St. Andrew’s and Christ Episcopal Church

Lenten and Easter Schedule 2025

Stations of the Cross, Fridays at 6 pm

Walking the Stations of the Cross is a meditative practice of remembering Jesus' last walk in Jerusalem, from his sentencing by Pilate to the tomb, as we pause at 14 places inside South Bay Episcopal churches.

March 28 at St. Francis, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
April 4 at St. Andrew's, 1432 Engracia Ave, Torrance
April 11 at St. Cross, 1818 Monterey Blvd, Hermosa Beach

Holy Wednesday

We invite you to deepen your faith by experiencing the full range of emotions around Jesus’ death and resurrection at all the services of Holy Week and Easter.

Wednesday, April 16
7 pm Tenebrae at St. Andrew’s.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1432 Engracia Ave, Torrance, CA 90501

Maundy Thursday, April 17

Noon Foot-washing Service at Christ Church.

Thursday, April 17
12 p.m.
408 S Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Good Friday, April 18

7 pm Service with Veneration of the Cross at Christ Church.
408 S Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Easter Vigil, April 19

7:30 pm at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with the lighting of the paschal fire, baptisms, and Holy Eucharist.
1432 Engracia Ave, Torrance, CA 90501

Easter Sunday, April 20

9 am at Christ Church, followed by an egg hunt and petting zoo.
408 S Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

taize — Join us for candlelight, music and prayer

Taizé Schedule 2025:

Slow down and unplug at this hour-long service that began in Taizé, France, during the Second World War. This candlelit service includes beautiful music, prayer, times of silence, and sacred readings. People of all faith traditions are welcome.

Wednesday, April 16 (Holy Week Tenebrae) at Christ Church, Redondo Beach

Thursday, May 8 (Ascension) at St. Andrew’s, Torrance

Thursday, June 12 (Pentecost) at St. Andrew’s, Torrance

Lenten Study: 40 Days with Jane Austen

Tuesdays 10 am or 6 pm starting March 11

The novels of Jane Austen display a rare insight into human character and our abiding human problems and are full of riches for anyone seeking to keep a holy and hopeful Lent.

Please join us online on Tuesdays at 10 am or 6 pm to meditate on some of The Rev. Rachel Mann's reflections from A Truth Universally Acknowledged: 40 Days with Jane Austen. Please email Mo. Julie to receive the readings for March 11.

10 am Bible Study Zoom Meeting ID: 833 4865 4005

6 pm Bible Study Zoom Meeting ID: 869 8192 4250

Sunday Service: In Person and Online
Every Sunday at 9 a.m.

Please join us for our Episcopal Sunday services in person or online by clicking here.

Christ Church

408 S. Broadway

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Sunday Fun! For children 3-11 years

We invite children ages 3-11 to Christ Episcopal Church on the first three Sundays each month from 9 am to 10 am to explore their own spirituality, build meaningful friendships, and develop a loving relationship with God!

Each week, we’ll have time for:

Prayer
A short reading from the Bible
A reflective and imaginative discussion
An arts and crafts activity
A blessing in Church

This is a fun, safe, and free program for all of God’s children. Please invite the children in your life!

At Christ Episcopal Church
408 S Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Questions? Please contact The Rev. Julie Beals at

213-448-9799 or jbeals@andrewandchrist.org.

Weekday Morning Prayer

We invite you to start your weekdays in beloved community by joining us for Morning Prayer online from 9:00 - 9:30 am.

We follow the Daily Office in the Book of Common Prayer, which can be accessed easily on the Mission of St. Clare's website.

Please join us online (Meeting ID: 846 4664 8671) and email Mo. Julie with your prayer requests.

Altar Flower Donations

Please consider donating Altar Flowers in honor or memory of a loved one during this Season of Easter. We are grateful for donations of all amounts, which help us continue to spread the good news of our Risen Lord and to serve our local community in His name.

Please make a secure donation online here or write a check, payable to "Christ Episcopal Church" and place it in the offertory tray on Sunday or drop it off in our Church mailbox. Thank you very much for your support!

Who We Are

Welcome to the shared ministry of St. Andrew’s and Christ Episcopal Church, two parishes which have joined together to glorify God! Worshiping mostly in Redondo Beach and offering Korean-language and Taizé services in Torrance, we are a faithful mission-centered community, worshiping in the Anglican tradition.

As people of prayer, we worship and celebrate Holy Eucharist in-person on Sundays at 9 a.m. and Wednesdays at noon, we hold online Morning Prayer each weekday at 9 a.m., and online Bible Study with theological reflection at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. We offer many opportunities to participate actively in the community through our various ministries.

We are a community for all, welcoming all, and we look forward to seeing you soon! Please call or email us with any questions.

Office: 310-540-1722

The Reverend Julie Beals: jbeals@andrewandchrist.org

Online Worship Schedule

Weekday Morning Prayer

Monday-Friday, 9-9:35 a.m. (English)
Morning Prayer Zoom Link

Sunday Service (English)

Sundays, 9 a.m.
Sunday Service Zoom Link

View Full Schedule

Japanese Language Service

Sundays, 1 p.m.
Japanese Service Zoom Link

Christ Church, Redondo Beach

When the church was dedicated on Jan. 4, 1893, the Redondo Compass reported: “The style of architecture is Gothic. Christ Church is a very pretty little building, one of which the Episcopalians may well be proud. The inside is finished in Oregon pine and redwood.”

View the Christ Church photo gallery

St. Andrew’s, Torrance

St. Andrew’s was established in 1918 and is located in the heart of Historic Torrance. The church offers many community programs, classrooms, and opportunities for service.

View the St. Andrew's photo gallery