Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, October 6
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Strategic Stakeholder Conversations – Fall 2024 Vestry Initiative
Beloved, In my sermon last week, I alluded to two major initiatives the Vestry is undertaking this fall at St. …
Challenging Segregation with Just Action
Third event in the speaker series, Community, Faith, and Racial Justice. This series on racial injustice in America explores the …
REGISTER NOW for Liturgical Ministers Gathering and Training: Sunday, Sept. 29, 11:30 – All Current AND Interested Greeters, Lectors, Chalice Bearers & Those Interested in Serving as LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS
Come on a NEW DATE: Sunday Sept. 29 after the 10:30 a.m. liturgy, if you now serve – or …
The Rector Search Committee Seeks Your Input in the St. Mark’s Parish Survey!
The Rector Search Committee needs your help to complete a brief (5 minutes or less) anonymous survey that …
Sept 22: Guest Preacher and Forum, The Rev. Rebecca Edwards, Co-Founder of Braid Mission Foster Support Ministry
Sunday, Sept 22, St. Mark’s is thrilled to welcome The Rev. Rebecca Edwards, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Braid …
Festal Evensong on September 29
On Sunday September 29 at 5:00 p.m. the combined choirs of St. Mark’s and four neighboring parishes will …
Sunday Mornings at 9:15 AM: Creation Care Contemplative Prayer
On Sunday mornings during the Season of Creation, join Rev. Nick in the Kennedy Room at 9:15 a.m. for …
Save the Dates for Diocesan Strategic Vision Process Listening Sessions
Save the Dates for these upcoming Strategic Vision Process Listening Sessions Notice of date change for the virtual …
Register Now for the Parish Retreat in Healdsburg — Don’t Miss this Wonderful Time Together in Community, October 11-13
Join us at the Parish Retreat! Register NOW at tiny.cc/parishretreat2024. Scholarship and a FIRST-TIME attendee rates are available. …
This Week’s Most Pressing Food Closet Needs
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: See below for the latests donations requests. Though this is a …
Hotel de Zink Gratitude
Last week our 12 guests who enjoyed the safe shelter of St. Mark’s Parish Hall each night in …
Sailer to fill Vestry Vacancy through Pentecost 2025
At its August meeting, the Vestry elected Stuart Sailer to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of …
iSing to Pilot Rental of Former Nursery
Beloved, When I first arrived to St. Mark’s, one of the first few emails I received was an …
Community Faire and Jazz Eucharist a Hit – and Sign-Ups for ALL this Year’s Events Continue on Sunday! WE NEED EVERYONE!
The Jazz Eucharist and Community Faire last week was so much fun – with rousing jazz, great tacos, …
Debie’s Farewell Celebration
Beloved, this past Sunday we shared the news of Debie’s staff transition from St. Mark’s as she joins …
Agape Hosts Needed for the Fall!
THANK YOU to the many gracious folks in our community who provide the wonderful hospitality of our Agape, …
Sept 8: Midtown Residents Association 30th Anniversary Celebration in Hoover Park
The Midtown (Palo Alto) Residents Association warmly invites any Midtowners, or folks whose heart is in Midtown, to …
Sept 1 Forum: Creation Care and Storyshare
We know that the shortest distance between two people is a story. Stories move us and connect us …
This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The last week’s donations were – one grocery bag equivalent of …
Join the St. Mark’s Book Club
The St. Mark’s Book Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the …
SATURDAY Is Last Day for Early Bird Rate! Register NOW for Parish Retreat
Don’t Miss this Wonderful Time Together in Community, October 11-13 Join us at the Parish Retreat, themed The Living …
Our Beloved Parish Retreat is Oct. 11-13 – Register NOW (register by 9/30!)
Join us for the 2024 Parish Retreat, themed The Living Word: Helpful and Hopeful Approaches to Scripture. Bishop’s …
Good–Reads Book Discussion
Starting in September we will begin discussing Pope Joan: A Novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross This group meets …
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 …
Community Faire Workday
Saturday, August 24 is our next workday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending around 12:00 p.m. We will …
LITURGICAL MINISTERS Gathering & Training – Sunday, Sept. 29
Liturgical Ministers Gathering and Training – both Current and NEW volunteers! All Greeters, Lectors, Chalice Bearers – and …
Ice Cream Social–a Hit for Hotel de Zink
This past Tuesday, St. Mark’s threw a delightful Ice Cream Social for our Hotel de Zink guests who …
Help Keep St. Mark’s Connected
Hard to believe it is almost time to start our new church year with the Community Faire happening …
Blessing of the Backpacks on Aug. 18th
On Sunday, August 18th, our 10am service will include the Blessing of the Backpacks! Students – any age, …
Ice Cream Social for Hotel de Zink – Bring Your Favorite to Share!
…and 100 Towels Happened! On Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7:30pm, join our 12 guests who are housed in the …
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Austin
“For you are all one in Christ Jesus” Galatians 3:28b Dear Siblings in the Diocese of California, In …
2024 Parish Retreat: Registration is Open
Join us for the 2024 Annual Retreat at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, themed The Living Word: Helpful and …
This Week’s Food Closet Requests
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: During the last two weeks your Food Closet donations have been …
Hotel de Zink Shelter Returns to St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s is one of twelve churches that each provide dinner and accommodation to 15-20 homeless adults every …
Summer Leadership Lunch and Learn
Commission and Ministry Leaders invited to the upcoming Summer Leadership Lunch and Learn on Sunday, August 18 following the 10:30 AM service. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Join the Prayer Service for Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice – Aug. 11th, 7 p.m.
We are hosting a prayer service at St. Mary Magdalene’s Chapel for Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 event in the speaker series, Community, Faith, and Racial Justice. This series on racial injustice in America …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …