Welcome
St. Michael’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church is the oldest, and was for many years the only church in Carlsbad. Our historic chapel, Old St. Michael’s, was built in 1894 and is one of the four oldest buildings in the village. Both the old and the new church are in use for services.
Our Lord Jesus Christ is the center of this spiritual community. Morning and Evening Prayer and the Holy Eucharist are offered daily in the chapel. Whether you’re in town for a week at the beach or a local pilgrim on a spiritual journey, you are welcome here!
Service Times
Sunday
7:30 am – Morning Prayer
8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 am – Adult Forum (resumes in September)
9:15 am – Children & Youth Sunday School (resumes in September)
10:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I (sung)
5:30 pm – Evening Prayer
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – Morning Prayer
5:30 pm – Evening Prayer
Saturday
8:30 am – Morning Prayer
5:15 pm – Evening Prayer
5:30 pm – Holy Eucharist Rite II
Recent Blog Posts
Loopholes
The past few weeks I have been pondering the word “loophole.” It's an interesting word with an even more interesting usage. A loophole is a means of evasion or avoidance. It’s a workaround, a way to beat the system, or maneuver around a law to one’s favor or...
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Helping Refugee Children
Vacation Bible School is a safe, welcoming environment for children to learn about Jesus, for teenagers to learn valuable life skills, and for adults to step into leadership roles. But the St. Michael’s program doesn’t stop there! We encourage campers and volunteers...
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The Feast of Pentecost
A couple of years ago I was having coffee with a local Roman Catholic priest. There was no real agenda, just an opportunity to meet and get to know one another. One thing he said has stuck with me. We were discussing various developments and changes within the life of...
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