St Mark's Episcopal Church

Choir Rehearsal
2024-12-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-12-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-12-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Centering Prayer
2024-12-18 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-12-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-11 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-12-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-04 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-11-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-27 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-11-22 09:00 - 10:00 and 1 more date | Kennedy Room – St. Marks, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California, 94306
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

St. Marks Book Club
2024-12-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Kennedy Room – St. Marks, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California, 94306
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
Email Kathy Gillam, kgillamk@stanford.edu, for more information and to be added to the group email.

10 a.m. Liturgy
2024-12-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

8 a.m. Liturgy at Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
2024-12-15 08:00 - 09:30, 2024-12-08 08:00 - 09:30, 2024-12-01 08:00 - 09:30, 2024-11-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Becoming Beloved Community Forum
2024-12-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Kennedy Room – St. Marks, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California, 94306
In an era where our baptismal covenant to “respect the dignity of every human being” may be challenged in difficult ways, the BBC Task Force will host a forum on Dec. 8 to discuss how we are feeling post-election and our commitment to Becoming a Beloved Community.
In addition to sharing our own thoughts, three speakers will very briefly address issues we might expect to arise in the coming months and potential actions that we might take to help others in our communities:
Professor Margalynne Armstrong on constitutional and legal issues
Katie Fantin of Abode Services on homelessness
Diane Guinta on how SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) brings about political change at the local level.
A list of spiritual and practical resources will be provided.

Building & Grounds Workday
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
On Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:00 – 12:00, join our last B&G workday of the year. In the church, we’ll be cleaning pews, vacuuming cushions, dusting, and cleaning entry windows; cleaning other meeting rooms as needed; checking the basement area for supplies and organization; and outside doing plant trimming, weeding, and sweeping walkways. Any amount of time you can give is appreciated – and it’s a great way to meet and socialize with members of our community! Questions? Contact Mary Murphy or Marius Milner: mkemur@yahoo.com and mariusm@gmail.com

Advent Festival
2024-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 | CA
Come celebrate on Sunday, December 1, as we begin the holy season of Advent with a festival for all ages! We’ll begin with wreath-making on the fountain patio at 4:00 p.m. (all supplies provided). Then we’ll process into the church at 5:00 p.m. for a candlelit service of Lessons and Carols, followed by a delicious and festive dinner in Parish Hall. This event is a wonderful and time-honored way to usher in the new church year, so save the date! ALL ARE WELCOME, so invite friends and family to join you. And if you might be able to offer a ride to nearby parishioners who don’t drive at night, please contact Rev. Nancy at nancy@saint-marks.com or at 650-584-0853.

Thanksgiving Service
2024-11-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, we will hold a liturgy at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Mary Magdalene Chapel at St. Mark’s. As is our custom, it is a simple and beautiful Rite 1 Eucharist for us to share our grateful hearts.

Ice Skating at Winter Lodge
2024-11-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Winter Lodge Palo Alto, 3009 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
We will gather at Winter Lodge in Palo Alto from 5:30-7:30 on Sunday, November 17 for hot cocoa, ice skating, and parish-wide fun! Skating is optional. Email lily@saint-marks.com to register!

Third Stakeholder Conversations
2024-11-17 11:30 - 12:30 | CA
All are invited to participate in these conversations to better understand the core aspects of our ministry, vision, and values at St. Mark’s. Specific locations for each stakeholder group will be announced on the day.
