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SUMMARY:Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/choir-rehearsal-2/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Music
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T140721Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/centering-prayer-3-2-2-2/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Kennedy Room – St. Marks\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, California\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250611T175516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T184008Z
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SUMMARY:8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/8-a-m-liturgy-at-mary-magdalene-chapel-2-2/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250218T225737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T225738Z
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SUMMARY:10 a.m. Liturgy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/10-a-m-liturgy-2/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20251220T181258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T181258Z
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SUMMARY:All Parish Ice Skating Party
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 25\, all St. Markers are invited to an Ice Skating Party at Winter Lodge in Palo Alto! We will have food\, hot cocoa\, and plenty of wintery fun. Skating is optional – you don’t have to be on the ice to be part of the party! \nAdmission to skate is $20 and skate rentals are $6. If you would like to join us but need help with the fees\, please contact lily@saint-marks.com.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/all-parish-ice-skating-party/
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20251006T214437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T221447Z
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SUMMARY:Scripture Discussion: Revelation for Normal People
DESCRIPTION:Starting in November\, the Scripture Discussion group will be reading and discussing Revelation. \nWe read aloud passages of Scripture and then have discussions following Study Guide materials. All are welcome; no prior Scripture background is needed\, \nThe group meets every-other week in the Kennedy Room (or the Library) on Tuesday Evenings 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM \nContact Ken Bencala [kenbnc@hotmail.com] for more information. \nFor 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 \nIt 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.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/scripture-discussion-revelation-for-normal-people/2026-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20251230T233934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T233934Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/mens-breakfast/2026-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250218T225556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T000418Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/centering-prayers-2/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Kennedy Room – St. Marks\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, California\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Candles-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250218T225630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T225630Z
UID:10011243-1769715000-1769720400@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/choir-rehearsal-2/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250422T140721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T140721Z
UID:10008811-1769763600-1769767200@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/centering-prayer-3-2-2-2/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Kennedy Room – St. Marks\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, California\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Candles-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250611T175516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T184008Z
UID:10010212-1769932800-1769938200@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/8-a-m-liturgy-at-mary-magdalene-chapel-2-2/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250218T225737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T225738Z
UID:10010474-1769940000-1769945400@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:10 a.m. Liturgy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/10-a-m-liturgy-2/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20260112T221021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221021Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting & Potluck Brunch
DESCRIPTION:During the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday\, February 1\, we will have our Annual Meeting to review Vestry nominees\, the parish budget\, and other important information and decisions for the coming year. Afterwards\, we will gather in the Parish Hall for a potluck brunch! \nPotluck assignments are by the first initial of your last name: \nA – C: Fruit or Salad (pasta\, potato or couscous salad; bean salad; cucumber salad or coleslaw)\nD – J: Drinks (milk\, juice\, lemonade or iced tea)\nK – P: Main Dish (Ham\, frittata\, quiche\, other covered hot-dish)\nQ – Z: Breads (donuts\, coffeecake\, muffins) \nBefore the service\, please bring your hot or cold dish to the kitchen to be kept warm or cool for brunch. Assignments are by the initial of your last name. Please bring enough for 10-12 people. \nIf possible\, mark your dish and serving utensil with your name. As a mercy to the dish-washers\, please\, no soup. And if you cannot bring something\, please come anyway!
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/annual-meeting-potluck-brunch/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4234.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250218T225556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T000418Z
UID:10009690-1770193800-1770197400@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/centering-prayers-2/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Kennedy Room – St. Marks\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, California\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Candles-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20260105T222924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T222942Z
UID:10011795-1770307200-1770310800@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Good Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:In January\, the Good Reads Book Group will be reading and discussing the Good Reads group will be reading and discussing Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places by Eugene H. Peterson. \nFrom the review on Journey with Jesus: Pastor and professor Eugene Peterson combines head and heart\, theology and everyday spirituality. On the one hand\, much theology is little more than arid rationalizations and “depersonalized information about God.” On the other hand\, much so-called Christian spirituality is “impersonally functional\,” served up with cliches\, slogans\, and programs. Peterson protests against both. As he defines it\, spiritual theology “represents the attention that the church community gives to keeping what we think about God (theology) in organic connection with the way we live with God (spirituality).” \nFor a short interview with Peterson about what he hopes to accomplish in this book\, see the interview from Christianity Today (March 2005). \nThe group meets bi-monthly via Zoom on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Contact Marie Highby at mhighby@gmail.com for the Zoom link!
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/good-reads-october-book-club-2-2/2026-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/christ-10000.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250218T225630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T225630Z
UID:10011244-1770319800-1770325200@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/choir-rehearsal-2/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/choir.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250422T140721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T140721Z
UID:10008812-1770368400-1770372000@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/centering-prayer-3-2-2-2/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Kennedy Room – St. Marks\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, California\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Candles-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20251022T202015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T220109Z
UID:10011980-1770456600-1770480000@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Sacred Words Spiritual Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Spiritual writing is writing that helps us to encounter God in our own stories\, our own lives.  It is writing that opens up possibilities\, asks probing questions\, and challenges easy assumptions.  When we engage in this kind of writing\, we discover deep inner places ripe for exploration\, healing\, and celebration. \nIn this day-long retreat\, we will consider what it means to write as a practice of the soul.  Guided by a variety of gentle meditations\, free-writing exercises\, and conversations\, we will draw close to what is real\, true\, and sacred in our lives.  We will pray\, chat\, laugh\, and open our hearts.  At the end of our time together\, anyone who wishes to share a brief piece of their writing will be welcome to do so during an “open mic” reading. \nThis retreat is open to ANYONE interested in exploring spiritual writing as a practice.  You do NOT have to be experienced at all —  beginners are most welcome! \nThe details:\nWhen: Saturday\, February 7\, from 9:30am to 4pm\nWhere: St. Mark’s (Parish Hall and the Kennedy Room) \nPlease bring: a notebook and your favorite pens if you like to write longhand\, or your laptop\, if you prefer to type. \nRegister here. Registration deadline: February 2
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/sacred-words-spiritual-writing-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250611T175516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T184008Z
UID:10010213-1770537600-1770543000@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/8-a-m-liturgy-at-mary-magdalene-chapel-2-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mary-Magdalene.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250218T225737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T225738Z
UID:10010475-1770544800-1770550200@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:10 a.m. Liturgy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/10-a-m-liturgy-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/166-CZA_1013.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20260121T201123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T201123Z
UID:10012154-1770544800-1770553800@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Stanford Canterbury Foundation Forum
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday February 8 we will welcome Dr. Travis Stevens\, the Episcopal Chaplain to Stanford University\, to St. Mark’s to preach and lead a forum following the 10:oo a.m. service. Please join us to learn more about the work of the Stanford Canterbury Foundation and the progressive student ministry on campus. \nThen on Wednesday February 11 at 5 p.m.\, Stanford Canterbury is sponsoring the first of a new monthly Eucharist series at Stanford Memorial Church. All are welcome\, and there are no campus parking restrictions (other than the Oval) after 4 p.m.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/stanford-canterbury-foundation-forum/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20251006T214437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T221447Z
UID:10011833-1770750000-1770755400@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Scripture Discussion: Revelation for Normal People
DESCRIPTION:Starting in November\, the Scripture Discussion group will be reading and discussing Revelation. \nWe read aloud passages of Scripture and then have discussions following Study Guide materials. All are welcome; no prior Scripture background is needed\, \nThe group meets every-other week in the Kennedy Room (or the Library) on Tuesday Evenings 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM \nContact Ken Bencala [kenbnc@hotmail.com] for more information. \nFor 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 \nIt 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.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/scripture-discussion-revelation-for-normal-people/2026-02-10/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20260205T173250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T173250Z
UID:10012020-1770793200-1770796800@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/mens-breakfast-2/2026-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250218T225556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T000418Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/centering-prayers-2/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Kennedy Room – St. Marks\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, California\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Candles-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250218T225630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T225630Z
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SUMMARY:Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/choir-rehearsal-2/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/choir.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250422T140721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T140721Z
UID:10008813-1770973200-1770976800@saint-marks.com
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Gather to spend time with God in quiet communion and Centering Prayer
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/centering-prayer-3-2-2-2/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Kennedy Room – St. Marks\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, California\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Candles-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250611T175516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T184008Z
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SUMMARY:8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spoken 8:00 a.m. service from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/8-a-m-liturgy-at-mary-magdalene-chapel-2-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mary-Magdalene.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20250218T225737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T225738Z
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SUMMARY:10 a.m. Liturgy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/10-a-m-liturgy-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 600 Colorado Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/166-CZA_1013.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20260126T205320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T210047Z
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SUMMARY:Pancake Party
DESCRIPTION:This year\, our annual “Pancake Party” to begin the season of Lent will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday\, February 15. Join us for breakfast-y fun!
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/pancake-party/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/shrove-tuesday.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043809
CREATED:20260217T010201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T010201Z
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SUMMARY:February Book Club
DESCRIPTION:In February\, the St. Mark’s Book Club will be reading Aflame by Pico Iyer. We’ll meet on February 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Room for a discussion led by Kathy Gillam.
URL:https://saint-marks.com/event/february-book-club/
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://saint-marks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/aflame-pico-iyer.webp
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