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Rector Search Committee Formed

We are excited to announce the formation of the Rector Search Committee, which is charged with the very important task …

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Speaker Series Lift-Off!

Dr. Lerone Martin and the Becoming Beloved Community Task Force (BBC) brought out some 125 people, both parishioners …

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2024 Holy Week Schedule

Holy Week is a time to reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Remembering Jesus’ …

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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 …

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Debie’s Book Launch Party Next Saturday!

On March 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., St. Mark’s will host a book launch celebration and book signing …

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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 …

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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 …

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Egg Hunt Easter Morning

Bring the youngsters for the Easter Egg Hunt (March 31 at 9:30 a.m.) – this year with some …

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Palm Sunday Forum, March 24: The Mystery of the Cross: Exploring Atonement with Rev. Nick Roosevelt and Debie Thomas 

Come to reflect on some of the ways Christians have understood what happened on the cross, and why. What …

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Hello from Rev. Nick

Rev. Nick has been completing his Reserve Annual Tour at Nellis AFB this past week, welcoming The Rt. …

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St. Mark’s Women’s Retreat: Save the Date!

Women of St. Marks, our annual Women’s Retreat will be held on Saturday, April 13th, from 9am to …

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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 …

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Easter Memorials and Thanksgivings

St. Mark’s tradition continues with offerings of Easter Memorials and Thanksgivings, which help support having wonderful guest musicians …

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Community, Faith, and Racial Justice Speaker Series with Dr. Lerone Martin: March 6 @ 7 PM, please join us!

Speaker Series: Community, Faith, and Racial Justice Our nation continues to combat racial inequality in 2024, 60 years …

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Sunday Forum: Lenten Organ Recital

Matthew Burt, our beloved music director, will present a 30 minute organ recital of music based on Lent …

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Good–Reads Book Discussion

In mid-March we will begin discussing The Secret Chordby Geraldine Brooks This group meets bi-monthly via Zoom on …

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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 …

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Cultivating Peace in a Changing World: A Lenten Meditation Class

Mindfulness Meditation: Cultivating Peace in a Changing World Led by Mary Dillard Where: St Mark’s Kennedy RoomWhen: 10am-11:30am: …

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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 …

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Bread Bakers Needed — and Loved

Our Sunday bread for Eucharist is home-baked. And our beloved Anne Vosti is the only one baking bread …

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2023 Giving Statement

Thank you for the generous donation of your time, talent, and finances in making 2023 a fruitful year …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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: …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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The Music of Lent Forum

Join our Music Director, Matthew Burt, on March 10th, as he leads us in an exploration of Lenten …

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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 …

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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 …

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Good–Reads Book Discussion

In late February we will begin discussing THE JEWISH APPROACH TO GOD: A Brief Introduction for Christians by …

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Save the Date: March 6 – Becoming Beloved Community Speaker Series Begins

The Becoming Beloved Community Task Force is pleased to invite the community to the first talk in our …

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Becoming Beloved Community Task Force Update: More on The Clotilda and Africa Town.

Last autumn, as part of a consideration of reparations to descendants of enslaved people, the Becoming Beloved Community …

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Thank you, St. Mark’s!

As we wrap up our annual stewardship campaign, we want to express our gratitude not only to all parishioners …

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2024 Annual Meeting

Vestry and Deanery Delegation Nominees The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following slate of nominees to …

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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 …

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Shrove Tuesday!

Celebrate Shrove Tuesday! Join us at 5:30pm on Tuesday, February 13th for this year’s annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake …

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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 …

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This Week’s Food Closet Requests

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Dear Donors  – no changes from last week’s list – just …

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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 …

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Annual Meeting Slideshow Pictures

If you have photos from St. Mark’s since January 2023, please email them to lily@saint-marks.com to be included in the …

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This Week’s Most Pressing Food Closet Needs

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Dear Donors  – winter’s wet and cold is here and the …

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2024 Annual Parish Meeting and Potluck Brunch

On Sunday, February 4, you are invited to St. Mark’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Potluck Brunch! Join us …

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Last Call for 2024 Pledges to Support St. Mark’s!

Thanks to parishioners stepping up with new pledges and others extending their generosity by increasing their previously made …

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Women’s Tea a Great Gathering

Thirty-plus women gathered for the St. Mark’s Women’s Tea on January 13 and it was a wonderful time! …

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Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday

Mark your calendars for Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday – Lent starts early this year! Our exuberant Shrove …

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Good–Reads Book Discussion

We have begun discussing The Nightingale GalleryPart of Brother Athelstan MysteriesBy Paul DohertyThis group meets bi-monthly via Zoom …

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Tuesday Evening Scripture Discussion 

In early February we will begin discussing The Gospel of John using as our Study Guide  John for Normal People  …

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Christmas Joy at St. Mark’s

Advent and Christmas were such joys here at St. Mark’s, and the efforts and spirit of so many …

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Sunday Forum: Ashia Lance’s Documentary “Underdogs”

At the January 14 Forum, St. Mark’s own Ashia Lance will present and talk with us (and sing!) …

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Women of St. Mark’s Tea Party

The Women of St. Mark’s are cordially invited to attend a “Tea Party” to honor all of you …

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Service for Isabel Walker

Isabel Walker, a longtime and beloved member of the community, died peacefully at home on December 17. She …

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This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Dear Donors  – we are well into the 2024 New Year …

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Nick is Back!

Beloved, It is so good to be home for Christmas and to ring in the new year with …

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Pledges = Next Year’s Budget

Now is really the time. Now. As we approach the end of Advent and the coming of Christmas, …

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Men’s Breakfast Biweekly Meetings

St. Mark’s Men’s Breakfast group meets bi-weekly to share fellowship, discuss topics and books of mutual interest and …

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Debie’s New Book

Debie Thomas, our Minister of Lifelong Formation and Discipleship, has published a new book, and it is available …

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Help Us De-Green the Church on January 7!

We decked the halls with holly, and now we need all hands on deck to DE-GREEN THE CHURCH! …

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New Deadline for The Messenger/Annoucements – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday

Attention St. Mark’s members who have events and notices to be published in our weekly email The Messenger and inserted …

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Sunday Forum: Ashia Lance’s New Documentary

Save the date for an exciting Sunday forum on January 14th.  Our own Ashia Lance has produced an …

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Diocese of California Elects New Bishop: The Rev. Austin Rios

The Episcopal Diocese of California elected The Rev. Austin K. Rios as its ninth bishop during a special …

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St. Mark’s Annual Advent Giving Tree

Every year St. Mark’s creates a Giving Tree during Advent to encourage donations to organizations doing important work …

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CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE

Come let us adore him! Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th: 4:00 p.m. – Pageant Eucharist 8:00 p.m. – …

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Christmas Blessings from St. Mark’s

May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy …

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Annual St. Mark’s Christmas Pageant

We are preparing for the annual St. Mark’s Christmas Pageant! Children and youth of all ages are welcome …

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Support for Inmates this Holiday Season

As the Holidays near, let us keep our hearts and thoughts with those who are incarcerated. The CIC …

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This Week’s Food Closet Needs

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Greetings and Merry Christmas Food Closet Donors: Last week’s donations were …

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The Greening of the Church and Soup Supper

The Greening of the Church is a beloved parish tradition that marks the transition from Advent to Christmas. …

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This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Greetings Food Closet Donors: The cold weather has come and winter …

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Forum: Carols and Handbells!

Join us for a forum on December 10 after the 10:00 liturgy, in which we both preview some …

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This Sunday Is Deadline for Christmas Memorials and Thanksgivings

THIS SUNDAY is the deadline for Christmas Memorials and Thanksgivings. This lovely St. Mark’s tradition continues with your …

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Help St. Mark’s Reach 100% of Pledge Goal Now!

We received new pledges from a number of households this past week and are at 67% of our …

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ST. NICHOLAS OFFERING PLATE THIS SUNDAY SUPPORTS DIOCESE OF JERUSALEM

St. Mark’s has long supported the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and with the dire need this year, the …

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LEAVE YOUR SHOES ON YOUR WAY INTO CHURCH THIS SUNDAY! ST. NICHOLAS IS COMING.

This Sunday, Dec. 10, St. Nicholas himself will make an appearance at St. Mark’s 10:00 liturgy – and …

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St. Mark’s Women’s Ministry Tea Party

Save the date for the Women’s Ministry tea! St. Mark’s Women’s Ministry is starting the new year with …

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Thank You, Everyone Who has Pledged! Now is the Time

We currently have received pledges from 44% of households and are at 56% of our goal. THANK YOU …

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December Workday

Saturday December 2 is our last workday of the year, beginning at 9:00am and ending around 12:30pm. The …

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“Here I Am” — the Witness and Legacy of Mary

“Here I Am” —  The Witness and Legacy of Mary Some people call her “Theotokos,” the God-bearer. Others …

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Advent Festival this Sunday

This Sunday, December 3rd, we will move into the holy season of Advent with a festival for all ages! …

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ST. NICHOLAS DAY FUN AND SUPPORT OF DIOCESE OF JERUSALEM

On Sunday, Dec. 10, St. Nicholas himself will make an appearance at St. Mark’s 10:00 liturgy – and …

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iSing Winter Hymns Concert

Join award-winning iSing Silicon Valley Girl choir here at St. Mark’s for a candlelit concert to ring in …

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This Week’s Food Closet Requests

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Greetings Food Closet Donors: The cold weather has come and winter …

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WHO IS YOUR CHOICE FOR NEW BISHOP OF CALIFORNIA?

Our St. Mark’s delegates need to hear from you! Terry Moore, Bert Bell, Carla Bliss, Matthew Burt, Jonathan Harvey, and …

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American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem – St. Mark’s Leaders Needed

St. Mark’s, through AFED (American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem), has long supported the 27 parishes …

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This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Greetings Food Closet Donors: In the last 4 weeks 22 bags …

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Forward in Faith Stewardship 2024 Spotlight — Andi Allen & Dante

Welcome to the last of the Stewardship Spotlights. I hope you have had an inside view of what …

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Thanksgiving Blessing

May God bless you on this Thanksgiving Day, pouring abundant grace on your gatherings, and loving grace on …

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“Here I Am” for Advent — Sunday Forum

Here I Am is our bold Advent theme. At the Sunday Forum on November 26, explore with Rev. …

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Last Chance to Register for Dinner at Advent Festival!

On Sunday, December 3rd, we will move into the holy season of Advent with a festival for all ages! …

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This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Gratings Food Closet Donors: In the last 3 weeks 21 bags …

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Thanksgiving Day Liturgy

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, come to the Mary Magdalene Chapel at St. Mark’s for our 10:00 …

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Parish Work Day Dec. 2 – Join in!

Please join us on Saturday, December 2, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm to help clean and prepare the church and grounds …

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November is Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month

In celebration of Native American and Alaska Native heritage, PBS is offering a series of documentaries where we …

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Forward in Faith Stewardship 2024 Spotlight

We have finished 3 weeks of the time set aside for parishioners to pray and act on their …

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Forum on Navigating the System: Foster Care

Movies, books, and the news are full of stories about the child welfare system – but how much …

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Bishop Candidate Meet & Greets

The final slate of candidates for the Ninth Bishop of California as approved by the Standing Committee are …

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This Week’s Most Pressing Food Closet Needs

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Dear Food Closet Donors: Got Halloween candy leftovers – the Food …

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Forward in Faith Stewardship 2024 Spotlight: Peter Shambora

Fellow parishioners, We hope you are enjoying the slower pace of the fall especially after the time change …

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Forum: What’s Next in Reparations and Becoming Beloved Community

The Becoming Beloved Community Task Force invites you to a Forum on November 12 at 11:30am to continue …

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Opportunity to Hear Author Richard Rothstein

The Becoming Beloved Community Task Force is pleased to share an opportunity to hear Richard Rothstein, author of …

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Horsies Tales

At the recent parish retreat at the Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg, one of the attending families had accidentally …

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Forward in Faith Stewardship 2024 Spotlight: Randy Smith–Journeying Together with the St. Mark’s Community

I don’t know about you, but I am startled to find that I exist. Well, if I didn’t …

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All Souls’ Day Service

November 4, 2023 9AM At 9 am, Saturday, November 4th, we will again observe All Souls’ Day at …

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Silly and Serious Saints: A Musical Presentation

At 11:30 a.m. this Sunday, November 5, celebrating All Saints’ Day, Matthew Burt will present Saints’ Days, a …

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Good-Reads November Book Discussion

Good–Reads November Book Discussion In early November, the Good-Reads discussion group will begin Making Sense of the Bible; …

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This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Dear Food Closet Donors: Got Halloween candy leftovers – the Food …

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Thank you, Stewardship Brunch Volunteers

Thanks to a fabulous group of more than 10 parishioners who volunteered their time and talents, we kicked …

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Forward in Faith Stewardship 2024 Spotlight: Melodie Shubat Shares how Stewardship is a Path to Spiritual Growth

Dear Parishioners, We kicked off the Stewardship season last Sunday with the Stewardship Brunch! We enjoyed soup, salad, …

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Life of Prayer – Sunday Forum

There are so many ways to pray, so many ways to hold our spiritual experiences, such deep traditions …

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Ofrenda and Youth Night

Ofrenda: On October 29, after the church service, the children & youth will gather in the fountain courtyard …

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Young Adults Gathering at the Japanese Hakone Gardens

Join the St. Mark’s Young Adults group for a picnic potluck at the Japanese Hakone Gardens in Saratoga! …

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Agape – Coffee Hour – Hosts Needed to Continue

Our Agape Coffee Hour after the 10:00 Liturgy is a wonderful time of hospitality and conviviality for our …

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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, …

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DioCal Convention

The 174th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of California is October 27 and 28 at Grace Cathedral in …

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From the Clergy: Fall Updates from Rev. Nick, Part 2

Beloved, Thank you for your well wishes and prayers for Carey and I during our recent time away …

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Forward in Faith Stewardship 2024 Spotlight: Jessica Shambora Names What Makes St. Mark’s Her Home

Welcome to St. Mark’s Stewardship 2023 with the theme Forward in Faith. Each week we have asked a …

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2024 Forward in Faith Stewardship Brunch

On Sunday, October 22, please join us for the annual Stewardship Brunch after the 10:00 AM service.  We will share …

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Debie Thomas: Expanded Role for Discipleship

Beloved, In anticipation of my upcoming time away October 23-December 23, but also in view of the transition, …

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Preliminary Slate of Bishop Candidates

The Preliminary Slate of candidates for the Ninth Bishop of California as approved by the Standing Committee are The …

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This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Dear Food Closet Donors: November is fast approaching with no clear …

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From the Clergy: Fall Updates from Rev. Nick

Beloved, What a joy it has been to be with you and encounter God in your midst over …

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Forum: Season of Transition Update

Join Rev. Nick on Sunday, October 15 for a forum on our Season of Transition. He will share …

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Wonderful Parish Retreat

Thanks to all who participated in the 2023 St. Mark’s Parish Retreat at Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg. We …

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Parish Retreat and Sunday Services this Weekend

Parish Retreat is finally here! We are very excited for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and deep spiritual …

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This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Dear Food Closet Donors: As mentioned last week there was a …

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This Week’s Most Pressing Food Closet Needs

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Dear Food Closet Donors: It’s wonderful to see donations picking up …

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This Week’s Food Closet Requests

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  Dear Food Closet Donors: Fall is approaching and warming foods will …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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