all are welcome

Lifelong Christians and folks who aren't really sure about church; those asking questions or seeking healing and forgiveness; LGBTQ+ or straight; single, partnered, married, or divorced; young, old, or somewhere in between: you are welcome here. All who seek Christ are invited to the table, without exception.

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sundays

8am Eucharist: spoken Rite II service in our chapel; in person 
10am Eucharist: liturgy with music & choir; in person and livestreamed
 

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Parish Retreat Weekend – Services in Palo Alto

On Sunday, October 13, the weekend of the annual parish retreat, there will be the usual parish schedule for Sundays at St. Mark’s. We are pleased to welcome the Rev. Julie Nelson as our guest priest and preacher for this Sunday. If you are not attending the retreat, do plan to be a part of…

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Invitation to Holy Baptism: Upcoming Dates

St. Mark’s offers Holy Baptism to inquirers of all ages on specific dates throughout the church year. Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which we are adopted as God’s children and made members of Christ’s Body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God. (Book of Common Prayer p. 858). The next two upcoming…

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Brunch and 2025 Pledge Campaign Launch: Sunday, October 20

You are invited, Sunday October 20, to the annual brunch and launch of our 2025 Pledge Campaign. St. Mark’s largest financial support comes from each of you through a financial pledge commitment in addition to your time and talents for ministry. Sunday, October 20, we’ll hear from our own Marina Martin, this year’s stewardship preacher,…

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Donating to Hurricane Relief (and CROP Walk)

Beloved, there are two ways you can support Hurricane Relief following the back-to-back storms of Helene and Milton. The first is through a direct donation to the urgent Hurricane Relief Fund through Episcopal Relief and Development. The second is through our upcoming CROP walk, where you can direct 75% of your donation to Episcopal Relief…

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Mid Peninsula CROP Walk – Sunday, October 27

Walk with the St. Mark’s CROP (Common Response to Overcoming Poverty) Walk team on Oct. 27, 2024 Sunday afternoon, starting at 1:00 p.m. at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church, 1100 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Come meet the teams from other faith communities and walk in solidarity for those who must walk miles for…

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Save the date: Sunday, October 27 | Second Strategic Stakeholder Conversation

Save-the-date on Sunday, October 27 for the second of three strategic stakeholder conversations. These conversations will cover five different areas as part of a Fall Vestry Initiative. In September, over 60 St. Markers participated in our first round of these conversations. This effort continues the Vestry’s attention on the strategic planning begun in 2022 and continuing…

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who we are

St. Mark’s is a welcoming, progressive church that believes all are welcome at God’s banquet table. 
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At the very center of our life together is worship, expressed in ritual, prayers, music, and spoken words.

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600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto CA, 94306