At Saint Andrew’s, we encourage exploring the big questions in life – all about God, our own spirituality, our greater purpose on earth, and how we understand and interact in meaningful ways with the world around us.
By following our curiosity, we gain insights wherever we are on our individual spiritual journeys. Our various programs will meet you where you are. Clergy and lay ministers guide discussions, inspire reflection, and share knowledge in support of faith formation.
To learn more about each program or enroll in classes, please contact us.
Adult Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation
Adult Confirmation is an opportunity for those who are already baptized to take a formal step in their commitment towards the Episcopal Church. Through in person classes, our staff helps prepare each individual by teaching inner spiritual practices to enrich their relationship with God. After completion, during a church service, the bishop will administer the sacramental rite of Confirmation.
Reception is for those who are already confirmed in another Christian denomination and would like to be received into the Episcopal tradition. Like Confirmation preparation though less extensive, in person classes will help individuals to deepen their faith, and the bishop will administer the sacramental rite of Reception.
Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows enables those who are already confirmed to renew their commitment to the Episcopal faith. During a church service, a candidate publicly reaffirms promises made at baptism, and the bishop will administer the sacramental rite of Reaffirmation.
Bible Study
Our weekly online Bible Study is led by clergy, where we discuss readings from different books of the Bible. This invites discussion about our daily lives, as we consider what intrigues us, inspires us, and how we can apply what we learn to our current experience. Meetings are every Thursday at 10am.
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Meeting ID: 875 7263 8125
Passcode: 928274
Education Forums
These events include speakers, presentations, films and workshops, intended to challenge your brain and quicken your heart. Past topics have explored religion, science, limits of knowledge, mindfulness and meditation, faith and insight. Specific details are shared in our parish publications (hot link to “Parish Publications” page) throughout the year.
Education for Ministry (EFM)
Education for Ministry (EFM) is a unique four-year distance learning certificate program in theological education based on small-group study and practice. Since its founding in 1975, this international program has assisted more than 100,000 participants in discovering and nurturing their call to Christian service. EFM helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world. Participants study, worship and engage in theological reflection together. Saint Andrew’s also hosts one of several EFM classes in the Diocese of El Camino Real.
The Disciples Journey
This online weekly meeting presents a series of short courses that run a few weeks in duration. They cover a wide range of topics that center around our shared faith. One recent course, “Walking through Good Friday” followed Easter and continued through May. To receive a participant guide for our latest topic, please send us an . Meetings are Mondays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
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Meeting ID: 860 3472 7056
Passcode: 713802