline Litzenberger's hybrid Zoom History Sunday series - 20th Century Renewal & Episcopalians in the Pacific Northwest is here to watch. - [Transition Update – May 19](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-may-19/) - Congratulations! You have participated in small-group listening sessions, and you have shared comments with each other on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. And you’ve done a great job on both. Now you have one more opportunity to participate in the process of defining St. Michael’s and selecting our new rector. - [Music for May 22](https://stmaa.org/music-for-may-22/) - Do you love music? Do you like to laugh? If so (which I hope is the majority of you), why not come to one of our Broadway Night fundraisers on June 3 or 4. - [Reckoning with Racism at St. Michael & All Angels Group](https://stmaa.org/reckoning-with-racism-at-st-michael-all-angels-group/) - The St. Michael & All Angels Reckoning with Racism (RwR) group was borne of an invitation from Ecumenical Ministries in the Fall of 2020 to participate in the Reckoning with Racism cohort, offered through a statewide group of Oregon faith leaders from diverse geographic, political, and spiritual backgrounds. St. Michael’s, led by former rector Chris - [Youth Group May 1](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-may-1/) - This Youth Group gathering is actually happening THIS Sunday, May 1. All youth in middle and high school are invited to come to the Parish Hall on Sunday evening from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. The youth leadership is encouraging all youth to attend in order to participate in a Listening Session. The Profile Committee wants to hear from all parishioners, including our youth! - [Grief Circles Invitation](https://stmaa.org/grief-circles-invitation/) - Grief is an isolating yet common experience. To speak to this and to find some sense of healing, we're holding three grief circles during the month of May, co-hosted by Rev. Julia and various members of our parish. At this time, all sessions will be held at the church and in-person. - [History Sunday, Part IV](https://stmaa.org/history-sunday-part-iv/) - The Rev. Dr. Caroline Litzenberger will hold the fourth session in her hybrid History Sunday series—Radicals, Restoration & the American Revolution—this Sunday at 10:15 am as the story continues. - [Advocacy Action on May 15](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-on-may-15/) - The Advocacy Action Committee will gather signatures on a pair of gun control petitions this Sunday, May 15, from 10:00 until 10:50 am in the Gallery. The petitions would place IP17 (safer owners and less lethal ammunition) and IP 18 (stops proliferation of assault weapons), on the November ballot. - [Transition Update - May 12](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-may-12/) - A huge thank-you to everyone who attended one of the 14 Listening Sessions held by the Profile Committee. In all, 158 members of the St. Michael’s congregation contributed their ideas, suggestions, comments and questions regarding the search for our new rector. You told the Profile Committee what you value and how you see the future of the parish. - [Music news for May 15](https://stmaa.org/music-news-for-may-15/) - Judith Weir is the composer of our choral anthem this Sunday, "I love all beauteous things," composed in 2016 with words by the poet Robert Bridges. - [Music for May 8](https://stmaa.org/music-for-may-8/) - To celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, the St. Michael's Singers will offer the most beloved of choir anthems, "The Lord is my shepherd," arranged by Bobby McFerrin - [Music News: Broadway Night!](https://stmaa.org/broadway-night/) - This year, Broadway Night is happening live and in-person - and livestreamed - on Friday and Saturday evenings, June 3 & 4, 2022. This year's theme is Spread the Love Around, and there will be two acts with a dessert intermission. The house will open at 7:00, with a silent auction in the Parish Hall, and the curtain will rise at 7:30. - [Transition Update: April 28](https://stmaa.org/transition-news-april-28/) - The Profile Committee is continuing to hold Listening Sessions. Upcoming sessions include Sunday, 5/1, at 6:00 pm during Youth Group; Tuesday, 5/3, at 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall; and Sunday, 5/8, at 10:30 am in the Nativity Hall. RSVP to Barb Miller for any session by phone or email, or sign up using the - [Bishop's Visitation on May 1](https://stmaa.org/bishops-visitation-on-may-1/) - On Sunday, May 1, we welcome Bishop Diana Akiyama to St. Michael's. Bishop Diana will preach and preside at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services, and the Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave will assist. She will also preside and preach (with translation help) at the 1:00 pm service. Padre Beto will assist. We have several young people who will be confirmed at the morning services, and one member will be received into the Episcopal Church at the 11:00 am service. - [Parking & other Reminders](https://stmaa.org/parking-other-reminders/) - We could be quite busy at our Holy Week services beginning with Maundy Thursday tonight. Please remember that we may park after 5:00 pm on the right-hand side (west side) of the Liebert & Liebert Accountants lot, 4300 NE Broadway, and in the Broadway Medical Clinic lot. We may park on both sides of the Liebert building in the clinic lot on Sunday. - [Children & Families: Palm Sunday](https://stmaa.org/children-families-palm-sunday/) - "Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week (the final week of Lent) and honors Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem as depicted in the Gospels. As Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem, crowds gathered in the streets laying coats in his path, thus treating Jesus like royalty. they also laid palm branches, an ancient symbol of victory and peace, in the road." - [Musical Devotions for Good Friday](https://stmaa.org/musical-devotions-for-good-friday/) - A musical devotion for Good Friday, April 15 - [Music News for Holy Week](https://stmaa.org/music-news-for-holy-week/) - Easter Sunday, our beloved Portland Brass Quintet is back with us live at last, featured in a new anthem for us, "Now the queen of seasons," by Canadian composer Stephanie Martin - [Lenten Devotions for April 14](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-april-14/) - Lenten devotions for Maundy Thursday from the Rev. Julia Nielsen - [Lenten Devotions for April 13](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-april-13/) - From Hannah Brewer, a Lenten devotion for April 13 - [Lenten Devotions for Tuesday of Holy Week](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-tuesday-of-holy-week/) - As we move through Holy Week, it is important to remember the journey. - [History Sunday Part 3](https://stmaa.org/history-sunday-part-3/) - Religious Identity: The Crown, The Church, and The People, 1550-1603 - [Musical Devotional for Monday, April 11](https://stmaa.org/musical-devotional-for-monday-april-11/) - Devotions for Monday, April 11 - [Holy Week Schedule](https://stmaa.org/holy-week-schedule/) - All are welcome for our Holy Week services, beginning on Sunday, April 10, Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion. Below is the general outline of Holy Week. Click "read more" for a more detailed schedule and ways to support St. Michael's this Easter season. - [Lenten Devotions for April 8](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-april-8/) - Our Choral Lenten devotion for April 8 - [Transition Update Forum](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-forum/) - As we move forward in our transition at St. Michael's, we'll be holding regular Q&A forums to help answer questions about the process. This month's gathering will be hybrid, with the in-person gathering held in the Nativity Hall beginning at 12:15 pm after worship on Sunday, April 10. Come with your questions! For the Zoom - [Organ & Harpsichord Recital](https://stmaa.org/organ-harpsichord-recital/) - If you missed Hannah Brewer's in-person recitals on Saturday, March 26, and Sunday, April 3, you can still enjoy the YouTube video of this amazing performance, part of the annual May Dudley Memorial Concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem. - [Music for Palm Sunday and beyond](https://stmaa.org/music-for-palm-sunday-and-beyond/) - The St. Michael's choirs have been working hard on their choral anthems for Holy Week. - [Lenten Devotions for April 7](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-april-7/) - Another in our series of Lenten devotions - [Lenten Devotions for April 6](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-april-6/) - Our series of Lenten devotions continues with music director Hannah Brewer - [Lenten Devotions for April 5](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-april-5/) - Lenten devotions for Tuesday, April 5 with the Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave - [Lenten Devotions for April 4](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-april-4/) - The Monday, April 4 installment of our series of musical Lenten devotions - [Lenten Devotional for April 1](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotional-for-april-1/) - A musical Lenten devotional for the first day of April - [Music for April 3](https://stmaa.org/music-for-april-3/) - This Sunday's organ postlude is a plea for peace. Charles Callahan's "O day of peace" is an arrangement of the hymn tune Jerusalem by the English composer C.H.H. Parry - [Lenten Devotions for March 31](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-31/) - Lenten devotions for Thursday, March 31 with the Rev. Julia Nielsen. - [Listening Sessions for the Parish Profile](https://stmaa.org/listening-sessions-for-the-parish-profile/) - Every St. Michael's parishioner is invited to join in at least one session to share stories and connections and to hear many diverse voices across our parish about what we desire in our new rector and what the Spirit is calling us toward in the future. - [Lenten Devotions for March 30](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-30/) - The 19th in our series of musical Lenten devotions. - [Senior Warden Rick Parker explains the budget](https://stmaa.org/senior-warden-rick-parker-explains-the-budget/) - Questions are asked and answered about our budget for 2022 in this Zoom presentation and hybrid forum. - [Lenten Devotions for March 29](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-29/) - Our continuing series of Lenten devotions. - [Lenten Devotions for March 28](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-28/) - The 17th in our series of musical Lenten devotions. - [Lenten Devotional for March 25](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotional-for-march-25/) - the 15th in our series of Lenten Devotionals - [Annual Meeting Follow-up](https://stmaa.org/annual-meeting-follow-up-2/) - Senior Warden held a hybrid forum on Sunday, March 20, after the 11:00 am service. He discussed the church's finances, among other subjects. - [Forum on March 20](https://stmaa.org/forum-on-march-27/) - Senior Warden Rick Parker is leading an Annual Meeting follow-up forum this coming Sunday, March 20, at 12:00 noon. He will cover the income statement and balance sheet for St. Michael's as well as offer a transition update. - [Transition Corner – March 24](https://stmaa.org/transition-update-march-24/) - We are offering a Transition Update forum on Sunday, April 10, at 12:15 pm. As we move forward in our transition at St. Michael's, we'll be holding regular Q&A forums to help answer questions about the process. This month's gathering will be hybrid, with the in-person gathering held in the Nativity Hall after the 11:00 - [Music for March 27](https://stmaa.org/music-for-march-27/) - For this final week of Women's History Month both the prelude and postlude on Sunday will be by female composers - [Lenten Devotions for March 24](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-24/) - The 14th in our series of Lenten Devotionals - [Lenten Devotions for March 23](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-23/) - Another in our series of musical Lenten devotions - [Lenten Devotions for March 22](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-22/) - The 13th in our series of Lenten Devotionals - [Lenten Devotions for March 21](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-21/) - Twelfth in our series of musical Lenten Devotionals - [Update on Response to Ukraine Crisis](https://stmaa.org/update-on-response-to-ukraine-crisis/) - While Episcopal Relief & Development appreciates the offers to donate physical goods, the most effective way to help right now is through prayer and by making a financial contribution. - [Advocacy Action](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action/) - On February 9, a bipartisan group of senators introduced S3623, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2022. The bill, which would authorize VAWA through 2027, preserves advances made in previous reauthorization bills and includes several additional improvements to the current law. - [Youth Group Update](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-update/) - The youth leadership invite you to start your spring break off right with a youth group gathering. All youth in middle and high school will meet this Sunday, March 20, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. - [Transition Corner - March 17](https://stmaa.org/transition-corner-march-17/) - Please write your questions and comments on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall's Transition Corner, and then watch for a response from Reverend Julia or a member of either the Profile or Search Committees in a future eblast. - [Lenten Devotional for March 18](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotional-for-march-18/) - The eleventh in our series of Lenten devotionals. - [Lenten Devotional for March 17](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotional-for-march-17/) - Tenth in our series of Lenten Devotionals. - [Organ and Harpsichord Recital](https://stmaa.org/organ-and-harpsichord-recital/) - You are invited to a free in-person-only organ and harpsichord recital by St. Michael's organist and music director Hannah Brewer - [Music for March 20](https://stmaa.org/music-for-march-20/) - The St. Michael's Singers offered a musical prayer for Ukraine as their Lenten devotion last Friday. The choral anthem on Sunday is a classic from the Anglican choral repertoire: Herbert Howells' "Like as the hart." - [Lenten Devotions for March 16](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-16/) - The nineth in our series of Lenten Devotionals. - [Lenten Devotions for March 15](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-15/) - Lenten Devotional for Tuesday, March 15 - [Lenten Devotions for March 14](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-14/) - Lenten Devotional for Monday, March 14 featuring Brian Fairbanks. - [History Sunday #2](https://stmaa.org/history-sunday-2/) - The series Canterbury to the Pacific Northwest continues this Sunday, March 6. The recorded Zoom meeting is now available. - [Lenten Devotions for March 11](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-11/) - Sixth in our series of Lenten Devotions - [Music for March 13](https://stmaa.org/music-for-march-13/) - For this second Sunday in Lent and to continue our celebration of Women's History Month, the organ prelude will be by June Nixon - [Lenten Devotions for March 10](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-10/) - Fifth in a series of Lenten Devotionals - [Lenten Devotions for March 9](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-march-9/) - Fourth in a series of Lenten Devotionals - [Updated Covid Protocols](https://stmaa.org/updated-covid-protocols/) - Following the guidance of the diocese and the Governor's office, we are relaxing our masking requirement effective Saturday, March 12, and masking will be optional and honored for those that would prefer to continue to mask in group settings. - [Lenten Devotions for Tuesday, March 8](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-tuesday-march-8/) - Lenten devotional with The Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave - [Lenten Devotions for Monday, March 7](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-monday-march-7/) - Lenten devotions with Brian Fairbanks - [Ash Wednesday](https://stmaa.org/ash-wednesday/) - Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, and we will offer three services on Ash Wednesday this year. On March 3, there will be services at noon, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. - [Transition Corner – March 3](https://stmaa.org/transition-corner-march-3/) - The Profile Committee is busy laying the groundwork for the St. Michael’s Profile they are tasked with creating. The profile, which will be used in the search for our new rector, must describe who we have been in the past, who we are today, and who we dream of being in the future. The committee - [Women Composer Sunday](https://stmaa.org/women-composer-sunday/) - At St. Michael's we are programming at least one organ, piano, or choral work by a female composer every Sunday in March - [Lenten Devotions for Friday, March 4](https://stmaa.org/lenten-devotions-for-friday-march-4/) - [Annual Report for 2021](https://stmaa.org/annual-report-for-2021/) - The Annual Meeting of the congregation of St. Michael & All Angels was held on January 29, 2022. - [Welcome to God's Table](https://stmaa.org/welcome-to-gods-table/) - We are excited to announce that a brand-new class created especially for young people will be presented by Leslie Sackett, Brian Fairbanks and Hannah Brewer this Lenten season. Students in 2nd through 8th grades are invited and encouraged to attend! We will meet on Sunday afternoons in the Nativity Hall on March 6, 13, 20 and April 3 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. - [Memorial Service for Mickey](https://stmaa.org/memorial-service-for-mickey/) - A memorial service for Mickey Harnage will be held on Saturday, February 19, at 2:00 pm at St. Michael's. Chris Craun will preside, and the service will be livestreamed. Mickey's request was that people NOT wear black to her service. She wanted it to be a true celebration of life! - [Transition Corner - February 24](https://stmaa.org/transition-corner-february-24/) - In previous eblasts, we have discussed the three committees involved in the Transition Process. The Vestry is the fourth group involved in the process. - [Music for February 27](https://stmaa.org/music-for-february-27/) - loration of African-American composers for organ, Sunday's prelude will be a Solemn Processional by Robert A. Harris - [History Sundays at St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/history-sundays-at-st-michaels/) - St. Michael’s is presenting a series of Zoom forums on the history of our church from when Christianity first reached England to the 1979 Prayer Book and beyond. - [History Sunday Forum #1](https://stmaa.org/history-sunday-1/) - The first in a three-part series on the history of Anglican and Episcopal Churches with The Rev. Doctor Caroline Litzenberger, PHD. - [Music for February 20](https://stmaa.org/music-for-february-20/) - This Sunday's organ prelude at 9:00 and 11:00 am is by the African American composer Mark Fax - [Transition Corner – February 17](https://stmaa.org/transition-corner-february-17/) - News about the search for our new rector; click here for español. The Search Committee is the third committee involved in the transition process. This committee will begin its work later in the process, after the Profile Committee has produced the Church Profile and it has been approved by the Vestry and the Bishop. The - [Music for February 13](https://stmaa.org/music-for-february-13/) - As we continue highlighting African American musicians and composers during Black History Month, Sunday's organ prelude will feature a piece by Betty Jackson King (1928-1994). A native of Chicago, King taught music in New Orleans and New Jersey and was a nationally known composer, lecturer and performing musician. - [Music for February 6](https://stmaa.org/music-for-february-6/) - As we mark the start of Black History Month, our choral anthems on Sunday will be arrangements of a traditional African American spiritual. - [Transition Corner/en la Esquina de Transición, February 10](https://stmaa.org/transition-corner-feb-10/) - The Profile Committee held its first meeting on February 3 and chose Barb Miller to be its chair. The members also discussed their initial actions which will include looking at previous profiles; learning about the Diocesan Church Assessment Tool; gathering past and present demographic information about St. Michael’s; brainstorming about the various methods they can - [A note from the Transition Minister](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-transition-minister/) - I see the yellow crocuses popping up their little heads in my garden, like tiny flags of hope, and remember these words from Romans 15, 'May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace.' - [Lenten Book Group](https://stmaa.org/lenten-book-group/) - One Lenten practice at St. Michael’s has been to seek a deeper understanding how we can more fully live into our commitment to “Seek justice. Love Mercy. And Walk Humbly with God." With that in mind, the Immigrant Welcoming Congregation (IWC) team would like to invite you, whether you speak English or Spanish, to participate in a Lenten book study group that will explore what it means to be “undocumented” in this country. - [2021 Unsung Heroes of Hope Award](https://stmaa.org/2021-unsung-heroes-of-hope-award/) - If you missed the Annual Meeting, the "Unsung Heroes of Hope" award for 2021 was presented. - [Advocacy Action Activities](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-activities-2/) - The Treasury Transparency Bill (HB 4115), which is currently making its way through the legislature, would ensure the Oregon Treasury makes its investments and climate-risk analyses transparent to the public. This would make it possible for citizens to know where their money is being invested as well as how these investments put local communities at risk. - [Vaccine Clinics at St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/vaccine-clinics-at-st-michaels/) - In partnership with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the language institute Edúcate Ya, St. Michael's is hosting two upcoming vaccine clinics in the next month or so, on Thursdays, February 10 and March 3, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. No appointments are necessary, and initial vaccines and boosters will be available for no cost to those five years of age and over. - [News about the search for our new rector](https://stmaa.org/news-about-the-search-for-our-new-rector/) - out the transition process as St. Michael’s searches for a new rector - [Annual Meeting Follow-up](https://stmaa.org/annual-meeting-follow-up/) - The Annual Meeting was held last Sunday, January 29, and announcements were made that are important to us as a community. Among the most exciting was that The Rev. Julia Nielsen and The Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave will be sharing the interim duties at St. Michael's during this transition period. You can watch the meeting here on STMAA Connection. - [A note from our interim clergy team](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-our-interim-clergy-team/) - Some people love change and others, not so much. But, here we are, a community that must focus some of its energy and talent toward a discernment process. - [A Note from the Choir Director](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-the-choir-director/) - I'm struggling not to be completely self-absorbed while in exile. Fortunately, it's the season after the Epiphany, when God reveals themself to us through the Christ. I find the cure for my selfishness to be Evening Prayer, which includes both the Song of Mary, with its radical reordering of the human economic/political sphere, and the Song of Simeon. As a musician, I'm drawn to the multitude of great settings of Simeon's canticle from the Gospel according to St. Luke, mostly using the old translation from the 1549 Prayer Book. - [Music for January 16](https://stmaa.org/music-for-january-16/) - Some of this Sunday's music dates from the 16th century! The organ prelude at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services is by the Spanish composer Antonio de Cabezón (1510-1566). His piece Diferencias sobre 'El canto llano del caballero' is a set of keyboard variations ("diferencias") on a Renaissance secular song. Like several other famous organists through the centuries, Cabezón was blind, but that didn't stop him from rising to prominence as an organist and composer for the royal family of Spain, Charles and Isabella. - [WeShine Forum](https://stmaa.org/winter-forums/) - In their January 9 forum, Outreach & Justice featured a speaker from the organization WeShine, which seeks to provide transitional micro-housing for the homeless in every Portland neighborhood. - [Annual Meeting](https://stmaa.org/annual-meeting/) - Thank you to all who responded to our requests for committees and vestry membership. The vestry leadership is in the process of going through the letters of interest and will be reaching out soon. Please plan to join us by Zoom for the Annual Meeting on January 30 at 12:15 pm. We will vote at that time for vestry members, Endowment Fund Committee members and convention delegates. - [Music for January 23](https://stmaa.org/music-for-january-23/) - Edward Elgar (1857-1934) will be a featured composer this Sunday. One of Elgar's most famous works is his Enigma Variations, an orchestral composition consisting of fourteen variations on an original theme. "Nimrod," the ninth and most famous variation from this set, will be played as the prelude at the 9:00 am and 11:00 am services, arranged for organ by Robert Gower. - [Weekly Scripture Groups](https://stmaa.org/weekly-scripture-groups/) - Would you like to grow spiritually in 2022? Would you like to find a way, along with others, to reflect on the Gospel reading each week and discover its deeper meaning for your life? A small group of other community members who meet weekly for one hour to pray and reflect together on the upcoming Gospel reading may be what you are seeking. - [The Work of Transition](https://stmaa.org/the-work-of-transition/) - The Vestry has started its work to find a new rector. We have doubled the number of Vestry meetings and are working on the committee charters and the letters of interest for the applicants. We should have those available for everyone before Christmas. - [Transition Committees](https://stmaa.org/transition-committees/) - It has become increasingly clear to me that one of the hidden jobs of being a rector is to encourage the community to be involved in the work of the church by serving on various committees. As Jr. Warden for the People, that job has been delegated to me. - [Music during Epiphany](https://stmaa.org/music-during-epiphany/) - Each season of the church year, we change the musical settings, such as the Gloria/Song of Praise/Kyrie, Sanctus, Fraction Anthem, etc. These are the musical parts of the service that remain constant during an entire season, unlike the hymns, choir anthem and keyboard voluntaries that change from week to week. - [Notes from the back of the house](https://stmaa.org/notes-from-the-back-of-the-house/) - One of the truly wonderful things about working with technology is that it is possible to count on things going wrong at any point. Recently this happened in several ways. Two weeks ago, we installed a new computer in the booth specifically designed to handle the streaming. In testing it was fine but at both - [Christmas Services](https://stmaa.org/christmas-services/) - Sunday, December 12, 1:00 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Service Saturday, December 18, 4:30 pm Young People’s Lessons & Carols Tuesday, December 21, 7:00 pm Longest Night Service Friday, December 24, Christmas Eve 6:00 pm Christmas Liturgy8:00 pm Vigilia de Navidad en español (Noche Buena)10:30 pm Carols for Choir & Congregation11:00 pm Festival Christmas Liturgy - [Christmas Music](https://stmaa.org/christmas-music/) - We have some fabulous music planned for our Christmas Eve services. On December 24, at the 6:00 pm service, the Saints & Singers Choir will lead the festive music, including an anthem called A child is born. At 10:30 pm, join the St. Michael's Singers in 30 minutes of familiar carols and anthems, followed by our festive 11:00 pm Eucharist. - [Longest Night Service](https://stmaa.org/longest-night-service-2/) - December can be a difficult month for those who have faced the loss of a loved one or who have experienced hardship associated with this time of year. For some, the Christmas season is one of sadness or loneliness; for others, it is hectic and stressful. If you need an escape from the cheery Christmas tunes and busy atmosphere of the season, you are invited to come to our Longest Night service (also known as Blue Christmas) on Tuesday, December 21 at 7:00 pm. - [A Young People's Lessons & Carols](https://stmaa.org/a-young-peoples-lessons-carols/) - A Young People's Lessons & Carols will be presented on Saturday, December 18, at 4:30 pm. We are grateful for parishioner and associate clergy the Rev. Bob Macauley, who will preside at the service; for organist Hannah Brewer who will play Advent and Christmas hymns for all to sing; and for the children and youth who will read the appointed lessons foretelling the coming of the Christ Child. - [L'Arche Portland Christmas Tree Sale](https://stmaa.org/larche-portland-christmas-tree-sale/) - When you purchase a tree from L’Arche Portland, you help build a community for people with and without intellectual disabilities. L'Arche Portland is excited to announce their 32nd Annual Christmas Tree Sale! You can find the trees just around the corner from St. Michael's in the Hollywood Grocery Outlet's parking lot. Read more here. - [Leadership & Pastoral Care at St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/leadership-pastoral-care-at-st-michaels/) - During this time of transition, we are very fortunate to have the Rev. Karen Tiegs serving on Sundays as presider and preacher. The St. Michael's Vestry and staff, aided by some very capable volunteers, have taken steps to be sure the parish's needs are covered. - [In Transition](https://stmaa.org/in-transition/) - While I can point to and account for many wonderful and meaningful encounters and events and proclamations, it is what happens next in the life of this community that is the most meaningful to me - [Outreach & Justice Advent Outreach](https://stmaa.org/outreach-justice-advent-outreach/) - It must be a scary time for the Afghan refugees coming into our city at this time. They know little about us, and are in need of everything – housing, jobs, help with language, with riding the bus, with doctor appointments, with school, with housewares and warm clothing. Thankfully, there are agencies that have opened their hearts to them, helping them navigate through these difficult waters. - [Advocacy Action Activities](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-activities/) - On Sunday, November 14, the Advocacy Action Committee will be in the courtyard, (or on the porch in front of the Nativity Hall if it rains), with letters asking our members of Congress to support the Keeping Girls in School Act (H.R. 4134/S.2276) . This bipartisan bill calls on our government to continue investments in quality and equitable education, and promotes girls' empowerment and economic security around the world. - [Bishop Akiyama answers questions](https://stmaa.org/bishop-akiyama-answers-questions/) - The Bishop of Oregon, the Rt. Rev. Diana Akiyama presided at the 9:00 am service on Sunday and then stayed to answer questions. - [Rooted in Gratitude](https://stmaa.org/rooted-in-gratitude/) - That is our theme for stewardship this year. Rooted in Gratitude: Imagining, emerging, reaffirming! Notice the exclamation point. Over the next three weeks, you will be hearing from various ministry area leaders and staff. - [Rector Chris Craun's Departure](https://stmaa.org/rector-chris-crauns-departure/) - Our rector of 12 years, The Rev. Christopher Craun, announced last week that she was offered—and accepted—a position as Missioner for Thriving Congregations with the Diocese of Oregon. - [Halloween Spooktacular](https://stmaa.org/halloween-spooktacular/) - Looking for a way to celebrate Halloween this year that doesn't involve handing out candy? Tune in at 7:00 pm on Sunday, October 31, as our Halloween Harpsichord & Organ Spooktacular is live-streamed through our channels. Or come watch it in person – with a mask, of course, and a costume if you wish! There will be scary poems by Edgar Allen Poe, Louise Erdrich, and others read aloud between creepy and "spooktacular" organ and harpsichord pieces, played by Hannah Brewer. It'll be a frightful night to remember! - [Legacy Writing](https://stmaa.org/legacy-writing/) - Legacy Writing is the opportunity to tell your own story and impart your values, life lessons, wisdom and love with family and loved ones. The main purpose of Legacy Writing is to communicate to family and loved ones what matters most in your life. Your life has meaning and value. You have a legacy worth leaving future generations. Learn ways to document your unique legacy. - [Our Prayer Lives](https://stmaa.org/our-prayer-lives/) - Several of my recent sermons here in the transition from summer to fall have revolved around the theme of prayer – sometimes concrete practices, sometimes more general reflections. I sometimes wonder if it's wise to preach about prayer, because inevitably the topic will bring up many questions and conversations, and it can feel more nurturing to address these in small groups or other settings tailored specifically for new learning and growth. I'm reminded of this when someone remarks after a sermon, "Oh, I've been praying all wrong!" or "I've never had an experience like that!" - [Connection and Engagement](https://stmaa.org/connection-and-engagement/) - While much uncertainty reigns for many reopening plans in church and beyond, there are still several ways to connect with fellow parishioners on our shared journey of faith - [St. Michael's Day Memories](https://stmaa.org/st-michaels-day-memories/) - One of my check-in questions this week with my Zoom small group was to share a memory of a past St. Michael’s Day celebration. It was a little disheartening that we found this to be a challenge. So far into this pandemic, we are forgetting what life was like before – how we would gather, how we marked special occasions, how we used to party. - [Burrito Love](https://stmaa.org/burrito-love/) - Since September 2020, on the last Saturday of each month, Burrito Love has been on a mission to provide a nutritional sack lunch to our community neighbors. As you walk in the neighborhood, you may notice Burrito Love flyers posted for the event on telephone poles. Included with each sack are cookies and a chilled bottle of water. The Super Torta restaurant on Woodstock provides the burritos at a significantly reduced cost. - [From the Music Director](https://stmaa.org/from-the-music-director/) - I feel like we are frayed around the edges because of COVID. We are still knit together but have lost some cohesion over the past 18 months. Even our strongest pieces have thinned and struggled to hold everything and everyone together. It’s the nature of collective trauma, surely, to feel forever exhausted and on edge in unstable times. Still, a golden thread has emerged in our beloved music program in the form of a return to in-person choir rehearsals. Even while we cannot sing to full capacity on Sunday mornings until restrictions are lifted, the St. Michael’s Singers has started gathering again in the open sanctuary on Wednesday nights to learn psalms and anthems together for both personal enrichment and communal worship. - [Blessing of the Animals](https://stmaa.org/blessing-of-the-animals-2/) - St. Francis Day is on October 4, and we're celebrating it on Sunday, October 3. All are invited to attend our annual Blessing of the Animals at 12:00 noon in the courtyard. The clergy will offer blessings and treats for each pet, and you can have your photo snapped with St. Francis (or a reasonable facsimile thereof) or in front of the red doors. It’s a chance to chat and catch up with your friends and fellow parishioners and introduce them to your beloved pet. - [Upcoming Youth Gathering](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-youth-gathering/) - The first youth group meeting of the new school year is happening at Normandale Park on Sunday, September 12, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Masks will be required, and dinner will be provided :-) We hope you had a wonderful summer. We missed all of you! - [Music Program News](https://stmaa.org/music-program-news/) - If you missed the offertory solo from last Sunday, take a listen to the marvelous duet from St. Michael's Singers soprano Beth Ilem and Choir Director Brian Fairbanks on flute as they present Craig Courtney's "Be not afraid," set to Isaiah 43:1-4. - [Structural Racism & Our Use of Sacred Music](https://stmaa.org/anxiety-on-the-edge-of-sacred-space/) - As we face continued uncertainty with COVID variant surges and the suffering of our world in war and climate chaos, the work of the church goes on. I am grateful for the work of a small team of people who began a conversation last year about how structural racism relates to our use of sacred music. - [The AV No Probllama](https://stmaa.org/the-av-no-probllama/) - We're looking for some social-media and tech savvy volunteers to help with such things as online moderation and video production. - [Conversations about Connection](https://stmaa.org/conversations-about-connection/) - Many of our connections that predate the pandemic have grown stronger, and even some new ones have grown deeper - [Gathering School Supplies](https://stmaa.org/gathering-school-supplies/) - The month of August is the perfect time to pick up a backpack and school supplies to help support local children in the foster-care system. Donations can be dropped off at the church on Sunday mornings inside the courtyard doors, or you can bring them during the week (call first). Monetary gifts are also very welcome to help "fill in the blanks" when more supplies are needed to complete the backpacks. Please bring your donations the next three Sundays—August 8, 15 & 22. - [Music for August 1](https://stmaa.org/music-for-august-1/) - One melodic composer you'll hear on Sunday during the offertory is Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (1805-1847). Fanny was the older sister of fellow composer Felix Mendelssohn. She is finally starting to get the recognition she deserves as a monumental composer of over 400 pieces, particularly for voice and piano, matching the genius of her more famous brother. - [Sample the Courtyard Sunday Service](https://stmaa.org/sample-the-courtyard-sunday-service/) - If you have not attended an 11:00 am Courtyard Service watch this video sampler. Come early and join in socializing with the 9:00 am group and then grab a folding chair or bring your own for the courtyard experience. - [Deep Vulnerability](https://stmaa.org/deep-vulnerability/) - We are capable of deep vulnerability. It is possible that we grow in our awareness of being beloved when we allow someone, particularly a stranger, to sing to us. - [After the First Harvest: a concert](https://stmaa.org/after-the-first-harvest-a-concert/) - An evening of music with countertenors and multi-instrumentalists, James Walton and Tim Galloway, assisted by Adaiha MacAdam-Somer and Bruce Neswick. - [Summer Worship & Office Hours](https://stmaa.org/summer-worship-office-hours/) - You no longer need to sign up to attend either of our Sunday services in English. Our numbers have stayed comfortably on the low side and well within the OHA guidelines, and we anticipate that will continue throughout the summer. If you are already signed up for one or more Sundays in July and August – no worries, you don't need to delete yourself from SignUpGenius. The 11:00 am service will continue as it has – in the courtyard most of the time and inside the church during periods of rain, extreme heat and possibly smoke. - [A trauma-informed care lens](https://stmaa.org/a-trauma-informed-care-lens/) - Through a trauma-informed care lens, we need time to be seen and heard, share our griefs, express the places where we have felt abandoned or even betrayed by this pandemic, and listen for the possibilities of post-trauma growth. - [A Covid Year in Photos](https://stmaa.org/a-covid-year-in-photos/) - [Summer Music Update](https://stmaa.org/summer-music-update/) - In celebration of the 4th of July weekend, enjoy again this clip of St. Michael's Music Director/Organist Hannah Brewer playing an arrangement of the classic patriotic tunes "O beautiful for spacious skies" and "America," recorded last year. This coming Sunday, July 4, at the 9:00 am service, we'll sing the moving Finlandia hymn This is my song for our national holiday, which calls for unity, peace and an appreciation for all nations: "My country's skies are bluer than the ocean, and sunlight beams on cloverleaf and pine./ But other lands have sunlight too, and clover, and skies are ev'rywhere as blue as mine." - [Musings from the Associate Rector](https://stmaa.org/musings-from-the-associate-rector/) - One of the primary sources we have for understanding how monastics engaged the practice of contemplative reading of scripture in the first centuries of the Church’s life is called The Ladder of Monks, by a Carthusian named Guigo II. “The ladder” was the practice by which monks considered the text before them and examined it with study and questions and commentary, but then also began to leave their intellectual work behind for the spiritual work of contemplating what was beyond the power of their rational mind to understand. - [IWC Helps with Vaccinations](https://stmaa.org/iwc-helps-with-vaccinations/) - One of the stated goals of the St. Michael's Immigrant Welcoming Congregation (IWC) is to accompany our immigrant brothers and sisters in their life journey. What we have learned in our 10+ years as a ministry at St. Michael’s is that accompaniment takes many forms. - [Music for the Juneteenth Holiday](https://stmaa.org/music-for-the-juneteenth-holiday/) - The prelude and postlude for Sunday, June 20, are offered in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. The prelude, which you can hear a creative arrangement of here, is by Florence Price (1887-1953), the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer. She was a pianist, organist and teacher as well. Trained in the European tradition, her compositional style nevertheless reflects her Southern roots. - [Sunday is the Day of Pentecost](https://stmaa.org/sunday-is-the-day-of-pentecost/) - This Sunday, May 23, we celebrate the moveable feast of Pentecost, which is celebrated on the 50th day (the seventh Sunday) from Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem, as described in Acts 2:1-31. - [2nd Sunday Advocacy Action](https://stmaa.org/2nd-sunday-advocacy-action/) - On Sunday, June 13, the Advocacy Action Committee will have postcards to sign in support of two clean energy bills currently making their way through the State Legislature. - [Year-End Music](https://stmaa.org/music-for-pentecost/) - Our wonderful Choristers sang the virtual choir anthem last Sunday to officially wrap up the 2020-2021 choir season. Watch their "Alleluia Canon" again, with Brian Fairbanks on flute, on our YouTube channel, STMAA Connection. - [Land Use Gatherings](https://stmaa.org/land-use-gatherings/) - We have held three Land Story Gatherings and had great conversations. We are discovering that it is both overwhelming and inspiring to hear the Land Story of St. Michael's – overwhelming with the recognition and acknowledgment of how we came to be on this land, and inspiring to envision a future world that seeks restitution and compassionate care. - [The time has come!](https://stmaa.org/the-time-has-come/) - We are beginning with two in-person services beginning on the Feast of Pentecost, May 23. The 9:00 am service will be inside the church, socially distanced and with masks. At just 25% capacity, there are 35 spaces available per Sunday in addition to the clergy, musicians, lectors and ushers. We are using a signup program - [Children's Liturgy of the Word Update](https://stmaa.org/childrens-liturgy-of-the-word-update/) - Hey, kids! We are back – live and in-person for the 9 & 11 o'clock liturgies beginning on Pentecost, May 23. Bring your family to church and join Leslie Sackett for stories, crafts and games all summer long. Children's Liturgy will meet in the Nativity or Parish Hall with windows open and lots of good air circulation. - [Sunday's Music](https://stmaa.org/sundays-music/) - Music for last Sunday, the Sunday after the Ascension, included organ repertoire from two of the most significant, beloved—and contrasting—composers for organ: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) and Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992). - [Reckoning with Racism](https://stmaa.org/reckoning-with-racism/) - Since September 2020, a cohort of St. Michael's parishioners have been participating in a course called "Reckoning with Racism." This was organized by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and has been a deep dive into the historical racism in the state of Oregon. - [Youth Group Gathering](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-gathering/) - The St. Michael's Youth Group is meeting this coming Sunday, May 16, at Normandale Park on NE Halsey from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. We will offer a prepackaged light snack, and masks and social distancing will be required. We will meet rain or shine, so please dress accordingly – and wear shoes appropriate for playing kickball! - [Family Fun in the Courtyard](https://stmaa.org/family-fun-in-the-courtyard/) - Meet in the courtyard for fun in the sun! Stop by St. Michael's at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 16, for Holy Communion and stay for fun and fellowship in the church courtyard. Popsicles & bubbles and friends, hooray! - [Easter Slideshow](https://stmaa.org/easter-slideshow/) - We had a wonderful time on Easter Day after the service doing some safe socializing and taking Easter photos. Click on "read more" to watch our 2021 Easter People slideshow. A special thank-you to Lynda Garner, who created our Easter backdrop, and thanks to all of you who participated! - [Outreach & Justice Donations](https://stmaa.org/outreach-justice-donations-2/) - The Outreach & Justice team continues to guide St. Michael's charitable giving. Click "read more" to see the thank-you notes from five of the organizations to whom we've contributed just in March and April, including Northwest Pilot Project (NWPP), Human Solutions, Portland Homeless Family Solutions (PHFS) and Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO). - [Music Updates](https://stmaa.org/music-updates/) - Sunday's prelude, anthem and postlude were all composed by 19th- and 20th-century English women. Elizabeth Poston's Jesus Christ, the apple tree is a classic anthem, often heard in December as a Christmas carol but especially relevant in highlighting Sunday's gospel on bearing fruit. - [Youth Group Spring Plans](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-spring-plans/) - The Youth Leader cohort has been busy planning for some in-person youth gatherings this spring. They plan to meet at Normandale Park on Halsey, the same park as in the fall, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. The dates are this coming Sunday, April 25; Sunday, May 16; and Sunday, June 6. - [Updates from the Music Director](https://stmaa.org/updates-from-the-music-director/) - The service on Sunday, April 18, featured the gem of an anthem, Rise up, my love, my fair one, with text from the Song of Solomon and images of springtime from around the Pacific Northwest. You can view any/all of our choral anthems from 2021 at this playlist. Thank you to our professional singers for providing the anthem every week! - [Supporting Energy Bills in Oregon](https://stmaa.org/supporting-energy-bills-in-oregon/) - In celebration of Earth Day 2021, your Advocacy Action Committee is asking you to lobby your state legislators, requesting their support for three energy bills currently making their way through the state legislature. The bills are HB 2021 (100% Clean Energy For All), HB 2842 (Healthy Homes), and HB 2475 (Energy Affordability). - [Support the Equality Act](https://stmaa.org/support-the-equality-act/) - St. Michael's Advocacy Action team and the Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN) invites you to support the Equality Act (H.R. 5) by communicating your position as a Christian to our leaders and elected officials before it comes up for a vote in the Senate. - [Ash Wednesday services](https://stmaa.org/ash-wednesday-services/) - Our Ash Wednesday services are at 7:00 am, 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm, all virtual. Please check our Facebook page, the home page of this website or our YouTube channel, STMAA Connection, to watch. The evening service will be bilingual, with music led by our usual Sunday small ensemble of awesome singers and musicians! Click here for the bulletin for all three services. The morning and noon services will be on pages 1-6, and the evening service on pages 7-20. - [Tuesdays in Lent: Feasting on the Word](https://stmaa.org/tuesdays-in-lent-feasting-on-the-word/) - Do you have a devotional practice around what you read in the morning? Would you like to develop one? Many people of prayer have kept books of inspirational texts and poetry nearby to tune their hearts with first thing in the morning. - [Stations of the Cross/Viacrucis](https://stmaa.org/stations-of-the-cross-viacrucis/) - Padre Beto Arciniega is offering Stations of the Cross/Viacrucis in Lent on Fridays at 7:00 pm. These are in Spanish and on Zoom for a more interactive experience. - [Lenten Reflections with Chris+](https://stmaa.org/lenten-reflections-with-chris/) - This Lent, Rector Chris Craun will be using 40-Day Journey with Howard Thurman as a daily practice of reflection, prayer and writing. If you would like to join her, please order the book or reserve one with the office as a few have been purchased. She will be offering space for mutual sharing and conversation on Wednesdays at noon, starting February 24, throughout the season. Please email her if you would like to receive the Zoom link. - [Opportunities for an Uplifting Lent](https://stmaa.org/opportunities-for-an-uplifting-lent/) - "Uplifting" may not be the first thing you associate with Lent, but we hope it will be by the time Easter comes around this year. We've all suffered enough over the past year, but Lent was never about suffering more, anyway. Lent is a time for us to focus as much of our attention as one community as possible on who God is lifting us up to be, right here, right now. There are a range of ways you can help Lift Up Lent this year at St. Michael's. - [A Shining Moment](https://stmaa.org/a-shining-moment/) - One of the shining moments of the inauguration of President Biden that I want to continue to reflect and pray about was Amanda Gorman, the nation's first-ever youth poet laureate, reading her poem - [Ways to help during the pandemic](https://stmaa.org/ways-to-help-during-the-pandemic/) - There are many ways that you can serve others during this time of lay-offs, social-distancing and general concern and anxiety. - [Easter Season Book Group](https://stmaa.org/easter-season-book-group/) - All are invited to participate in the next session of Rector Chris Craun's Wednesday Book Group. It will happen at Zoom at 12:00 noon beginning May 6 and running through June 3. The group is reading How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, by Jenny Odell. What better time to learn how to - [Angel Groups Adopt a Nursing Home](https://stmaa.org/angel-groups-adopt-nursing-home/) - A few folks from the St. Michael's Angel Groups have decided to "adopt" Creekside Rehab & Nursing Home, a 40-bed nursing home located at SE 49th & Belmont. They are taking this action to support the staff who are working tirelessly to keep the residents healthy and safe during this pandemic. Since the residents are - [Caregiver Support Group](https://stmaa.org/caregiver-support-group/) - 40 million adults in the US identify as caregivers. Caregivers often find themselves overwhelmed, lonely and depressed. If you are a caregiver or know of someone who is, please consider joining St. Michael's Caregiver Support Group. Our goal is to make the group a supportive environment where people can talk about a broad range of - [A Note from Liz Klein](https://stmaa.org/a-note-from-liz-klein/) - Dear Members of St. Michael’s, Thank you for welcoming me as your Deacon Intern for the last year. My Field Education at St. Michael’s is ending May 31st. You have welcomed me, guided me and allowed me to grow as a Deacon Postulant. Thank you for your support, your kindness and your gentle instruction when - [Financial Updates from the Treasurer](https://stmaa.org/financial-updates-from-the-treasurer/) - With all of the current uncertainty in the world, I want to pass along a positive update regarding the finances of St. Michael's. At the end of April, we had collected over 35% of our annual pledges and 40% of our budgeted open offerings. That puts us ahead of schedule as we come to the historically slower summer months. - [Advocacy Action News](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-news/) - The St. Michael's Advocacy Action team is gearing up for a busy election year. A proposed initiative for the November 2020 ballot, Initiative Petition 57, would create an independent Oregon Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw state legislative and congressional districts in an impartial and fully transparent manner. - [Environmental Activities for Families](https://stmaa.org/environmental-activities-for-families/) - The web platform Medium and the organization Environment America offer many ideas for children and families seeking to make a difference through environmental activities. - [Connecting Through Cards](https://stmaa.org/connecting-through-cards/) - As we navigate the tumultuous and uncertain times we are in, we are using a lot of technology to connect in virtual services and meetings. This is helping somewhat to keep us connected to the St. Michael's community. A couple of us wonder if there might be interest in something a bit more old-fashioned, such as handwritten, hand-made greeting cards. - [Blue Sky Grant Awarded to St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/blue-sky-grant-awarded-to-st-michaels/) - At St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, we were informed late last February that we are one of a dozen recipients of a 2020 Pacific Power Blue Sky renewable-energy award to help fund a new solar-array installation on the south-facing roof of our church. - [Rule Against Asylum Seekers](https://stmaa.org/rule-against-asylum-seekers/) - The St. Michael's Advocacy Action Committee is asking you to review a rule against asylum seekers proposed by the current administration. After years of attacking the asylum system and the rights of those in need of protection, the "administration is proposing a rule that could effectively end asylum in this country once and for all..." - [Sacred Circles](https://stmaa.org/sacred-circles/) - St. Michael's and the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ) invite you into new ways of being, loving, and acting together by engaging in immigrant justice and anti-racism work. Many people at St Michael’s have expressed a desire for a space where they can talk about immigration injustice, racism and white supremacy, and engage in the work of dismantling these personally, in our communities and in the world. - [The 2020 Census Matters to Everyone](https://stmaa.org/the-2020-census-matters-to-everyone/) - The Episcopal Church is urging all its members to take part in the 2020 United States Census. The mission of the census is to count every single person in the United States, without regard to age, immigration or citizenship status, whether or not someone is incarcerated or on parole, or whether they are facing homelessness. The goal of the Church is to help ensure that everyone is counted. - [Learning Kits Filled with Love](https://stmaa.org/learning-kits-filled-with-love/) - Shopping for backpacks and school supplies in August has become part of the rhythm of our lives, and indeed the day we fill those backpacks with brand-new school supplies is one of the best Sunday mornings of the year! St. Michael’s will continue to support children in the foster-care system, this year with a “Back-to-School” effort that looks a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. - [Voting Guide](https://stmaa.org/voting-guide/) - The Advocacy Action Committee of St. Michael's is making available a publication entitled "Democracy Values & the 2020 Election: A Reflection Guide for Faith Communities." - [Lift Up 2021!](https://stmaa.org/lift-up-2021/) - With the first Sunday of Advent we begin a new year in the Church, and with a new year we have new opportunities dawning for how we grow together in the body of Christ. How will we, as a whole community, come to resemble the love and way of Jesus more fully in the year ahead of us? That question is at the heart of everything I (James Joiner, Associate Rector) am dreaming up for our Adult Education and Formation offerings this year, a project we’re calling Lift Up 2021. - [Fall Music Update](https://stmaa.org/fall-music-update/) - The St. Michael's Music Program is up and running! All three of our choirs are meeting over Zoom and doing amazing work in spite of COVID restrictions. The St. Michael's Singers rehearse on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, the Choristers (3rd to 12th grades) meet on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, and the Saints & Singers gather to rehearse on occasional Thursdays at 7:00 pm. - [Holiday Giving Ideas from O&J](https://stmaa.org/holiday-giving-ideas-from-oj/) - This year has certainly been a different one! And Advent at St. Michael’s will be different, too. The Giving Tree, anticipated by many, will be missing. But the Outreach & Justice Council is still fulfilling its mission of outreach to those small, often local ministries for which our funds make a welcome difference. - [Legacy Writing Workshop](https://stmaa.org/legacy-writing-workshop/) - What is Legacy Writing? Legacy Writing is the opportunity to tell your story, impart your values, life lessons and wisdom. It is also the opportunity to share your love and blessings with family and future generations. Your life has meaning and value. You have a legacy worth leaving future generations. Learn ways to document your unique legacy - [Epiphany 2021: A Call to Prayer from Presiding Bishop Curry](https://stmaa.org/epiphany-2021-a-call-to-prayer-from-presiding-bishop-curry/) - On this day of the Feast of the Epiphany, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invited Episcopalians and people of faith to turn and pray on behalf of our nation - [Immigrant Justice Workshop](https://stmaa.org/immigrant-justice-workshop/) - The Episcopal Church is clear that our mission is to offer a sacred welcome to immigrants and refugees and to work toward immigrant justice. But just how do we do this? What are we called to do as Episcopalians and members of St Michael’s? - [Put on your Advent blues](https://stmaa.org/put-on-your-advent-blues/) - Advent held out as a promise that perhaps things would be different, and it was hard to put on our Advent blues and enter into the empty sanctuary for another season. - [Advocacy Action News](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-news-2/) - Oregon's statewide eviction and foreclosure moratorium has been one of the most successful remedies for communities bearing the brunt of the pandemic, according to a recent op-ed printed in The Oregonian. It was written by leaders of the Oregon Food Bank, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) and the Oregon Law Center. - [COVID-19 Donations](https://stmaa.org/covid-19-donations/) - Who knew back in the spring that the scourge of COVID-19 would still be with us as we head in to the holidays? Portland is suffering along with the rest of the country. Many members of our parish have been impacted by the loss of jobs or having had their work hours reduced. - [Revolutionary Love](https://stmaa.org/revolutionary-love/) - Who sees the best in you, is willing to fight by your side, can fight for you? This is what she calls your pocket of revolutionary love. - [COVID Fund](https://stmaa.org/covid-fund-update/) - In the spring, many St. Michael’s parishioners and friends offered to donate money to help those less fortunate, include some who lost most or all of their income and/or were not eligible for federal funds. At the beginning, volunteers bought and delivered actual groceries to two to four families. Then, as the number of families needing help grew to around 15, the team switched to giving grocery gift cards. - [Outreach & Justice Donations](https://stmaa.org/outreach-justice-donations/) - The Outreach & Justice Council has met online every month since the COVID-19 outbreak began and have divided the funds allotted to them from the Operating Fund between many areas of need. - [Just Breathe](https://stmaa.org/just-breathe/) - Be reminded to breathe. Breathe. Inhale. Exhale. Lower your shoulders. Unclench your jaw. Breathe in. Breathe out. - [Todos Los Santos](https://stmaa.org/todos-los-santos/) - [God is with us](https://stmaa.org/god-is-with-us/) - This moment, no matter how dark or how long, Can't make us belong to one another less. And not one single thing in all creation Can separate us from God's love. - [There are many ways to PLEDGE!](https://stmaa.org/there-are-many-ways-to-pledge/) - There are many ways to pledge. For our own accounting purposes (and because it is fun to receive the cards back in the mail), send in your pledge card with your 2021 commitment! - [The Gift of Seeing You](https://stmaa.org/the-gift-of-seeing-you/) - It's always the things that other people bring, the way someone reads a reading, a particular anthem, that catch me off guard and break my heart open a little bit so the Spirit can get in. - [Together at the Red Doors](https://stmaa.org/together-at-the-red-doors/) - Thank you for joining us in both virtual and physical ways to celebrate St. Michael's Day last Sunday. - [The St. Michael's Solar Panel Project](https://stmaa.org/the-st-michaels-solar-panel-project/) - As many of you know, we received a Blue Sky Grant to begin a project of installing solar panels on the roof of our church. The team involved with getting this grant and moving the project forward will be updating us the progress of the project with stories and photos. We have created a page - [Solar Update #1 for St Michael's from your Green Team](https://stmaa.org/solar-update-1-for-st-michaels-from-your-green-team/) - We are closing in on our installation start date and just waiting for the City of Portland to sign off on the permit. Once our contractor receives the permit, they should be ready to go and will start around September 14th. Our financial picture has changed since the last update and we now have a - [Solar Update #2](https://stmaa.org/solar-update-2/) - On Friday, September 18th, Our solar installation began and by the end of Saturday the contractors had completed the anchoring system and installed the rails in preparation for the panels, which LightSource Energy and Elemental Energy will begin installing on Monday, September 28th. We are so excited to see this work begin and look forward - [Remind us of our own souls](https://stmaa.org/remind-us-of-our-own-souls/) - Remind us that there is an essential, holy, un-hurtable part of ourselves that never tires, that does not know fear, that is un-affected by other people, that cannot be irritated, that has nothing to achieve. - [What next, God?](https://stmaa.org/what-next-god/) - I feel the tension, the edge, the uncertainty, the wonder of, 'What next, God?' - [A Prayer for the Bishop Search & Transition](https://stmaa.org/a-prayer-for-the-bishop-search-transition/) - As the process of electing a new bishop for the Diocese of Oregon nears its end, we offer this prayer for all those involved. - [Invitation to Write – and Respond](https://stmaa.org/invitation-to-write/) - You Will Want to Remember: Let us continue to recognize this moment in history as we write our thoughts, reflections and experiences to preserve our voice, our values, our story and our history. As you write each week, be sure to date your reflections. - [The changing paradigm of Latinx Ministry](https://stmaa.org/the-changing-paradigm-of-latinx-ministry/) - Dear Ones, This week, I have been a participant in the Virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course led in part by Samuel Borbón, who some of you will remember as our associate a few years ago. Overall, I learned that being on Zoom the last five months has trained me for this kind of thing - [On Team Llama](https://stmaa.org/on-team-llama/) - Seventeen Sundays ago, on Palm Sunday, April 5th, we introduced you to Llama. - [Candidatos para ser el siguiente Obispo de Oregon](https://stmaa.org/candidatos-para-ser-el-siguiente-obispo-de-oregon/) - La Revda. Diana Akimaya La Revda. Mary Caucutt El Revdo. Andrew T. O’Connor La Revda. Canon Tanya R. Wallace - [Virtual VBS: Compassion Camp](https://stmaa.org/virtual-vbs-compassion-camp/) - St. Michael's Compassion Camp begins Wednesday, July 15, at 10:00 am. Please send a quick email to Leslie Sackett, Associate for Ministry to Children & Families, to let her know if your kiddo(s) will take part in St. Michael's Virtual Vacation Bible School – Compassion Camp! - [COVID-19 Reabriendo las puertas](https://stmaa.org/covid-19-reabriendo-las-puertas/) - [Prayers for the Journey](https://stmaa.org/prayers-for-the-journey/) - While we are still likely a ways off from reopening for regular in-person worship at St. Michael's, we wish to create a few opportunities for you to prayerfully visit the space and draw near to the sacred center we share with one another. - [A thought from Thurgood Marshall](https://stmaa.org/a-thought-from-thurgood-marshall/) - "We must dissent from the fear, the hatred, and the mistrust. We must dissent from a nation that buried its head in the sand waiting in vain for the needs of its poor, its elderly, and its sick to disappear and just blow away. We must dissent from a government that has left its young without jobs, education, or hope." - [Remember](https://stmaa.org/remember/) - Dear Ones, Our spring book group just wrapped up this past week after reading How to do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell. In her concluding chapter, she quoted Ohlone matriach, Corrina Gould, who had been working to restore a Ohlone ceremonial site in West Berkeley, California. The potential of this opportunity, she - [Small Groups Forming](https://stmaa.org/small-groups-forming/) - We're kicking off another four-week round of our small groups with Associate Rector James Joiner in July. These groups meet over Zoom for an hour each week and are a great opportunity for checking in with each other about the news and our lives as we reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel and pray together. - [A Passion for Planned Giving](https://stmaa.org/a-passion-for-planned-giving/) - Watch this interview between Rector Chris Craun, and parishioners Mick Seidl and Carl Braginsky, who share their passion and interest in planned giving as a follow-up to our end-of-life discussion in March. - [Celebrating Victories](https://stmaa.org/celebrating-victories/) - Dear Ones, As the protests continue, as the demands grow more clear, as the need to hear and respond to the cries that Black Lives Matter, we pray, we repent, we act, we love. We also take a moment to celebrate some important victories. This week, we are grateful that the Supreme Court ruled in - [11th Bishop of Oregon Search & Transition](https://stmaa.org/11th-bishop-of-oregon-search-transition/) - Episcopalians in the Diocese of Oregon are electing a new bishop on August 29. Once the election has taken place, the Bishop-elect will work for a few months with Bishop Michael Hanley to effect a smooth transition. Susie Silva-Strommer, St. Michael’s parishioner and member of the Transition Committee, has compiled a number of questions and answers about the process and shared ways in which you can be involved. - [Temporary Suspension due to Illness](https://stmaa.org/temporary-suspension-due-to-illness/) - [New anti-racism resources for families](https://stmaa.org/new-anti-racism-resources-for-families/) - Leslie Sackett, our associate for children & families, has begun to compile resources, including links and articles, to help us teach about racism, how to recognize it, and how to grow beyond it. - [Social Justice Resources](https://stmaa.org/social-justice-resources/) - RACE TALKS’ mission is to support interracial and cross-cultural communication and relationships through the development of sensitivity and understanding, and social justice activism supported by educational panels / or films, good food, and great discussions. RACE TALKS believes that establishing relationship is the most important action needed to help us learn about and support others. As such RACE TALKS - [Pentecost People](https://stmaa.org/pentecost-people/) - Thanks to all those who sent in photos of themselves to celebrate this great day! Watch the video! - [Help for Present & Future PCC Students during COVID-19](https://stmaa.org/help-for-present-future-pcc-students-during-covid-19/) - PCC is offering virtual classes this summer for all types of students – ESL, high-schoolers wishing to take classes or earn an GED, adults returning to school to earn a degree or learn something new. If you're a current student with questions, check out the Virtual Help tab on MyPCC. If you would like to - [2020 Grads](https://stmaa.org/2020-grads/) - We congratulate our grads for 2020 whether it's high school, college, or seminary. Watch the video. - [Spiritual Practices in the Time of a Pandemic](https://stmaa.org/spiritual-practices-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic/) - This is a pivotal time in our common life. The world as we have known it is changed and we are living with grief, anxiety, fear and uncertainty. We see glimmers of light in the darkness, but the future is yet unknown. The time has not come for us to begin imagining our future. - [A Peachy Story for School-Age Kids](https://stmaa.org/a-peachy-story-for-school-age-kids/) - Check out this wonderful YouTube offering from New Zealand director, Taika Waititi and a myriad of film stars who read aloud Roald Dahl's children's classic, "James and the Giant Peach." - [The Feast of Pentecost](https://stmaa.org/the-feast-of-pentecost/) - Today we mark Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit among the apostles and followers of Jesus. Celebrated 50 days after Easter (including the day of Easter itself), the name of the holiday comes from the Greek Pentēkostē, which literally means “the 50th day.” - [Red Hot Update from Children's Ministry!](https://stmaa.org/red-hot-update-from-childrens-ministry/) - It's only once a year and it's almost here! Celebrate Pentecost and the gifts of the Holy Spirit this coming Sunday, May 31st! - [The Collective Emotional Tug](https://stmaa.org/the-collective-emotional-tug/) - I have been feeling a sense that there is a collective emotional tug that sways us from week to week. - [Bishop's Visitation this Sunday](https://stmaa.org/bishops-visitation-this-sunday/) - On Sunday, May 17, Bishop Michael Hanley will join us for our 10:00 am worship, which will include the renewal of our baptismal vows. He will participate in the service with Chris, James and Hannah (at a safe distance) and will preach. This is Bishop Michael's last visitation at St. Michael's, at least as bishop. - [Especially for Children: What's a Bishop?](https://stmaa.org/whats-a-bishop/) - A special resource to celebrate the yearly visit of our diocesan bishop, The Rt. Rev. Michael Hanley. Download the PDF by clicking the button next to the 100%. Or click here. - [Ordination of Matthew David Morris](https://stmaa.org/ordination-of-matthew-david-morris/) - All are invited to the virtual (but entirely real) ordination of Matthew David Morris. Matthew David was sponsored by St. David of Wales, but he has been with us since the fall – participating in both the English- and Spanish-language services as Deacon in most of our in-person services as well as behind the scenes - [The Big Conversation](https://stmaa.org/the-big-conversation/) - We are beginning to hear about what it might look like for our homes, parks, restaurants, churches to re-open according to various phases. This is obviously a big topic of conversation for your clergy and staff right now - [Team L.I.F.E. wants your Improvements](https://stmaa.org/team-l-i-f-e-wants-your-improvements/) - During this time of COVID-19 and quarantines, Team L.I.F.E. is inviting you to share your Laughter, Improvements, Freak-out Moments & Excitement. Last week it was Laughter and this week it's Improvements! Influence has been our focus in years past. Team L.I.F.E 2.0 COVID edition is about Improvements! Send us your Stay-at-Home Improvements - before and after pics if - [Easter Sunday Best](https://stmaa.org/easter-sunday-best/) - Rector Chris Craun asked all the virtual attendees for the Easter Sunday service to put on their Sunday best, take a photo, and send it in so we could make a video. - [Evensong for Monday after the 4th Sunday of Easter, May 4th, 2020](https://stmaa.org/evensong-for-monday-after-the-4th-sunday-of-easter-may-4th-2020/) - When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them. - [A 40th Birthday note from Rector Chris](https://stmaa.org/a-40th-birthday-note-from-rector-chris/) - Thank you for manifesting joy, embracing resilience, living in love, and seeking justice. Let's celebrate! - [Why Soap Is Still Our Best Weapon Against Coronavirus](https://stmaa.org/why-soap-is-still-our-best-weapon-against-coronavirus/) - Wash your hands. With good ol’ soap. And do it the right way. That’s it. Here’s the science of handwashing! - [Invitation from Team L.I.F.E.](https://stmaa.org/invitation-from-team-l-i-f-e/) - Team L.I.F.E. 2.0 (COVID edition) now encourages you to share your Laughter…Improvements…Freak-out moments…and Excitement! - [A note for Easter 3](https://stmaa.org/a-note-for-easter-3/) - "Now is the time for which our faith has prepared us. Now is the moment when all that we believe can be put to work." - [The Rector's Easter Letter](https://stmaa.org/the-rectors-easter-letter/) - This is certainly an Easter like no other we have experienced. Even so we continue to be a community that manifests joy, embraces re­silience, lives in love, and seeks justice. - [Holy Week & Easter from Taizé](https://stmaa.org/holy-week-easter-from-taize/) - Taizé services have been at St. Michael's for many years. Our services include live music and chants from the Taizé community in France. Meet us online in this time of separation. - [The Live Puzzle](https://stmaa.org/the-live-puzzle/) - From our services to meetings, everything is virtual. Live yes, but through a screen. And, we need to connect! - [Go-the-Distance Discipleship Groups](https://stmaa.org/go-the-distance-disciple-groups/) - Now forming smaller groups with 4-6 people to meet online centered around prayer and bible study. - [More ways to serve the community](https://stmaa.org/more-ways-to-serve-the-community/) - All of you have networks of people you are connected to who are stuck at home and want to do good work for their wider community but maybe don’t know how to do it. But BeaconPDX (https://www.beaconpdx.org) has set up an info page that will tell them: 1) what to shop for 2) how to - [Easter notes from Rector Chris](https://stmaa.org/easter-notes-from-rector-chris/) - Happy Easter Week, St. Michael's Family! I will be honest and say that somewhere in my mind, I believed that once we got through Lent and Easter, this pandemic was going to be behind us. James and Hannah and I looked at each other after our Easter service and asked, "So now what?" Well, now we - [Zooming to meetings](https://stmaa.org/zooming-to-meetings/) - One of the truly wonderful elements of the technology we are using during this time is its instantaneous transmission and ease of use (at least we hope for that). Those things have also created an opening for those lovely denizens of the internet known as trolls. While sometimes these bad actors are trying to create - [A Letter from the rector](https://stmaa.org/a-letter-from-the-rector/) - Dear Ones, I have heard some of you joke that you are giving up church for Lent. Well, here we are, friends! As your rector, along with our clergy team and staff, we have decided that out of our love and concern for you and the community around us, the most responsible thing for us - [A note from the rector](https://stmaa.org/chris-note-april-2-eblast/) - Dear Ones, The third Invitation in the book I have been reading with many of you, The Five Invitations, is to "bring your whole self to the experience." I can't say that I have enjoyed all the parts of myself that are arising during this experience; but I can say that the growth, the grace, and - [Broadway Night Music Fundraiser](https://stmaa.org/broadway-night-music-fundraiser/) - Broadway Night ticket update! Broadway Night’s Friday and Saturday evening shows sold out last Sunday. But never fear! If you’d still like to see the Music Program’s fundraiser Treasures Past and Present: Broadway Night’s 10th Anniversary, you can buy tickets on Sunday, February 2, between the 9:00 and 11:00 services for the dress rehearsal, happening - [Opportunities in Lent for Study & Prayer](https://stmaa.org/opportunities-in-lent-for-study-prayer/) - There are several opportunities beginning on Sunday for Christian formation, study and prayer, beginning on Sunday, March 1, with a new Lenten series with Associate Rector James Joiner. In addition to the gatherings listed below, please know that all are welcome for Evening Prayer every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. You can indicate your interest in - [Rector's notes & updated helpful information](https://stmaa.org/updated-helpful-information/) - A note from Rector Chris Craun... March 26Dear Ones, My heart continues to strain toward the light, and you all are light. Thank you for all you are doing to try new ways of connecting to one another and your patience with us as we brave an unfamiliar world. I remind myself every day that my - [End-of-Life Seminar](https://stmaa.org/end-of-life-seminar/) - All are welcome to attend an end-of-life seminar at St. Michael's on Saturday, March 7, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, to pray and share about our experience of death, learn about advance directives and how to fill them out, and plan your memorial service. This workshop will be led by The Rev. Chris Craun - [2nd Sunday Table](https://stmaa.org/2nd-sunday-table/) - On Sunday, February 9, between the 9:00 and 11:00 am services, the Advocacy Action Committee is asking for signatures on letters to Representatives Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici requesting their support of House bill H.R. 2407. If passed, this bill would protect vulnerable communities worldwide by prohibiting the use of U.S. taxpayer funds to contribute - [Cascadia Chamber Ensemble](https://stmaa.org/cascadia-chamber-ensemble/) - All are invited to a special Cascadia Chamber Ensemble performance at St. Michael's on Saturday, February 1, at 2:00 pm. Instead of piano chamber music, music for organ and strings will be featured, including works by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Antonin Dvorák and Josef Rheinberger. Musicians include violinists Elizabeth Doty and Leslie Hirsch, cellist Tom Graves and - [Souper Bowl of Caring](https://stmaa.org/souper-bowl-of-caring/) - February 2nd is Souper Bowl Sunday at St. Michael’s! You might think that the Super Bowl is only about football, but here at St. Michael’s it’s also about helping our hungry neighbors with the Souper Bowl of Caring! For many years, it has been our joy and privilege to support the Northeast Emergency Food Program - [Taizé Prayer Service in February](https://stmaa.org/taize-prayer-service-in-february/) - The new year 2020 offers another opportunity to join the St. Michael’s community at prayer. This simple, brief and engaging prayer offering follows the worship tradition of the Taizé Community in France. A preacher at St Michael's recently urged us to get out of our boats and follow Jesus. The ability to do that is - [Lent 2020](https://stmaa.org/lent-2020/) - [Epiphany and the Season after the Epiphany 2020](https://stmaa.org/epiphany-and-the-season-after-the-epiphany-2020/) - [Youth Group outing](https://stmaa.org/youth-group-outing/) - All youth in middle and high school are invited for pizza and karaoke! Plan to meet at Sparky's Pizza, 839 SE Belmont, at 5:00 pm. You'll eat pizza and then walk to Voicebox for karaoke. Pickup is at 6:30 pm at Sparky's. If you haven't already, please RSVP to the youth cohort. It's important that - [Taizé Prayer Service](https://stmaa.org/taize-prayer-service-2/) - The new year 2020 offers another opportunity to join the St. Michael's community at prayer. This simple, brief and engaging prayer offering follows the worship tradition of the Taizé Community in France. The theme for Monday, January 13, at 7:00 pm is Epiphany – God’s love shines in the world for all creation, showing us - [Contemplative Service](https://stmaa.org/contemplative-service/) - All are welcome for our contemplative Eucharist on Sunday, December 22. This service, honoring the Longest Night, will begin at 5:00 pm in the Nave. Christmas and its celebrations can bring us grief that a loved one is lost to us, memories of difficult times, or fear that the world will not change. Come and - [January Forums](https://stmaa.org/january-forums/) - All are invited to the Sunday Forums today, January 12, January 19 and January 26 at 10:10 am. On the 12th, please join Marie Bagwell (Bishop Search Committee) and Susie Silva-Strommer (Bishop Transition Committee) for a conversation about the search for and electing of the next Bishop of Oregon. Marie and Susie will discuss the - [Monday Book Group](https://stmaa.org/monday-book-group/) - After a hiatus of a couple of months, in January, the Monday Book Group will read and discuss Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit, by Parker Palmer. The group will meet on, Monday, January 13, at 1:00 pm in the Raphael Room. The plan is - [Budget Forum & Annual Meeting](https://stmaa.org/budget-forum-annual-meeting/) - All are invited to Forum on Sunday, January 26, at 10:10 am in the Nativity Hall. Rector Chris Craun and Treasurer Jeff Swart will lead a Forum about the budget, reflecting on both 2019 and looking ahead to 2020, so this is important for all of us to attend. Then please plan to stay (or - [Celebrating 25 years of the Misa](https://stmaa.org/celebrating-25-years-of-the-misa/) - The 1:00 pm Spanish-language Misa, or Mass with Eucharist, began at St. Michael’s 25 years ago, originally organized and supported by Fr. John Scannell and Deacon Marla McGarry-Lawrence. In the ensuing years, a strong community has developed and is now flourishing with Padre Beto Arciniega at the helm. He is assisted by strong lay leaders, - [Global Climate Strike + Advocacy Action](https://stmaa.org/advocacy-action-team/) - Here's the latest about the Global Climate Strike as it pertains to St. Michael's and Portland: EcoFaith Recovery and Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon are hosting an interfaith service and gathering time prior to the Climate Strike on Friday, September 20, at Terry Schrunk Plaza from 10:00 to 10:30 am. Please feel free to join the - [Legacy Writing Circle](https://stmaa.org/legacy-writing-circle/) - Legacy Writing is the opportunity to tell your story and impart your values, life lessons and wisdom. It is also the opportunity to share your love and blessings with family and future generations and to communicate to family and loved ones what matters most in your life. You’ll learn ways to document your unique legacy - [Episcopal 101](https://stmaa.org/episcopal-101/) - It's time for another round of Episcopal 101, led by Associate Rector James Joiner, happening on four Tuesday evenings in November from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Raphael Room. During these gatherings, we'll get to know the shape and history of our tradition and gain some insight into the practices which make us who - [Red Door Artisan Fair](https://stmaa.org/red-door-artisan-fair/) - On Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, come to shop for hand-made Christmas gifts at St. Michael's 5th Artisans' Fair. Items for sale include ornaments, jewelry, soap, note cards, marbled paper art, boutique tissue toppers, stained glass, paintings, ceramics, yarn and fabric creations, jams and baked goods. A delicious lunch will also - [Advent Lessons & Carols](https://stmaa.org/advent-lessons-carols/) - On Saturday, December 21, hear the traditional stories and songs of Christmas, with anthems sung by the St. Michael’s Singers and Choristers, including Howells’ A Spotless Rose, Rachmaninoff’s Bogoroditsye Dyevo, Eric Whitacre’s Lux aurumque, arrangements of the Sussex Carol, In the Bleak Midwinter, Mary Had a Baby and much more. This lovely, free service begins - [Las Posadas](https://stmaa.org/las-posadas/) - Las Posadas began on December 14 and continues through on Sunday, December 22. The event on the 22nd will take place at St. Michael’s after the 1:00 pm Misa and will include the traditional procession as well as food, music and piñatas and possibly Santa! All are welcome. - [Advent Giving Tree](https://stmaa.org/advent-giving-tree/) - The Advent Giving Tree is set up in the Gallery now until the end of the year. The St. Michael's Outreach & Justice team invite you to take a tag or two and purchase an item needed by one of the following organizations: Community Transitional School, New Meadows and SOAR Immigrant Legal Services. Look for - [Advent & Christmas Eve 2019](https://stmaa.org/advent-2019/) - [Camino de Santiago discussion](https://stmaa.org/camino-de-santiago-discussion/) - All are invited to the Nativity Hall next Sunday, December 1, following the 11:00 am service for a conversation about walking the Camino de Santiago. The Camino is a network of pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. Many follow - [Advent Fair](https://stmaa.org/advent-fair/) - Come celebrate the beginning of the Advent season on Sunday, December 1, with a family-friendly, hands-on Advent Fair happening at 10:10 am in the Nativity Hall. All ages are welcome to create Advent and Christmas crafts, including the ever-popular DIY Advent wreaths made with fresh greens. If possible, please bring in a grocery bag of - [Fall Ministries Fair](https://stmaa.org/ministries-fair-pt-2/) - In the spring, the ministry leaders and staff of St. Michael's offered an opportunity to learn more about some of the many ministries here. On Sunday, September 22, mostly different ministries will be represented by parishioners who will share with you—not recruit you—why they joined their ministry and the impact that it's had on their - [Blessing of the Animals](https://stmaa.org/blessing-of-the-animals/) - All are invited to come with their pets (real, virtual or a stuffed animal) to a St. Francis/Blessing of the Animals event hosted by Team L.I.F.E. on Saturday, October 5, at 11:00 am in the courtyard (weather permitting; otherwise in the Nativity Hall). There will be a pet talent show, and you can have a - [Forum: Quilts for Empowerment](https://stmaa.org/forum-quilts-for-empowerment/) - For the 10:15 am Forum on November 17, we welcome Dr. Mary Ann McCammon, president of Quilts for Empowerment. Seven panels created by women from Kenya who have built new lives after surviving fistulas, a women’s health condition common in developing countries, will be on display. At the Forum, Mary Ann will share stories about - [Matthew David Morris concert](https://stmaa.org/matthew-david-morris-concert/) - To support our deacon in his final year of seminary, a Seminary Tuition Fundraiser Concert on Saturday, November 16, at 7:00 pm in the St. Michael's Nave. Matthew David will share songs and experiences from his 25-year career as a professional songwriter for some of the world’s most renowned performers. He will be joined by - [All Saints' Day and the Sundays After](https://stmaa.org/all-saints-day-and-the-sundays-after/) - [Upcoming Adult Ed Offerings](https://stmaa.org/upcoming-adult-ed/) - There will be numerous opportunities in the next couple of months to stretch your brain, ask questions and interact with our clergy and other parishioners. Between now and Advent, there will be four Sunday morning Forums offered on the theme Doing and Undoing Theology which will take place on October 20 and 27, and November - [All Souls' Evensong](https://stmaa.org/all-souls-evensong/) - This beautiful, traditional service on Saturday, November 2, at 5:30 pm will be led by the St. Michael’s Singers and will feature choral works by William Byrd, Thomas Tallis and others on this Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos commemoration of the departed. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. ## Pages - [Home](https://stmaa.org/) - Worship With Us7:30 am | Traditional Service, Spoken9:00 am | Traditional Service with Choir (Watch livestream)11:00 am | Inclusive Language with Choir (Watch livestream)1:00 pm | Misa en Español con el CoroDan Bagwell Memorial (Watch video) From the Rector From the Rector Dear Friends, We are well into summer now, and there are some changes - [Bulletins for the Week](https://stmaa.org/home/bulletins-for-the-week/) - Funeral for Dan Bagwell Saturday, July 11, 2pm 2pm Bulletin The 6th Sunday After Pentecost 6 Domingo después de Pentecostés 7:30 am bulletin | 9 am bulletin | 11 am bulletin | 1 pm boletín If you would like to borrow assistive listening devices, please check with an usher or see Steve or another livestream - [Special Events and Services](https://stmaa.org/church-news/special-live-services/) - The program for this event can be found here. - [Liturgical Ministers Schedule](https://stmaa.org/liturgical-ministries/liturgical-ministers-schedule/) - [Calendar](https://stmaa.org/calendar-2/) - Our Calendar Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X - [Prayer Request](https://stmaa.org/prayer-request/) - Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X - [Our Clergy & Staff](https://stmaa.org/our-parish/staff-page/) - The Rev. R. Scott PainterRectorScott (he/him) joined St. Michael’s in May, 2023. Before coming to Portland, he served congregations in Houston, Texas. Prior to entering the priesthood, Scott taught high school English. He holds degrees from The University of Houston and Seminary of the Southwest in Austin.The Rev. J. Antonio ÁlvarezAssociate Rector Hannah BrewerOrganist & - [Live Sunday Morning 9:00 am](https://stmaa.org/church-news/live-sunday-morning-9am/) - The service leaflet for the Sunday morning services can be found here. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X - [St. Michael's History](https://stmaa.org/our-parish/the-history-of-st-michaels/) - 1908-1930 1932-1972 1973-1994 1994-2007 2007-Present In 1908, a group of Episcopalians in the Rose City Park area of Portland began discussing the challenges of getting to church on Sundays, typically a long, dusty (or muddy) trip to St. David’s in southeast Portland. They submitted a formal appeal for a new mission in their area to - [Advent & Christmas](https://stmaa.org/advent-christmas/) - Sunday Mornings in Advent Nov 30 – Advent 1Worship at 7:30am, 9am, 11am, & 1pm Advent Fair | 10:30 am | Nativity Hall Magic happens every year at the Annual Advent Fair. Greens will be provided, but please bring additional greens to the Nativity Hall and create a one of a kind Advent Wreath for - [2026 Stewardship Campaign](https://stmaa.org/2026-stewardship-campaign/) - Online Pledge Card tarjeta de promesa en línea As we enter 2026, St. Michael’s has new momentum. Early next year, we will complete our visioning process clarify our values and priorities. We are eager to see God’s guidance to live our values into the future. We now have a full staff to support our life - [The Weekly Messenger](https://stmaa.org/church-news/the-weekly-messenger/) - Your browser does not support iframes. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X - [Our Calendar](https://stmaa.org/our-calendar/) - Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X - [Giving and Donating](https://stmaa.org/our-parish/giving-and-donating/) - Give Online Welcome to the St. Michael's Online Giving Portal. We invite you give in whatever form you wish and however often you wish to give. After clicking on the Donate button below you will be taken to a secure site hosted by our partner in online donations, Vanco. There you will be able to - [Leadership](https://stmaa.org/our-parish/leadership/) - The Vestry The Vestry is the governing body of St. Michael’s and is comprised of the Rector and twelve elected members, plus a clerk and treasurer. The Vestry is led by a Senior Warden, commonly known as “The Rector’s Warden,” and Junior Wardens, who are direct liaisons to our building and facilities ministry and community - [Ministries, Programs & More](https://stmaa.org/ministries-programs-more/) - Here is where you find out everything you need to know about finding your way at St. Michael's. Visit the links below to pages with information on ministries and programs, giving and education, publications, history and resources. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Email us at office@stmaa.org and a member of our communications team will get back - [Live Sunday Morning 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/church-news/live-sunday-morning-11am/) - The service leaflet for the Sunday morning services can be found here. - [Contact Page](https://stmaa.org/home/contact-the-church/) - Contact us Our address is:1704 NE 43rd AvenuePortland, OR 97213-1402 Our phone number is: 503/284-7141 Special Contact Information During the Office TransitionSummer Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-2:00pmFor General Questions or Office Support: Office@stmaa.orgFor Pastoral Care, Eucharistic Visits, Prayer Requests: Care@stmaa.orgAnnouncements in the weekly E-news or Bulletin Insert: Announcements@stmaa.orgTo Schedule Events or Building Use: Calendar@stmaa.org Staff Email - [Bienvenidos](https://stmaa.org/bienvenidos/) - !Bienvenidos a San Miguel y Todos los Ángeles! ¡Hola! Estamos felices de darte la bienvenida a esta comunidad. Somos un pueblo que ama profundamente y da la bienvenida a todos.Están invitados a unirse a nosotros a la 1 en punto todos los domingos para cantar, rezar, adorar y compartir nuestra comida juntos. ¡Ven a crecer - [Now Seeking Associate Rector for Latino Ministry and Formation](https://stmaa.org/now-seeking-associate-rector-for-latino-ministry-and-formation/) - Open Position: Associate Rector for Formation and Latino Ministry Overview St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church is a thriving multicultural and bilingual parish in Portland, Oregon, in the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon. Each Sunday, we gather across four liturgies to worship in English and Spanish. We are deeply committed to living into our - [During the Week](https://stmaa.org/home/visiting/during-the-week/) - September through June, the church office is open Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Summer hours are Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and closed on Monday. There will frequently be a staff member or volunteer in the office outside of those hours, but pease - [The Messenger Newsletter (Archive)](https://stmaa.org/church-news/the-messenger/the-messenger-archive/) - Current archives of The Messenger The Messenger is provided in Adobe Acrobat’s PDF format. If you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader software, click here. If you wish a Messenger from a year prior to those posted, please make your request by clicking here. - [The Messenger Newsletter](https://stmaa.org/church-news/the-messenger/) - The most current issue of our printed newsletter, The Messenger, is available here. You can read it here or you can download it. If you do download it you will want to use a PDF app. The Adobe Acrobat Reader app is found by clicking here. For archives of issues from the past five years, - [Family Worship](https://stmaa.org/children-families-ministry/music-makers-family-worship/) - A specially designed worship service for families with young children is offered at St. Michael’s 2-3 times a year. Families with children of all ages (especially babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers!) gather in the Nativity Hall at 5:00 pm for an interactive Godly Play experience for children and parents, followed by Holy Eucharist. The liturgy (less - [Growing with Godly Play & Joyful Players](https://stmaa.org/children-families-ministry/growing-with-godly-play/) - Godly Play is a religious-education program that uses storytelling and Montessori-like methods to engage and nurture children in their spiritual development. Godly Play is based on the belief that children already have an experience of the mystery of God, but often lack the language to express their thoughts and understanding. Central to the Godly Play experience - [Children’s Liturgy of the Word](https://stmaa.org/children-families-ministry/childrens-liturgy-of-the-word/) - Children’s Liturgy of the Word meets in front of the big mural on the lower level at the time of the readings and the sermon during the Sunday morning services at 9 and 11 o’clock. An adult leader from the congregation invites the children to join them after the opening prayers and the children return to - [Children & Family Racism Discussion Resources](https://stmaa.org/children-families-ministry/children-family-racism-discussion-resources/) - Because we can no longer be complacent about our self-perceived attitudes concerning race; we need to be active in discussion with our children about what racism is all about. We need to listen to the voices from outside our communities and actively engage in learning for ourselves and our families. At St. Michael's, we are - [Childcare](https://stmaa.org/children-families-ministry/childcare/) - Childcare is available Sunday mornings from 8:50 am – 12:15 pm. The Childcare Room is a bright, cheerful space located on the lower level across from the big mural. Providing a safe, loving environment for the infants, toddlers and young children entrusted to our care is the top priority of the Childcare Ministry Team. St. - [Team L.I.F.E.](https://stmaa.org/adult-ministries/stewardship-team/) - The name Team L.I.F.E. replaced Stewardship a number of years ago. The newer name more accurately describes the team's work, which is dedicated to encouraging and supporting the people of St. Michael’s in our continuing formation as a community marked by the joy of Christian generosity. As a part of this effort, the team plans - [Church Camp & Retreats](https://stmaa.org/adult-ministries/church-camp-retreats/) - Women’s and Men's Retreats have been held occasionally at retreat centers near Portland. They offer an opportunity to reflect on, and grow in, our relationship with God within a supportive and nurturing community. There are plans in the works for a Women's Retreat in the spring of 2025. Check back for more information! Church Camp - [Sunday Adult Forums](https://stmaa.org/adult-ministries/sunday-adult-forums/) - Presentations on various topics – often in the form of a multi-week series – are offered on most Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 11:00 am during the program year and occasionally in the summer. Topics range from church and St. Michael's history to issues of social justice. - [Catechumenate](https://stmaa.org/adult-ministries/catechumenate/) - The Catechumenate is both a personal and communal process of faith formation and practice that finds its roots in the early Church and focuses on spiritual development through the disciplines of faith: corporate worship, the study of Scripture, prayer, and living our Baptismal promises. Through the Catechumenate, adults on a spiritual quest are offered an - [Arraigados y Firmes en Amor](https://stmaa.org/parish-life/arraigados-y-firmes-en-amor/) - [Rooted and Grounded in Love](https://stmaa.org/parish-life/rooted-and-grounded-in-love/) - [Community Partners](https://stmaa.org/community-service/community-partners/) - Department of Human Services (DHS) St. Michael's partners with the Department of Human Services to help foster families and children.In the summers, St. Michael’s holds a drive for school supplies and backpacks for schoolchildren in the foster-care system. School-supply lists have been available for parishioners to take with them when they do they shopping in - [From the Rector](https://stmaa.org/church-news/from-the-rector/) - Give Online 2026 Stewardship Home Who we are Our Story Our Calendar Bienvenidos Email signup Menu 2026 Stewardship Home Who we are Our Story Our Calendar Bienvenidos Email signup Search Search Weekly Bulletins YouTube Channel Current News & Stories Our Ministries & Information Contact Us Menu Weekly Bulletins YouTube Channel Current News & Stories Our - [Community Meal Ministry](https://stmaa.org/community-service/meal-ministry/) - For close to 30 years leading up to the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, St. Michael’s hosted twice-monthly community meals open to all. These meals were prepared and served by church volunteers and supported financially by the church budget and by individual donations. In March 2020, following federal and state guidelines for safety shuttered many - [The Land Story of St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/our-parish/the-land-story-of-st-michaels/) - Our Land Story What Does This Mean for Us? Through our Reckoning with Racism work thus far, we have extended our land story, broadening it beyond what could be construed as essentially a story of our founders and leaders as creative visionaries. We have learned three powerful things about our land.The quick destruction of Indigenous - [Welcome to the new Rector](https://stmaa.org/welcome-to-the-new-rector/) - This is your chance to help the new rector and his family get to know us better. So fill out the form and upload a photo! - [Message from you to St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/message-to-the-office/) - Let us get to know you! If you’d like to hear more of what’s going on at St. Michael's, please introduce yourself. We’d love to get to know you! (Your age and address allow us to contact you with resources specific to you and your community.) If you would like to get our weekly newsletter - [Prayer Requests](https://stmaa.org/prayer-requests/) - Holy God, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, - [Servicio de la iglesia transmitido en vivo](https://stmaa.org/church-news/servicio-de-la-iglesia-transmitido-en-vivo/) - [Justice](https://stmaa.org/justice/) - In Holy Baptism, we make solemn vows to “seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves,” and to “strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being.” At St. Michael’s, we believe that worship and action go hand-in-hand. These are some ways in which - [Misales dominicales](https://stmaa.org/home/misales-dominicales/) - [Recovery Ministry](https://stmaa.org/pastoral-care/recovery-ministry/) - St. Michael’s Recovery Ministry Mission Statement: St. Michael & All Angels Recovery Ministry exists to support those who desire a renewal of faith and life through recovery and understanding of drug, alcohol, and other addictions. Through education and trust building, we work to develop an environment where support, hope and understanding are available to all. - [Where We Gather](https://stmaa.org/home/visiting/where-we-gather/) - 17o4 NE 43rd Ave.Portland, OR 97213 The church office phone number is (503) 284-7141. How do I get to St. Michael's, and where can I park? St. Michael's is centrally located, so you have many options! St. Michael's is close to the Hollywood Transit Center, where you can catch MAX (light-rail) or one of several - [History Sunday at St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/history-sunday-at-st-michaels/) - A four-part series on the history of the Anglican and Episcopal Church from Henry VIII to the present. Presented by the Rev. Dr. Caroline Litzenberger. - [Core Communications](https://stmaa.org/home/core-communications/) - Communication & Style Guide The St. Michael's Communication Guide is our most current and comprehensive guide to how communication is done. Included are basic guidelines for producing documents, submitting documents for publication through the church office, submitting announcements and articles for the Messenger, and many other topics intended to help you get your message out. - [Seasonal Services](https://stmaa.org/seasonal-services/) - [Seasonal Service Bulletins](https://stmaa.org/seasonal-service-bulletins/) - Young People's Lessons & Carols Lessons & Carols 2021 - [Rooted in Gratitude: Stewardship 2022](https://stmaa.org/rooted-in-gratitude-stewardship-2022/) - Members of Team Life are working with the program leaders and clergy to bring you video testimonials of our time as a congregation over the last twelve months. We are showcasing them below. - [Solar Page](https://stmaa.org/solar-page/) - [Live Stream](https://stmaa.org/live-stream/) - Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here! You can follow our live stream on Sunday by clicking here, or you can see it on Facebook or on our YouTube Channel. We are now meeting inside for the 9:00 am service which is also being live streamed. At 11:00 am on Sundays we are offering a live - [Church News](https://stmaa.org/church-news/) - Music News July 9, 2026 his Sunday we are pulling out all the stops with an organ demo after the 9 am service. Read More » All Church Picnic July 3, 2026 Join us for an All Church Picnic and single service on July 26 at Wilshire Park at 11 am. Acompáñenos al picnic de - [Who we are](https://stmaa.org/home/visiting/who-we-are/) - Welcome to St. Michael & All Angels! We invite you and your family to share in our life of worship and ministry. Education, fellowship, and spiritual support offer you strength for the journey of faith. Outreach opportunities will develop your skill and a heart for giving back to others. WE live in love through our - [Videos de la misa](https://stmaa.org/bienvenidos/videos-de-la-misa/) - Nuevos videos próximamente para posadas navideñas y víspera de Navidad - [Our Ministries](https://stmaa.org/our-ministries/) - Our Ministries There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same God. 1 Corinthians 12:4-5 We do ministry whenever and wherever we say “Yes!” to God and use our God-given gifts to follow Christ and do God’s work in the world. Discovering our gifts and how - [Liturgical Ministries](https://stmaa.org/liturgical-ministries/) - Our Sunday celebration of Word and Prayer and sharing the bread and wine of God’s Table involves members of the clergy, staff, vestry, and several of the worship ministries of the parish and other interested parishioners to develop the worship life and experience of the congregation with “an adventurous spirit within the Anglican tradition.” Below - [Our Parish](https://stmaa.org/our-parish/) - Our mission is to continue Jesus' ministry in the world. Gather and grow a caring and dynamic community of faith;and toEngage and empower all our members to live out the promises and covenant of Holy Baptism. A History of Involvement St. Michael’s has been blessed in many ways in its near 100 years. Early lay - [Our Welcome Card](https://stmaa.org/our-welcome-card/) - If you’d like to hear more of what’s going on at St. Michael & All Angels, please introduce yourself. We’d love to get to know you! (Your age and address allow us to contact you with resources specific to you and your community.) We’ll add you to our mailing list for our newsletter. [Formstack id="4185780" - [Visit St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/home/visiting/) - St. Michael’s is a welcoming community committed to sharing our journey in Christ. When We Gather Worship with us every Sunday in Hollywood. Our life as the people of God is expressed and renewed in the Sunday celebration of Word and Prayer and sharing the bread and wine of God’s Table. 7:30 am: Holy Eucharist - [Youth Ministries](https://stmaa.org/youth-ministries/) - From September through June, St. Michael’s offers weekly youth group for 6th- through 12th-graders on Sunday nights from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. We gather for dinner, check in about our week, play games, and typically split up into middle-school and high-school discussion groups using spiritual formation material developed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America - [Pastoral Care](https://stmaa.org/pastoral-care/) - This area of ministry involves the caring that we all give each other as members of this community. Caring for one another is part of our vocation as Christians. This compassionate care is especially evidenced during times of crisis and/or major turning points in our lives: a death in the family, an illness or hospitalization, - [Misa in Spanish/en español](https://stmaa.org/home/worship-services-prayer/misa-in-spanishen-espanol/) - Santa Eucaristía Every Sunday at 1:00 pm, we celebrate the Eucharist in Spanish with lively music. A convivio (community meal) follows the liturgy. For more information (in Spanish) about the misa and the activities of our Spanish-speaking parishioners, please click here. - [Worship Services & Prayer](https://stmaa.org/home/worship-services-prayer/) - Centering PrayerCentering Prayer is one form of intentional silent-sitting practice that invites the grace of Christian contemplation. With the use of the breath or sacred word, we consent in the silence to God's presence and action within. Our open community group... Healing EucharistOn the second Sunday of every month , members of the St. Brigid's - [Parish Life](https://stmaa.org/parish-life/) - St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church is a place where people at all stages of life come to worship, to seek their way in the world, and to share God-given gifts in service to others. At St. Michael's, our mission is to foster a safe and hospitable environment where Christian community happens and relationships - [Music Ministries](https://stmaa.org/music/) - The mission of St. Michael's music ministry is to lead the congregation in worship that glorifies God and inspires the soul. Our choirs work diligently to prepare and offer the finest music possible in a variety of styles and expressions. We seek to grow musically, spiritually and in community in service to the church and - [Environmental Stewardship - Green Team](https://stmaa.org/justice/environmental-stewardshipgreen-team/) - Our St. Michael’s Green Team partners with the Ad­vocacy Action Group to seek environmental justice for all people and ecological justice for all non-human life within God’s good creation. The Green Team also works to improve our collective and personal practices by helping us reduce our energy, water, and toxic-materials use. The Green Team meets - [Community Service](https://stmaa.org/community-service/) - In Holy Baptism we make solemn vows to "seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves" and to"strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being." At St. Michael's, we believe that worship and action go hand-in-hand as two sides of the same coin. - [Children & Families Ministry](https://stmaa.org/children-families-ministry/) - St. Michael & All Angels loves children! St. Michael’s Children & Families Ministry wants to welcome your family and we look forward to growing and learning together in the light and love of God. Children are individuals, ready for different experiences at different times. 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St. Michael’s Visit the church Learn about Baptism Become a member Give or Donate Contact Page Volunteer Church information Our Clergy & Staff The Rector’s Blog From the Associate Rector Stay connected Sermons from the current - [Choristers](https://stmaa.org/music/choristers/) - The youth choir program at St. Michael's is based on the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) tradition and is open to all treble voices between the ages of 8-18. This choir training program meets on Wednesdays at 4:45 pm during the school year to learn the basics of musicianship and choral technique. The Choristers sing a - [St. Michael's Singers](https://stmaa.org/music/st-michaels-singers/) - This 35-voice choir provides vocal leadership during the 9:00 and 11:00 am Sunday services from early September through early June. The choir sings an anthem during the offertory at each service and leads the congregation in the psalms, hymns and service music. The St. Michael's Singers is a close-knit, welcoming community of singers with varying levels of choral - [Saints & Singers Choir](https://stmaa.org/music/saints-singers-choir/) - Formerly known as Takes the Fifth Choir and Band, this welcoming group sings about once a month, often on the first Sunday of the month at the 11:00 am service, with one Thursday night rehearsal before each service (except in the summer). Devoted to accessible, inclusive, diverse repertoire, particularly in the gospel and contemporary styles, the Saints & Singers - [Our Instruments](https://stmaa.org/music/our-instruments/) - Our Balcom and Vaughan pipe organ was orginally installed in 1973. Additions and improvements have been made by Bond Organ Builders. For the full organ specifications, click here. St. Michael's also has a set of Petit & Fritsen handbells, a two-manual Hubbard harpsichord, a Kawai grand piano in the sanctuary, and four other pianos throughout - [Become a member](https://stmaa.org/home/become-a-member/) - Wherever you are on your journey of faith or doubt, all are welcome at St. Michael’s. By attending worship regularly, participating in the life of the community, and contributing financially to the mission and ministry of the church, you are a member of St. Michael’s. - [Our Vision Statement](https://stmaa.org/parish-life/vision-statement/) - WE live in love through our Baptismal Promises to welcome and respect the dignity of every human being, care for God’s creation, and engage in the ministry of Jesus to bring light, healing, and grace to our world. WE manifest joy through vibrant worship, beautiful music, and the active participation and nurturing of our children - [What to Expect](https://stmaa.org/home/visiting/what-to-expect/) - What's Sunday worship like? There is no wrong way to come to God in prayer; we’re glad you're here. Sunday services generally last approximately one hour or a little bit longer and include prayers, singing, Bible readings, announcements, Holy Eucharist and a sermon. Some congregants dress up; others wear jeans or shorts. Children are welcome - [Youth service opportunities](https://stmaa.org/youth-ministries/youth-service-opportunities/) - These are opportunities to act out of faith, love and compassion in our community with great partners like the St. Michael’s Green Team, Friends of Trees, Northeast Emergency Food Bank, Clark County Emergency Food Bank and Hollywood East. And we serve “at home” (i.e., at St. Michael’s) as well with holy-day celebrations, such as by serving - [Youth missions](https://stmaa.org/youth-ministries/youth-missions/) - Every other year, St. Michael’s youth head out of town on a mission trip. Each trip requires an extraordinary amount of planning and community-building fundraising before the trip even gets underway. Youth have held babysitting evenings at the church, organized huge book sales, and hosted Variety Nights which showcased the diverse talents of many youth-group - [Youth activites](https://stmaa.org/youth-ministries/youth-activites/) - There are lots of youth-group activities planned for this program year! All 6th- through 12th- graders are welcome to join in — keep an eye on your inbox for more information. In addition to our Sunday evening Youth Group gatherings, various activities are planned through the year. We go ice-skating, bowling, swimming; we check out a - [Confirm not Conform](https://stmaa.org/youth-ministries/confirm-not-conform/) - Every other year, youth in middle and high school are invited to participate in the confirmation program Confirm not Conform (CnC), a nationally recognized and respected confirmation curriculum. CnC candidates will meet from October through May and engage in a variety of role plays and exercises that help them explore their faith. In addition, CnC - [Healing Eucharist](https://stmaa.org/home/worship-services-prayer/healing-eucharist/) - On the second Sunday of every month, members of the St. Brigid's Guild offer the Sacrament of Healing after both the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. Twice a year, in conjunction with St. Brigid's and St. Luke's Feast Days, we offer a Friday evening Healing Eucharist, which usually welcomes about 20 people. We offer shawls - [Centering Prayer](https://stmaa.org/home/worship-services-prayer/centering-prayer/) - Centering Prayer is one form of intentional silent-sitting practice that invites the grace of Christian contemplation. With the use of the breath or sacred word, we consent in the silence to God's presence and action within. Our open community group began as a contemplative evening prayer service in 2002. All are welcome. We currently gather - [St. Brigid’s Guild for Healing](https://stmaa.org/pastoral-care/st-brigids-guild-for-healing/) - Members of the St. Brigid's Guild commit to faithfully studying and continuing the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. The Guild meets monthly for reflection, study, and prayer, and offers healing prayer in the chapel on the second Sunday of each month. - [Prayer Shawls](https://stmaa.org/pastoral-care/prayer-shawls-2/) - Members of this ministry use their gifts of prayer and creativity to knit and crochet shawls and baby blankets that carry the loving prayers of the entire worshiping community to those who need them. - [Prayer Chain](https://stmaa.org/pastoral-care/prayer-chain/) - Members of the prayer chain commit to praying regularly for the persons for whom prayers have been requested. Because of the confidential nature of this ministry, an orientation is required. - [Home Meal Preparation and Delivery](https://stmaa.org/pastoral-care/home-meal-preparation-and-delivery/) - Can you provide a meal every once in a while to a family in the parish at a difficult time? Meals are delivered to families who have experienced a death or a hospitalization or the arrival of a new baby. - [Funeral Receptions](https://stmaa.org/pastoral-care/funeral-receptions/) - Members of the Funeral Reception team lovingly prepare the Parish Hall for families when there is a funeral at the church. Team members help prepare and arrange the food, coffee and tea, and help with clean up afterward. - [Eucharistic Visitors in Action](https://stmaa.org/pastoral-care/eucharistic-visitors/) - Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to homebound or hospitalized parishioners on Sundays immediately following the celebration of the Eucharist. This ministry requires vestry approval, SAFE Training, and a license from the Bishop. Because of the confidential and sacramental nature of this ministry, inquirers must have been active members of the parish for at least a - [Hospitality](https://stmaa.org/parish-life/hospitality/) - The staff and people of St. Michael's strive to be genuinely hospitable to each other and to visitors and newcomers throughout the year. Some of the many ways in which we make this happen include: The clergy and the newcomer committee welcome all those persons who are visiting for the first time or who are - [Endowment Fund](https://stmaa.org/our-parish/endowment/) - The Endowment Fund was created at the 1992 Annual Parish Meeting as a way to safeguard St. Michael’s future by securing bequests and other gifts. The Fund’s other purpose is to provide continuing support for the mission of the parish. It accepts gifts and donations of any size and at any time during the - [Ushers](https://stmaa.org/liturgical-ministries/ushers/) - Ministry Description: The primary ministry of an usher is hospitality. Prior to each worship service, they greet people and hand out bulletins. If it is hard for people entering to see available seats, the usher assists them Once the liturgy has begun, they are responsible for a series of tasks: Welcome latecomers, give them a - [Lectors](https://stmaa.org/liturgical-ministries/lectors/) - Ministry Description: The Lector proclaims the Word of God during worship Position Requirements: Must be a committed member of St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church and faithful in Sunday attendanceMust attend Lector orientation prior to beginning this ministryMust speak clearly and with sufficient strength to be heardMust be comfortable with public speakingMust have access - [Eucharistic Visitors](https://stmaa.org/liturgical-ministries/eucharistic-visitors/) - Ministry Description: Eucharistic Visitors take Holy Communion to members of the community who are unable to attend Sunday worship due to illness, accident, hospitalization, infirmity, or other extenuating circumstances. Position Requirements: Recommendation of the RectorMust be a committed member of St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church and faithful in Sunday attendancePersonal piety centered around - [Eucharistic Ministers](https://stmaa.org/liturgical-ministries/eucharistic-ministers/) - Ministry Description: A Eucharistic Minister is a lay person authorized to administer the Consecrated Elements at a Celebration of Holy Eucharist. A Eucharistic Minister should normally act under the direction of a Deacon, if any, or otherwise, the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith. - [Children's Liturgy of the Word Leaders](https://stmaa.org/liturgical-ministries/childrens-liturgy-of-the-word-leaders/) - Ministry Description: Children (usually kindergarten through elementary age) are invited by an adult leader at the 9 and 11 o’clock liturgies to the “Children’s Liturgy of the Word” – a time of scripture reflection, stories and prayers. The children leave church with their adult leader at the conclusion of the Collect of the Day, gather - [Altar Guild Team Member](https://stmaa.org/liturgical-ministries/altar-guild-team-member/) - Ministry Description: The Altar Guild prepares the sanctuary for community worship and cares for the vestments, linens, and vessels used in the liturgy. Position Requirements: Six months active membership at St. Michael & All Angels Church;Must attend an orientation with the Altar Guild Director prior to serving;Each Altar Guild team’s ministry week begins on Saturday - [Acolytes](https://stmaa.org/liturgical-ministries/acolytes/) - Ministry Description: Acolytes serve in the liturgy to assist the congregation in worship. Position Requirements: Minimum age: 11 yearsMust be available to serve at least two liturgies per month.Must have sufficient understanding of the liturgy to be able to fully participate in the flow of worship.Acolytes under age 17 must have parental support for this - [Outreach & Justice Ministries](https://stmaa.org/justice/outreach-justice-ministries/) - The Outreach & Justice Ministries Council is an umbrella organization formed in 2006 to help provide support for St. Michael’s outreach and advocacy efforts. The Council’s mission is to extend Christ’s presence in and beyond the parish in response to social-justice issues and pastoral needs and frequently partners with schools and other agencies both local - [Immigrant Welcoming Congregation](https://stmaa.org/justice/immigrant-welcoming-congregation/) - What are some of the areas in which the IWC has continued to work for immigrant justice? After a year-long process, St. Michael’s became an Immigrant Welcoming Congregation in 2013. The vestry unanimously approved and signed the IWC Declaration on April 18, 2013, and in fall 2015, we became a sanctuary church. Through these actions - [Advocacy Action](https://stmaa.org/justice/advocacy-action/) - Advocacy Action formed out of the enthusiasm generated by our Bread for the World letter-writing campaigns. Advocacy Action meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. The purpose of the group is to support each other in our advocacy efforts. These efforts include calling or emailing - [Learn about Baptism](https://stmaa.org/home/learn-about-baptism/) - Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body the Church. The traditional Feast Days for the celebration of Holy Baptism are St. Michael’s Day, All Saints’ Sunday, The Feast of Jesus’ Baptism, The Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday and Pentecost. 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[Barb Mason](https://stmaa.org/organizer/barb-miller/) - [Tami Painter](https://stmaa.org/organizer/tami-painter/) - [Richard Hartman](https://stmaa.org/organizer/richard-hartma/) - [Sheryl Fullerton](https://stmaa.org/organizer/sheryl-fullerton/) - [Kenya Cruz](https://stmaa.org/organizer/kenya-cruz/) - [Ruby Welch](https://stmaa.org/organizer/ruby-welch/) - [Joanne Deazley](https://stmaa.org/organizer/joanne-deazley/) - [Scott Painter](https://stmaa.org/organizer/scott-painter/) - [Josh English](https://stmaa.org/organizer/josh-english/) - [Dave Reilly](https://stmaa.org/organizer/dave-reilly/) - [Cheryl Braginsky](https://stmaa.org/organizer/cheryl-braginsky/) - [Peter Sergienko](https://stmaa.org/organizer/peter-sergienko/) - [Chris Crau](https://stmaa.org/organizer/chris-crau/) - [Stephanie English](https://stmaa.org/organizer/stephanie-english/) - [Unknown](https://stmaa.org/organizer/unknown/) - [Helen Crandell](https://stmaa.org/organizer/helen-crandell/) - [Jack Harper](https://stmaa.org/organizer/jack-harper-mitch-oglesby/) - [Caroline Litzenberger](https://stmaa.org/organizer/caroline-litzeberger/) - [Audrey Sackett](https://stmaa.org/organizer/audrey-sackett/) - [Ann Wetherell](https://stmaa.org/organizer/ann-wetherell/) - [Charlie Foss](https://stmaa.org/organizer/charlie-foss/) - [John Lidstrom](https://stmaa.org/organizer/john-lidstrom/) - [Jennie Street](https://stmaa.org/organizer/jennie-street/) - [Robert Clark](https://stmaa.org/organizer/robert-clark-2/) - [Sherman Hesselgrave](https://stmaa.org/organizer/sherman-hesselgrave/) - [Phillip Blomberg](https://stmaa.org/organizer/phillip-blomberg/) - [John Scannell](https://stmaa.org/organizer/john-scannell/) - [Hjalmer Lofstrom](https://stmaa.org/organizer/hjalmer-lofstrom/) - [Bob Spiers](https://stmaa.org/organizer/bob-spiers/) - [Martha Pérez](https://stmaa.org/organizer/martha-perez/) - [Susie Silva-Strommer](https://stmaa.org/organizer/susie-silva-strommer/) - [Tim Shields](https://stmaa.org/organizer/tim-shields/) - [Sheri O'Brien](https://stmaa.org/organizer/sheri-obrien/) - [Mary Myers](https://stmaa.org/organizer/mary-myers/) - [Lynn Baker](https://stmaa.org/organizer/lynn-baker/) - [Edith Arriaga](https://stmaa.org/organizer/edith-arriaga/) - [Anabertha Martinez](https://stmaa.org/organizer/anabertha-martinez/) - [Bev Hoeffer](https://stmaa.org/organizer/bev-hoeffer/) - [Sue Harper](https://stmaa.org/organizer/sue-harper/) - [Brian Fairbanks](https://stmaa.org/organizer/brian-fairbanks/) - [Kevin Warren](https://stmaa.org/organizer/kevin-warren/) - [Jana Gregory](https://stmaa.org/organizer/jana-gregory/) - [Leslie Sackett](https://stmaa.org/organizer/leslie-sackett/) - [Tim Sackett](https://stmaa.org/organizer/tim-sackett/) - [Hannah Brewer](https://stmaa.org/organizer/hannah-brewer/) - [Beto Arciniega](https://stmaa.org/organizer/beto-arciniega/) - [Robert Lockwood](https://stmaa.org/organizer/robert-lockwood/) - [Paula Raines](https://stmaa.org/organizer/paula-raines/) - [](https://stmaa.org/organizer/19834/) ## Events - [Family Worship](https://stmaa.org/event/family-worship/) - Everyone is welcome to join the circle on the third Sunday of the month, when children, youth and adults gather in Nativity Hall from 4:00 - 6:00 pm for a new season of Family Worship. - [Coffee Hour](https://stmaa.org/event/coffee-hour-3/2024-09-01/) - [Coffee Hour](https://stmaa.org/event/coffee-hour-2/2024-06-23/) - [Sunday Worship in English (summer schedule, services at 8:00 & 10:00 am)](https://stmaa.org/event/sunday-worship-in-english-summer-schedule-services-at-800-1000-am/2024-09-08/) - [Forum: Rector's Town Hall](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-rectors-town-hall/) - [CA dinner](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-dinner/) - [Hannah B. shower open house](https://stmaa.org/event/hannah-b-shower-open-house/) - [Forum: Newcomers Committee](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-newcomers-committee/) - [Sunday Morning Worship at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/sunday-morning-worship-at-730-900-1100-am/2024-06-23/) - [Primero Comunión](https://stmaa.org/event/primero-comunion/) - [Women's spirituality group](https://stmaa.org/event/womens-spirituality-group-2/) - [Lunch Bunch gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/lunch-bunch-gathering-3/) - [Forum: the Rainbow Initiative](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-the-rainbow-initiative/) - ["The Spirited Pen" writing workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/the-spirited-pen-writing-workshop/2024-06-20/) - [Newcomer Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/newcomer-committee-meeting-3/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-8-2/) - [Forum: The General Convention](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-the-general-convention/) - [Broadway Night music program fundraiser](https://stmaa.org/event/broadway-night-music-program-fundraiser/2024-06-01/) - [Coffee Hour training](https://stmaa.org/event/coffee-hour-training-2/) - [Coffee Hour training](https://stmaa.org/event/coffee-hour-training/) - [Saints & Singers Choir rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/saints-singers-choir-rehearsal-3/) - [Bach Cantata Choir performance](https://stmaa.org/event/bach-cantata-choir-performance/) - [St. Brigid's Guild meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/st-brigids-guild-meeting-3/) - [Newcomer Gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/newcomer-gathering-3/) - [Lunch Bunch](https://stmaa.org/event/lunch-bunch-3/) - [Women's spirituality group](https://stmaa.org/event/womens-spirituality-group/) - [Dinner Group](https://stmaa.org/event/dinner-group-2/) - [Creation Care team meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/creation-care-team-meeting/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-6/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5-2-2-2-2/2024-12-17/) - [El Día de los Niños celebration](https://stmaa.org/event/el-dia-de-los-ninos-celebration/) - [Cathedral Trio concert](https://stmaa.org/event/cathedral-trio-concert/) - [The Feast of Pentecost](https://stmaa.org/event/the-feast-of-pentecost-2/) - [Cathedral Trio recital rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/cathedral-trio-recital-rehearsal/) - [Forum: Three Practices](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-three-practices/) - [Cascadia Viols workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/cascadia-viols-workshop-6/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-21/) - [AARP Smart Driver course](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-course-3/2024-05-18/) - [Evensong for Ascension Day](https://stmaa.org/event/evensong-for-ascension-day/) - [Gayle Morris memorial service](https://stmaa.org/event/gayle-morris-memorial-service/) - [Creation Care movie con't.](https://stmaa.org/event/creation-care-movie-cont/) - [Forum: Earth Day with Creation Care team](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-israel-palestine-how-did-we-get-here/) - [Youth group meeting with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/youth-group-meeting-with-scott/) - [Youth group meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/youth-group-meeting/) - [AARP Smart Driver course](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-course-2/2024-04-13/) - [Simple Supper & Holden Evening Prayer](https://stmaa.org/event/simple-supper-holden-evening-prayer/2024-03-20/) - [Children's radio-theater play](https://stmaa.org/event/childrens-radio-theater-play/) - [Ensemble Boulanger recital](https://stmaa.org/event/ensemble-boulanger-recital-2/) - [Forum: Ukrainian Easter eggs history & creation](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-ukrainian-easter-eggs-history-creation/) - [Sandy Yarno memorial service & reception](https://stmaa.org/event/sandy-yarno-memorial-service-reception/) - [Wedding](https://stmaa.org/event/wedding-2/) - [Cake Auction](https://stmaa.org/event/cake-auction-2/) - [Revels choir rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/revels-choir-rehearsal/2024-04-09/) - [Easter Day receptions](https://stmaa.org/event/easter-day-receptions/) - [Easter Sunday services in English at 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/easter-sunday-services-in-english-at-730-900-1100-am/) - [Godly Play](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-2-2/2024-05-26/) - [Choristers rehearsal (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal-most-sundays/2024-05-26/) - [Bilingual Lenten Book Study](https://stmaa.org/event/bilingual-lenten-book-study-2/2024-03-24/) - [Coffee Hour](https://stmaa.org/event/coffee-hour/2024-06-02/) - [Sunday morning worship in English at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/sunday-morning-worship-in-english-at-730-900-1100-am-2/2024-06-09/) - [Good Friday service at noon](https://stmaa.org/event/good-friday-service-at-noon/) - This spoken service will be at 12:00 noon. - [Good Friday evening service](https://stmaa.org/event/good-friday-service-2/) - Service is at 6:30 pm. It will be bilingual, with Stations of the Cross and music led by the full St. Michael's Singers. - [Palm Sunday](https://stmaa.org/event/palm-sunday-2/) - [Forum: Meal Ministry](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-meal-ministry/) - [Reckoning with Racism cohort meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/reckoning-with-racism-cohort-meeting/) - [LEMs training](https://stmaa.org/event/lems-training/) - [Evening Prayer](https://stmaa.org/event/evening-prayer-7/2026-07-15/) - [Forum: "Called to Serve"](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-called-to-serve/) - [Lunch Bunch gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/lunch-bunch-gathering-2/) - [Crucifer/acolyte training](https://stmaa.org/event/crucifer-acolyte-training/) - [Spirituality Circle](https://stmaa.org/event/spirituality-circle/) - [Easter Vigil service & reception](https://stmaa.org/event/easter-vigil-service-reception/) - [Maundy Thursday dinner & service](https://stmaa.org/event/maundy-thursday-dinner-service/) - [Cascadia Viols](https://stmaa.org/event/cascadia-viols/) - times/locations tentative - [AARP classroom driving course](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-classroom-driving-course/2024-03-09/) - [Advocacy Action team meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/advocacy-action-team-meeting/2025-03-26/) - [Advocacy Action retreat](https://stmaa.org/event/advocacy-action-retreat/) - [Dinner group](https://stmaa.org/event/dinner-group/) - [Lunch Bunch](https://stmaa.org/event/lunch-bunch-2/) - [New vestry orientation](https://stmaa.org/event/new-vestry-orientation/) - [Finance Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-5/) - [Finance Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-4/2024-12-17/) - ["Way of Love" Lenten study](https://stmaa.org/event/way-of-love-lenten-study/2024-03-21/) - [Forum - Godly Play for all](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-godly-play-for-all/) - [David Scruggs memorial service](https://stmaa.org/event/david-scruggs-memorial-service/) - [Team L.I.F.E. meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/team-l-i-f-e-meeting/2024-10-24/) - [Wedding](https://stmaa.org/event/wedding/) - [BAC/vestry retreat](https://stmaa.org/event/bac-vestry-retreat/) - [Coffee Club & Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering-2/2025-12-27/) - [Saints & Singers Choir rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/saints-singers-choir-rehearsal-2/) - [Saints & Singers Choir rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/saints-singers-choir-rehearsal/2024-03-17/) - [Youth Group gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/youth-group-gathering-4/2024-05-05/) - [Youth Group gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/youth-group-gathering-3/2024-05-19/) - [Hope & Fire youth event at St. Paul, Salem](https://stmaa.org/event/hope-fire-youth-event-at-st-paul-salem/) - ["Jane Austen's Parlour"](https://stmaa.org/event/jane-austens-parlour/) - Salon recital with Ensemble Boulanger - [Newcomer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/newcomer-gathering-2/) - [John Mosher memorial service](https://stmaa.org/event/john-mosher-memorial-service/) - [SuEllen Pommier ordination](https://stmaa.org/event/suellen-pommier-ordination/) - Ordinations at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2025-12-18/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-8/2024-05-22/) - [Ash Wednesday services](https://stmaa.org/event/ash-wednesday-services/) - Services at 7:30 am, 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm - [Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper](https://stmaa.org/event/shrove-tuesday-pancake-supper/) - [Women's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/womens-breakfast-3/2026-08-08/) - [IWC retreat](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-retreat-2/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2025-12-11/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2025-12-31/) - [Newcomers Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/newcomers-committee-meeting/) - [Reckoning with Racism team meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/reckoning-with-racism-meeting-3/2026-08-03/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2025-12-28/) - [Forum - "Palestine from the Inside"](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-palestine-from-the-inside/) - [Choral Evensong for Candlemas](https://stmaa.org/event/choral-evensong-for-candlemas/) - [La Misa - worship service in Spanish + convivio](https://stmaa.org/event/la-misa-worship-service-in-spanish-convivio/2025-12-28/) - [AARP driving course](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-driving-course/2024-02-10/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2025-12-27/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2025-12-27/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2024-12-07/) - [Prayer shawl ministry](https://stmaa.org/event/prayer-shawl-ministry-3/2024-12-06/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2025-12-25/) - [Women Celebrating in Recovery group](https://stmaa.org/event/women-celebrating-in-recovery-group-2/2026-07-16/) - [Outreach & Justice Council](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-2/2026-08-06/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering-2/2026-07-16/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering-2/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering-2/2024-10-17/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5-2-2-2/2024-01-09/) - [Church Office closed](https://stmaa.org/event/church-office-closed/) - [First Sunday after Christmas/New Year's Eve services](https://stmaa.org/event/first-sunday-after-christmas-new-years-eve-services/) - Services at: 7:30 am - Rite I 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist with congregational singing 1:00 pm - La Misa en español - [Wedding anniversary celebration](https://stmaa.org/event/wedding-anniversary-celebration/) - [St. Brigid's Guild meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/st-brigids-guild-meeting-2/) - [Advent Bible Reading & Reflection](https://stmaa.org/event/advent-bible-reading-reflection/2023-12-18/) - [Newcomer Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/newcomer-committee-meeting-2/) - [Tamale-making for Artisan Fair](https://stmaa.org/event/tamale-making-for-artisan-fair/) - [Facilities Committee](https://stmaa.org/event/facilities-committee/) - [St. Brigid's Guild meetings](https://stmaa.org/event/st-brigids-guild-meetings/) - [Christmas Day service at 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/christmas-day-service-at-1000-am/) - [Advent 4 & Christmas Eve services](https://stmaa.org/event/advent-4-christmas-eve-services/) - Advent 4 service: 10:00 am in the Nativity Hall Christmas Eve services: 1:00 pm en español 4:00 pm - Children & Families' service with Nativity Play 6:00 pm - Christmas liturgy with carols; music led by the Saints & Singers Choir 10:30 pm - Festival Christmas liturgy beginning with carols; music led by the St. - [Christmas Play rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/christmas-play-rehearsal/) - [Longest Night service](https://stmaa.org/event/longest-night-service-4/) - [Youth Christmas party](https://stmaa.org/event/youth-christmas-party/) - [Las Posadas celebrated](https://stmaa.org/event/las-posadas-celebrated/) - [Cascadia Viols workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/cascadia-viols-workshop-5/) - [Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrated](https://stmaa.org/event/our-lady-of-guadalupe-celebrated/) - [Artisan Fair](https://stmaa.org/event/artisan-fair/) - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting-3/) - [XV Años + reception](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-reception/) - [Christmas & Advent crafts](https://stmaa.org/event/christmas-advent-crafts/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-12-21/) - [Newcomer Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/newcomer-committee-meeting/) - [Baptism (Misa)](https://stmaa.org/event/baptism-misa/) - [Birthday card ministry](https://stmaa.org/event/birthday-card-ministry/) - [Birthday cards ministry](https://stmaa.org/event/birthday-cards-ministry/2026-07-31/) - [Advent Fair](https://stmaa.org/event/advent-fair-3/) - [De-escalation Training](https://stmaa.org/event/de-escalation-training-2/) - [All Saints Evensong](https://stmaa.org/event/all-saints-evensong/) - [AARP Smart Driver Course](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-course/2023-11-11/) - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting-2/) - [Harpsichord and Viol Recital](https://stmaa.org/event/harpsichord-and-viol-recital/) - [Endowment Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/endowment-committee-meeting/) - [Lunch Bunch gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/lunch-bunch-gathering/) - [Youth group gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/youth-group-gathering-2/) - [Saints & Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/saints-singers-rehearsal-3/) - [Themed forums with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/themed-forums-with-scott/2023-10-29/) - [Vestry retreat (times tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-retreat-times-tentative/) - [Diocesan youth overnight](https://stmaa.org/event/diocesan-youth-overnight/) - [Cascadia Viols workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/cascadia-viols-workshop-4/) - [De-escalation training](https://stmaa.org/event/de-escalation-training/) - [Youth Group gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/youth-group-gathering/2023-12-03/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5-2-2/2023-11-14/) - [St. Michael's Day](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-day/) - [Birthday Card group](https://stmaa.org/event/birthday-card-group/) - [Forum: "The Reluctant Singer"](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-the-reluctant-singer/) - Also, Choir Director Brian Fairbanks is offering a forum called The Reluctant Singer after the service in the Nativity Hall. Learn some basic vocal technique and music-reading tips, whether or not you consider yourself a singer. Everyone is invited to make some noise in this fun, inclusive workshop! - [Lessons & Carols](https://stmaa.org/event/lessons-carols/) - [All Saints Sunday](https://stmaa.org/event/all-saints-sunday/) - [Family Worship & potluck supper](https://stmaa.org/event/family-worship-potluck-supper/) - [Blessing of the Animals](https://stmaa.org/event/blessing-of-the-animals-3/) - [Ensemble Boulanger concert](https://stmaa.org/event/ensemble-boulanger-concert/) - [Celebration of New Ministry](https://stmaa.org/event/celebration-of-new-ministry/) - [Celebration of New Ministry rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/celebration-of-new-ministry-rehearsal/) - [St. Michael's Day Evensong](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-day-evensong/) - [AARP driving classes](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-driving-classes-2/2023-09-09/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-20/) - [Parish Picnic](https://stmaa.org/event/parish-picnic/) - [Sunday morning worship in English (summer schedule) at 7:30 & 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/sunday-morning-worship-in-english-summer-schedule-at-730-1000-am/2023-09-10/) - [Packing of backpacks for foster kids](https://stmaa.org/event/packing-of-backpacks-for-foster-kids/) - [Organ demo](https://stmaa.org/event/organ-demo/) - [Recovery Sunday liturgy & forum](https://stmaa.org/event/recovery-sunday-liturgy-forum/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-19/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-18/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-17/) - [Byrd festival chamber concert](https://stmaa.org/event/byrd-festival-chamber-concert/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5-2/2023-09-19/) - [Open Table dinner gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/open-table-dinner-gathering-5/) - [Women Celebrating in Recovery group](https://stmaa.org/event/women-celebrating-in-recovery-group/2023-12-21/) - [Sunday morning worship in English at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/sunday-morning-worship-in-english-at-730-900-1100-am/2023-06-11/) - [Open Table dinner gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/open-table-dinner-gathering-4/) - [Open Table dinner gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/open-table-dinner-gathering-2/) - [IWC/O&J Forum](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-oj-forum/) - [Family Worship & potluck dinner](https://stmaa.org/event/family-worship-potluck-dinner/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-16/) - [Meet-up with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/meet-up-with-scott-9/) - [Meet-up with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/meet-up-with-scott-8/) - [Meet-up with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/meet-up-with-scott-7/) - [Meet-up with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/meet-up-with-scott-6/) - [Vestry retreat](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-retreat/) - [Meet-up with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/meet-up-with-scott-5/) - [Meet-up with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/meet-up-with-scott-4/) - [Meet-up with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/meet-up-with-scott-3/) - [Meet-up with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/meet-up-with-scott-2/) - [Youth Group (w/Scott+)](https://stmaa.org/event/youth-group-w-scott/) - [Meet-up with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/event/meet-up-with-scott/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-15/) - [Broadway Night rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/broadway-night-rehearsal-2/2023-05-28/) - [The Feast of Pentecost](https://stmaa.org/event/the-feast-of-pentecost/) - [The Rev. Scott Painter's first Sunday at St. Michael's](https://stmaa.org/event/the-rev-scott-painters-first-sunday-at-st-michaels/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-14/) - [Revels auditions](https://stmaa.org/event/revels-auditions-3/2023-06-10/) - [Brian F. concert](https://stmaa.org/event/brian-f-concert/) - [Viols workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/viols-workshop/) - [Voice/piano recital](https://stmaa.org/event/voice-piano-recital/) - [Reckoning with Racism team meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/reckoning-with-racism-team-meeting/2023-12-04/) - [Plainchant Evening Prayer](https://stmaa.org/event/plainchant-evening-prayer/2023-05-24/) - [Día de los Niños celebration](https://stmaa.org/event/dia-de-los-ninos-celebration/) - [Cake Auction](https://stmaa.org/event/cake-auction/) - [Diane W. 90th b-day celebration](https://stmaa.org/event/diane-w-90th-b-day-celebration/) - [AARP SmartDriver workshops](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-smartdriver-workshops/2023-05-13/) - [Broadway Night](https://stmaa.org/event/broadway-night-2/2023-06-03/) - Music fundraiser - times tentative - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2023-08-03/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Earth Day/Creation Care forum](https://stmaa.org/event/earth-day-creation-care-forum/) - [Godly Play](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-2/2023-07-16/) - [Good Friday service](https://stmaa.org/event/good-friday-service/) - [Maundy Thursday supper & liturgy](https://stmaa.org/event/maundy-thursday-supper-liturgy/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-13/) - [Easter Sunday services at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/easter-sunday-services-at-730-900-1100-am/) - [Easter Vigil service](https://stmaa.org/event/easter-vigil-service-2/) - [Misa women's retreat](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-womens-retreat/) - [Cascadia Viols workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/cascadia-viols-workshop-3/) - [Open Table dinner group](https://stmaa.org/event/open-table-dinner-group/) - [Bilingual Lenten book study](https://stmaa.org/event/bilingual-lenten-book-study/2023-03-26/) - [Lenten book study with Fr. Sherman](https://stmaa.org/event/lenten-book-study-with-fr-sherman/2023-03-29/) - [Soup supper & Holden Evening Prayer](https://stmaa.org/event/soup-supper-holden-evening-prayer/2023-03-29/) - [Monday Book Group](https://stmaa.org/event/monday-book-group/2019-05-27/) - Monday Book Group meets twice a month in the Raphael Room, and very occasionally at a participant's home. In June and July, the Monday Book Group will be watching a 20-minute video from Living the Questions, a set of DVDs created by progressive Christian scholars and theologians, and then discussing the ideas presented. The group - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-7/) - [Piano recital (private)](https://stmaa.org/event/piano-recital-private-2/) - [Search/Profile Committee appreciation breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/search-profile-committee-appreciation-breakfast/) - [AARP Smart Driver classroom course](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-classroom-course/2023-03-11/) - [AARP Smart Driver classroom course](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-classroom-course/2023-03-11/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2023-02-23/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2023-02-16/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2023-02-09/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2023-02-02/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2023-01-26/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2023-01-19/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2023-01-12/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2023-01-05/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-12-29/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-12-22/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-12-15/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-12-08/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-12-01/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-11-24/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-11-17/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-11-10/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-11-03/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-10-27/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-10-20/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-10-13/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-10-06/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-09-29/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-09-22/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-09-15/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-09-08/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-09-01/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-08-25/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-08-18/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-08-11/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-08-04/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-07-28/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-07-21/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-07-14/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-07-07/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-06-30/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-06-23/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-06-16/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-06-09/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-06-02/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-05-26/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-05-19/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-05-12/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-05-05/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-04-28/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-04-21/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-04-14/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-04-07/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-03-31/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-03-24/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/aa-meeting/2022-03-17/) - [Ash Wednesday services at noon and 7:00 pm](https://stmaa.org/event/ash-wednesday-services-at-noon-and-700-pm/) - Eucharist and imposition of ashes at 12:00 noon service; 7:00 pm service will include Eucharist, imposition of ashes and music led by the St. Michael's Singers. That service will also be bilingual. Childcare will be available at both services. - [Shrove Tuesday pancake supper](https://stmaa.org/event/shrove-tuesday-pancake-supper-2/) - [Lunch Bunch](https://stmaa.org/event/lunch-bunch/) - [Reckoning with Racism group meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/reckoning-with-racism-group-meeting-2/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-06-29/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-06-22/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-06-15/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-06-08/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-06-01/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-05-25/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-05-18/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-05-11/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-05-04/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-04-27/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-04-20/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-04-13/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-04-06/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-03-30/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-03-23/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-03-16/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-03-09/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-03-02/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-02-23/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-02-16/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-prayer-group-3/2023-04-20/) - [Open Table dinner gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/open-table-dinner-gathering/) - [Reckoning with Racism meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/reckoning-with-racism-meeting-2/) - [History Forums](https://stmaa.org/event/history-forums-2/2023-02-19/) - February 5: The Emergence of Hispanic Ministries within St. Michael’s February 12: Women’s Crucial Roles within St. Michael’s February 19: The History of the Music Program - [History Forums](https://stmaa.org/event/history-forums-2/2023-02-12/) - February 5: The Emergence of Hispanic Ministries within St. Michael’s February 12: Women’s Crucial Roles within St. Michael’s February 19: The History of the Music Program - [History Forums](https://stmaa.org/event/history-forums-2/2023-02-19/) - February 5: The Emergence of Hispanic Ministries within St. Michael’s February 12: Women’s Crucial Roles within St. Michael’s February 19: The History of the Music Program - [Choral Evensong](https://stmaa.org/event/choral-evensong-3/) - [Metro East Convocation vestry day](https://stmaa.org/event/metro-east-convocation-vestry-day/) - [AARP driving workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-driving-workshop-2/) - [AARP driving workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-driving-workshop/) - ["Songs for my Valentine" vocal/piano recital](https://stmaa.org/event/songs-for-my-valentine-vocal-piano-recital/) - [IWC retreat](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-retreat/) - [Women's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/womens-breakfast-2/2023-06-10/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-12-30/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-11-25/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-10-28/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-09-30/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-08-26/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-07-29/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-06-24/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-05-27/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-04-29/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-03-25/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-02-25/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/event/burrito-love-meal-offering/2023-03-25/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-12-30/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-12-23/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-12-16/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-12-09/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-12-02/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-11-25/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-11-18/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-11-11/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-11-04/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-10-28/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2-2023-10-21/2025-12-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-10-14/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-10-07/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-09-30/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-09-23/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-09-16/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-09-09/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-09-02/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-08-26/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-08-19/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-08-12/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-08-05/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-07-29/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-07-22/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-07-15/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-07-08/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-07-01/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-06-24/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-06-17/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-06-10/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-06-03/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-05-27/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-05-20/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-05-13/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-05-06/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-04-29/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-04-22/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-04-15/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-04-08/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-04-01/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-03-25/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-03-18/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-03-11/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-03-04/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-02-25/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-02-18/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-02-11/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-02-04/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-01-28/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-01-21/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/al-anon-meeting-2/2023-01-14/) - [Women's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/womens-breakfast-2/2023-06-10/) - [Women's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/womens-breakfast-2/2023-05-13/) - [Women's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/womens-breakfast-2/2023-04-08/) - [Women's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/womens-breakfast-2/2023-03-11/) - [Women's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/womens-breakfast-2/2023-02-11/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-12-02/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-11-04/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-10-07/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-09-02/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-08-05/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-07-01/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-06-03/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-05-06/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-04-01/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-03-04/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/event/mens-breakfast-3/2023-02-04/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-12-30/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-12-23/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-12-16/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-12-09/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-12-02/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-11-25/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-11-18/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-11-11/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-11-04/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-10-28/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-10-21/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-10-14/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-10-07/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-09-30/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-09-23/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-09-16/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-09-09/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-09-02/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-08-26/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-08-19/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-08-12/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-08-05/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-07-29/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-07-22/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-07-15/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-07-08/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-07-01/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-06-24/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-06-17/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-06-10/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-06-03/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-05-27/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-05-20/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-05-13/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-05-06/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-04-29/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-04-22/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-04-15/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-04-08/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-04-01/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-03-25/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-03-18/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-03-11/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-03-04/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-02-25/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-02-18/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-02-11/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-02-04/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-01-28/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-01-21/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/event/altar-guild-3/2023-01-14/) - [Columbarium Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/columbarium-committee-meeting-2/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-12-31/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-12-24/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-12-17/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-12-10/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-12-03/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-11-26/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-11-19/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-11-12/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-11-05/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-10-29/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-10-22/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-10-15/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-10-08/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-10-01/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-09-24/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-09-17/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-09-10/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-09-03/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-08-27/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-08-20/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-08-13/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-08-06/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-07-30/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-07-23/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-07-16/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-07-09/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-07-02/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-06-25/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-06-18/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-06-11/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-06-04/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-05-28/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-05-21/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-05-14/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-05-07/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-04-30/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-04-23/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-04-16/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-04-09/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-04-02/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-03-26/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-03-19/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-03-12/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-03-05/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-02-26/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-02-19/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-02-12/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-02-05/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-01-29/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-01-22/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/ca-meeting-3/2023-01-15/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-03-26/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-03-19/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-03-12/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-03-05/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-02-26/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-02-19/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-02-12/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-02-05/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-01-29/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-01-22/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-01-15/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/choristers-rehearsal/2023-03-26/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-03-26/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-03-19/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-03-12/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-03-05/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-02-26/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-02-19/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-02-12/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-02-05/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-01-29/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-01-22/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-01-15/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/event/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/2023-03-26/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-12-21/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-11-16/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-10-19/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-09-21/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-08-17/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-07-20/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-06-15/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-05-18/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-04-20/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-03-16/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-4/2023-02-16/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-11-16/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-10-19/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-09-21/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-08-17/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-07-20/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-06-15/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-05-18/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-04-20/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-03-16/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-02-16/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/2023-10-19/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-02-09/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-03-09/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-04-13/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-05-11/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-06-08/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-07-13/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-08-10/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-09-14/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-10-12/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-11-09/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/2023-12-14/) - [Vestry candidates forum](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-candidates-forum/) - [History Forum](https://stmaa.org/event/history-forum/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-03-02/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-02-23/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-02-16/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-02-09/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-02-02/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-01-26/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-01-19/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-01-12/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-03-16/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-03-23/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-03-30/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-03-09/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-04-06/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-04-13/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-04-20/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-04-27/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-05-04/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-05-11/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-05-18/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-05-25/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-06-01/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-06-08/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-06-15/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-06-22/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-06-29/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-07-06/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-07-13/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-07-20/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-07-27/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-08-03/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-08-10/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-08-17/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-08-24/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-08-31/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-09-07/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-09-14/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-09-21/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-09-28/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-10-05/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-10-12/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-10-19/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-10-26/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-11-02/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-11-09/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-11-16/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-11-23/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-11-30/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-12-07/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-12-14/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-12-21/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/event/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/2023-12-28/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-12-27/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-12-20/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-12-13/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-12-06/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-11-29/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-11-22/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-11-15/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-11-08/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-11-01/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-10-25/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-10-18/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-10-11/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-10-04/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-09-27/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-09-20/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-09-13/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-09-06/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-08-30/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-08-23/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-08-16/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-08-09/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-08-02/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-07-26/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-07-19/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-07-12/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-07-05/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-06-28/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-06-21/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-06-14/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-06-07/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-05-31/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-05-24/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-05-17/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-05-10/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-05-03/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-04-26/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-04-19/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-04-12/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-04-05/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-03-29/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-03-22/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-03-15/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-03-08/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-03-01/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-02-22/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-02-15/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-02-08/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-02-01/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-01-25/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-01-18/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/2023-01-11/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-05-31/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-05-24/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-05-17/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-05-10/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-05-03/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-04-26/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-04-19/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-04-12/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-04-05/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-03-29/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-03-15/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-03-08/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-03-01/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-02-15/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-02-08/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-01-25/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-01-18/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-01-11/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/2023-05-31/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-12-19/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-12-12/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-12-05/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-11-28/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-11-21/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-11-14/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-11-07/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-10-31/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-10-24/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-10-17/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-10-10/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-10-03/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-09-26/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-09-19/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-09-12/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-09-05/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-08-29/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-08-22/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-08-15/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-08-08/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-08-01/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-07-25/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-07-18/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-07-11/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-07-04/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-06-27/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-06-20/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-06-13/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-06-06/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-05-30/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-05-23/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-05-16/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-05-09/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-05-02/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-04-25/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-04-18/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-04-11/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-04-04/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-03-28/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-03-21/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-03-14/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-03-07/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-02-28/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-02-21/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-02-14/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-02-07/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-01-31/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-01-24/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-01-17/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-01-10/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-5/2023-07-18/) - [History Forums](https://stmaa.org/event/history-forums/2023-01-08/) - January and February will be “St. Michael’s History Months." In a series of Sunday forums, beginning January 8 at 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall, we will explore the roots of the attributes that make this such a special place. Although the order may change, specific forums will include The History of St. Michael’s (1910 - [Annual Meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/annual-meeting-4/) - [Sunday Worship in English in 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/sunday-worship-in-english-at-730-900-1100-am-2023-01-01/) - [Misa vigil service](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-vigil-service/) - [Pat Wilson memorial service](https://stmaa.org/event/pat-wilson-memorial-service/) - [Piano recital (private)](https://stmaa.org/event/piano-recital-private/) - [Christmas Day service with Eucharist and carols at 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/sunday-worship-in-english-at-730-900-1100-am-2022-12-25/) - Service in English followed by reception in Parish Hall - [Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols](https://stmaa.org/event/festival-of-nine-lessons-carols/) - Sunday, December 18, is our Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols at 7:00 pm. This will be our first full-length in-person Lesson & Carols service since 2019 (thanks, pandemic), and our St. Michael's Singers and Choristers are excited to share hymns, carols, anthems, biblical texts and poems from the Advent and Christmas seasons with you - [Christmas Eve services at 4, 6, 8 & 11 pm](https://stmaa.org/event/christmas-eve-services/) - Christmas Eve services will be held at: 4:00 pm - Family service with Nativity Play 6:00 pm - Eucharist with carols 8:00 pm - Eucharist en español 10:30 pm - Carols with choir and congregation 11:00 pm - Festive Christmas liturgy & eucharist All services will be following by festive receptions in the Parish Hall - [Longest Night service](https://stmaa.org/event/longest-night-service-3/) - [Our Lady of Guadalupe service & meal](https://stmaa.org/event/misa-la-eucaristia-en-espanol-2022-12-11/) - [Las Posadas](https://stmaa.org/event/las-posadas/) - [Cascadia Viols workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/cascadia-viols-workshop-2/) - [XV Años (2)](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-2-3/) - [Mitch Oglesby celebration of life service](https://stmaa.org/event/mitch-oglesby-celebration-of-life-service/) - [Outreach & Justice forum](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-forum-3/) - [Baptism prep](https://stmaa.org/event/baptism-prep-3/) - [Advent Fair](https://stmaa.org/event/advent-fair/) - [Office closed for Thanksgiving holiday](https://stmaa.org/event/office-closed-for-thanksgiving-holiday/2022-11-25/) - [Office closed for Thanksgiving holiday](https://stmaa.org/event/office-closed-for-thanksgiving-holiday/2022-11-25/) - [Festive All Saints reception](https://stmaa.org/event/festive-all-saints-reception/) - Come join us for a festive reception on November 6 from 10:00 to 11:00 am in celebration of All Saints Day that will feature wonderful treats and enticing activities for children and adults! The Immigrant Welcoming Congregation (IWC) Ministry is delighted to host this intergenerational event that will draw on customs of our members from - [Ensemble Boulanger recital](https://stmaa.org/event/ensemble-boulanger-recital/) - On Sunday, November 27, at 4:00 pm, the newly formed duo called Ensemble Boulanger, consisting of pianist/organist Hannah Brewer and vocalist Emma Riggle ,will perform a recital of music for autumn and Thanksgiving at St. Michael’s. Sérénade d’Automne will feature works by Amy Beach, Cécile Chaminade, Nadia & Lili Boulanger and more, with delightful commentary - [Search Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-12/) - [AARP driving class (classroom)](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-driving-class-classroom/2022-11-12/) - [AARP driving class (classroom)](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-driving-class-classroom/2022-11-12/) - [Columbarium working group meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/columbarium-working-group-meeting/2022-11-14/) - [Columbarium working group meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/columbarium-working-group-meeting/2022-11-14/) - [Catechumenate reunion](https://stmaa.org/event/catechumenate-reunion/) - [Blessing of the Animals](https://stmaa.org/event/blessing-of-the-animals-2/) - [Reckoning with Racism liturgy & forum](https://stmaa.org/event/reckoning-with-racism-liturgy-forum/) - On Sunday, October 23, the St. Michael’s Reckoning with Racism (RwR) group, formed in 2020, and clergy invite you to join us in a liturgy to experience our baptismal covenant more deeply and better understand our responsibility as Episcopalians to see and dismantle the systems that perpetuate racism. The liturgy and the 10:00 am forum - [Outreach & Justice forum](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-forum/) - The forum on Sunday, October 16, will feature a guest speaker from the Bybee Lakes Hope Center. The CEO and founder of the organization, Alan Evans, will be live-streamed for this presentation. This forum is part of the St. Michael’s Outreach & Justice Council’s continuing efforts to examine various ways to alleviate houselessness. All are - [Ministry Fair, Part 2](https://stmaa.org/event/ministry-fair-part-2/) - [Reckoning with Racism group meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/reckoning-with-racism-group-meeting/) - [Choral Evensong](https://stmaa.org/event/choral-evensong-2/) - Our first Choral Evensong since before the pandemic will be held on Wednesday, October 19, at 7:00 pm. The choir is preparing Stanford's Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G, Henry Balfour Gardiner's Evening Hymn and lots more transcendent music! This beautiful, traditional service will last less than an hour and is a chance to immerse yourself - [Mult. County Health Dept.](https://stmaa.org/event/mult-county-health-dept/2022-11-29/) - [Mult. County Health Dept.](https://stmaa.org/event/mult-county-health-dept/2022-11-29/) - [Soup & Sing!](https://stmaa.org/event/soup-singing/) - Soup & Sing! is on Wednesday, October 12, at 5:30 pm. Children, families, parents and singers of all ages are welcome to come share a simple soup supper before we sing together, led by Choir Director Brian Fairbanks. This intergenerational event is particularly suited to young people (and their families) who are interested in our - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-11/) - [Vestry/Search Committee retreat](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-search-committee-retreat/) - [AARP driving classes](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-driving-classes/2022-10-08/) - [AARP driving classes](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-driving-classes/2022-10-08/) - [Memorial service for Priscilla Hall](https://stmaa.org/event/memorial-service-for-priscilla-hall/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-09-13/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-08-30/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-09-06/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-07-12/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-07-19/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-07-26/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-08-02/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-08-09/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-08-16/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-08-23/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-07-05/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-06-14/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-06-21/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-06-28/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-04-19/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-04-26/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-05-03/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-05-10/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-05-17/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-05-31/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-06-07/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-04-12/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-03-08/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-03-15/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-03-22/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-03-29/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-04-05/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4/2022-12-20/) - [St. Michael's Singers retreat](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-retreat/) - [Recovery Forum](https://stmaa.org/event/recovery-forum/) - [Transition Forum](https://stmaa.org/event/transition-forum/) - [Feast of St. Michael & All Angels](https://stmaa.org/event/feast-of-st-michael-all-angels/) - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-09-04/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-09-11/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-08-28/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-08-14/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-08-21/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-07-03/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-07-10/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-07-17/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-07-24/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-08-07/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-09-18/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-06-19/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-06-26/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-12-21/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-12-14/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-12-07/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-11-30/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-11-23/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-11-16/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-11-09/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-11-02/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-10-26/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-10-12/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-10-05/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-09-28/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-09-21/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-09-14/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/2022-12-21/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-10/) - [Reckoning with Racism meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/reckoning-with-racism-meeting/) - [Cascadia Viol workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/cascadia-viol-workshop/) - [Columbarium Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/columbarium-committee-meeting/) - [Maury Bye memorial service](https://stmaa.org/event/maury-bye-memorial-service/) - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2023-08-03/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2023-07-06/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2023-06-01/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2023-05-04/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2023-04-06/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2023-03-02/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2023-02-02/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2023-01-05/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2022-12-01/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2022-11-03/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Outreach & Justice Council meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/outreach-justice-council-meeting/2022-10-06/) - Meeting may be in person or on Zoom. - [Bautismo](https://stmaa.org/event/bautismo/) - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach-2/2022-10-04/) - Sack lunches for the community are prepared in St. Michael's House from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, and served in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach-2/2022-10-25/) - Sack lunches for the community are prepared in St. Michael's House from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, and served in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach-2/2022-09-13/) - Sack lunches for the community are prepared in St. Michael's House from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, and served in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach-2/2022-09-20/) - Sack lunches for the community are prepared in St. Michael's House from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, and served in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach-2/2022-09-27/) - Sack lunches for the community are prepared in St. Michael's House from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, and served in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach-2/2022-10-11/) - Sack lunches for the community are prepared in St. Michael's House from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, and served in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach-2/2022-10-18/) - Sack lunches for the community are prepared in St. Michael's House from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, and served in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach-2/2022-10-25/) - Sack lunches for the community are prepared in St. Michael's House from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, and served in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Profile Committee meetings (2nd Thurs)](https://stmaa.org/event/profile-committee-meetings-2nd-thurs/2022-07-14/) - These meetings will meet both in person and on Zoom - [Profile Committee meetings (2nd Thurs)](https://stmaa.org/event/profile-committee-meetings-2nd-thurs/2022-06-09/) - These meetings will meet both in person and on Zoom - [Profile Committee meetings (2nd Thurs)](https://stmaa.org/event/profile-committee-meetings-2nd-thurs/2022-07-14/) - These meetings will meet both in person and on Zoom - [Profile Committee meetings (4th Thurs)](https://stmaa.org/event/profile-committee-meetings-4th-thurs/2022-07-28/) - These meetings are held both in person and on Zoom. - [Profile Committee meetings (4th Thurs)](https://stmaa.org/event/profile-committee-meetings-4th-thurs/2022-06-23/) - These meetings are held both in person and on Zoom. - [Profile Committee meetings (4th Thurs)](https://stmaa.org/event/profile-committee-meetings-4th-thurs/2022-07-28/) - These meetings are held both in person and on Zoom. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-09-22/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-09-15/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-09-08/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-09-01/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-08-25/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-12-29/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-10-06/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-10-13/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-10-20/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-10-27/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-11-03/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-11-10/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-11-17/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-12-01/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-12-08/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-12-15/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-12-22/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-12-29/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Sack Lunch Outreach](https://stmaa.org/event/sack-lunch-outreach/2022-09-29/) - Prep for the lunch is in St. Michael's House from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, and the lunches are handed out in the courtyard from noon to 1:00 pm. - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-3/2022-12-15/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-3/2022-11-17/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-3/2022-10-20/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-3/2022-09-15/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/vestry-meeting-3/2022-12-15/) - [Prayer Shawl Ministry gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/prayer-shawl-ministry-gathering/2022-12-02/) - [Prayer Shawl Ministry gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/prayer-shawl-ministry-gathering/2022-11-04/) - [Prayer Shawl Ministry gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/prayer-shawl-ministry-gathering/2022-10-07/) - [Prayer Shawl Ministry gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/prayer-shawl-ministry-gathering/2022-09-02/) - [Prayer Shawl Ministry gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/prayer-shawl-ministry-gathering/2022-12-02/) - [Worship in the Park & Parish Picnic](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am-2022-07-31/) - This service at Wilshire Park will take place at 10:00 am and will be the only service for St. Michael's Church on this Sunday. The worship service will be followed by an Hawaiian-themed lunch. - [AARP Smart Driver class](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-class/2022-07-23/) - [AARP Smart Driver class](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-class/2022-07-23/) - [Bautismos (2)](https://stmaa.org/event/bautismos-2/) - Bautismos at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm - [IWC meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/iwc-meeting-5/2022-12-08/) - [Forum - State of the Parish](https://stmaa.org/event/forum-state-of-the-parish/) - [Diocesan Workshop](https://stmaa.org/event/diocesan-workshop/) - [Book Exchange](https://stmaa.org/event/book-exchange/) - [Columbarium Committee](https://stmaa.org/event/columbarium-committee-2/) - [Columbarium Committee](https://stmaa.org/event/columbarium-committee/) - [Violin recital](https://stmaa.org/event/violin-recital/) - [Violin lessons](https://stmaa.org/event/violin-lessons/2022-06-16/) - [Violin lessons](https://stmaa.org/event/violin-lessons/2022-06-15/) - [Violin lessons](https://stmaa.org/event/violin-lessons/2022-06-14/) - [Violin lessons](https://stmaa.org/event/violin-lessons/2022-06-16/) - [Revels auditions](https://stmaa.org/event/revels-auditions-2/2022-06-25/) - [Revels auditions](https://stmaa.org/event/revels-auditions-2/2022-06-25/) - [AARP Smart Driver](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-smart-driver/2022-06-26/) - [AARP Smart Driver](https://stmaa.org/event/aarp-smart-driver/2022-06-26/) - [XV Años (2)](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-2-2/) - [Violin rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/violin-rehearsal/) - [Memorial service](https://stmaa.org/event/memorial-service/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-9/) - [XV Años](https://stmaa.org/event/xv-anos-8/) - [Baptism rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/baptism-rehearsal/) - [Broadway Night rehearsal & show](https://stmaa.org/event/broadway-night-rehearsal-show/2022-06-04/) - Various spaces will be used during the day and evening. - [Broadway Night rehearsal & show](https://stmaa.org/event/broadway-night-rehearsal-show/2022-06-04/) - Various spaces will be used during the day and evening. - [Canterbury Way gathering](https://stmaa.org/event/canterbury-way-gathering-2022-05-19/2022-12-15/) - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/2022-09-18/) - The 9:00 and 11:00 am services are replaced by the 10:00 am from June 12 through Labor Day. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-05-29/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-06-05/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-04-03/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-04-24/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-05-01/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-05-08/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-05-15/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-05-22/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-03-27/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-03-20/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-03-13/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [Sunday Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/event/730-am-eucharist/2022-06-05/) - All three services are held in person; the 9:00 and 11:00 am services are also livestreamed. - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-10-07/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-12-16/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-05-13/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-05-20/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-05-27/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-06-03/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-06-10/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-06-17/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-06-24/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-07-01/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-07-08/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-07-15/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-07-29/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-12-16/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-12-09/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-12-02/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-11-25/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-11-18/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-11-11/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-11-04/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-10-28/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-10-21/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-10-14/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-09-30/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-07-22/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-08-05/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-08-12/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-08-19/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-08-26/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-09-02/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-09-09/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-09-16/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/event/bats-gathering-tentative/2022-09-23/) - [Broadway Night rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/broadway-night-rehearsal/) - [Broadway Night dress rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-2-2022-06-01/) - [Broadway Night rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/event/broadway-night-rehearsal-3/) - [Search Committee meeting (4th Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-4th-tues/2022-11-22/) - This committee meets both in person and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (4th Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-4th-tues/2022-10-25/) - This committee meets both in person and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (4th Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-4th-tues/2022-09-27/) - This committee meets both in person and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (4th Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-4th-tues/2022-08-23/) - This committee meets both in person and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (4th Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-4th-tues/2022-07-26/) - This committee meets both in person and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (4th Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-4th-tues/2022-06-28/) - This committee meets both in person and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (4th Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-4th-tues/2022-11-22/) - This committee meets both in person and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (2nd Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-2nd-tues/2022-10-11/) - This committee meets both in person in the Parish Hall and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (2nd Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-2nd-tues/2022-08-09/) - This committee meets both in person in the Parish Hall and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (2nd Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-2nd-tues/2022-07-12/) - This committee meets both in person in the Parish Hall and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (2nd Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-2nd-tues/2022-06-14/) - This committee meets both in person in the Parish Hall and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (2nd Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-2nd-tues/2022-09-13/) - This committee meets both in person in the Parish Hall and on Zoom. - [Search Committee meeting (2nd Tues)](https://stmaa.org/event/search-committee-meeting-2nd-tues/2022-10-11/) - This committee meets both in person in the Parish Hall and on Zoom. - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/event/staff-meeting-4-2022-05-24/) - [Good Friday/Viernes Santo](https://stmaa.org/event/good-friday-viernes-santo/) - Bilingual service with music led by St. Michael's Singers - this service will not be livestreamed. ## Series - [Coffee Hour](https://stmaa.org/series/coffee-hour-2/) - [Sunday Worship in English (summer schedule, services at 8:00 & 10:00 am)](https://stmaa.org/series/sunday-worship-in-english-summer-schedule-services-at-800-1000-am/) - [Sunday Morning Worship at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/series/sunday-morning-worship-at-730-900-1100-am/) - ["The Spirited Pen" writing workshop](https://stmaa.org/series/the-spirited-pen-writing-workshop/) - [Broadway Night music program fundraiser](https://stmaa.org/series/broadway-night-music-program-fundraiser/) - [AARP Smart Driver course](https://stmaa.org/series/aarp-smart-driver-course-3/) - [AARP Smart Driver course](https://stmaa.org/series/aarp-smart-driver-course-2/) - [Revels choir rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/revels-choir-rehearsal/) - [Simple Supper & Holden Evening Prayer](https://stmaa.org/series/simple-supper-holden-evening-prayer/) - [AARP classroom driving course](https://stmaa.org/series/aarp-classroom-driving-course/) - [Advocacy Action team meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/advocacy-action-team-meeting/) - ["Way of Love" Lenten study](https://stmaa.org/series/way-of-love-lenten-study/) - [Bilingual Lenten Book Study](https://stmaa.org/series/bilingual-lenten-book-study-2/) - [Team L.I.F.E. meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/team-l-i-f-e-meeting/) - [Finance Committee meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/finance-committee-meeting-3/) - [Saints & Singers Choir rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/saints-singers-choir-rehearsal-3/) - [Youth Group gathering](https://stmaa.org/series/youth-group-gathering-3/) - [Youth Group gathering](https://stmaa.org/series/youth-group-gathering-2/) - [Women's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/series/womens-breakfast-3/) - [Reckoning with Racism meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/reckoning-with-racism-meeting/) - [Choristers rehearsal (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/series/choristers-rehearsal-most-sundays/) - [AARP driving course](https://stmaa.org/series/aarp-driving-course/) - [Outreach & Justice Council](https://stmaa.org/series/outreach-justice-council-2/) - [Advent Bible Reading & Reflection](https://stmaa.org/series/advent-bible-reading-reflection/) - [AARP Smart Driver Course](https://stmaa.org/series/aarp-smart-driver-course/) - [Themed forums with Scott+](https://stmaa.org/series/themed-forums-with-scott/) - [Youth Group gathering](https://stmaa.org/series/youth-group-gathering/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-7/) - [Evening Prayer](https://stmaa.org/series/evening-prayer-6/) - [Sunday morning worship in English at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/series/sunday-morning-worship-in-english-at-730-900-1100-am-2/) - [La Misa - worship service in Spanish + convivio](https://stmaa.org/series/la-misa-worship-service-in-spanish-convivio/) - [Coffee Hour](https://stmaa.org/series/coffee-hour/) - [AARP driving classes](https://stmaa.org/series/aarp-driving-classes-2/) - [Birthday cards ministry](https://stmaa.org/series/birthday-cards-ministry/) - [Women Celebrating in Recovery group](https://stmaa.org/series/women-celebrating-in-recovery-group/) - [Sunday morning worship in English (summer schedule) at 7:30 & 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/series/sunday-morning-worship-in-english-summer-schedule-at-730-1000-am/) - [Sunday morning worship in English at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am](https://stmaa.org/series/sunday-morning-worship-in-english-at-730-900-1100-am/) - [Broadway Night rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/broadway-night-rehearsal/) - [Revels auditions](https://stmaa.org/series/revels-auditions-3/) - [Prayer shawl ministry](https://stmaa.org/series/prayer-shawl-ministry-4/) - [Reckoning with Racism team meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/reckoning-with-racism-team-meeting/) - [Plainchant Evening Prayer](https://stmaa.org/series/plainchant-evening-prayer/) - [AARP SmartDriver workshops](https://stmaa.org/series/aarp-smartdriver-workshops/) - [Broadway Night](https://stmaa.org/series/broadway-night-2/) - [Godly Play](https://stmaa.org/series/godly-play-2/) - [Bilingual Lenten book study](https://stmaa.org/series/bilingual-lenten-book-study/) - [Lenten book study with Fr. Sherman](https://stmaa.org/series/lenten-book-study-with-fr-sherman/) - [Soup supper & Holden Evening Prayer](https://stmaa.org/series/soup-supper-holden-evening-prayer/) - [AARP Smart Driver classroom course](https://stmaa.org/series/aarp-smart-driver-classroom-course/) - [Burrito Love meal offering](https://stmaa.org/series/burrito-love-meal-offering/) - [Al-Anon meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/al-anon-meeting-2/) - [Women's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/series/womens-breakfast-2/) - [Men's Breakfast](https://stmaa.org/series/mens-breakfast-3/) - [Altar Guild](https://stmaa.org/series/altar-guild-3/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/ca-meeting-3/) - [Godly Play for grades 1-5 (most Sundays)](https://stmaa.org/series/godly-play-for-grades-1-5-most-sundays/) - [Choristers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/choristers-rehearsal/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/vestry-meeting-6/) - [IWC meeting (Zoom or in-person)](https://stmaa.org/series/iwc-meeting-zoom-or-in-person/) - [Canterbury Way clergy gathering](https://stmaa.org/series/canterbury-way-clergy-gathering/) - [It's in the Bag sack lunch offering](https://stmaa.org/series/its-in-the-bag-sack-lunch-offering/) - [MOW/WOWs volunteer gathering](https://stmaa.org/series/mow-wows-volunteer-gathering/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-6/) - [Office closed for Thanksgiving holiday](https://stmaa.org/series/office-closed-for-thanksgiving-holiday/) - [Mult. County Health Dept.](https://stmaa.org/series/mult-county-health-dept/) - [AARP driving classes](https://stmaa.org/series/aarp-driving-classes/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-5/) - [Revels auditions](https://stmaa.org/series/revels-auditions-2/) - [Violin lessons](https://stmaa.org/series/violin-lessons/) - [AARP Smart Driver](https://stmaa.org/series/aarp-smart-driver/) - [Broadway Night rehearsal & show](https://stmaa.org/series/broadway-night-rehearsal-show/) - [Profile Committee meetings (4th Thurs)](https://stmaa.org/series/profile-committee-meetings-4th-thurs/) - [BATs gathering (tentative)](https://stmaa.org/series/bats-gathering-tentative/) - [Summer Sunday Eucharists at 7:30 and 10:00 am](https://stmaa.org/series/summer-sunday-eucharists-at-730-and-1000-am/) - [Profile Committee meetings (2nd Thurs)](https://stmaa.org/series/profile-committee-meetings-2nd-thurs/) - [Search Committee meeting (2nd Tues)](https://stmaa.org/series/search-committee-meeting-2nd-tues/) - [Search Committee meeting (4th Tues)](https://stmaa.org/series/search-committee-meeting-4th-tues/) - [Welcome to God's Table](https://stmaa.org/series/welcome-to-gods-table/) - [Misa - La Eucaristía en español](https://stmaa.org/series/misa-la-eucaristia-en-espanol/) - [AA meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/aa-meeting/) - [Lenten Devotions](https://stmaa.org/series/lenten-devotions/) - [Lenten Book Study](https://stmaa.org/series/lenten-book-study/) - [Zoom/hybrid training](https://stmaa.org/series/zoom-hybrid-training/) - [Vaccine clinic](https://stmaa.org/series/vaccine-clinic/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/staff-meeting-4/) - [Celebrating Chris gathering (in-person)](https://stmaa.org/series/celebrating-chris-gathering-in-person/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-4/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/staff-meeting-3/) - [CA meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/ca-meeting-2/) - [Small Group with James](https://stmaa.org/series/small-group-with-james-11/) - [Small Group with James](https://stmaa.org/series/small-group-with-james-9/) - [Small Group with James](https://stmaa.org/series/small-group-with-james-10/) - [Staff meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/staff-meeting-2/) - [Small group with James](https://stmaa.org/series/small-group-with-james-8/) - [Choristers rehearsal via Zoom (most weeks)](https://stmaa.org/series/choristers-rehearsal-via-zoom-most-weeks/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal via Zoom](https://stmaa.org/series/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-via-zoom/) - [Rector's Lenten Book Group](https://stmaa.org/series/rectors-lenten-book-group/) - [Sunday Morning Zoom for Kids](https://stmaa.org/series/sunday-morning-zoom-for-kids/) - [Tuesday Evenings in Lent: Feasting on the Word](https://stmaa.org/series/tuesday-evenings-in-lent-feasting-on-the-word/) - [Lent Morning Prayer on Sundays](https://stmaa.org/series/lent-morning-prayer-on-sundays/) - [La Misa (servicio en español)](https://stmaa.org/series/la-misa-servicio-en-espanol/) - [Images of Advent Contemplative Time](https://stmaa.org/series/images-of-advent-contemplative-time/) - [Men's Group by Zoom](https://stmaa.org/series/mens-group-by-zoom/) - [Healing Prayer on Zoom](https://stmaa.org/series/healing-prayer-on-zoom/) - [St. Brigid's Guild meeting on Zoom](https://stmaa.org/series/st-brigids-guild-meeting-on-zoom/) - [Workshop: Offering Sacred Welcome to Immigrants](https://stmaa.org/series/workshop-offering-sacred-welcome-to-immigrants/) - [Vestry Meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/vestry-meeting-5/) - ["Teach Us to Pray" class](https://stmaa.org/series/teach-us-to-pray-class/) - [Small Group with James](https://stmaa.org/series/small-group-with-james-7/) - [Small Group with James](https://stmaa.org/series/small-group-with-james-6/) - [Small Group with James](https://stmaa.org/series/small-group-with-james-4/) - [Small Group with James](https://stmaa.org/series/small-group-with-james-5/) - [St. Michael's Singers rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/st-michaels-singers-rehearsal-3/) - [Choristers rehearsal on Zoom](https://stmaa.org/series/choristers-rehearsal-on-zoom/) - [Red Door Zoom for Kids](https://stmaa.org/series/red-door-zoom-for-kids/) - [Evening Prayer](https://stmaa.org/series/evening-prayer-5/) - [Chris' Book Group](https://stmaa.org/series/chris-book-group/) - [Chris Book Group / Zoom](https://stmaa.org/series/chris-book-group-zoom/) - [Youth Group (Zoom/In-person)](https://stmaa.org/series/youth-group-zoom-in-person/) - [Servicio de Oración](https://stmaa.org/series/servicio-de-oracion/) - [Sunday Live at STMAA](https://stmaa.org/series/sunday-live-at-stmaa/) - [Monday Book Group](https://stmaa.org/series/monday-book-group-5/) - [Red Door Zoom](https://stmaa.org/series/red-door-zoom/) - [Youth Group](https://stmaa.org/series/youth-group-6/) - [February Forums](https://stmaa.org/series/february-forums/) - [Monday Book Group](https://stmaa.org/series/monday-book-group-4/) - [Parish support group - L.K.](https://stmaa.org/series/parish-support-group-l-k/) - [Broadway Night music fundraiser](https://stmaa.org/series/broadway-night-music-fundraiser/) - [Caregiver support group](https://stmaa.org/series/caregiver-support-group/) - [Misa prayer group](https://stmaa.org/series/misa-prayer-group-3/) - [Cascadia Chamber Ensemble rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/cascadia-chamber-ensemble-rehearsal-4/) - [History Forums](https://stmaa.org/series/history-forums-2/) - [ViVoce rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/vivoce-rehearsal-5/) - [Vestry meeting](https://stmaa.org/series/vestry-meeting-4/) - [Clear Transitions](https://stmaa.org/series/clear-transitions/) - [Confirm not Conform (CnC) for youth](https://stmaa.org/series/confirm-not-conform-cnc-for-youth/) - [Legacy Writing Circle, series #2](https://stmaa.org/series/legacy-writing-circle-series-2/) - [Youth Group](https://stmaa.org/series/youth-group-5/) - [ViVoce rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/vivoce-rehearsal-4/) - [Advent Forums](https://stmaa.org/series/advent-forums/) - [Saints & Singers Choir rehearsal](https://stmaa.org/series/saints-singers-choir-rehearsal-2/) - 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