Sunday July 28 Forum 11:30AM: Understanding Political Polls and What They Teach Us about Polarized Thinking
The Becoming Beloved Community Task Force invites you to a Sunday Forum, July 28 at 11:30 am to …
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Blessing of the Backpacks on Aug. 18th
On Sunday, August 18th, our 10am service will include the Blessing of the Backpacks! Students – any age, …
St. Mark’s 2024 Community Faire and JAZZ Eucharist – Sunday, Aug. 25
Plan for a wonderful celebration of ministry and OPPORTUNITY, with good food, delightful music, and fun new twists …
The Installation of Bishop Austin Rios – Sunday, Aug. 11
On Sunday, August 11 at 3 pm. join the celebration at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco of the installation …
Help Keep St. Mark’s Connected
Hard to believe it is almost time to start our new church year with the Community Faire happening …
Join the St. Mark’s Book Group in reading The Last Devil to Die
The St. Mark’s Book Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the …
100 Towels and Ice cream needed for Hotel de Zink
Thank you for bringing linens for Hotel de Zink and LifeMoves on Sunday, July 28. LifeMoves, which serves …
Hotel de Zink Shelter Returns to St. Mark’s in August – LINENS, ice cream and towels needed
St. Mark’s is one of twelve churches that each provide dinner and accommodation to 15-20 homeless adults every …
SAVE THE DATE for the Parish Retreat! October 11-13 at Bishop’s Ranch
WHAT?? ALREADY TALKING ABOUT OCTOBER? You bet! Make sure you’ve got October 11-13 on your calendar and are …
This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: If you have free time this summer and are thinking of …
The Great Wave Parish Art Show is Up in Parish Hall
All are invited to view our family summer art show The Great Wave – the beautiful products of …
Good-Reads Book Discussion starts July 25 – Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson
For mid-summer we will begin discussing the provocative and inspiring Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson. This group meets …
Tuesday Evening Scripture Discussion
This Summer we will begin discussing The Book of Exodus using as our Study Guide Exodus for Normal People A Guide to …
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene and Chapel Commemoration – July 21
Commemorating the dedication of our chapel to St. Mary Magdalene last July in the chapel, we will celebrate a special liturgy at the 8:00 and 10:00 services for her Feast Day on Sunday, July 21, with music, prayers, icons, and blessing as we unveil a new Chapel Sign.
Rector Search Committee Table Talk on Zoom
Zoom Table Talk for Live Stream Participants! For community members that join us via the live stream on …
This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The last two week’s St. Mark’s contributed 4 grocery bag equivalents …
Good–Reads Book Discussion
For early summer we will begin discussing Heretics: The Creation of Christianity from the Gnostics to the Modern …
Summer Sunday Forum June 30 – Include Me! with Rev. Nancy
A little history, a lot of exploration together – for all ages! – of our diversity as Episcopalians, …
NOTES FOR RETIRING BISHOP MARC ANDRUS: Due July 14
In late July 2024, we will say our final goodbyes as a Diocese to Bishop Marc Andrus begins …
Do Air Force Chaplains Fly Airplanes?
On July 7, following the 10:00 AM service, join Rev. Nick for a Summer Sunday forum to hear …
Anne Laver in Recital at St. Mark’s
As part of the American Guild of Organists’ National Convention, Syracuse University organist Annie Laver will perform a …
Join the St. Mark’s Book Group in reading Gilead
The St. Mark’s Book Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the …
We Generate Our Own Electricity!
60 Solar Panels installed August 26, 2019 have reliably produced 31 MegaWatt Hours of electricity per year, consistently. …
Thank You and Welcome to Vestry!
This Sunday is the commissioning of the Vestry, with a congratulations to our incoming Vestry members – and …
Summer Sunday Forum for All Ages: Group Art with Carla Bliss – June 23
Intergenerational art and fellowship with our own Carla Bliss! Come enjoy the Summer Sunday Forum on June 23 …
Support the Juneteenth Festival – Saturday, June 22, 12 – 5p.m. — Hillview Park, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos — Carpool from St. Mark’s!
Kenen Moos from Justice Vanguard spoke at our parish Forum about the mission to foster community and promote …
Join the St. Mark’s Book Group in reading “The Covenant of Water”
The St. Mark’s Book Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the …
Pride Month Flag and Stickers
June is Pride Month, dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of LGBTQ+ pride and honoring the movement for …
Free Concert at All Saints — Singer/Songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine
All are invited to a free folk/pop concert hosted by All Saints Episcopal Church with award-winning songwriter/singer Bobby …
Music Forum for All Ages
Join us after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, June 9 for a music forum exploring ways of …
This Week’s Food Closet Requests
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The last two week’s St. Mark’s contributed 5 grocery bag equivalents …
Juneteenth All Ages Hymn Sing Forum on June 16
Join Matthew Burt, Rev. Nancy Ross, and Rev. Nick Roosevelt for an All Ages Hymn Sing in recognition …
Yoga at St. Mark’s with Alan Twhigg
This Saturday, June 15 11:00 a.m. – noon in the Kennedy Room – New to yoga? A regular …
Carpooling for Pride Mass at Grace Cathedral
Join us for Pride Mass at Grace Cathedral on Sunday, June 2! We are coordinating carpools to head up to …
Pentecost 2024 Recap
Pentecost 2024 was one for the books at St. Mark’s as we worshipped, prayed, feasted, and played together. …
Rector Search Committee Update
The Rector Search Committee has met three times since its commissioning in March. With the help of the …
Quarterly Giving Statements Mailed
Be on the lookout for your quarterly giving statement in your postal mailbox. Please reach out to Wenjing …
Striking New Art behind St. Mark’s Altar
The inspiring art installed at Easter in the St. Mark’s Chancel is called Mourning Light by The Rev. …
Intergenerational Storytelling with Debbie Clark for the Beginning of Pride Month
Join us on Sunday, June 2 at the 11:30 a.m. Forum as we kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month …
Justice, Community, and Why Juneteenth Matters Forum with Kenan Moos of Justice Vanguard – This Sunday, May 26
The Becoming Beloved Community Task Force is excited to welcome Kenan Moos, co-founder of Justice Vanguard, the community-building …
Funeral for Channing Chrisman – Sunday, May 26
Beloved longtime parishioner Channing Chrisman died peacefully on May 10. His funeral is at St. Mark’s in the …
This Week’s Food Closet Requests
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Please note as below, the Food Closet needs 4 unupolstered metal …
Parish Picnic – Next Sunday, May 19! Bring a dessert or side.
Come for the food and fellowship and fun and games of the Annual Parish Picnic, on Pentecost Sunday, …
Speaker Series Draws Community
Close to 130 people gathered in the Parish Hall to hear The Rev. Dr. Pamela Cooper-White at St. …
Join us for “Summer Sundays!”
ALL are invited to join us for “Summer Sundays” — a series of fun, interactive, and intergenerational activities …
St. Mark’s Inquirers Class – For Newcomers, or Just Inquiring Minds! This Sunday and Next at 9:00 a.m.
Our Episcopal worship and tradition is deep, and deeply rooted. Come learn more about St. Mark’s and our …
Are you graduating? Let us know!
We will celebrate graduates who are at the 8:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. liturgies on Pentecost Sunday, May …
Stanford Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry Mixer and Fundraiser at St. Mark’s – All Are Welcome!
Stanford University is our neighbor and we have a great opportunity to be involved and support the Episcopal …
Wear Red On May 19 for Pentecost
Sunday, May 19 is the Feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit among the apostles and …
Challenging Segregation with Just Action
Third in series titled “Challenging Segregation with Just Action”, exploring Christianity’s involvement in perpetuating racial injustice. Ms. Leah …
Screening of The “Philadelphia Eleven” Documentary at St. Mark’s This Saturday, May 11, 4 p.m.
In 1974, eleven courageous women and their supporters organized their ordination into the priesthood of the Episcopal Church. …
Special Evensong for Ascension Day at Stanford Memorial Church
Join Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry and Stanford Canterbury on Thurs., May 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Stanford Memorial …
This Week’s Food Closet Requests
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Last week St. Mark’s donated 5 bags of groceries, 0 bags …
Good–Reads Book Discussion
At the start of May we will begin discussing Heretics and Heroes: How Renaissance Artists and Reformation Priests …
A Wonderful Women’s Retreat
Twenty-seven St. Mark’s women gathered for the Spring Women’s Retreat: Women’s Spirituality: Mary Magdalene — and US! on April 13, …
Baby Sprinkle Honoring Katie Weller This Sunday!
Please join us for a baby sprinkle to celebrate Katie, David, and Joy Weller’s newest addition on Sunday, …
This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The last two weeks St. Mark’s donated 2 bags of groceries, …
Ragazzi Singing at St. Mark’s
On Sunday April 28, we will welcome the Avanti group of the Ragazzi Boys Chorus to sing anthems …
Final Gathering of Parish Book-Read and Discussion – In-Person or via ZOOM this Sunday
These two weeks of discussions have been wonderful! And this Sunday is our final gatherings to engage with …
Revs. Nick and Nancy Away
Rev. Nick began his Air Force Chaplain training this week (returning at Pentecost, May 19) and Rev. Nancy …
Rev. Nick to Attend Air Force Chaplain Training
Beloved, Alleluia! Christ is risen! How wonderful it is to celebrate the joy of Christ’s resurrection with you …
TODAY – 4/11 – is the Last Day to Register for Saturday’s Women’s Retreat!
Today (Thurs., April 11) is the last day to register for Saturday’s Half-Day Women’s Retreat here at St. …
You’re Invited to Rev. Nikky’s Installation this Sunday
Dear St. Mark’s, Thank you all for the prayers, love, support, and encouragement with which you sent me …
Save the Date for Parish Picnic – May 19
Mark your calendar to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost and our Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, May 19! …
POSTPONED: Mindful Presence Retreat with Mary Dillard
The Mindful Presence Retreat: The Art of Listening led by Mary A. Dillard has been postponed and will …
Deadline Tomorrow: Register to Attend Consecration of Bishop-Elect Austin Rios
Last fall at its electing convention, the Diocese of California elected The Rev. Austin Keith Rios as the …
This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The last two weeks St. Mark’s donated 1 bags of groceries, …
Eastertide Parish Book-Read Groups: A Faith of Many Rooms
This Sunday, at the 11:30 AM forum hour, join Debie Thomas and Rev. Nick for a plenary discussion …
Are you interested in being Baptized? Pentecost, May 19, is the next Baptismal Feast day.
If you are thinking about Baptism, come talk to Rev. Nick or Rev. Nancy! Holy Baptism is full …
Speaker Series Lift-Off!
Dr. Lerone Martin and the Becoming Beloved Community Task Force (BBC) brought out some 125 people, both parishioners …
2024 Holy Week Schedule
Holy Week is a time to reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Remembering Jesus’ …
A Fun Book Launch Party!
St. Mark’s was excited to host a book signing and launch party for Debie Thomas’ latest release: A …
All Welcome to Share a Dish for Easter Potluck!
The Easter Brunch Potluck is a wonderful tradition here at St. Mark’s, 8:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday morning …
Egg Hunt Easter Morning
Bring the youngsters for the Easter Egg Hunt (March 31 at 9:30 a.m.) – this year with some …
Beautiful Altar of Repose for Contemplation at St. Mark’s
On Maundy Thursday evening through Good Friday at noon (March 28 and 29), the St. Nicholas Chapel in …
Debie’s Book Launch Party This Saturday!
On March 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., St. Mark’s will host a book launch celebration and book signing …
Palm Sunday Forum: The Mystery of the Cross – Exploring Atonement. No Agape following Reading of the Passion
As we move from Hosannas to the Passion and Holy Week, there is no Agape. Come directly to …
Easter Memorials and Thanksgivings Due this Weekend
St. Mark’s tradition continues with offerings of Easter Memorials and Thanksgivings, which help support having wonderful guest musicians …
Handel’s Messiah Singing at 7pm Sunday March 24 (Palm Sunday)
The full Handel’s Messiah will be sung at the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos this coming Sunday evening, …
This Week’s Most Pressing Food Closet Needs
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Dear Donors – Great news to share from the Food Closet. …
Rector Search Committee Formed
We are excited to announce the formation of the Rector Search Committee, which is charged with the very important task …
No Forum this Sunday – Commission Leaders and Vestry Leadership Lunch and Meeting
There is no Forum this Sunday, March 17. A reminder to all Commission Leaders and Vestry that this …
Easter Brunch – Need Helpers to Sign Up!
The Easter Brunch Potluck is a wonderful tradition here at St. Mark’s, 8:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday morning …
Hello from Rev. Nick
Rev. Nick has been completing his Reserve Annual Tour at Nellis AFB this past week, welcoming The Rt. …
Urgent Needs: Empty Shelves at Food Closet
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Dear Donors – the Food Closet’s shelves are alarmingly bare right …
Sunday Forum: Lenten Organ Recital
Matthew Burt, our beloved music director, will present a 30 minute organ recital of music based on Lent …
Good–Reads Book Discussion
In mid-March we will begin discussing The Secret Chordby Geraldine Brooks This group meets bi-monthly via Zoom on …
Urgent Needs: Empty Shelves at Food Closet
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Dear Donors – the last 2 week’s donations were 3 bags …
The Cross and Chancel In Lent
Beloved, when I first came to St. Mark’s to serve during Holy Week last year, a part of …
Bread Bakers Needed — and Loved
Our Sunday bread for Eucharist is home-baked. And our beloved Anne Vosti is the only one baking bread …
DIY Fascinator Hat Party this Saturday at 4pm
Margalynne Armstrong, in collaboration with the Women’s Ministry, is hosting an enjoyable workshop crafting “Fascinator Hats.” Unleash your …
This Sunday’s Forum: Sharing about Our Lenten Book Read and Lenten Experience
Come share about your Lent this Sunday, whether it is feeling big…or nuthin’. Join Rev. Nancy Ross on …
Lenten Practices in Community: Use the Lenten Devotional and Come Together for Sharing
Download our Lenten Devotional booklet – or using your own Lenten reading or path, take time to go …
Time for Lenten Book-Read and Downloadable Devotional
Lent is almost here! During this sacred season, please join us in reading The Lives We Actually Have: …
Varieties of Spiritual Practice in Lent: A Sunday Forum with Rev. Dr. Rebecca Lyman
Varieties of Spiritual Practices in Lent for Transformation and Hope In our ancient and varied tradition, how have …
Rector Search Committee – Is this your calling?
As announced at the Annual Meeting, we are establishing a Committee to search for our next Rector; a …
Help Clear the Leaves This Saturday Morning!
Building and Grounds is planning a pop-up workday for THIS SATURDAY, February, 24 from 9-11:30 concentrating on cleaning …
The Music of Lent Forum
Join our Music Director, Matthew Burt, on March 10th, as he leads us in an exploration of Lenten …
This Week’s Food Closet Requests
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Dear Donors – the last 2 week’s donations were 10 bags …
This Sunday’s Forum: A Conversation about our parish read, “The Lives We Actually Have”
Join Rev. Nick Roosevelt and Debie Thomas for a conversation about our All-Parish Book Read, The Lives We …
Good–Reads Book Discussion
In late February we will begin discussing THE JEWISH APPROACH TO GOD: A Brief Introduction for Christians by …
This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Dear Donors – Last week’s donations were zero bags of grocery …
Annual Meeting Celebrates and Looks Forward
St. Mark’s Annual Meeting last Sunday, February 4, was a true celebration of where we have been, where …
This Week’s Food Closet Requests
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Dear Donors – no changes from last week’s list – just …
Annual Meeting and Potluck This Sunday
This Sunday, February 4, is St. Mark’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Potluck Brunch! Join us at the 10:00 liturgy and …
Mid-Peninsula CROP (Community Response to Overcoming Poverty) Walk
Mid-Peninsula CROP Hunger Walk Sunday, October 29 1-4PM, at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church – 1100 Santa Cruz Avenue, …
Becoming Beloved Community Task Force: Summer reading and documentary recommendations
It was gratifying to see 40 people attend our Forum on Reparations a month ago where we discussed …
The Mystery Revealed: An Introduction to Epiphany
We have now entered the season of Epiphany, a holy season of mysteries, revelations, and divine “showings.” But …
Sunday forum, June 6th: “God, Our Founding Fathers and The Supreme Court” with Professor Margalynne Armstrong
Sunday June 6 please join us at the 11:30am forum, “God, our founding fathers and the supreme court.” A …
Last Zoom Session for Love is the Way!
In this season we are discussing the divisions in our country and neighborhoods, religious, political and cultural, and …
Children’s Chapel – Jesus Predicts His Own Death
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
St. Nicholas Day Outreach – American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
This week’s outreach contributions go to American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Check out the life-changing …
Children’s Chapel – The Birth of John the Baptist
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …