Bible Study

St. Mary’s Bible Study is a creative and scholarly exploration. Classes vary with the interests of  the parishioners and are generally held on Tuesday evenings. Your ideas are welcome.

Contact: Father Stephen at (707) 255-0991  Stephen@stmarysec.com

Children’s Chapel and Events

For children grades K - 5. Children meet in the chapel at 9:50 each Sunday morning for singing, followed by worship in the chapel at 10 A.M., returning to the main church at the Peace in time for Communion. Two adults per week lead worship on a rotating basis. Volunteers for Children’s Chapel and other events for children are always needed and welcome. Other events include Welcome Back Breakfast, Advent wreath making, Epiphany Pageant, Easter Party, and Kids Vacation Academy.

Contact: Mother Alice at (707) 255-0991  Alice@stmarysec.com

Cursillo

Literally, a little course in Christianity, this weekend experience has made a lifelong difference for those who have attended.

Contact: Katie Carpenter at (707) 299-7492 or Father Stephen at (707) 255-0991  Stephen@stmarysec.com

Education For Ministry (EFM)

The seminar group is the nucleus of the EFM program. A group of six to twelve participants and a trained mentor meet weekly over the course of a nine-month academic year.  Through study, prayer, and reflection, EFM groups move toward a new understanding of the fullness of God's kingdom.

Participants are given weekly assignments to study with the help of resource guides. Through discussion and guided reflection, the seminars furnish an opportunity to deepen understanding of the reading materials.

By examining their own beliefs and their relationship to our culture and the tradition of our Christian faith, participants can learn what it means to be effective ministers in the world and come In coming to terms with the notion that everything we do has potential for manifesting the love of Christ, we discover that our ministry is at hand wherever we turn.

Contact: Macolm MacKenzie at (707) 226-6902  malcolmmackenzie@comcast.net

Newcomers Classes

Newcomers classes are scheduled throughout the year to acquaint new people and to reacquaint interested parishioners with St. Mary’s, its mission and goals, and with the Episcopal Church in general. These meetings allow for the exchange of information in a personal and informal setting.

Contact: Father Stephen at (707) 255-0991  Stephen@stmarysec.com

Saturday Morning Spirituality Group

The Spirituality group meets Saturday mornings at 8 – 9 A.M. in the Guild Room for fellowship and book study. New faces are always welcome!

Contact: Mother Alice at (707) 255-0991  Alice@stmarysec.com   or Father John at (707) 257-1976  John@stmarysec.com

Women in the Word

Women in the Word meets every Tuesday at 7 – 8:30 P.M. in the Guild room. If you would like to deepen your faith through sharing of study, devotions, and fellowship, you may like to come meet with us. This is an informal, friendly group of women of varying ages, interests and knowledge. Some attend weekly, and some drop in and out depending on other demands in their lives. We have grown in our faith and in our friendship over the past years, and would welcome new members to share this growth with us.

Contact: Faye Guman

Youth Group

The youth at St. Mary’s (grades 9-12) gather on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.  Through the use of playful and serious activities such as Bible study and prayer, our youth discover that personhood is a free gift of God.  Through various outreach activities, our youth also discover what it means to live a life of compassion and mercy.  During the year, the group plans a summer mission trip and participates in a 30-hour famine as a fundraiser to benefit The World Vision Organization.

Contact: Wendy Armstrong borhego@sbcglobal.net.

               Don Callison DWCALLISON@comcast.net,

               John Gibson jrcwc@sbcglobal.net, or

               Aaron Robertson aprobertson@hotmail.com