Resources & Links
A curated list from Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Los Altos
At Saint Paul’s, we want to equip our members and visitors with trustworthy tools for spiritual growth, Anglican formation, and staying connected to the life of the Church. Below you’ll find links to helpful resources—ranging from our social media pages to catechesis materials, theological texts, and worship aids.
🔗 Stay Connected
- Saint Paul’s Los Altos Youtube Page – Watch sermons, special liturgies, and parish events.
- Saint Paul’s Los Altos Facebook Page – Updates, photos, and community news.
- Saint Paul’s Los Altos Instagram Page – Beauty, worship, and daily life at Saint Paul’s.
- Father Steve Macias Blog – Blog from our Rector
🏫 Our Ministries
- Canterbury Christian School – Our parish school, offering a classical Christian education in Los Altos.
- Altar Guild – Prepares the altar for worship, cares for vestments and vessels.
- Choir & Music Ministry – Leads congregational singing, chants, and sacred music.
- Lay Readers / Lectors – Assist in reading Scripture during services.
- Acolytes & Servers – Assist the clergy during the liturgy (crucifers, torchbearers, etc.).
- Ushers & Greeters – Welcome worshippers, distribute bulletins, and help newcomers.ltar Guild
👨👩👧👦 Formation & Discipleship
- Children’s Catechesis / Sunday School – Biblical teaching for children.
- Youth Ministry – Mentoring and Christian formation for teens.
- Adult Education – Sunday morning or midweek Bible studies, book studies, and theological formation.
- Catechumenate / Confirmation Class – Preparing newcomers for confirmation and deeper commitment.
📖 Prayer & Pastoral Care
- Prayer Team / Intercessors – Pray for parish needs, often privately or during services.
- Pastoral Care Team – Visits the sick, elderly, or homebound with prayer and encouragement.
- Bereavement / Funeral Ministry – Supports families in times of loss.
🤝 Fellowship & Hospitality
- Coffee Hour / Fellowship Meal Team – Organizes food and setup for post-service gatherings.
- Events & Feast Days Committee – Plans parish feasts, picnics, retreats, and social events.
- Newcomer Welcome Team – Reaches out to visitors and helps them integrate into parish life.
🛠 Administrative & Support
- Vestry (Church Council) – Elected leadership body for governance and stewardship.
- Communications / Tech Team – Manages the website, livestream, bulletins, and social media.
👐 Service & Outreach
- Missions & Evangelism Team – Supports local and global missions; plans outreach events.
- Community Service / Mercy Ministry – Coordinates volunteer work, food drives, or care for those in need.
- Pro-Life Sanctity of Life Ministry – Promotes and supports life-affirming work in the community. (Anglicans for Life)
📖 What We Believe
- Mission Statement of the REC – What we stand for and why we exist.
- 39 Articles of Religion – Historic summary of Anglican belief.
- Christian Ethics & the Sanctity of Life – Our commitment to life, family, and biblical morality.
- A Brief History of the REC – The story of our founding and mission.
🙏 Worship & Prayer
- The REC Book of Common Prayer – The prayer book that shapes our worship and life.
- Online King James Bible (Audio + Text) – Listen or read the Scriptures.\
- Prayer Book Society – Encouraging the use of traditional Anglican worship.
- Everyman’s History of the Prayer Book – A brief and helpful background of the BCP.