St Mark's Episcopal Church

CROP Walk Forum
2025-09-07 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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 Church World Service and Gloria Robles Wallace from the Ecumenical Hunger Program.

You can learn more about the CROP Walk and find a link to register and donate here.

10 a.m. Liturgy
2025-09-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-31 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
2025-09-07 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-08-31 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-08-24 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-08-17 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.

Centering Prayer
2025-09-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-03 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-08-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-27 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-08-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-20 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-08-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Kennedy Room – St. Marks, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, California, 94306
Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer

Choir Rehearsal
2025-09-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-08-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-08-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-08-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Season of Transition Forum
2025-08-31 11:30 - 12:30 | CA
Two years ago, Rev. Nick offered a forum at the start of the Interim Time to give an overview of the Season of Transition. This forum invites the parish to review the past two years of ministry together as well as how we look forward to partnering with Rev. Kirsten as the transition continues with your ministry together. Please join Rev. Nick in the Kennedy Room at 11:30 a.m.

Community Faire and Jazz Eucharist
2025-08-24 10:00 - 12:30 | CA
Our annual Community Faire and Jazz Eucharist will be held on Sunday, August 24. The 10:00 a.m. service will feature a jazz eucharist, then afterwards, we’ll enjoy tacos in the courtyard.

Our Community Faire highlights the various ministries and event planning groups that support the life of our parish. Come learn about how you can get involved – there will be opportunities to sign up in support of ministry events and programs in the coming year.

See you there!

Pre-Community Faire Building & Grounds Workday
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Saturday August 23 is our next workday, beginning at 9:00 and ending around 12:00. Any amount of time you can give is appreciated whether you arrive early or anytime later in the morning.

We will be focused on setting up canopies, seating, and tables for the Community Faire event in the general Agape area and adjacent parking lot. Outside areas requiring attention will be the parking lot areas, especially raking up leaves, trimming plants, weeding, and sweeping walkways.

It is a good opportunity to meet and socialize with members of our community especially if you are new to St. Mark’s. Families are also welcome.

Many thanks in advance for your help from the Building and Grounds Commission. If you have any questions about the day, please contact Mary Murphy by email: mkemur@yahoo.com or Marius Milner by email: mariusm@gmail.com

St. Marks Book Club
2025-08-19 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.
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 added to the group email.

Saint Mark's August Book Club
2025-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
The August book for the St. Mark’s book group is Small Gods by Terry Pratchett. We’ll meet on August 19 at 2:00 in the Kennedy Room, and Crystal Larsen will lead our discussion. All are welcome. For questions, contact Kathy Gillam, kgillamk@stanford.edu.

Senior Fellowship Group Social
2025-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Fountain Courtyard
Join us at our first “Senior Fellowship Group” meetup on Saturday, August 16, at 4:00-6:00 p.m!

Water and light refreshments provided – bring your own beverage of choice and an appetizer to share.

Adults 50+ are especially invited.

Please come and join for conversation and enjoyment with Sunny Toy, Mary Murphy, Cheryl Miller, and many other church friends. Questions? Email Sunny Toy toywithwine@gmail.com

Multifaith Voices for Peace Prayer Session
2025-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
On Monday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel, St. Mark’s is hosting the Multifaith Voices for Peace monthly prayer session. The theme of the evening, at this 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is “Healing from the Destruction after War.” Out of the ashes comes hope. All are welcome.

Blessing of the Backpacks
2025-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Start the new school year off with a blessing! During the 10:00 a.m service on August 10, we will celebrate our annual Blessing of the Backpacks.

Anyone beginning their academic year is welcome – K-12 students, college and graduate students, teachers and professors, etc.!

You can bring your book bag or backpack to be blessed, and everyone will receive a special prayer keychain to serve as a reminder that no matter where you go or what you face, the blessings of God and your community go with you!
