St Mark's Episcopal Church

8 a.m. Liturgy in Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene
2026-01-25 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-18 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-11 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-04 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
2026-01-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-21 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-01-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-14 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-01-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-07 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-01-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-31 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
2026-01-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Good Reads Book Club
2026-01-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00
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.
From 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).”
For a short interview with Peterson about what he hopes to accomplish in this book, see the interview from Christianity Today (March 2005).
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!

St. Mark's Book Club
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:30
For our January book, we are reading How We Learn to be Brave by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. Marie Highby will lead the discussion. We meet in the Kennedy Room.

Day Worker Center Forum
2026-01-18 11:30 - 12:30
For the forum hour on January 18, we will be joined by the Executive Director of the Mountain View Day Worker Center, María Marroquín. Join us to learn about the important work this center does and how we at St. Mark’s can support them especially in this time of attacks on immigrant rights.

10 a.m. Liturgy
2026-01-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Men's Breakfast
2026-01-14 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-12-31 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
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-30 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.

Discerning Your Call - Leadership Forum
2026-01-11 11:30 - 12:30
Is it possible that this is the time to step into a leadership role at St. Mark’s? Or maybe you have had one role here for a long time and it is time to try something new. The Nominating Committee has begun the important task of developing the slate of candidates for the election of 4 new vestry members and new Deanery representatives. In addition to these elected positions, there are many other leadership opportunities in worship, fellowship, pastoral care, church finances, church communications and outreach. Come and participate in this Discernment Forum, learn about what it means to be on Vestry or a Deanery rep and explore other leadership opportunities that might match your gifts right now.
The Nominating Committee members are Rev. Kirsten, Jonake Bose, Lena Chow, Kathy Gillam, Romain Kang, Peter Kidder, Brie Linkenhoker, and Cheryl Miller. Feel free to contact any of us with suggestions of potential nominees or ideas for leadership opportunities at St. Mark’s.

Women's Tea
2026-01-10 14:00 - 16:00

Church De-Greening
2026-01-04 11:30 - 12:30
We will gather after the 10:00 service to clean up and put away our Christmas decor. Join us for this fun, hands-on way to participate in the life of the church!
