Food Closet Needs and Volunteer Opportunities:
This week’s donations requests are the same as last weeks – so let’s highlight the Food Closet’s need …
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Water fight for kids & teens this Sunday 9/26!
After church on Sunday, September 26, we will have a water fight and other fun games in Hoover Park! …
Food Closet Donations Request and Volunteer Opportunities
Thank You All for the Amazing Food Drive and Volunteer Opportunities: First of all, again a huge thanks …
How to Use Breeze as a Church Directory
Breeze is the directory you can use to contact other members of the church. Click here to learn …
Pet Blessing
Our annual blessing of the animals in honor of the feasts of St. Francis and St. Clare falls …
View Your Contributions in Breeze
It’s a Breeze to view any financial contributions you’ve made to St. Mark’s in Breeze, as well as …
2021 Parish Retreat at Bishop’s Ranch!! We still have a few spots left!!
Our annual Parish Retreat at Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg is scheduled for October 8th-10th, 2021!! The retreat is …
September 26 is Community Faire Sunday with a special st. mark’s choir performance!!
Join us for our next Community Faire Sunday on September 26 — hosted by the ministries and folks …
How to See upcoming events in Breeze
You can view upcoming events when you’re logged into Breeze. The Breeze and Web Site calendar have the …
parish work day is Saturday, September 11 – all are welcome to participate!
Roll up your sleeves and join the Buildings and Grounds Commission. On Saturday, Sept 11 there will be a …
there’s still time to register for: “Gifts of the Episcopal Path: Walking the Way of Love, Justice, and Transformation”
Are you interested in deepening your Christian faith? Are you curious about the particular beliefs and practices that make …
Food Closet Drive! 9/10-9/12
The Food Closet is in full swing, and we need your help! Please help your neighbors in need …
A New Vision for How We Plan and Minister Together: An All Ministries Monthly Meeting
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you…they go from strength to strength!” (Psalm 84) We have learned from …
Food Closet Donations Request and Upcoming Food Drive
Drop Off Your Donations at St. Mark’s and Volunteer Opportunities: The Food Closet Donation Baskets are available for …
August 2021: Hotel de Zink Success!
Once again, Saint Mark’s has safely housed and deliciously fed a group of unhoused guests for one month! Our …
hurricane ida relief update from episcopal relief and development
On Sunday, August 29, sixteen years after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ida made landfall in the same …
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry highlights ways to help Afghan refugees through Episcopal Migration Ministries
As Episcopalians, as followers of Jesus, as people of faith, we mourn the recent loss of life in …
Earthquake-battered Haitian Episcopalians assess damage as ministry partners prepare to help
Earthquake-battered Haiti needs our help, and a St. Mark’s parishioner has offered to match your contributions up to …
Drop Off Your Donations at St. Mark’s and Volunteer Opportunities:
Drop Off Your Donations at St. Mark’s and Volunteer Opportunities: The Food Closet Donation Baskets are again available …
We’ve moved from CCB to Breeze!!
It’s official. We’ve moved into our new church database!! As with any move, there will undoubtedly be a …
Solidarity Prayer Gathering: Surround the City with Light Love, Sunday, August 29, 1-1:30pm
On Sunday, August 15, the Rev. Dr. Debra Murray, an African-American woman and the Senior Pastor of First …
Food Closet Donations Request and Volunteer Opportunities
Drop Off Your Donations at St. Mark’s and How to Do Donations by Check: The Food Closet Donation …
New Sacred Ground Circles Forming this Fall
This past year, 50 of us at St. Mark’s studied and prayed about racism in America using the …
Drop Off Your Donations at St. Mark’s and How to Do Donations by Check
Drop Off Your Donations at St. Mark’s and How to Do Donations by Check: The Food Closet Donation …
Community Faire Series
Come one, come all! We are looking forward to beginning to re-gather following a summer of a bit …
Malcolm H. Dudley Memorial service – August 22, 2021
Please join fellow parishioners, family, and friends of Malcolm H. Dudley at a memorial celebrating his life on …
Cic training event August 14
THIS WEEK: Saturday, 8.14.2021 Going BACK In, Staying In jail ministry volunteertraining Jail Ministry works through dedicated volunteers …
Spiritual Direction
Ever wondered what would it be like to try spiritual direction? Now is your chance! Briefly defined, spiritual …
hotel de Zink sign ups still needed!
Hotel de Zink is a rotating shelter for unhoused adults that comes to St. Mark’s every year in …
august 22 – all church leadership meeting
As we look to “begin again” this fall and launch into our new program year, we’re excited to …
Music Director search update
We are moving along in our search for the next Music Director of St. Mark’s! We’ve interviewed a …
Calling All Gardeners
Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry at Stanford is getting ready to welcome students to campus in the fall and …
Safe parking help needed
The Unitarian Universalist Church in Palo Alto (UUCPA) has asked for our support of their Safe Parking application …
guest preacher: Dan Carlson (8/8)
Dan Carlson is a postulant for the priesthood in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. He is currently completing …
food closet – urgent request donations list
Drop Off Your Donations at St. Mark’s and How to Do Donations by Check:The Food Closet Donation Baskets …
Blessing of the Backpacks
Join us for our annual Blessing of the Backpacks August 8th at the 10am service. All students, preschool …
Return of the seasoned women
Organized by Carla Bliss and Mildred Jones. Join us for conversation on St. Mark’s patio on Tuesday, August …
Food Closet – Urgent Request Donations List
Drop Off Your Donations at St. Mark’s and How to Do Donations by Check:The Food Closet Donation Baskets …
Summer Camping! August 6th and 7th
Join members of the St. Mark’s community for a summer camping trip at Mount Diablo State Park, August …
Linen and Towel Drive July 16-18
HDZ and LifeMoves are in need of clean linens and towels. If you have any items to donate, …
Guest Preacher: Ryan Macias
Ryan Macias is a postulant for Holy Orders from the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, and a third-year …
st mark’s music director job posting
Music Director St Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto, CA is searching for one individual to be our …
Calling all Commission Members
Tell us about your experience as a member of a St. Mark’s Commission or Ministry Team (fill out the survey here)! …
food closet update
Drop Off Your Donations at St. Mark’s and How to Do Donations by Check: The Food Closet Donation …
remote communion in summer
Would you like to receive remote communion this summer? The staff at St Mark’s is happy to assist …
this Sunday! Simply Gather: A BYOF Picnic July 11
Bring your own sack lunch for a time of fun and community at our parish picnic on July …
ask us anything! final Sunday Forum in June
Ask Us Anything! Exploring Questions of Faith with our Clergy What are you curious about when it comes …
Food Closet
Drop Off Your Donations at St. Mark’s and How to Do Donations by Check: The Food Closet Donation Baskets …
revised registration for Juneteenth Liturgy at Grace Cathedral and faith informed
Juneteenth Liturgy at Grace Cathedral Saturday, June 19th at 2pm – Inaugural Diocesan Feast Day Celebrating Juneteenth In …
gratitude for Maureen and help for gaza
We are invited to show our gratitude for recently retired St. Mark’s treasurer Maureen Kennedy by supporting the …
Results from our Music Survey!
We had a wonderful response to our music survey as we seek to support our St. Mark’s music ministry …
Embodied worship
When we gather for worship on Sunday mornings, we are invited to bring our bodies, minds, and souls …
outreach alliance volunteer event – June 12 @ 9am
The Outreach Alliance is thrilled to come together again for our first in-person volunteer event of 2021! Please …
June 13 Forum: The Book of Common Prayer … for YOU!
Please join us for the June 13 forum at 11:30am – Making it Personal: Spiritual Practice and The …
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 …
online submission form is live!
Please use the new online submission form for church communications! You can now submit news and information from the …
Tuesday May 25 – episcopal church george floyd memorial liturgy
Tuesday May 25 marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, which ignited a worldwide racial …
last Sunday Forum on Love is the Way
In this Easter season we are discussing the divisions in our country and neighborhoods, religious, political and cultural, …
Children In Church!
Hi parents! As we begin to gather again in person, we are so excited to welcome children and …
Sunday may 23 – Pentecost and Baptismal Vows
On Sunday, May 23rd, the church will observe Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit on the earliest …
Gender diversity conversation UPDATE
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Gender Diversity Conversation scheduled for this Saturday, May 15th, has been postponed. We …
don’t forget – St Mark’s Music Survey is now available!
St. Mark’s Music Survey: Share your thoughts on the future of our music ministry! With the departure of …
10am Sunday services – In Person and Online
Our Easter 10am service went so well that we are moving forward with the concurrent model for the …
Children’s Chapel – God’s Friend
Hi parents, and Happy Mother’s Day! Today’s lectionary video is about being God’s friend – what does that …
Re-keying update: it’s about safety for all!
As we gradually begin to regather in person, many of st. mark’s ministries are finding the need to …
Sunday Forums on American harvest
Sunday Forums on American Harvest: • On Sunday, April 25, author Maria Mutsuki Mockett will join us in …
Inquirers’ Classes
Would you like to learn more about your faith and the Episcopal Church? Join us for a 3 …
Children’s Chapel – We Are God’s Flowers
Hi parents! Today’s Children’s Chapel video has a botanical theme. We’re talking about being flowers on God’s “big …
Remote Communion in Eastertide
For those who will be joining worship via livestream throughout Eastertide: please sign-up using this form https://forms.gle/quwZrQmytDNqakrc7 to …
2 Books (to Order) and Forums in the Easter Season!
The Adult Education Commission encourages community conversations of two books in this Easter season. Please order one or …
Outreach – How You Can Help
Please complete our Volunteer Engagement Survey!! The Outreach Alliance wants to hear from you! How can we can …
Children’s Chapel – The Good Shepherd
Hi all! Today’s Children’s Chapel video is here: https://youtu.be/2WEELoCpEPM Please help me connect with your kiddos! I would love to …
the passing of bruce cooper
Bruce Cooper, a former parishioner and Senior Warden of St. Mark’s, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9. The …
Children’s Chapel – April 18th, 2021
Children’s Chapel Video – April 18 Hi parents and children! Today’s Children’s Chapel video is here: https://youtu.be/nyxwMmr7eQU Theological background: Throughout …
Children’s Chapel – “Doubting” Thomas
Children’s Chapel – “Doubting” Thomas Hi children and families! Today’s Children’s Chapel video comes to you from the …
Forum April 18th – Homelessness and Housing Insecurity in the Bay Area
St. Mark’s Outreach Commission will join the Forum on April 18th at 11:30am to discuss it’s on-going work …
Sign Up for St. Mark’s Traveling Journal!!
Sign up to have St. Mark’s Traveling Journal visit your house! There are two Traveling Journals and our …
A Change in Our Program Staffing!
We are excited to announce that in this new Easter season we will begin a new focus on …
Welcome to our New Administrator
We are thrilled to announce that we have hired a new administrator and content manager!! Kate will assume …
Membership COmmission Needs You!
Do you enjoy meeting people? Would you like to be part of welcoming parishioners and integrating new members …
Children’s Chapel – Easter Sunday, 2021
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Holy Week Devotional
Get our Holy Week Devotional booklet: prayers, reflections, and liturgies for use at home. download here
Help Needed – Housing and Homelessness
Dear Friends,On Monday evening the Palo Alto City Council will be holding hearings on Housing and homelessness. A …
We Will Celebrate Easter Together!
We will celebrate Eucharist together on Easter! On Easter Sunday (4/4), we will gather outdoors for our 10am service, which …
Holy Week Schedule
Here’s the schedule for Holy Week 2021 at St. Mark’s! Maundy Thursday, April 1: – Agape meals in …
Bury the alleluia!
During the penitential season of Lent, we “bury” the Alleluia (the Hebrew word for “Praise the Lord”), so …
A Letter from Bishop Marc
The New Life in Christ 12 I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters,[a] by the mercies of God, to …
Maundy Thursday Foot Washing
One of our beautiful Holy Week traditions is our Maundy Thursday foot-washing service. Just as Jesus washed his …
Join us for Contemplative Centering Prayer every wednesday
Though we cannot gather in person quite yet a small group of parishioners now gather on Zoom at 8:25am …
Children’s Chapel – Jesus Visits Jerusalem
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Easter Memorials
It is customary, Sunday by Sunday, for the church to receive contributions for flowers and/or music, which people …
Parish Workday!
Saturday, Mar 27 there will be an outdoor, socially distanced event centered around outdoor cleanup and minor landscaping. …
Parents and Lent…Resources and Sharing!
St. Mark’s Parents, How is Lent going for you and for your children? What practices are you finding …
Children’s Chapel – A Woman Washes Jesus’ Feet
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mary DuQuaine and Alex Dillard on their marriage! (March 16 in the St. Mark’s courtyard)
Wednesday Reflections in Lent
Debie Thomas will facilitate on 3/24. Join us on Zoom at 7pm on the Wednesday evenings of Lent …
Sunday Forums in Lent: This week – Bob Gregg
Join us on Zoom at 11:15am for the last of our Lenten Series highlighting the lives of Five …
Lenten Resources
During this holy season of penitence and preparation, we invite you to make daily use of our Lenten …
Debie Thomas’ Lenten Meditation at the National Cathedral
Did you miss Debie’s Lenten presentation at the National Cathedral? Click the button below to watch it on …
Episcopal Women’s History Project Presents Lenten Series: Women Worth Knowing
There are hundreds of remarkable stories of women who have served the Episcopal Church with love, with persistence, …
Children’s Chapel – The Story of Ruth
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Thank you from Outreach Alliance!!
Thank you to all who participated in Sunday’s item drive! Together, we collected two full car loads of …
Children’s Chapel -Jesus Visits the Temple
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
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 …
Children’s CHapel – Jesus is Tested
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Sacred Ground Update
Over 50 people have joined one of five discussion circles for Sacred Ground (an Anti-Racism program from the …
Confirmation & Connection for Youth
Our youth – like the rest of us – are seeking peace, joy, grace, rest, wisdom, and growth. …
children’s Chapel – Jesus is Transformed
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Ash Wednesday
As we begin the holy season of Lent on Feb 17th, we invite you to pray, reflect, and …
Annual Meeting Slide Show
Did you miss it? You can still see it…click below. Thanks to Lily Dodge!
Children’s Chapel – Jesus Visits the Temple
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Ash Wednesday
As we look toward beginning the season of Lent, still separated from one another but still holding to …
Forum: Faith, Sports and Our Values
On Super Bowl Sunday we will discuss the role of sports in our American culture and how that …
An Invitation To Help Our Brothers and Sisters In Need
The St. Mark’s Outreach Commission invites you to support our brothers and sisters who are unhoused and are …
Food Closet
Continued Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check: Food Closet shelves were still amply stocked with food donations …
Children’s chapel – The Story of Zacchaeus
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Children’s Chapel – Jesus and the Fisherman
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Forum – After the Inauguration: A Safe Place to Reflect – Sunday, January 24th
After The Inauguration: A Safe Place to ReflectSunday 24th January11:15am Join the Rev. Liz Milner in a group …
2021 Vestry nominees
Four new Vestry Members are elected to replace the outgoing vestry members whose terms end at Pentecost. The …
St. Mark’s Annual Meeting
St. Mark’s will hold its (virtual) Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 31, 2021 via Zoom at the conclusion …
Prayers for Our Nation
Join us as we pray this week for a peaceful transition of power in our nation. A selection of daily …
Children’s Chapel – The Call of Samuel
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Children’s Chapel – Jesus’ Baptism
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
New Technical Video Producer
In December, Daniel Walker joined the St. Mark’s staff as Technical Video Producer, working with Rev. Nikky and our …
Forum: Science and Religion Prize – Francis Collins
January 17th, 11:15am Bill Newsome will lead a forum that focuses on the recent award of the prestigious …
Youth Group This Week – First Meeting of 2021!
Happy New Year!! Please join us for Youth Group this Sunday at 11:15am via Zoom. Celebrate the start …
Food Closet
Continued Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check The Food Closet sends even more thanks – noting …
Inquirer’s Classes
Inquirer’s Classes What? This class is an introduction to the Episcopal tradition and the St. Mark’s community: its …
New Year’s Eve 2020 organ concert
New Year’s Eve 2020 live-streamed concert of lively organ works by baroque composers.
2020 St. Mark’s Christmas Pageant
Did you miss the 2020 St. Mark’s Christmas Pageant? Would you like to watch it again? Here you …
Jim Welch Christmas Concert
Watch James Welch Christmas organ concert from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. The program includes arrangements …
Stanford Lessons and carols Service
Join Stanford for a virtual Service of Lessons and Carols, based on the Lessons and Carols Service held annually …
An Epiphany House Blessing Zoom for All St. Mark’s Households!
Join us on zoom at 5pm on January 6, 2021 to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany: the last day …
Youth Group Christmas Break
Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Youth Group will be taking a break for the next two weeks. Please …
Annual Giving Tree
Every year St. Mark’s creates a Giving Tree during Advent to encourage donations to organizations during important outreach …
Forum: Holy Conversations
How is Christmas for you this year? What are you doing to prepare? What happens after Christmas? How’s your …
Christmas Eve at St. Mark’s
Christmas at St. Mark’s Join us on YouTube for a holy night celebrating the mystery of the Incarnation …
Put an Ornament On the Saint Mark’s Labyrinth Christmas Tree!
Come by and help decorate the Saint Mark’s Labyrinth Christmas tree on our patio! Make or bring an …
Office Closed
The St. Mark’s office will be closed the week after Christmas (December 28th-January 1st). As always, please contact …
Come and Pray the Advent/Christmas Stations
During this holy season of preparation, we invite you to come and pray the Advent/Christmas Stations at St. …
Centering Prayer
Spend Time with God in Quiet Communion During Advent Shopping, decorating and planning are all wonderful parts of …
How to make a pledge to St. Mark’s
There are several different ways you can make a financial Pledge to St. Mark’s and/or set up automatic …
Children’s CHapel – How Can This Happen?
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Toy Drive!
Toy Drive: drop off this Thursday from 2:00-4:00p and Saturday from 12:00-4:00pm at SM AME Zion. In partnership …
advent devotional booklet
Our advent devotional booklet, with wreath lighting prayers, weekly collects, reflections, and poetry, is now available!
In the Bleak Midwinter: Open Our Hearts, O God – An Advent mini retreat
Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday Forum, Nov. 29 Pre-recorded program for use on Saturday (Advent Eve) available on YouTube, …
Children’s Chapel – 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 …
Debie Thomas – Advent REflections at the National Cathedral
Debie Thomas, our Director of Children and Family Ministries, will be a featured speaker in the National Cathedral’s …
Food Closet
This week’s list is but one item – allowing a bit of extra space here to say yet …
Gratitude and Outreach in this time of Covid-19
This November, we invite the St. Mark’s community to join together in a practice of gratitude by writing …
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 …
Jim Welch Carillon Concert
This Saturday, December 5, at 1 p.m. (pacific time), Jim Welch will be live-streaming a carillon concert from …
REv. Nikky Office Hours
Rev. Nikky’s next Zoom office hours will be Thursday, December 10th – 10am-12noon The link will be in …
Thoughts on Stewardship by Michael Fitzpatrick
Michael Fitzpatrick attends St. Mark’s while working on a doctorate in Philosophy at Stanford University. He currently serves …
Thoughts on Stewardship by Brent Welch
Brent Welch is married to Jolene, and they have three grown boys. Brent works at Google. At St …
Liz Milner’s Ordination on Live-Stream
Everyone is invited to tune in to the live-stream of Liz Milner at the Diocesan ordinations on Saturday, …
Bishop Marc Andrus “visits” St Mark’s on December 6th, St Nicholas Day
Bishop Marc will join us via Zoom the 10am streamed service and the 4:30pm outside service (via recording). …
Work Day – Saturday, December 5th
Due to health considerations the Buildings and Grounds Commission has not held a Work Day in quite some …
Children’s Chapel – The Thankful Man
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Thanksgiving Day Service, 10am, November 26th
Our historic Thanksgiving Day Service will be available on St. Mark’s YouTube channel. We will remember our spiritual …
Children’s Chapel – Hannah and Samuel: A mother and son story
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Food Closet
Continued Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you can …
Don’t miss our Advent Festival: an evening of celebration, creativity, and community!
Join us for a safely distanced but communally shared Advent experience! Where: The St. Mark’s campus When: Saturday, November …
Thoughts on Stewardship by Ron Hodges
Ron Hodges was born in Kansas City, MO, and now lives in Palo Alto. He is a chemist, …
Thoughts on Stewardship by Julia Hartung
Julia Hartung has worked at Stanford in the development office for almost 28 years. She is married to …
Children’s Chapel – The Parable of the Talents
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Thoughts on stewardship by Gail Grant
Gail Grant has been a member of St. Mark’s and singing in the choir since 1988. She is …
Thoughts on Stewardship by Lena Kuhar
Lena Chow Kuhar is phasing out her healthcare marketing communications business after three decades. In January 2021, her …
Forum – conversations and documents you need to have. how to prepare for death and dying
Although our culture teaches us to avoid talking about it, the fact is that we are all going …
Children’s Chapel – The Story of the Ten Bridesmaids
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Youth Group Update!
Youth Group Families hiked together in Huddart Park last Sunday! It was wonderful to meet together in person …
Thoughts On Stewardship by Cheryl Miller
Cheryl Miller lives in Los Altos with her husband John. She works at West Valley College as the …
Thoughts on Stewardship By Jonathan Luk
Jonathan Luk is a native Californian, born in Los Angeles, and happily settled in the Bay Area since …
Where We Are, Where We Want To Be: Thoughts and Prayers post election
Join Rev. Matthew McDermott and others in a Zoom Forum on Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at 11:15 am …
171st Convention of the Diocese of California
On October 17, the Diocese of California held its 171st annual convention. Because of the CoV2 pandemic, the convention …
Children’s Chapel – the Beatitudes
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
24 Hour PRayer Vigil
Please consider committing to one hour of prayer, as our community holds vigil on election day. Sign up for …
Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry for Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness
Leaders to join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry for Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and …
Special Stewardship Zoom Event!
Special stewardship zoom event on Sunday, November 1st, at 11:15am! Join our clergy, our treasurer and a virtual …
Thoughts On Stewardship – Carol Scott
Carol Scott has been a member of St. Mark’s for 10 years, has served on the vestry and …
Sacred Space at Home and All Souls Altar at St. Mark’s
Stop by St. Mark’s between 10am and noon on Saturday, October 31 to pick up materials for creating a sacred …
Thoughts on Stewardship – Brent Welch
Brent Welch is married to Jolene, and they have three grown boys. Brent works at Google. At St …
Youth Group Family Hike
Youth Group Families – Let’s go for a hike together! Live! In person! We are meeting at Huddart …
Children’s Chapel – What’s Most Important
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Food Closet
Continued Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you can …
All Souls’ Day Service
At 9 am, Saturday, October 31st, we will again observe All Souls’ Day at St. Mark’s. You are …
Prayers For Our Nation
As a faith community, we pray during this election season for God’s wisdom, grace, and peace to guide …
Youth Group Update
Today we talked about the importance of taking quiet time to be in the presence of God. Since …
Forum: Canopy Urban Forestry
In California, 80% of the population lives in urban areas, making trees a vital part of daily life …
Children’s Chapel – Belonging to God
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
FORUM: The Covid-19 Vaccine – What You Need To Know
The federal government is telling states to start getting ready to distribute a vaccine as soon as late …
Youth Group Update
This week we talked about Psalm 23, which was included in the lectionary. We watched a video and …
Join the Episcopal Impact Fund for a Night of Light
We are pleased to announce that the 2020 Night of Light will be a 100% virtual event free …
Why We Do What We Do: A Walk Through the LIturgy
Do you have questions about how we worship? Do you ever wonder why we use the songs, prayers, …
Food Closet
Continued Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you can …
Children’s Chapel – Be Joyful!
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Youth Group Update
Happy St. Francis and St. Clare day! In honor of St. Francis and St. Clare, we watched some …
Children’s Chapel – St. Francis and the Wolf
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Make a Prayer Flag….extended through October!!
You are still invited to come by St. Mark’s and make a prayer flag! Prayer flags are ancient …
Food Closet
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
Rev. Nikky Zoom Office Hours
Rev. Nikky will be hosting Open Zoom Hours on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 10am – noon. All are …
Youth Group Update
Come to “Zooth Group” Sundays at 11:15am to share highs, lows, and hopes! Pray together to celebrate, support and …
Blessing of the Animals!
This Sunday, Oct. 4 from 4 – 4:45pm: Drive through the St. Mark’s parking lot with your pet for a blessing …
Children’s Chapel – Jesus The Healer
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
What’s happening in Zooth Group?
In keeping with the lectionary this week, we watched and discussed the story of the prophet Jonah. Our …
Personal Retreats this fall At Bishop’s Ranch
Bishop’s Ranch is open this fall for personal retreats. Visit their website to learn what weekend’s are available, …
Presiding Bishop Curry Visits Grace Cathedral
This Sunday, Sept 27th, St. Mark’s will hold our regular morning livestream service at 10am, and then you are …
Upcoming Forums!
Here’s a look ahead at the Sunday 11:15a (post-livestream) zoom forums St. Mark’s plans to host in the …
Francis, Clare and the Blessing of the Animals: Send Pictures Now!
Help us to celebrate the faithful, inspiring and ever timely ministry of Saints Francis and Clare!! Join us …
Democracy and the 2020 Election: resources for Faith Communities
“It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get …
Food Closet: Needs This Week
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
Children’s Chapel – The Generous Landowner
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Mid Peninsula CROP Hunger Walk
Register for the St. Mark’s Team or donate on your computer or mobile phone. The virtual walk funds …
Forum: How to Make Your Voice Heard
Now more than ever, it’s important to fight for the civic issues that reflect our spiritual values and …
Children’s Chapel – A Story of Forgiveness
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
St. Mark’s Youth Welcome Hotel De Zink Guests
Thank you to all who participated in making our Hotel de Zink guests feel well fed and comfortable …
Palo Alto Safe Parking
At next Monday’s meeting, the Palo Alto City Council will consider establishing a safe parking area for unsheltered …
Food Closet: Needs This Week
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
Still Parenting in Hard Times: A Conversation for Strength and Solace
Well, here we still are, parenting through a global pandemic, a national crisis over racial injustice, massive wildfires, …
Community Faire on Zoom!
Hospitality, Humor and the Holy Hosts When: Sunday, September 13th, 11:15am The present limitations for gathering will not …
Children’s Chapel – The Ten Commandments
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Regathering OUtdoors – Begins on Sunday, September 13th!!
Due to the “excessive heat warning” that our area is under for this weekend, we will NOT be gathering in …
Jim Welch to Perform the Six Trio Sonatas for Organ by J. S. Bach – Livestream on September 6th
On Sunday, September 6, at 3 p.m. (Pacific time), Jim Welch will present a live-streamed concert of Trio …
Eagle Scout Project Seeks Your Support!
Our very own Michael Luk, who grew up at St. Mark’s, is working towards an Eagle Scout badge. …
Children’s Chapel – Moses and the Burning Bush
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Sign Up For Sacred Ground
This fall, St. Mark’s will be launching Sacred Ground, an anti-racism curriculum created by The Episcopal Church. We …
Youth Group FAll Kick Off
Welcome back to a new school year! Join us this coming Sunday, Aug. 30, 11:15am for our special school year …
Fire Relief Donations
In addition to your prayers, our neighboring dioceses are in need of financial support to assist in relief …
Children’s Chapel – Who is Jesus?
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Forum august 23rd: Sacred Ground
Join us on Sunday, August 23 at 11am (immediately following the livestream service) for a forum on Sacred …
Food CLoset: Top Needs This Week
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
Children’s Chapel – Jesus and the Canaanite Woman
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
In Remembrance of Darby Dye
Darby passed away on August 5th surrounded by her husband, Gron, her daughter, Bryn, and her sisters, Dana, …
Update Your CCB Account!
Now that so much of our communication is digital, we need you to help us to stay in …
Children’s Chapel – Jesus Walks on Water
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Memorial Evensong for Covid-19 Victims
A special Memorial Evensong will take place on Sunday, August 16 at 3 p.m. to honor those have …
Good Reads Book Discussion Group
This is a great time to revisit some classic books. The Good Reads Book Discussion group meets bi-monthly …
Tuesday Scripture Discussion Group
Would you like to explore your understanding of scripture? Join us! Our group meets bi-monthly via Zoom on …
food closet: Top needs this week
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
Children’s CHapel – The Good Samaritan
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Stewardship PRayer
Stewardship Prayer O God, Help me to remember it is you who leads me on the path ahead,to …
Breath prayer
In last week’s sermon the Rev. Liz Milner reflected on how prayer without words can sometimes be more …
We have been asked to collect towels for Hotel de Zink
Our guests at Hotel de Zink will be showering at the Opportunity Center. The Opportunity Center launders the HDZ …
Children’s Chapel – The prodigal son
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Forum july 26: impact of COVID 19 on the homeless
Join us for a Forum on July 26th, at 11am (immediately following the livestream service!). We will begin with a …
food closet: top needs this week
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
Children’s Chapel – The Story of Jonah
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Hotel de Zink (HDZ) Coming in August
This August, St. Mark’s will welcome 15-20 otherwise homeless guests to have dinner and rest and sleep in …
Sunday Forum Follow Up
In last week’s forum, we had a discussion about incarceration and how it intersects and is affected by multiple other …
food closet: top needs this week
Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you can donate the need is urgent – the …
Parenting in Hard Times: A Conversation for Strength and Solace
Friday, July 17th, at 7:30pm on Zoom Let’s name it: these last few months have been tough. A …
Survey results
Dear St. Marks, Thank you to everyone who completed a survey! Overall, the responses were quite positive, and …
children’s chapel – the parable of the sower
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Parish Summer Book Reads on Racism (and Beyond)
Given the state of affairs in our country with the much needed conversation on race and police brutality …
Forum july 12: impact of COVID 19 on the incarcerated
Join us this Sunday, July 12th at 11am (immediately following the livestream service!). We will begin with a …
food closet: top needs this week
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Team up with the St. Mark’s Outreach Alliance in …
Children’s Chapel – Friends who help
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
St. Dorothy’s REst Offers “Virtual Camp”
St. Dorothy’s Rest is offering a virtual summer camp program during the month of July!! “At St. Dorothy’s …
Children’s Chapel – The Boy who Shared HIs Lunch
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Children and family news
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a …
The Episcopal Church supports the Dream Act
The Episcopal Church has long advocated for legislation that protects Dreamers and offers a pathway to citizenship. Through …
Children’s Chapel – Jeremiah
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
What is Happening with the Episcopal Church, Police reform and you?
Please inform yourself and follow up these suggestions with your own ideas and active support. Take Action Today …
Children’s Chapel – Abraham and Sarah
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Youth Group this summer!
Wishing all youth and families a very Happy Summer! Lily will continue Zooth Group this summer. Stay connected. …
food closet: top needs this week
Team up with the St. Mark’s Outreach Alliance in supporting the All Saints Food Closet with your donations. …
Outreach corner
Our focus on our neighbors who are homeless and insecurely housed continues during this time of crisis. If …
Union of Black Episcopalians position on the eradication of racism in the Church and society
The Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE), whose members are of African descent, has fought to eradicate racism for over …
Creation Care – watch this environmental film from June 8-June 17
The Diocese Commission on Creation Care is making available free of charge a viewing of the acclaimed documentary …
Children’s Chapel – the creation story
Children and Parents, This Sunday, we celebrate the Trinity, a great mystery and a great truth of our faith. On …
A call to faithful action – from multi-faith voices for peace & justice
Online ~ at Home ~ on the Streets Many of us are unsure how to most faithfully protest …
New – St. Mark’s Companion Groups!
Seeking, serving, and loving our neighbors as ourselves While we remain physically separated, we continue to live as …
Agape meal liturgy to try at home
Dear community, I have heard from many of you a desire for a ritual you can do at …
Resources for parents in these challenging times
Dear Parents, grandparents and others who care for children, These are, needless to say, painful and challenging days. …
Social justice reading list
Here’s a list of books that the social justice group has read. Most of these books are available …
A sad day in america
Dear Friends, If you have been watching the news you know what happened today in Washington D. C. …
Children’s Chapel – Pentecost
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place, here’s a reflection for you to use at …
Youth group news
Zooth Group (“Zoom-Youth” Group) this Sunday! Stay connected. Pray together. Same time, same place:Topic: Youth Group Meeting Time: Sundays at 11:15 AM …
New: give using tithe.ly!
St. Mark’s has implemented a new online giving platform, Tithe.ly, that may provide an easier way for you …
labyrinth walk contemplation and prayer!
Need to get out? Need an active way of prayer and contemplation? Come walk a solo Labyrinth at …
dinners-to-go for our community members in need
The local Palo Alto Elks recently started a program to provide freshly-cooked dinners on Tuesday and Thursday evenings …
food closet: top needs this week
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Team up with the St. Mark’s Outreach Alliance in …
st. mark’s book club – June 2020
Looking ahead, our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 18th, at 7:30pm, and our book will be A …
Children and family news – may 24, 2020 – Jesus taught us how to pray
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place, here’s a reflection for you to use at …
Outreach corner
Our focus on our neighbors who are homeless and insecurely housed continues during this time of crisis. If …
food closet: top needs this week
Urgent Need for Drop Off Donations Team up with the St. Mark’s Outreach Alliance in supporting the All …
Reading while sheltering
Recommendations from St. Mark’s Folk Reading recommendations for this challenging time. Rowan Williams – Tokens of Trust: An Introduction …
Youth Group News
Join us for Zooth group! Zooth Group (“Zoom-Youth” Group) this Sunday! Stay connected. Pray together. Same time, same place:Topic: …
Children’s Chapel – Jesus teaches us to love one another
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place, here’s a reflection for you to use at …
children and family news
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place, here’s a reflection for you to use at …
children and family news
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place, here’s a reflection for you to use at …
Outreach Corner
St. Mark’s Outreach Commission Our focus on our neighbors who are homeless and insecurely housed continues during this …
Children and Family News
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place through Eastertide, here’s a reflection for you to …
Virtual Office Hours
Rev. Nikky will be hosting virtual “office hours” next week on Wednesday April 22, from 10am – noon. Stop in …
From the Clergy
What happens when this is all over? Will we be changed? Will we heed the lessons of a …