The Reverend
William Knutson
The Reverend Canon
Anthony Guillen, Adjunct Clergy
Who We Are
We are a liturgical church, which means we have similar “rites” every Sunday. These include readings from scripture and the Gospel and sharing the bread and wine of Holy Communion. Music and singing are also an integral part of our weekly service.
We enjoy getting together as a parish— to worship, share ideas, and celebrate the gifts God has bestowed upon us.
St. Andrew’s is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and a member of the worldwide Anglican Community and is in full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
What We Believe
We are a community of individuals, each figuring out our spiritual journey in unique, personal ways. Above all, we strive to live by the loving example of Jesus Christ – all are welcome and none excluded.
Whether you’re a seeker, a doubter, a dedicated Christian or one who has given up on organized religion, the people of St. Andrew’s invite you to find yourself here.
Outreach
Community Assistance Program
C.A.P. is an outreach program operated by HELP of Ojai to provide short term assistance to homeless people in our community. St. Andrew’s parishioners provide food each week from our community garden and donate canned goods to support this important mission.
During the Christmas holidays, parishioners “adopt” needy local families by providing the makings for a holiday meal and gifts for the children. For further information about C.A.P. and HELP of Ojai, please visit http://www.helpofojai.org/what-we-do/programs/community-assistance-program.
Community Garden
Thanks to the vision and dedication of the Earth Stewards, St. Andrew’s Community Garden is thriving. Vegetables grown from carefully tended beds are donated to C.A.P. (Community Assistance Program) so those less fortunate than ourselves may enjoy fresh, organic produce.
Ojai Valley Family Shelter
Shelter season runs from December 1 to March 31 every year in Ojai. Each night of the season an Ojai church provides dinner, overnight lodging and breakfast to families in need.
Every Wednesday St. Andrew’s parishioners provide a delicious dinner, a warm place to sleep, movies and breakfast. Showers, fresh clothes and a sack lunch are also available to our guests. We also make our Fellowship hall available on Mondays for Ojai Buddhists to provide food and shelter.
Twelve Step Meetings
12-Step Meetings:
Monday 9am Women’s AA (Fisher Hall)
Tuesday 5:30pm Debtors Anon – “Clarity & Prosperity”
Tuesday 7:30pm AA “As Bill Sees It” (Fisher Hall)
Wednesday 7pm Al-Anon (Fisher Hall)
Thursday 5:30pm “Women’s Step-Study Group” (Fisher Hall)
Friday 7:30pm AA “Friday’s Participation Meeting” (Fisher Hall)
Saturday 6pm “Ojai Into Action” AA Mtg (Fisher Hall)
Laundry Love
Laundry Love is held on the third Tuesday of each month at Launderland (behind Sea Fresh) from 4 pm to 7:30 pm.
Families bring their laundry and we bring the quarters for the machines. We also provide soap, dryer sheets, snacks and conversation.
Services and Events
Regular In-person Worship Schedule:
Sunday Services:
8am Rite I Traditional (Spoken) Holy Eucharist
10am Rite II Holy Eucharist (Contemporary) with Taizé & music followed by coffee and fellowship.
6:30pm Christmas Eve Carols and Holy Eucharist.
Let’s Make Our Own Advent Wreaths — Together! On Saturday, November 30 from 10:30am to 12pm, we will have an Advent wreath-making class. This northern European tradition helps us travel together through Advent to the celebration of the birth of Christ. The evergreens represent everlasting life; the round shape represents the turning wheel of time; holly and berries represent the crown of thorns; pine cones symbolize resurrection. Traditionally, four candles mark the four weeks (3 purple + 1 pink). On Christmas eve we place a white Christ candle in the center to guide the world to the Light of Christ. Bring your own wreath base, wire cutters, and greens to share. Greens, candles, and wreath bases will be available. Please sign up in Fisher Hall if you are planning to attend. Free-will donations welcome. Contact Holly Woolson (woolsonojai@hotmail.com) with questions.
Coloring Workshop featuring images of Mary: On the First Sunday in Advent, December 1, following the 10am service, artist Sarah Fuller will bring and share some Marian art and activities. Sarah has created many linocut images celebrating Mary over the last 10 years, and has collected a number of these into a series of coloring pages that we can meditatively share and color together. The images focus on various roles, aspects and guises of Mary. In addition, Sarah will be bringing her printmaking equipment and a number of the carved linoleum blocks from which she printed these images. People will be welcome to ink these plates and hand-print these images to take home with them. Please sign up in Fisher Hall so we know how many to plan for.
A Madrigali Yuletide Concert will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 2pm. Ring in the holiday season with a cup of cider and festive music at St. Andrew’s. Donations accepted at the door. For more information, please visit: www.madrigali.com
Holy Communion: By tradition, The Episcopal Church offers Holy Communion to all baptized persons. If you are not baptized, but wish to receive, we invite you to participate fully in the opening part of the service, called the Ministry of the Word, hearing God’s word and reflecting on your life, enabling you to come to the table for communion, if you so choose, with a heart prepared to receive. We hope that if you feel touched by the word and sacrament and wish to learn more about the life-giving power of the Spirit of the Risen Christ, you will contact Fr. Bill Knutson to inquire about participating in Holy Baptism.
Join With Us
409 Topa Topa Drive, Ojai CA 93023
(805) 646-1885
Rev. William Knutson, Priest-in-Charge: fatherbill@standrewsojai.com
Office: office@standrewsojai.com
Our campus includes a fellowship hall, classrooms and a sanctuary. These warm and inviting facilities are available for retreats, meetings, seminars and concerts.
For information call (805) 646-1885.
Or email: office@standrewsojai.com
Weekly Events
MONDAY
9am “Daily Reflections” Women’s AA (Fisher Hall)
TUESDAY
7:30pm “As Bill Sees It” AA (Fisher Hall)
WEDNESDAY
7pm Alanon (Fisher Hall)
THURSDAY
5:30pm Women’s AA “Serenity” Group (Fisher Hall)
FRIDAY
7:30pm Friday’s Participation Meeting AA (Fisher Hall)
SATURDAY
4pm – 5:45pm Step Study Group (Fisher Hall)
6 pm “Ojai into Action” AA (Fisher Hall)
The Rev. William Knutson, Priest-in-Charge
fatherbill@standrewsojai.com
The Rev. Canon Anthony Guillén
Adjunct Clergy; Directory of Ethnic Ministry
aguillen@episcopalchurch.org
Laura Joyce, Office Manager
office@standrewsojai.com (805) 646-1885
St. Andrew’s Church Ojai
409 Topa Topa Drive
Ojai, CA 93023-3233
(805) 646 -1885