St Mark's Episcopal Church

Caroling & Festive Eucharist
2024-12-24 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
On December 24 (Christmas Eve), we will sing carols together beginning at 4:30, followed by a festive Eucharist at 5:00.

Christmas Pageant Service
2024-12-24 15:00 - 16:30
The Christmas Pageant Service will begin at 3:00 p.m., followed by a hospitality hour with food and drink.

Greening of the Church
2024-12-22 17:00 - 19:30
Join us on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 5:00 p.m. for a soup supper and the annual Greening of the Church. There will be fun, festive work for hands of all sizes, including crafts for children.

10 a.m. Liturgy
2024-12-22 10:00 - 11:30, 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
2024-12-22 08:00 - 09:30, 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

Centering Prayer
2024-12-20 09:00 - 10:00, 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 | 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
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 | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

St. Marks Book Club
2024-12-17 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.

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
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
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.
