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Danish National Girls’ Choir / April 11, 2026
Danish National Girls’ Choir
Segerstrom Hall (Costa Mesa)
April 11
Join St. Michael’s Friends of Music and Choirmaster Lukas Hasler on Saturday, April 11, for an extraordinary evening of music performed by the Danish National Girls’ Choir and the Danish String Quartet. Featuring a stunning new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang, this collaboration between two of Denmark’s most celebrated ensembles promises to be a powerful celebration of artistry and innovation.
Lang’s libretto is based on Henry David Thoreau’s 1851 essay “Walking” interspersed with two poems by Hans Christian Andersen. The piece was commissioned by the Danish National Girls’ Choir, U.C. Santa Barbara, Stanford University, Carnegie Hall, and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, among others.
Tickets in the Orchestra section of Segerstrom Hall cost $71. Contact Louise Stover ([email protected]) to reserve your ticket. Payment to St. Michael’s Friends of Music is due by Sunday, March 8. We’ll evaluate transportation to/from St. Michael’s later in March.
Segerstrom Hall is located in the Segerstrom Center for the Arts at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
For more info, visit their website >>
Mozart’s Requiem
A Special Concert at St. Michael’s
Sunday, March 8 | 4:00 p.m.
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Corona del Mar invites you to a special concert performance of Mozart’s Requiem, one of the most profound and beloved works in the choral repertoire.
This performance will feature the St. Michael’s Choir and orchestra, with soloists Paulina Ovadkova, Christina Alexopoulos, Vincent Loza, and Matthew Cook, under the direction of Lukas Hasler.
The concert is free and open to the public, offered as part of our ongoing commitment to sacred music and community engagement. The event is generously sponsored by St. Michael’s Friends of Music.
We invite you to join us for an inspiring afternoon of music, reflection, and beauty.
Learn more about Friends of Music >>
You’re Invited: Annual General Meeting at St. Michael’s
On Sunday, February 8, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will gather for our Annual General Meeting, where we’ll share our 2025 Annual Report and reflect on the life and work of our parish.
The report includes updates from each ministry, letters from the Rector and our Senior and Junior Wardens, our 2025 financial results, and the proposed 2026 budget. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our clergy and ministry leaders, hear how our outreach is making a difference in the community, and learn more about the heart and direction of St. Michael’s.
Whether you’ve been part of the parish for years or are exploring a church home in the area, all are welcome. We hope you’ll join us!
Livestream: An Evening with Historian Heather Cox Richardson
This is a livestreamed event from the Washington National Cathedral:
February 11, 2026, @ 4:00pm (Pacific) in the Davis Library
Join renowned historian Heather Cox Richardson for an evening of reflection on the state of American democracy and the lessons history offers for our shared future. Known for her widely read daily newsletter Letters from an American, Richardson brings clarity and insight to the complex forces shaping our political and civic life.
In conversation with Dean Randy Hollerith, Dr. Richardson will explore how truth-telling, civic courage, and historical perspective can help us rediscover a sense of common purpose.
Please RSVP to (949) 644-0463 or [email protected] — seating is limited.
About the ‘A Better Way’ Initiative
This event is part of the National Cathedral’s ongoing “A Better Way” initiative—a series of programs designed to help Americans live together and learn from each other as we strive to embody the challenges and promises of our faith.
Organ Concert on January 18, 2026: Gustav Mahler’s Rückert-Lieder
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Corona del Mar will premiere a new arrangement of Gustav Mahler’s Rückert-Lieder in a concert of late Romantic music on January 18 at 4:00 p.m. This newly created version for countertenor and organ, arranged by Lukas Hasler, reimagines Mahler’s songs—originally for piano and orchestra—within the rich acoustics of the church.
Performers include Lukas Hasler, organist and director of music, and internationally acclaimed countertenor Alois Mühlbacher. The program also features Anton Bruckner’s Ave Maria and works by Louis Vierne. The concert takes place at 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar; admission is free, with donations welcome.
Adopt-a-Family Update
Our Adopt-a-Family campaign with MOMS OC has grown even more impactful. In addition to the $2,400 in donations and $500 in bus passes already delivered, continued generosity from our parish has made a remarkable difference.
Tracy from MOMS OC shared that your giving was so abundant that they were able to support a second family of six — providing new clothes, gift cards, special gifts, and even a new stroller for a mother who just delivered yesterday.
Tracy wrote, “You guys are blessing so many… I’ve used all the gorgeous clothes and blankets already,” and shared that one beautiful white blanket went straight to a mom whose baby is in the NICU.
A heartfelt thank-you to Barbara Stewart for her lovingly knitted sweaters, caps, and blankets — and to everyone who contributed. Your kindness is bringing warmth, hope, and joy to families who need it most this Christmas.
2025 Holiday Fundraising Makes a Real Impact
This holiday season, our parish has shown extraordinary generosity through two major outreach efforts — and we are excited to share the impact with you!
Adopt-a-Family with MOMS OC
Thanks to the heartfelt giving of this community, Mary Bailey has delivered $2,400 in donations to MOMS OC for the family we adopted for Christmas — plus $500 in bus passes!
MOMS OC tells us that St. Michael’s is now their second-largest donor. And it’s not too late to give — let’s see if we can reach the top spot!
We are supporting a family of six (kids ages 13, 11, 4, and 6 months). The parents requested Walmart gift cards, and the children asked for Target gift cards.
🗓 Donations accepted through Sunday, December 14
🔗 Give online: https://bit.ly/adoptsmaa
📦 Or drop gift cards, cash, or checks in the donation box during Sunday services.
Learn more about MOMS OC on their website >>
Alternative Gift Fair Success
This year’s Alternative Gift Fair on Dec. 7 was a wonderful success — raising $3,542, surpassing last year’s total!
From these funds, the Vestry is budgeting:
- $104 to the Youth Commission
- $130 to the Fellowship Commission
- $1,172 to the Mission Commission
Mission plans to use part of its funds to provide gas and grocery cards for Father Shane to share with neighbors in need.
Huge thanks to Kati Mowat-Nicholson and all who helped organize, volunteer, donate, and shop!
Thank you, St. Michael’s, for embodying Christ’s love through generosity, compassion, and community care.
Advent and Christmas 2025
As we enter the sacred seasons of Advent and Christmas, St. Michael’s is delighted to offer a variety of worship services and small-group opportunities to help you prepare your heart, deepen your faith, and celebrate the joy of Christ’s coming. Whether you’re new to the parish, returning after some time away, or a long-time member, there’s something here for everyone.
We invite you to join us, connect with one another, and experience the hope and warmth of this holy season together.
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Nov. 30
9:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II
Tuesday, Dec. 2
8:30 am – Midweek Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 am – Lectionary Study
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 7
9:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:45 am – Alternative Gift Fair
Tuesday, Dec. 9
8:30 am – Midweek Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 am – Lectionary Study
3:30 pm – Confronting Political Violence in America
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 14
9:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II
4:00 pm – Lessons and Carols
Tuesday, Dec. 16
8:30 am – Midweek Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 am – Lectionary Study
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 21
9:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II
Tuesday, Dec. 23
8:30 am – Midweek Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 am – Lectionary Study
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Church office closed
5:00 pm – Christmas Holy Eucharist Rite II
Christmas Day
Thursday, Dec. 25
Church office closed
9:30 am – Christmas Morning Holy Eucharist Rite II
First Sunday after Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 28
9:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II
For more events and small discussion groups at St. Michael’s, visit our church calendar.
Introducing PUSH: Pray Until Something Happens
St. Michael’s is launching a new parish-wide prayer initiative called PUSH (Pray Until Something Happens) — an opportunity for our whole community to come together in focused, intentional prayer.
On Sunday, October 26, The Rev’d Shane Scott-Hamblen introduced the initiative by sharing C. S. Lewis’s essay, “Petitionary Prayer: A Problem Without an Answer.” In it, Lewis wrestles with the mystery and purpose of prayer — how and why we bring our deepest hopes before God, even when answers aren’t clear.
We invite everyone to read and reflect on the essay over the next couple of weeks and to consider: What one or two issues related to our parish should we all PUSH for together in prayer?
Please send your reflections and suggestions to [email protected]. And stay tuned for more details in the Sundays leading up to Advent.
You can read the C.S. Lewis essay here:
https://www.basicincome.com/bp/files/Petitionary_Prayer_by_C.S._Lewis.pdf
All Souls Sunday – Fauré Requiem Mass
Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a deeply moving All Souls Sunday worship service featuring Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, performed by the St. Michael’s Choir with organ and orchestra under the direction of Choirmaster Lukas Hasler, who will both conduct and perform on organ.
Fauré’s Requiem is one of the most beloved sacred works ever composed—an expression of peace, comfort, and eternal rest. We invite you to experience the awe and beauty of this very special Mass as we remember and honor all souls who have gone before us.
This service is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend and share in this sacred time of music, worship, and reflection.
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3233 Pacific View Drive
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
(949) 644-0463
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