A little history, a lot of exploration together – for all ages! – of our diversity as Episcopalians, and as St. Markans. God loves us all the same, but we don’t have to be all the same. It’s a lesson we keep learning as Christians. It’s going to be fun to see where we are alike, and […]
Our Episcopal Chaplain to Stanford, Dr. Travis Stevens, will visit St. Mark’s November 10. Travis will preach and lead a forum as we celebrate the mutual ministry St. Mark’s supports for the Progressive Christians at Stanford, Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry. Travis also serves as Vocations Director for the Diocese and in that role supports Debie […]
In an era where our baptismal covenant to “respect the dignity of every human being” may be challenged in difficult ways, the BBC Task Force will host a forum on Dec. 8 to discuss how we are feeling post-election and our commitment to Becoming a Beloved Community. In addition to sharing our own thoughts, three […]
The fourth event in the speaker series, Community, Faith, and Racial Justice. This series on racial injustice in America explores the role of Christianity, including the current white Christian Nationalist movement, in racial injustice and seeks to define a path toward justice, healing and reconciliation. Professor Kathryn Gin Lum will speak on her recent book, Heathen: […]
Please join us for Rapid Response Training for ICE Actions in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Jesus Ruiz from Pangea Legal Services and Lorena Melgarejo from Faith in Action Bay Area will provide Know Your Rights materials and training for rapid response to ICE actions in both counties. You will learn how to […]
We are pleased to welcome The Rev. Canon Eric Metoyer, Canon for Social Justice in the Diocese of California, as well as Mr. De’Amon Harges as our guest preacher on Sunday, May 4. Our BBC Task Force will host a forum featuring Canon Metoyer and Mr. Harges following the 10:00 a.m. service.
Alice Farmer is a Policy Fellow this year at Stanford's Center for Advanced Study of the Behavioral Sciences. She has been a refugee lawyer for 20 years, with Human Rights Watch and the UN, in emergency settings from Ukraine to Liberia to the US southern border. She's working on a book about climate change and […]
Following the 10:00 a.m. service on June 1, please join us for the forum hour as we ask for the congregation's help in discerning our next steps toward Becoming Beloved Community. Hear a quick, spirited recap of where our journey has taken us thus far and share your dreams for where the Spirit may take […]
The Rev. Cn. Sierra Reyes is the Diocese of California’s new Canon to the Ordinary – meaning she serves as the chief of diocesan staff and assists Bishop Rios in supporting clergy, lay leaders, and congregations in the Bay Area. We are delighted to have her be with us this Sunday to preach and offer […]
On Sunday, June 22, our Intergenerational Summer Sundays will begin with a workshop led by Lily on all sorts of different ways to pray. There will be activities and conversation for all ages, so if you belong to any generation, join us!
On June 29, join us during the forum hour for a campfire-themed forum from Suzanne and Bert Bell!
On July 6, join us during the forum hour for some intergenerational craft making and contemplative practices with Anne Anderson!