Wednesday, September 9, 7:15 a.m. You are ALL (men AND women) cordially invited to attend the St. Mark’s Men’s Group special breakfast as they host an in-depth discussion, led by Rev. Kirsten, of Elaine Pagels’s, The Gnostic Gospels. The Men’s Group meets biweekly for a potluck breakfast where we regularly discuss a book that we […]
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Kendo is a Japanese martial art descended from kenjutsu, the traditional sword practice of the samurai. Centuries ago, practitioners developed the shinai (training sword) and kendo-gu (protective equipment) to allow for full-speed practice without the risk of injury. Modern kendo continues this tradition while incorporating a competitive sporting aspect. If you are interested in joining, […]
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Starting this spring and into the summer, the St. Mark's Good Reads group will be reading and discussing Fatal Discord: Erasmus, Luther, and the Fight for the Western Mind by Michael Massing. 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 […]
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Taoist Tai Chi introductory sessions are held at St. Mark's Palo Alto in the Parish Hall every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome to join a Taoist Tai Chi™ arts introductory sessions at any time. Group leaders will guide you through the practice which is part of an ancient tradition dating back to […]
Join us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
Our plate offering at the Aug 23rd’s Sunday services will support the Clergy Discretionary Fund, money used to help people who come to the door or contact St. Mark’s clergy for assistance. St. Mark’s gives Safeway cards to 25+ people who come to our door (approximately $700 worth) every month, in addition to many special […]
At the helpful suggestion of several of our stalwart Agape Hosts who have been stepping in to fill frequent Sunday gaps in Agape Host sign-ups: to ease our need for Agape Hosts amidst folks’ busy summer plans, clergy will provide coffee/tea and juice and a snack from July 5 - August 30– as we continue […]
Sunday August 23, 11:30 For all parish members interested in St. Mark’s outreach and advocacy ministries, we will have a forum to highlight some of our activities with handouts about upcoming service opportunities and an invitation to share the work that you are doing with partners in our community. If you have a ministry you […]
Sunday, August 23, 5:00 p.m. St. Mark’s teens (13-18 years old) are invited to gather in a weekly Sunday night Youth Group with the youth groups from Trinity Menlo Park and Christ Church Los Altos. The group is supported by Rev. Kirsten and her colleagues at Trinity and Christ Church, and we alternate locations. […]
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Starting in November, the Scripture Discussion group will be reading and discussing Revelation. We read aloud passages of Scripture and then have discussions following Study Guide materials. All are welcome; no prior Scripture background is needed, The group meets every-other week in the Kennedy Room (or the Library) on Tuesday Evenings 7:00 PM – 8:15 […]
The Men's Breakfast is open to all men of St. Mark's. We meet every other Wednesday morning at 7:15 a.m. in the Parish Library. We typically choose a book to discuss based on a consensus of what’s on the minds of our members. Breakfast is truly spirit driven with folks bringing what they like, or nothing but themselves…all are […]
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Kendo is a Japanese martial art descended from kenjutsu, the traditional sword practice of the samurai. Centuries ago, practitioners developed the shinai (training sword) and kendo-gu (protective equipment) to allow for full-speed practice without the risk of injury. Modern kendo continues this tradition while incorporating a competitive sporting aspect. If you are interested in joining, […]
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
August 28, 11:00 a.m. at LifeMoves Opportunity Services Center, 33 Encina Ave., Palo Alto LifeMoves, with whom we worked on Hotel deZink and maintain relationship, invites St. Markers to their Summer BBQ for unhoused clients, volunteers, and staff. If you are able, please consider signing up to donate a food dish; every contribution, big or […]
Friday, August 28, 2026, 6-8:30 in the Kennedy Room St. Mark’s parents with children from infants to young adults are invited for a dinner conversation, spiritual support and updates on St. Mark’s fall family programming. To RSVP, please reach out to Michele Maia at michele@saint-marks.com.
Taoist Tai Chi introductory sessions are held at St. Mark's Palo Alto in the Parish Hall every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome to join a Taoist Tai Chi™ arts introductory sessions at any time. Group leaders will guide you through the practice which is part of an ancient tradition dating back to […]
Join us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
Sunday, August 30 is our inspiring Jazz Eucharist followed by the Community Faire: a grand event of music, games, food and fellowship, and of opportunity for inviting all to participate in the upcoming year’s events and ministries! All are welcome. Volunteers are needed for set up, information table hosts, servers, game captains, and clean […]
At the helpful suggestion of several of our stalwart Agape Hosts who have been stepping in to fill frequent Sunday gaps in Agape Host sign-ups: to ease our need for Agape Hosts amidst folks’ busy summer plans, clergy will provide coffee/tea and juice and a snack from July 5 - August 30– as we continue […]
Community Faire 2026! Sunday, August 30 Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye: you are ALL cordially invited to attend St. Mark’s Community Faire on 30th August. Here is a sampling of our Food, Fun and Fellowship: —Randy Smith and his amazing Big Band are keeping the mood lively. —Games and Prizes: Our family ministers and […]
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Kendo is a Japanese martial art descended from kenjutsu, the traditional sword practice of the samurai. Centuries ago, practitioners developed the shinai (training sword) and kendo-gu (protective equipment) to allow for full-speed practice without the risk of injury. Modern kendo continues this tradition while incorporating a competitive sporting aspect. If you are interested in joining, […]
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Starting this spring and into the summer, the St. Mark's Good Reads group will be reading and discussing Fatal Discord: Erasmus, Luther, and the Fight for the Western Mind by Michael Massing. 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 […]
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Taoist Tai Chi introductory sessions are held at St. Mark's Palo Alto in the Parish Hall every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome to join a Taoist Tai Chi™ arts introductory sessions at any time. Group leaders will guide you through the practice which is part of an ancient tradition dating back to […]
Join us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Starting in November, the Scripture Discussion group will be reading and discussing Revelation. We read aloud passages of Scripture and then have discussions following Study Guide materials. All are welcome; no prior Scripture background is needed, The group meets every-other week in the Kennedy Room (or the Library) on Tuesday Evenings 7:00 PM – 8:15 […]
The Men's Breakfast is open to all men of St. Mark's. We meet every other Wednesday morning at 7:15 a.m. in the Parish Library. We typically choose a book to discuss based on a consensus of what’s on the minds of our members. Breakfast is truly spirit driven with folks bringing what they like, or nothing but themselves…all are […]
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Kendo is a Japanese martial art descended from kenjutsu, the traditional sword practice of the samurai. Centuries ago, practitioners developed the shinai (training sword) and kendo-gu (protective equipment) to allow for full-speed practice without the risk of injury. Modern kendo continues this tradition while incorporating a competitive sporting aspect. If you are interested in joining, […]
All are welcome for morning prayers in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Thursday, September 10, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. St. Mark’s and Becoming Beloved Community are co-sponsors of the 9/11 Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayers, hosted by the American Muslim Voice Foundation at King Plaza, 250 Hamilton Ave. in Palo Alto. Together we will honor the victims and first responders, and the families who have dedicated […]
Young adults ages 18-39 are invited to “Come and See,” a weekend retreat at the Bishop's Ranch September 11-13. The retreat will include plenty of unstructured time to relax and enjoy fun and fellowship with other young adults from across our diocese, as well as opportunities to connect and share where God is at work […]
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
Friday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. Spiritual Cafe: The St. Mark’s family is full of talent! Join us for a celebration of our artistic gifts. Do you sing, play an instrument, dance, write poetry? Do you paint, draw, or sculpt? Visual art is also welcome. Is your gift being an awesome audience member? We need you, […]
Young adults ages 18-39 are invited to “Come and See,” a weekend retreat at the Bishop's Ranch September 11-13. The retreat will include plenty of unstructured time to relax and enjoy fun and fellowship with other young adults from across our diocese, as well as opportunities to connect and share where God is at work […]
Taoist Tai Chi introductory sessions are held at St. Mark's Palo Alto in the Parish Hall every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome to join a Taoist Tai Chi™ arts introductory sessions at any time. Group leaders will guide you through the practice which is part of an ancient tradition dating back to […]
Join us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
Young adults ages 18-39 are invited to “Come and See,” a weekend retreat at the Bishop's Ranch September 11-13. The retreat will include plenty of unstructured time to relax and enjoy fun and fellowship with other young adults from across our diocese, as well as opportunities to connect and share where God is at work […]
Three Sunday Forums (September 13, 20, 27) explore what our faith means in our hearts and in our church: its history and tradition, scripture and theology, and literature and prayer. All are welcome, and newcomers are especially invited. Do bring your questions, as well, and if you already have some, put them in the question […]