Easter & Spring Offerings

St. Michael’s Reads Genesis
Led by Dawn and Tyson Wright
Tuesday at 6:30pm on Zoom

This Easter season we are going back to the beginning with a trek through Genesis. Come read the foundational stories of the Hebrew scriptures that shaped the identity and faith of God’s people throughout history. We will have our zoom discussion group on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 starting on 4/7.

For this series, we have a Daily Reading Plan printout as well as a handout with tips and tricks for reading the Old Testament in historical and literary context.

Reading Plan Historical Context Zoom Link

Thursday Open Bible Study Zoom

We meet at 10am on Thursdays on Zoom. We read all 4 Scriptures that will be read on the following Sunday. This allows us to study the background of each Scripture and what it meant for the original hearers. We discover what it means to us. Discussion format is used where everyone can express their ideas. Ending time is 11:30am. Come join us. For more information, please email the office at st.michaels@stmichaelscarmichael.org.

Zoom Link

Dinner & Documentary

Sunday April 12, 2026 at 6pm in Friendship Center

Please join us for our next Dinner & Documentary session on Sunday, April 12 in the Friendship Center. Please contact Marilyn McEntyre or the church office to receive updates and RSVP attendance. As we resume gathering once a month for a dinner and documentary evening, we’d like to hear from those of you who are interested in coming when you can. Please complete the survey HERE to insure these evenings will serve both your own sense of purpose and the common good

All are Welcome

It is the belief of the Episcopal Church that education should be fostered at all levels and ages within the church. At St. Michael’s, we believe in life-long learning and because we all learn in a variety of ways, we offer opportunities to learn by reading, listening, discussing, experiencing, and being together in the midst of God. For our youngest, we teach with the help of the Godly Play experience. For youth, we offer opportunities to serve.

Education for Ministry

EfM Information

Have you heard people talking about EfM and wondered what it is? Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of theological education of the School of Theology of the University of the South. Students sign up one year at a time, for this four year program.

The study is done in a seminar class which meets once a week throughout the academic year, about 36 weeks, under the guidance of trained mentors.

If you would like more information, please contact the office at st.michaels@stmichaelscarmichael.org. Financial assistance is available.

Community Builder

EfM is a small “community” of learners studying together. Although the course materials provide substantial academic content, the focus is on life as ministry and understanding what that ministry may be. People who join EfM grow in knowledge, ministry capability, and friendships. The first two years focus on the Old and New Testament, the third year on church history and the fourth year on ethics and philosophy. Graduates say that this program is always worth the time invested.

Deeper Understanding

EfM teaches you how to think theologically, deepens your faith, and your understanding of our Christian heritage. The bonds you will form in this small learning community will be deep and long lasting. The program is non-denominational and St. Michael’s class is open to members of other Christian communities.

Training & Licensing

The process for becoming a licensed minister includes discernment, Safe Church Training and ministry specific trainings provided here at St Michael’s and/or through deanery or diocesan workshops. Additionally, the Bishop of the Diocese of Northern California has included anti-racism training as a requirement for clergy, Licensed lay ministers and lay leaders in our congregations in an attempt to further educate our church on the negative effects of racism in our society and possible solutions to create a more just society. Please contact the office for more information about trainings and licensing.

Adult Education