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Becoming Beloved Community Forum – Sunday, December 8

In an era where our baptismal covenant to “respect the dignity of every human being” may be challenged …

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December Building and Grounds Commission Workday – Saturday, December 7

On Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:00 – 12:00, join our last B&G workday of the year. In the church, …

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Christmas Memorials and Thanksgivings

If you wish to remember a loved one or offer a special thanks this holiday season, your donation …

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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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Advent Devotional Booklets Available

Our Advent Devotional booklet Words for the Beginning is available at the church entrances. Please do take one …

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The Language of Worship: Why we Pray what we Say!

Ever wondered why a certain prayer was chosen for use or how it fits in the arc of …

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Sunday Forum: Advent and Christmas Music

Come sing and learn about some favorite hymns and carols of the season with Matthew Burt, at the …

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Annual Advent Festival on December 1

Come celebrate on Sunday, December 1, as we begin the holy season of Advent with a festival for …

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2024 Christmas Pageant Info

The Christmas Pageant is held every year during our Christmas Eve (December 24) service. This is a fun, …

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Rector Search Committee Update & Survey Results

We are grateful for the strong parish participation during the recent phase of our rector search. Having completed …

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Thanksgiving Day Liturgy – 10:00 a.m.

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, come to the St. Mary Magdalene Chapel at St. Mark’s for our …

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Stewardship Update: St. Mark’s Is Our Thin Space

Dear Parishioners, We are off to a fabulous start with 34% of our budget raised after the weekend …

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Stanford Chaplain Dr. Travis Stevens Visits Sunday, November 10

Save the date for a special visit from our Episcopal Chaplain to Stanford, Dr. Travis Stevens, who will …

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The St. Mark’s Book Club Next Meeting

The St. Mark’s Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 2:00 in the Kennedy …

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Ice Skating at Winter Lodge, Nov. 17

We will gather at Winter Lodge in Palo Alto from 5:30-7:30 on Sunday, November 17 for hot cocoa, …

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St. Mark’s Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

For those of you who love doing jigsaw puzzles, beginning in November you will have an opportunity to …

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New Messenger Submission Deadline: MONDAYS!

St. Mark’s, we’re shifting processes and responsibilities to make our work more efficient (and do-able!), and Communications is …

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All Souls Altar Creation on November 3

The children’s program will create an All Souls altar after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, November 3. …

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New PBS Dates for “Underdogs”

Parishioner Ashia Lance’s wonderful documentary Underdogs has more PBS dates when you can watch it: On November 4, …

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This Week’s Food Closet Requests

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Note below: plastic bags are requested – generally, due to environmental …

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Save the date: Sunday, October 27 | Second Strategic Stakeholder Conversation

Save-the-date on Sunday, October 27 for the second of three strategic stakeholder conversations. These conversations will cover five different …

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Mid Peninsula CROP Walk – Sunday, October 27

Walk with the St. Mark’s CROP (Common Response to Overcoming Poverty) Walk team on Oct. 27, 2024 Sunday …

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Yoga at St. Mark’s with Alan Twhigg

Four Free Classes: Saturdays, November 9, 16, 23, 30 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Kennedy Room …

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Pre-Election Vigil at Forum Hour, Sunday, November 3

Beloved, we are coming to the end of this election season with races up and down the ballot …

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We Are Called to Be a Movement

We Are Called to Be a Movement – The 2024-25 Tanner Lecture features Rev. Dr. William J. Barber …

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Livestream the Investiture of the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church

In this historic and joyful season, we invite you to pray for guidance for our church and our …

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Good Reads Book for Fall: Camping with Kierkegaard: Faithfulness as a Way of Life

This fall, our Good Reads Book Club will be reading and discussing “Camping with Kierkegaard: Faithfulness as a …

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Fun & Fellowship at the 2024 Parish Retreat

Last weekend, over 60 St. Markers gathered at the Bishop’s Ranch for our annual parish retreat. Our theme …

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Brunch and 2025 Pledge Campaign Launch: Sunday, October 20

You are invited, Sunday October 20, to the annual brunch and launch of our 2025 Pledge Campaign. St. …

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Diocesan Convention – October 25-26

The 175th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of California will convene October 25-26 at Grace Cathedral in San …

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Saturday, Nov. 2 – All Souls Day Service

You are invited to our observance of All Souls Day at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 2, as …

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This Week’s Most Pressing Food Closet Needs

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The prior 2 week’s donations were 9 grocery bags of food …

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Parish Retreat Weekend – Services in Palo Alto

On Sunday, October 13, the weekend of the annual parish retreat, there will be the usual parish schedule …

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Invitation to Holy Baptism: Upcoming Dates

St. Mark’s offers Holy Baptism to inquirers of all ages on specific dates throughout the church year. Holy …

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Donating to Hurricane Relief (and CROP Walk)

Beloved, there are two ways you can support Hurricane Relief following the back-to-back storms of Helene and Milton. …

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Ashia Lance’s Documentary “Underdogs” Airing on PBS

Parishioner Ashia Lance gifted the St. Mark’s community with a Forum and viewing of her moving documentary Underdogs …

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Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, October 6

During this “Season of Creation,” please join us at the 10 a.m. liturgy on October 6th as we “Bless the …

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Festal Evensong: An Angelic Blessing

This past Sunday, September 29, St. Mark’s hosted a joint evensong observing the Feast of St. Michael and …

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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 …

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This Week’s Food Closet Requests

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet:  It’s so wonderful that St. Mark’s consistently comes through with the …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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This Week’s Food Closet Requests

This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The prior week’s donations were 6 grocery bags of food donations, …

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Strategic Stakeholder Conversations Begin

This past Sunday, September 15, over Sixty (60) St. Marker’s participated in one of five strategic stakeholder groups …

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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 …

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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 …

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Last Day for Parish Retreat Registration: THIS Monday, September 23

Our Parish Retreat at Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg (Oct. 11-13) is going to be a wonderful time with …

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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. …

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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. …

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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 …

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Hotel de Zink Gratitude

Last week our 12 guests who enjoyed the safe shelter of St. Mark’s Parish Hall each night in …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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Debie’s Farewell Celebration

Beloved, this past Sunday we shared the news of Debie’s staff transition from St. Mark’s as she joins …

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Agape Hosts Needed for the Fall!

THANK YOU to the many gracious folks in our community who provide the wonderful hospitality of our Agape, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Good–Reads Book Discussion

Starting in September we will begin discussing Pope Joan: A Novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross This group meets …

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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 …

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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 …

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS Gathering & Training – Sunday, Sept. 29

Liturgical Ministers Gathering and Training – both Current and NEW volunteers! All Greeters, Lectors, Chalice Bearers – and …

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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 …

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Help Keep St. Mark’s Connected

Hard to believe it is almost time to start our new church year with the Community Faire happening …

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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, …

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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 …

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Pastoral Letter from Bishop Austin

“For you are all one in Christ Jesus” Galatians 3:28b Dear Siblings in the Diocese of California, In …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Challenging Segregation with Just Action

Third event in the speaker series, Community, Faith, and Racial Justice. This series on racial injustice in America …

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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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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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