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
MONDAY
9am “Daily Reflections” Women’s AA (Fisher Hall)
TUESDAY
7:30pm “As Bill Sees It” AA (Fisher Hall)
WEDNESDAY
7pm Al-anon (Fisher Hall)
THURSDAY
5:30pm Women’s AA “Serenity” Group (Fisher Hall)
FRIDAY
7:30pm Friday’s Participation Meeting AA (Fisher Hall)
SATURDAY
6pm “Ojai into Action” AA (Fisher Hall)
SUNDAY
4pm “One Page at a Time” Big Book Study (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 Holy Eucharist, Rite I, a spoken traditional service. 10am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, a contemporary service with music and Taize followed by coffee and fellowship.
Stations of the Cross Art Exhibition. March 15 through April 3. Opening reception, Sunday, March 15, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Gallery hours Thursday through Sunday, 11:00am to 5:00pm. Fourteen unique stations created by local artists. The Sanctuary of St. Andrew’s Church, 409 Topa Topa Drive (Corner of Bristol Road and Ojai Ave).
Holy Week Schedule
March 29: Palm Sunday, one combined Eucharist held at 9:30am with the Passion Gospel of Matthew. Fr. Jerry Kahler, Guest Presider.
April 2: Maundy Thursday, Footwashing and Holy Eucharist. 7pm
April 3: Good Friday service at 12pm with the Passion Gospel of John. Stations of the Cross available until 5pm.
April 5: Easter Sunday, 8am Rite I, Spoken Holy Eucharist with traditional language
Easter Sunday, 10am, Rite II Holy Eucharist with music & Taizé and church school followed by coffee and fellowship.
“What We Heard” is a podcast featuring sermons from St. Andrew’s. It is available through all major podcast providers or at this website: https://whatweheard.transistor.fm/Look for new sermons on Sunday afternoons or subscribe to receive updates automatically.
Contemplative Podcast: “Breath of Love” is weekly podcast that features gently voiced readings and meditations in the spirit of lectio divina and centering prayer, held in quiet, immersive stereo sound and shaped by the turning seasons of the Christian year. It was created by Father Bill from his sermon preparation process of engaging meditatively with the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the week. For those interested in contemplative, incarnational spiritual practices. Available through all major podcast providers and at this website: https://breathoflove.transistor.fm/
Local Pantries and Foodbanks: If your family is feeling the pinch, you’re not alone — and Ojai-Somis-Santa Paula-Fillmore-Piru is full of organizations ready to help. We’ve rounded up local resources where you can find free groceries, community meals, and kid-friendly food programs to make things a little easier. https://ojai-piru.macaronikid.com/articles/690e4670a5b8d718e1cb577f/where-ojai-somis-santa-paula-fillmore-piru-families-can-find-free-groceries-and-meals
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
6pm “Ojai into Action” AA (Fisher Hall)
SUNDAY
4pm “One Page at a Time” Big Book Study (Fisher Hall)
The Rev. William Knutson, Priest-in-Charge
fatherbill@standrewsojai.com
The Rev. Canon Anthony Guillén
Adjunct Clergy
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