St Mark's Episcopal Church

Organ Recital with Margaret Kvamme
2026-04-26 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
On Sunday April 26, following the 10 AM service at 11:30 AM, friend of St. Mark’s Margaret Kvamme will play a short, free organ recital in the Sanctuary, celebrating Eastertide and Spring. The performance features music by Craig Phillips, Antonio Vivaldi, Marcel Dupré, Clara Schumann, and Mary Beth Bennett. Please join us to hear the majestic Philbrick Memorial Organ in all its glory!

Holy Listening: Eastertide Discussion Group
2026-04-26 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-19 11:30 - 12:30
Holy Listening: The Practice of Spiritual Discernment

How do we cultivate an awareness of God’s presence as we navigate complex life decisions? How do we pray about the choices facing us, and find clarity amidst transition and uncertainty? If these questions are alive in you right now, we invite you to join our Eastertide Discernment Group. Over the course of four Sundays, we will consider together how to recognize God’s voice as we navigate challenging life decisions around vocation, ministry, or personal life.

The group will be led by Rev. Kirsten and Rev. Debie, and will meet after church from 11:45am to 12:30pm on April 19th and 26th, and May 3rd and 10th. We ask that participants commit as much as possible to all four weeks, so that we can provide mutual support to one another as we work on our own discernment questions.

To join the group, please email Rev. Debie at debie@saint-marks.com

10 a.m. Liturgy
2026-04-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Acts of the Spirit Bible Study
2026-04-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-19 09:00 - 10:00
The Acts of the Spirit: A Four Week Bible Study

Have you ever wondered what happened to Jesus’s first followers after the Resurrection? What did they do? What challenges, adventures, defeats, and triumphs did they experience? Come and find out in our Eastertide Bible Study on the The Book of Acts, which picks up where the Gospels leave off and describes how the early church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, moved out into the wider world to share the Good News of hope and new life.

We will gather for this intergenerational Bible study at 9am on April 19th and 26th, and May 3rd and 10th. Children and teens are welcome to come and join the conversation!

8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
2026-04-26 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-19 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
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Parent's Night
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00
Our St. Mark’s Parents’ Night in March generated rich reflection and community-sharing — and we want to keep that going! Please join us on Friday April 24th at 6pm for our next evening of fellowship and conversation around the joys and challenges of raising children in Silicon Valley. How do we nurture faith in a culture where Christian spirituality, church attendance, and “God talk” are often the exception? How might we better support each other in this work? If you have children ages 0-18, gather with us in the Kennedy Room to share dinner and conversation. Programming for elementary aged children will be available.
Please register here by April 20th so we know how much dinner to order!

Centering Prayer
2026-04-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-17 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

Choir Rehearsal
2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Morning Prayer
2026-04-23 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-22 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-21 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-20 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-16 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.

Palo Alto Kendo Dojo
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:30
Kendo is a Japanese martial art descended from kenjutsu, the traditional sword practice of the samurai. Centuries ago, practitioners developed the shinai (training sword) and kendo-gu (protective equipment) to allow for full-speed practice without the risk of injury. Modern kendo continues this tradition while incorporating a competitive sporting aspect.

If you are interested in joining, we encourage you to observe one of our practices. This will provide an opportunity to learn more about kendo and our dojo’s specific approach to training.

Please contact us ahead of time to schedule your visit at info@paloaltokendo.org. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Men's Breakfast
2026-04-22 07:00 - 08:00
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
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:30
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.

St. Mark's Book Club
2026-04-21 14:00 - 15:00
Our April read will be Time of the Child by Niall Williams. We’ll meet on April 21 at 2:00 in the Kennedy Room.

Brunch Gathering with Cristosal
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:30
All Saints’ Palo Alto invites our parish to a gathering with Noah Bullock, executive director of Cristosal, a Central American-based human rights organization and a mission partner of the Episcopal Church. Noah will be in conversation with Alberto Díaz-Cayeros, Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Co-Director of the Democracy Action Lab. With renewed attention on U.S. relationships with governments in the region, there is much to reflect on and discuss. For more information and to RSVP, please follow this link. And please feel welcome to share this invitation with others in your networks who may be interested.
Saturday, April 18 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley Street, Palo Alto

Good Reads Book Club
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00
In March, the Good Reads group will be reading and discussing Ophelia by Lisa Klein.
The group meets bi-monthly via Zoom on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Contact Marie Highby at mhighby@gmail.com for the Zoom link!

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