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Summer Sundays: Contemplation & Crafts
On July 6, join us during the forum hour for some intergenerational craft making and contemplative practices with Anne Anderson!
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Good Reads Book Club – The Book of Eve
ZoomThis Summer, the Good Reads group will be reading and discussing The Book of Eve by Carmen Boullosa (Author) and Samantha Schnee (Translator). The group meets every-other week via Zoom on Thursday afternoons. 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Contact Marie Highby for more information and Zoom link! Mexican writer Boullosa follows up The […]
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
Summer Choir – Sing With Us!
While our choir is on summer break from June 22 to July 27, we will feature our summer choir at the 10:00am. service. All are welcome to come and sing (including children who can read fluently), rehearsing a simple anthem at 9:30am. No experience or signup is needed—please join us!
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summer Sundays Forum – Humpty Dumpty Worship
Almost all of us know that all the queen’s horses and all the queen’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again. Join Rev. Nancy and Rev. Nick at the July 13 Summer Sunday as we try to put our St. Mark’s Worship back together again after an epic mix up of Humpty Dumpty proportions.
July Book Club
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaThe July book for the St. Mark's Book Group is The Situation Room by George Stephanopoulos. Mary Murphy will be our discussion leader. We'll meet on July 15 at 2:00 in the Kennedy Room. Everyone is welcome! Questions? Contact Kathy Gillam at kgillamk@stanford.edu.
St. Marks Book Club
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaThe St. Mark's Book Club is a group of dedicated readers who gather to discuss great books! We meet every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. This month, we are reading The Personal Librarian. Read the book's blurb and order a copy here! Email Kathy Gillam, kgillamk@stanford.edu, for more information and to be […]
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
Summer Choir – Sing With Us!
While our choir is on summer break from June 22 to July 27, we will feature our summer choir at the 10:00am. service. All are welcome to come and sing (including children who can read fluently), rehearsing a simple anthem at 9:30am. No experience or signup is needed—please join us!
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summer Sundays Intergenerational Scavenger Hunt
Following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday July 20, all ages are invited to join a St. Mark's scavenger hunt! Teams will work together to solve riddles and search for hidden treasures across our campus. Those with limited mobility will still be able to participate. Music Director Matthew Burt is coordinating—all are welcome.
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
Summer Choir – Sing With Us!
While our choir is on summer break from June 22 to July 27, we will feature our summer choir at the 10:00am. service. All are welcome to come and sing (including children who can read fluently), rehearsing a simple anthem at 9:30am. No experience or signup is needed—please join us!
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Summer Sundays Storytelling Forum
Our church tradition, from liturgy to Scripture, is full of storytelling. Join Debbie Clark for a Summer Sunday focused on stories and all the different ways we experience them!
Kids & Teens Cook for Hotel de Zink
On Sunday, Jul 27, 2025, join us in the church kitchen from 5:00-6:45. All ages are welcome at the combined kids and teens Hotel de Zink cooking night. This will be our LAST time cooking for Hotel de Zink, so everyone in both the children's and youth program is invited!
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
Blessing of the Backpacks
Start the new school year off with a blessing! During the 10:00 a.m service on August 10, we will celebrate our annual Blessing of the Backpacks. Anyone beginning their academic year is welcome - K-12 students, college and graduate students, teachers and professors, etc.! You can bring your book bag or backpack to […]
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Multifaith Voices for Peace Prayer Session
On Monday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel, St. Mark's is hosting the Multifaith Voices for Peace monthly prayer session. The theme of the evening, at this 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is "Healing from the Destruction after War." Out of the ashes comes hope. All are welcome.
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Senior Fellowship Group Social
Fountain CourtyardJoin us at our first “Senior Fellowship Group" meetup on Saturday, August 16, at 4:00-6:00 p.m! Water and light refreshments provided - bring your own beverage of choice and an appetizer to share. Adults 50+ are especially invited. Please come and join for conversation and enjoyment with Sunny Toy, Mary Murphy, Cheryl […]
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Saint Mark’s August Book Club
The August book for the St. Mark's book group is Small Gods by Terry Pratchett. We'll meet on August 19 at 2:00 in the Kennedy Room, and Crystal Larsen will lead our discussion. All are welcome. For questions, contact Kathy Gillam, kgillamk@stanford.edu.
St. Marks Book Club
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaThe St. Mark's Book Club is a group of dedicated readers who gather to discuss great books! We meet every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. This month, we are reading The Personal Librarian. Read the book's blurb and order a copy here! Email Kathy Gillam, kgillamk@stanford.edu, for more information and to be […]
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Pre-Community Faire Building & Grounds Workday
Saturday August 23 is our next workday, beginning at 9:00 and ending around 12:00. Any amount of time you can give is appreciated whether you arrive early or anytime later in the morning. We will be focused on setting up canopies, seating, and tables for the Community Faire event in the general Agape area […]
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Community Faire and Jazz Eucharist
Our annual Community Faire and Jazz Eucharist will be held on Sunday, August 24. The 10:00 a.m. service will feature a jazz eucharist, then afterwards, we'll enjoy tacos in the courtyard. Our Community Faire highlights the various ministries and event planning groups that support the life of our parish. Come learn about how you […]
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Season of Transition Forum
Two years ago, Rev. Nick offered a forum at the start of the Interim Time to give an overview of the Season of Transition. This forum invites the parish to review the past two years of ministry together as well as how we look forward to partnering with Rev. Kirsten as the transition continues with […]
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
CROP Walk Forum
What is the CROP Hunger Walk? How can we at St. Mark's participate? Join us during the forum hour (11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.) on Sunday, September 7 to learn about how you can help raise money and awareness for hunger relief locally and around the world. Our speakers are Amir Khan, Community Engagement Specialist with […]
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
9/11 Multifaith Peace Picnic & Prayers
Join this annual community gathering hosted by American Muslim Voice Foundation! This event is free and open to ALL. Location: King Plaza, 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 | Event Link Picnic (dinner provided) and sowing seeds of friendship, followed by a program with multifaith prayers and children’s performances. The program will […]
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Jail Ministry Training
Interested in getting involved with our jail ministry? Or are you a current volunteer who needs to refresh your training? Join us on Saturday, September 13 at Trinity Church Menlo Park from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Going In, Staying In jail ministry training is for new and returning volunteers. It focuses on orientation to chaplaincy and facility […]
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Rev. Nick Farewell & Appreciation
Sept. 14 is our beloved Interim Rector Rev. Nick’s last day with us here at St. Mark’s. We’ll have a grand Appreciation Celebration and sharing in the Parish Hall following the 10:00 a.m. service to thank him for his ministry and friendship and to mark and celebrate our time together.
St. Mark’s Book Club
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaOur book for September is Isola by Allegra Goodman. Kathy Gillam will be the discussion leader. We'll meet on Tuesday, September 16, 2:00, in the Kennedy Room. Contact Kathy Gillam at kgillamk@stanford.edu with any questions.
St. Marks Book Club
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaThe St. Mark's Book Club is a group of dedicated readers who gather to discuss great books! We meet every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. This month, we are reading The Personal Librarian. Read the book's blurb and order a copy here! Email Kathy Gillam, kgillamk@stanford.edu, for more information and to be […]
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Good Reads Book Club
We will finish our September selection, How We Learn to Be Brave by Mariann Edgar Budde. We meet on Zoom every other Thursday afternoon. Contact Marie Highby at mhighby@gmail.com for the Zoom link!
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Pledge Campaign Launch
Hear our lay preacher, Brie Linkenhoker, learn about St. Mark’s budget and plans, and step prayerfully into our season of stewardship!
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
St. Francis & St. Clare Blessing of the Animals
To celebrate the feasts of St. Francis and St. Clare, we will have a festive outdoor service on the labyrinth patio to bless our animal companions. Pets of all species are welcome to attend and be blessed! If your pet is not able to join us in person, you can bring an image or an […]
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Good Reads October Book Club
In October, the Good Reads Book Group will be reading and discussing Peace Like A River by Lief Enger The group meets bi-monthly via Zoom on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Contact Marie Highby at mhighby@gmail.com for the Zoom link! About this month's book selection, via Kirkus Reviews: Handsomely written, rich with the feel and flavor […]
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CAJoin us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
Rev. Kirsten Welcome & Brunch
Welcome our new rector, Rev. Kirsten Spalding! Rev. Kirsten will preach at both the 8:00 and 10:00 services. A potluck brunch will follow the 10:00 a.m. service. Pouluck Info: Reverend Kirsten’s first Sunday with St. Marks will be on October 5. Immediately following the 10 am service, we will come together in the Parish Hall […]
10 a.m. Liturgy
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Choral Evensong at St. Bede’s
Join us at St. Bede's Episcopal Church in Menlo Park for the first of this season's combined choir evensongs, featuring singers, organists, and directors from Christ Church Los Altos, Christ Church Portola Valley, St. Bede's Menlo Park, and St. Mark's! This service will celebrate the feast of St. Francis with music by Reginald Unterseher, Gabriel […]
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Centering Prayer
Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CaliforniaGather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer