St. Michael's University Church
The Episcopal/Anglican Campus Ministry and Community Church @ UCSB
Welcome to St. Michael's University Church!
We are an open and inclusive community of people seeking after God and ministering to the campus and surrounding community. All people are invited to come and join us!
Absolute faith is not a requirement at St. Mike's.
An open heart is.
ALL are welcome.
St. Michael's in located in Isla Vista, California. We are an Episcopal Church, part of the Anglican Communion. We are a community of students, faculty, staff AND residents from Isla Vista, Goleta, Santa Barbara and outlying areas. We all find God as we gather in the name of Christ around the altar for Communion and we all find God in one another. We come together for worship and study, prayer and celebration. We come together in our questions and our beliefs, in our joys and our sorrows. God meets us all in different ways throughout our faith journeys and we are pleased that you have come here to find and be found.
Welcome home!
Concerning the UCSB Strike:
Who Is My Neighbor?
Our neighbors are struggling financially, members of our congregations and neighbors in our communities, whose voices are rarely heard, whose paychecks are among the lowest in the area. Who are these neighbors? Healthcare workers and custodians who work for UCSB, the largest employer in Santa Barbara.
8,500 University of California workers began a strike at UC's ten campuses and five medical centers on Monday, July 14. These workers are the backbone of the UC system, doing the daily work of maintaining the university by cleaning rooms, serving food, driving shuttles, and much more. 97.5% of workers voted to authorize this strike; an overwhelming majority believe that it is time to show the UC executives how important this contract is.
Did you know?
+That custodians and healthcare workers at UCSB, members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), are paid less for the same work than other University of California campuses, the Community College and State University systems, and the City and County of Santa Barbara, despite the high cost of living on the South Coast?
+That decisions about their healthcare and pension coverage are often made without their negotiated input?
+That in order to support their families many of these workers commute long distances and work multiple jobs?
+That many of these employees have been working without a contract since 2007?
+That dignitaries such as former President Bill Clinton, retired General Wesley Clark and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., refused to speak at graduation ceremonies at UC campuses this year until a new contract is agreed upon, to show their support for the 20,000 AFSCME workers employed by the UC system?
+That the University has been working hard to improve the wages of their lower paid employees despite this difficult budget year? In 2007, the University provided special increases for employees earning less than $40,000 per year. Yet this is not enough.
what's left of the summer schedule @ st. mike's...
Saturday 7/26, all day – Vicarage Painting Party. The vicarage needs a new coat of paint!!! Donate a few hours of your time and help to paint some rooms of the vicarage this summer! To volunteer and receive directions speak to Jazmin Smith (jazminlsmith@gmail.com) or Dawn Bailey (soeurette3@hotmail.com).
Sunday 7/27, 10am – Church. Join us for an hour of prayer, reflection, song, communion and community. All are welcome - bring your friends!
Tuesday 7/29, 6:30-7:55pm – Bilingual Community Yoga & Compline. Come de-stress! This offering blends the spiritual practices of the East & West. Bring your yoga mat or a towel (we often have extra yoga mats available for those who don't own their own), dress in comfortable clothing and bring your friends! Class closes in (optional) Compline Prayer -- the bedtime prayers of the Anglican Office. Donation of $2 or more requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Spread the word and bring your friends! Yoga continues throughout the summer...
Wednesday 7/30, 7:30pm – Movies @ St. Mike’s! Join us for a viewing of Tsotie in the chapel. Organized by Jazmin Smith (jazminlsmith@gmail.com) and Dawn Bailey (soeurette3@hotmail.com). Community members and students are welcome to attend this weekly film series and bring along friends. Stay tuned as we may extend the film festival into August!
Save the Dates…
Sunday 8/3, 10am – Church/Community Eucharist
Tuesday 8/5, 6:30-7:55 – Bilingual Community Yoga (chapel)
Sunday 8/10, 10am – Church/Community Eucharist
Tuesday 8/12, 6:30-7:55 – Bilingual Community Yoga (chapel)
Sunday 8/17, 10am – Church/Community Eucharist
Tuesday 8/19, 6:30-7:55 – Bilingual Community Yoga (chapel)
Sunday 8/24, 10am – Church/Community Eucharist (Chaplain returns)
Tuesday 8/26, 11am-12pm – Summer Leadership Conversations with the Chaplain (LH)
Tuesday 8/26, 5:30-6:30pm – Bishop’s Advisory Committee meeting (LH)
Tuesday 8/26, 6:30-7:55pm – Bilingual Community Yoga (chapel)
Sunday 8/31, 10am – Church/Community Eucharist
Tuesday 9/2, 6:30-7:55pm – Bilingual Community Yoga (chapel)
Wednesday 9/3, 6pm – House Church @ Sarah Cline’s West Campus home
Thursday 9/4, 6-8pm – Standing Committee on Campus Ministry meeting (LH)
Little House Student Lounge - Open to you all during the summer!
If you wish to receive a key to the Little House Student Lounge or chapel, please email our office administrator Norma at this address. The Little House is a great place to study, hold a meeting, watch a movie or hang out with friends. We are outfitted with wireless and a cozy fireplace.
Don't forget to check the St. Michael's Blog - www.saintmikesucsb.vox.com
Visit with the Chaplain/Vicar
The chaplain is always available for conversation on or off campus. Please email Nicole (revjanelle@gmail.com) or call (968.2712) her to find a time to meet. Note that she will be away from St. Mike's on vacation part of the summer, but would love to meet with you upon her return!
especially for new students...
things to do @ st. mike's during discovery days @ ucsb!
Got Church? Community Eucharist and Welcoming of New Students @ St. Mike’s University Church!
Sunday, September 21st 2008 – 10-11am
Join the community at St. Michael’s University Church & Episcopal Campus Ministry for an hour of prayer, reflection, song, and communion followed by a reception for new students and their families. St. Mike’s is a welcoming and inclusive community that serves the university campus and surrounding area. Come check us out – test our hospitality and meet the Rev. Nicole Janelle, our chaplain!
Bilingual Community Yoga & Compline @ St. Mike’s University Church!
Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 – 6:30-7:55pmGet your academic year off to a great start by nurturing your body, mind and soul! This weekly bilingual community yoga class at St. Mike’s blends the spiritual practices of the East & West. Bring your yoga mat or a towel (we have extra yoga mats available for those who don't own their own), dress in comfortable clothing and bring your friends! Class closes in (optional) Compline Prayer, bedtime prayer in the ancient Anglican tradition. A donation of $2 or more is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Welcome BBQ @ St. Mike’s University Church!
Wednesday, September 24th 2008 5:30-7:30pm
Join us for a welcome BBQ at St. Mike’s University Church & Episcopal Campus Ministry! We promise lots of free food that is yum-o. Our resident mariachi band might even serenade you. Drop by to meet our chaplain, the Rev. Nicole Janelle, as well students, faculty and other community members. Come learn about this funky, inclusive and welcoming spiritual community and its exciting ministry in Isla Vista! All welcome – bring a friend!
hope to see you soon!
To learn more about the ongoings @ St. Mike's consult our online calendar!
Don't forget to check out the St. Michael's Blog for the latest inspiring thought!
We're @ 6586 Picasso Road in Isla Vista -- the corner of Picasso & Camino Pescadero.
Ample parking is available off of El Greco!