St Mark's Episcopal Church

Holy Eucharist at Stanford Memorial Church
2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Join St. Mark’s and the Canterbury Chaplaincy for Holy Eucharist at Stanford Memorial Church, 5 p.m.

Centering Prayer
2026-04-15 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-08 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Kennedy Room – St. Marks, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California, 94306
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

Morning Prayer
2026-04-15 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-14 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-13 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-09 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-08 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-07 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-06 08:00 - 08:30 | Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
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.

Succulent Sale to Support Day Workers Center
2026-04-12 11:30 - 12:30 | CA
Following our regular Saturday ICE patrol on April 11th, a few St. Mark’s parishioners will work from 8:30 to 10:30 alongside day workers transplanting succulents into small containers. This is part of a pilot program with the Day Workers Center intended to connect faith community members with older adult day laborers. Participants will plant succulent seedlings together and elder day laborers will receive stipends for their time and contributions.
On Sunday, April 12, the potted succulents will be available at St. Mark’s for sale. All proceeds will benefit the Day Workers Center.
This is more than a fundraiser — it is a chance to build bridges, honor the dignity of our elders, and grow something beautiful together. The goal is to create a sustainable source of income for the Day Workers Center and continue to grow projects that will build community at the center.

10 a.m. Liturgy
2026-04-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
2026-04-12 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-05 08:00 - 09:30 | Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
Join us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.

Taoist Tai Chi
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
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 the 13th century. Read their Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.

Spiritual Cafe
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
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, too! Join us for the Spiritual Cafe on Friday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. If you have a gift to share, please email Debbie Clark at dixiedebsue@yahoo.com.

Choir Rehearsal
2026-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Men's Breakfast
2026-04-08 07:00 - 08:00 | CA
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 welcome! Lively and open discussion are always on the menu.

Scripture Discussion: Revelation for Normal People
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
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 PM
Contact Ken Bencala [kenbnc@hotmail.com] for more information.
For our discussions we will be using the Study Guide Revelation for Normal People: A Guide to the Strangest and Most Dangerous Book in the Bible by Robyn J. Whitaker
It has never been more important to read Revelation well. Whether you love it, hate it, or avoid it like the plague, the last book of the Bible’s influence permeates our cultural, political, and religious landscapes. From the so-bad-they’re…still bad actually…Left Behind series, to conspiracy theories about microchips and barcodes, to all-too-real political discourse and actions, John’s visions in Revelation reach far beyond anything their ancient author could have imagined. But what did John imagine? Who was he writing for and why? And what’s the deal with all the hideous horned beasts? Join New Testament scholar Robyn Whitaker as she uncovers the real-world contexts behind this ancient apocalyptic text. A world occupied by an oppressive empire, a marginalized people, and a God committed to justice. Where a beast overthrown was a declaration of authority and a falling star was a statement of evil’s demise. Where symbols gave voice to resistance and visions provided a glimpse of hope. A world utterly and entirely ancient. Only when we understand Revelation’s ancient contexts can we begin to find meaning from it for our own.

Easter Festival Eucharist
2026-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
We gather for our Festival Eucharist at which our choir will sing Franz Schubert’s Mass in G accompanied by a string quartet.

Easter Morning Brunch & Egg Hunt
2026-04-05 08:00 - 10:00 | CA
All are welcome at these festive celebrations of our Easter joy! We will gather in the Parish Hall beginning at 8:00 a.m. for a shared brunch. The Easter Egg Hunt for children and youth (including very little ones!) will take place at 9:30 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Vigil
2026-04-05 05:30 - 07:30 | CA
At the early morning service, we gather outside around a newly-kindled fire to proclaim through story and song that ours is a God who continuously brings life out of death, then enter the Church in triumph to celebrate the risen Christ and share Holy Communion.

Holy Saturday Liturgy
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
This brief service of the word focuses on Christ’s rest in the tomb and serves as a reflective prelude to the Great Vigil of Easter.

Good Friday Taizé Service
2026-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
On the day we mark Christ’s crucifixion, suffering, and death, the 6:00 p.m. service uses Taizé chant to reflect on the Stations of the Cross.

Good Friday Liturgy
2026-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
On the day we mark Christ’s crucifixion, suffering, and death, the noon service includes the solemn reading of the Passion from John’s Gospel and the distribution of Communion.

Good Friday Confessions
2026-04-03 10:30 - 11:30 | CA
Clergy will be available to hear confessions on Good Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
