How to Get Involved - Adults


There are many ways you can get involved at St. Michael's. Monthly church-sponsored events may range from family picnics to retreats. Please see Upcoming Events for a list. However the way to really engage in the Church community, is to get involved with a group at St. Michael's. Group involvement is one of our seven expectations and is part of our Mission Statement (see the About Us link to the left). As you review the descriptions below, there may be a group you would like to see on the list. Let the clergy know and perhaps a new group can be started at St. Michael's. As you discern which group or groups appeal to you, please talk to the clergy or other members. Of course, the discernment will involve prayer. Make your decision and get involved.

Group involvement at St. Michael's can be divided into four categories.
1. Spiritual.Growth - There are Sunday School classes for both adults and children on Sunday morning as well as different small groups.
2. Community Support - Groups that can allow you to support other people who are in need of assistance.
3. Worship - Volunteers are needed to help with the Sunday morning services.
4. Church Assistance - There are several ways you can assist the clergy by volunteering for various tasks associated with the Sunday School program or with the church property.

Spiritual Growth

  • Adult Sunday Morning Forum: For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org

    • The Sunday Morning Bible Study meets with the Rev. Janne Alro Osborne -- our current study is "Living the Year with Luke" -- you may join the class any Sunday -- come as often as is possible for you. You are also welcome to study with us by following the St. Michael's Bible Study blog -- where topics are announced ahead of time, as well as reflections on class teachings and discussion.

  • Bible Study: Wednesday evening. For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Bible Study: The Art of Engaging Holy Scripture (TAHES). For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Book Study (Sunday morning): For more information, contact bookstudy@st-michaels.org


  • Book Study (Monthly): For more information, contact monthlybook@st-michaels.org


  • Centering Prayer: For more information, contact centerprayer@st-michaels.org


  • Confirmation Classes: For both youth and adults. For more information, contact rector@st-michaels.org


  • Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP): With separate women and men's groups, CRHP is a way for fellow Church members to develop a stronger relationship among themselves and with Christ. For more information and to learn more about the next opportunity to get involved with a CRHP group, click on St. Michael's CRHP Blog.


  • Education for Ministry (EFM): For more information, contact efm@st-michaels.org


  • Knitty Gritty Knitters: For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Newcomer Class: For more information, contact rector@st-michaels.org


  • Stephen Ministry: One on one distinctively Christian caring to those who are experiencing a crisis and/or difficult period in one’s life. Lay members of our parish have 50 hours of training to enable them to be active listeners and a friend to someone who may be going through unemployment, loss of a loved one, divorce, family issues, illness, etc. Following the initial training, Stephen Ministers meet twice a month for group supervision and continuing education. Stephen Friends are assigned to a Stephen Minister through a referral process. For more information about requesting for or becoming a Stephen Minister, contact stephenmin@st-michaels.org


Community Support

  • Food Pantry: For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Foyer Groups: Small groups of 9-12 adults are formed with the purpose of sharing a simple meal and enjoying one another’s fellowship. Typically each group will meet once a month for 6-9 months. For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Habitat for Humanity: For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN): Austin-based agency that provides basic needs and assistance with food, shelter, counseling, children’s after school and adult programs. St. Michael’s participates in the Interfaith Hospitality Network and is one of 13 host churches that provides a place for 3-4 homeless families to sleep and eat in our facility for a week two times a year. For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Job Loss Support Group: For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Mission Trip (Adult): For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Mission Trip (Youth): For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Neighborhood Care: The home of each member of the congregation is assigned to a Neighborhood Care Group based on geographic area. For each area, there is an area leader who will quickly activate the resources of other members within the area to meet the needs (meals and other assistance) for a member who has a crisis. For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Parent's Day Out: For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org


  • Prayer Chain: This ministry is available for prayer requests throughout the week for our parish family. The Prayer chain is initiated by either writing a prayer request in the pew attendance pad during the service or by contacting one of the clergy. The information for a prayer request is sent to the other members of this ministry via phone or e-mail. All prayer requests are kept confidential. For more information, contact associate@st-michaels.org



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