• 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

    Centering Prayers
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather 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 […]

  • Centering Prayer

    Centering Prayer
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather 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 […]

  • 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, California

    Our 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, California

    The 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

    Centering Prayers
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather 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!

  • Centering Prayer

    Centering Prayer
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

  • 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

    Centering Prayers
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

  • Centering Prayer

    Centering Prayer
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

  • 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

    Centering Prayers
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

  • Good Reads October Book Club

    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 […]

  • Centering Prayer

    Centering Prayer
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

  • 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 […]

  • Centering Prayer

    Centering Prayers
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

  • 2025 Parish Retreat

    Our Annual Parish Retreat at Bishop's Ranch will be Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12.   Our theme is "Tell Out My Soul." We expect this to be a popular retreat this year as our new rector, Rev. Kirsten Spalding, will be attending!   Register here.

  • Centering Prayer

    Centering Prayer
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

  • Centering Prayer

    Centering Prayers
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

  • Good Reads October Book Club

    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 […]

  • Centering Prayer

    Centering Prayer
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

  • No Kings Rally – Demonstrate our Values

    No Kings demonstrations to protest the policies of the current Federal government will be held on Saturday, October 18. The Becoming Beloved Community Task Force encourages St. Mark's to participate and demonstrate our Christian values, as we did for the first of these events in June. Rally - 11:30-1:30 March from Town and Country to […]

  • Harpsichord Forum

    Join Jonathan Dimmock, a renowned Bay Area harpsichordist, to learn about our new harpsichord and hear him perform some representative new music.

  • St. Mark’s October Book Club

    For its October gathering the St. Mark's Book Group is reading The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. We'll meet at 2:00 on October 21 in the Kennedy Room. Susan Pines will lead the discussion. Questions? Contact Kathy Gillam at kgillamk@stanford.edu. All are welcome!

  • St. Marks Book Club

    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    The 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

    Centering Prayers
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

  • Centering Prayer

    Centering Prayer
    Kennedy Room - St. Marks 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California

    Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer