Our Community
Our community manifests itself in many ways! From Yoga classes to our community garden, from book groups to dinners, from the labyrinth to our music offerings -- St. Michael's offers many ways to connect, to get involved, to be together.
Going On at St. Mike's
PREPARING THE WAY | 12/8 5-7PM 1 Sunday, December 8th we will gather to prepare our church and hearts for the season of Advent and celebrate the history of St. Mike’s. Come decorate the chapel and prepare care packages for students. We will end the evening with songs and prayers for the season by candle light.
BOOK CHALLENGE UPDATE! | Throughout the month of Octob…
Surfing and Spirituality
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 7am at the corner of Del Playa and Camino Majorca. All levels of experience are welcome!
Surfing and Spirituality invites students to engage their love of nature and neighbor with their love of God. Every week, we explore different spiritual practices in order to delve more deeply into how surfing itself can be a spiritual practice. Whether you a…
Read More »Café Picasso Food Pantry and Sunday Brunch for Students
Every Sunday at 12:30 PM during the academic year, St. Mike's hosts a brunch in the Little House for area college students. Students may also access the Cafe Picasso Food Pantry at this time. To learn more about Café Picasso, including volunteer opportunities and food donations, contact our Café Picasso interns Evelin, Soledad, and Froy.
**Please note that you must be a young a…
Read More »St. Michael's Community Garden
Join the garden community! Sixteen raised bed plots on our property are available on a first come first served basis for those in the community who wish to grow organic vegetables, fruits and flowers. Email us ([email protected]) to inquire about garden plot availability. Cost of a plot includes a $15 non refundable one time deposit plus $5/month to help offset water costs…
Read More »Chapel Yoga
Our body, mind and spirit series blends spiritual practices of the East and the West. We invite people of all backgrounds in the community to partake in our meditative, energizing and soulful community yoga classes.
Join us for yoga in the chapel! Each class is accessible to all and donation based. Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Sunday Spirituality Book Group
Join us for the Spirituality Book Group which meets once a month before the morning service at 9:15am. Check the calendar for the next meeting. Books and summaries can be found on the back table in the chapel. Speak to Sally Hall ([email protected]) for more information about the group. All are invited to join in - whether or not you've read the book!
This month's selection is…
Read More »Isla Vista Morning Meditation
This group of meditation practioners meets Monday through Friday every week.
Bunnies
St Mike's is blessed to have two beautiful bunny companions named Lucy and Ethel. Playful and friendly, both of our ladies love to hideout in their play tube, snack on bunny treats, and receive their many fans at church functions like the End of the Year BBQ and St. Francis Day when they get to roam in the yard a bit.
A select group of people are designated caretakers of our belo…
Read More »Mindfulness on Mondays Meditation Group
Mindfulness on Mondays is a meditation group that is held on Mondays on 7 - 8:15 pm in the St. Mike's Chapel. The group offers carefully guided Mindfulness meditation, Loving Kindness and Compassion meditation along with talks and discussion. Weekly free group meditation sittings. Led by Radhule Weininger, Ph.D., who practices psychotherapy and teaches Mindfulness Meditation. Sh…
Read More »Zazen Meditation Group
The Ocean Mist Sangha invites all people in the community to join its Zen meditation practice. Come sit in silence, practice walking meditation, and join in informal discussion. The group meets every Tuesday from 5:30-7: PM. Dress in comfortable (preferably dark) clothing, and bring your friends!
Our group is lead by Zen practitioner Margarita Juteki Delcheva who is also a poet a…
Monday Dinner for the Houseless
St. Michael's partners with the St. Brigid's Fellowship to offer a weekly meal for the homeless on the chapel lawn. The dinner takes place before dusk on Monday evenings. For more information and to volunteer email Diana Kennett ([email protected]).
St. Michael's Labyrinth
Walk our student-designed labyrinth located behind the chapel next to the little parking lot. You can learn more about using a labyrinth as a meditation tool here.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
St. Mike's hosts two 12-step meetings throughout the week: Thursdays 8-9pm and Saturdays 7-8:30pm. Note that the schedule of these groups during the summer months may vary. Group meetings are generally held in the Little House lounge (adjacent to the chapel).
