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.
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 »Isla Vista Morning Meditation
This group of meditation practioners meets Monday through Friday every week.
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 of the school year after church, St. Mike's hosts a special 12:30 PM brunch in the Little House for UCSB and SBCC students struggling with issues of food insecurity. To learn more about this effort known as the "Café Picasso" program, including the opportunity to provide part of a prepared home-cooked meal or item for our student food pantry, email interns Monica an…
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.
Faith and the Intellectual Life Luncheons at the Faculty Club
This no host luncheon for Episcopal faculty, staff and graduate students typically takes place once or twice a quarter. This is a wonderful way for Episcopalians on campus to get to know one another and to share a bit about their work and spiritual lives with each other. Please email our administrator if you wish to receive an invitation and be placed on the listserv.
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 »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 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 »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.
Sunday Spirituality Book Group
Join us for this 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]) more information about the group. All are invited to join in - whether of not you've read the text!
Zazen Meditation Group
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).
