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Adult Faith Formation

Lifelong learning is an important part of Christian faith and practice. At Incarnation we have lots of opportunities for adults to grow in faith, from first explorations through advanced Christian education.

Exploring Faith

Is God real? How do I pray? What does the Bible mean? Who is Jesus, really? Is there a purpose to my life? Why do we do what we do in church?

Church is a place where we ask the big questions. Whether we’re brand new to church or we’ve been in a pew for decades, there are times when we’re called to explore faith and what it means. Exploring Faith is a course for anyone who wants to explore some of the basic questions of Christianity. We talk about our images and understandings of God, scripture, Jesus, prayer, and more.

This series is for anyone 16 and up, whether beginners on the Christian path or longtime disciples. This course is also our standard form of preparation for adults considering being baptized, or recommitting to faith by going through one of the rites known as confirmation, reaffirmation, or reception.

Sunday Forums and Classes

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We often have learning opportunities during the Community Hour on Sunday mornings between the 9:00 and 11:15 services (roughly from 10:15 to 11:15). Sometimes we'll have a congregational forum in Farlander Hall about a topic of importance to the whole parish. Other times we offer smaller classes and discussion groups. Watch News and Notes or the parish calendar for upcoming opportunities.

Living Compass and Seasonal Classes

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Throughout the year, various small group classes meet on weekdays, usually once a week for a period of several weeks. Some of these classes focus on Advent, Lent, or other seasons, using the Living Compass curriculum. Others focus on aging, spiritual wellness, or other topics. We also offer Bible Study groups throughout the year.


Education for Ministry

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Education for Ministry, or EfM, is a comprehensive, four-year theological education program for lay people, developed by the University of the South (Sewanee). Through study, prayer, and reflection, EfM groups move toward a new understanding of the fullness of God's kingdom. Participants are given weekly assignments to study with the help of resource guides. By examining their own beliefs and their relationship to our culture and the tradition of our Christian faith, participants learn what it means to be effective ministers in the world. In coming to terms with the notion that everything we do has potential for manifesting the love of Christ, we discover that our ministry is at hand wherever we turn. The seminar is supported by a life of prayer and regular worship.

Incarnation Bookstore

The Bookstore’s ministry is to provide literature and readings suited to enhancing and stimulating the spiritual life of our community. The bookstore sells Fair Trade jewelry and other items that benefit the sellers of the country of origin.

Located in Farlander Hall, our parish bookstore offers books, calendars, cards and other items that are particularly centered on Episcopal faith. Books of a general spiritual interest are also available, as are materials needed for classes. We can special order books for you, if we don’t have them in stock.

To place an order, see one of our managers at the store on Sundays or email us at [email protected].

Open Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


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Our Sunday services are online at 9:30 a.m. each week. Join us!

On the first Sunday of the month, you can also join us outdoors on the church lawn.

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550 Mendocino Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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People decide to visit a church for lots of different reasons, often because they're at some sort of transition point in their lives. Maybe you're a longtime Episcopalian; maybe you have experience in another faith tradition; or maybe you've never been to a faith community at all.

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you enrich us with your presence, and there's a place for you here.

Learn more about visiting Incarnation.

Incarnation is located at 550 Mendocino Avenue in downtown Santa Rosa, just south of the corner with Cherry Street.

Our church parking lot is located around the corner at 636 Cherry Street. The lot often fills up for our 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services. Additional free church parking is available in the small gravel lot at the corner of Mendocino and Cherry, or in the city garage at 521 7th Street (free on Sundays), which is a two-minute walk from the church. Finally, street parking is also free on Sundays.

We're also located close to several bus lines, and we have a bike rack in the central courtyard.

Children aren't just the church's future—they're an essential part of our faith community right now. At Incarnation we strive to serve our kids' growing faith, and we know they have much to teach adults, too. Children are always welcome in worship: any age, any time.

Learn more about our children's ministries.

Episcopal worship follows an ancient pattern that dates to the earliest days of the Christian church. The first half of the Eucharist is the Liturgy of the Word the second half is the Liturgy of the Table, also called Holy Communion. If you've spent time in Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, or Eastern Orthodox churches, much of our liturgy will seem familiar. If you're unfamiliar with liturgical Christian worship, don't worry. You're welcome to participate as fully as is right for you, or to just relax into the liturgy and let the rest of the congregation carry you in worship.

Click here for online worship, or to learn more about Episcopal worship.

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Often someone who's been visiting for a while will ask us how to become a member of Incarnation. Learn more about becoming a member.

To support our work sharing God's love here in Sonoma County, you can make a donation online.

Giving is one of the most powerful spiritual practices in existence. It's a statement of gratitude and trust in God.

At Incarnation we encourage all our members and friends to prayerfully choose a percentage of their income to give toward causes that serve God's mission. We ask that part of that intentional giving be a pledge of financial support to the parish, both so our leadership can plan ahead in making a budget, and as a tangible commitment to what God is doing here at Incarnation. For more on the practice of proportional giving, see this FAQ.

You can make a donation to Incarnation online, toward your pledge or as a special offering, by clicking "Give Online" below.

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