• Jazz Eucharist and Annual Community Faire

      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 […]

  • Simple Summer Agape Coffee Hours

    Simple Summer Agape Coffee Hours

    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

    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 […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • 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

  • Palo Alto Kendo Dojo

    Palo Alto Kendo Dojo

    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, […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Good Reads Book Club

    Good Reads October Book Club

    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 […]

  • 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

  • Taoist Tai Chi

    Taoist Tai Chi

    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 […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Men’s Breakfast

    Men’s Breakfast

    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 […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • 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

  • Palo Alto Kendo Dojo

    Palo Alto Kendo Dojo

    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, […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayers, co-sponsored by BBC

    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 themselves […]

  • 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

  • Spiritual Cafe: Share Your Talents

    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, […]

  • Taoist Tai Chi

    Taoist Tai Chi

    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 […]

  • Senior “Youth” Group Gathering

    Saturday Sept 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall Adults 50+ especially invited for community and conversation. Please bring something to share and/or a favorite beverage. Questions? Contact Sunny Toy  

  • Got Questions? Put them in the box! Faith Lab: What It Means to be Episcopalian is coming!

    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 […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • St. Mark’s Book Group

    The September book for the St. Mark’s Book Group is With Child, a mystery by Laurie R. King. We’ll meet on Tuesday, September 15 at 2:00 in the Kennedy Room. All are welcome!

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • 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

  • Palo Alto Kendo Dojo

    Palo Alto Kendo Dojo

    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, […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Good Reads Book Club

    Good Reads October Book Club

    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 […]

  • 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

  • Taoist Tai Chi

    Taoist Tai Chi

    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 […]

  • Got Questions? Put them in the box! Faith Lab: What It Means to be Episcopalian is coming!

    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 […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Men’s Breakfast

    Men’s Breakfast

    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 […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • 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

  • Palo Alto Kendo Dojo

    Palo Alto Kendo Dojo

    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, […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • 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 Volunteer Training

    Sept 26 | 9:00–11:30 a.m. Correctional Institutions Chaplaincy (CIC) invites those interested in serving individuals in the Santa Clara County jails to attend Going In, Staying In (GISI) volunteer training. This is a bi-annual in person jail ministry training.  CIC MINISTRIES is a community of people from diverse life experiences and spiritual backgrounds united in […]

  • Taoist Tai Chi

    Taoist Tai Chi

    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 […]

  • Stewardship Season Kickoff – Festive Agape

    Sunday, September 27; Pledge Ingathering and Stewardship Brunch, Nov. 8 Our Stewardship theme for 2027 is “Use Your Gifts” – because we are each blessed with so many! Join us Sept. 27 for the launch of the campaign with a Festive Agape, and mark your calendar for Nov. 8 for our Pledge Ingathering Sunday and […]

  • Got Questions? Put them in the box! Faith Lab: What It Means to be Episcopalian is coming!

    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 […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • 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

  • Palo Alto Kendo Dojo

    Palo Alto Kendo Dojo

    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, […]

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer
    Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    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.

  • Good Reads Book Club

    Good Reads October Book Club

    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 […]

  • 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. Mark’s Volunteer Day with Abode – Housing Ends Homelessness

    Saturday, October 3 - Sunnyvale, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Help furnish homes. Change lives. Bay Area Furniture Bank promotes dignity and stability by redirecting donated furniture to families and individuals in need. Volunteers ages 12+ are needed to sort donated inventory and build and assemble furniture. Email Katie Fantine for more information.

  • Taoist Tai Chi

    Taoist Tai Chi

    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 […]

  • Feast of St. Francis & St. Clare – Blessing of the Animals

    Sunday, October 4 Celebrate the feasts of St. Francis and St. Clare at St. Mark’s 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 […]