Adult Formation

gd-evelynstevenson_783SUNDAY MORNINGS ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION (ACF)
Sundays 8:30 – 9:15 am, Parish Hall

Grab a cup of coffee and join Father George in digging deeper into spiritual disciplines as a practical application of the study of the Sunday’s Lectionary readings. Everyone is welcome to join at any time, and the level of participation is up to you.

Contemplative_PrayerCONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP
Mondays 8:30 – 9:30 am, Online via Zoom

Join Holly Sacks, parishioner and practitioner / teacher of Meditation and Contemplative Prayer for a weekly study and practice of the traditions of Contemplative Prayer. This group is ongoing and meets on Zoom. Our practices include centering prayer, mindfulness meditation, lectio divina, and contemplative book study. For more information, please contact the Parish Office or Holly Sacks at 805.402.0110.

img-2843_668RECTOR’S BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:15 am, Buena Vista Room
All are welcome. Your level of participation is up to you. No pressure. No know-it-all’s.


HEALING MASS
Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am
A healing eucharist with hands-on prayer and anointing.

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GENTLE YOGA FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
with Karen Daisa

Tuesdays on Zoom
9:00 – 10:00 am (Ongoing)
All Levels Welcome. Contact the PARISH OFFICE for the Zoom link.

Thursdays In-Person Gentle Yoga
Fall Series Classes Offered 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm, Parish Hall
Join any time September 12 – December 19, no class Nov 28

All Levels Welcome. Contact the PARISH OFFICE to register.

Karen will guide you through specific sequences for the lower back, upper back, neck, shoulders, managing stress, and using breath adaptations for enhanced energy and for calming the system. You will need a yoga mat, yoga blanket and a towel. For those with sensitive joints, feel free to bring two mats if you have them. Chairs are available for each person, as they offer extra support and stability. Classes are offered by donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

For more information and to sign-up, contact the PARISH OFFICE

EFM_LogoEDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM)
Thursdays 10am – 12noon, Buena Vista Room

For more information, please contact Bill Cabrol. Are you looking to deepen your faith? Are you hoping to understand how your personal experiences and beliefs bring you closer to God and God’s people? If “yes, EfM (Education for Ministry) may be for you. Through study, prayer, worship, and reflection, EfM seminar groups journey together through scripture, church history, and theology.

In years 1& 2, we study the Hebrew Scriptures, the Gospels, and the New Testament. Year 3 looks at Church History. Year 4 reads systematic theology, developing and enhancing one’s own practice. A year long class is $330 plus books.

Laughter_ClubSAINT PATRICK’S LAUGHTER CLUB
First Friday of every month

IT’S TIME TO LAUGH!

Did you know the brain doesn’t know the difference between a real laugh and a fake laugh? The benefits are the same! Come and learn to laugh for no reason! Laughter truly is the best medicine!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Karen and Linda are Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders through Laughter Yoga International. St. Pat’s Laughter Club has been meeting for over 2 years. If you haven’t had a chance to laugh with us yet, please join in the fun! To learn more about Laughter Yoga, and the health benefits of laughter, please visit laughteryoga.org.

For the Zoom Link or more information, contact the PARISH OFFICE.