Prayers for Our Nation
Join us as we pray this week for a peaceful transition of power in our nation. A selection of daily …
Join us as we pray this week for a peaceful transition of power in our nation. A selection of daily …
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
St. Mark’s will hold its (virtual) Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 31, 2021 via Zoom at the conclusion …
In December, Daniel Walker joined the St. Mark’s staff as Technical Video Producer, working with Rev. Nikky and our …
January 17th, 11:15am Bill Newsome will lead a forum that focuses on the recent award of the prestigious …
Happy New Year!! Please join us for Youth Group this Sunday at 11:15am via Zoom. Celebrate the start …
Continued Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check The Food Closet sends even more thanks – noting …
Update 12/04/20: Due to our county’s shelter-in-place order, we will NOT be holding in-person gatherings at this time. …
Sign up to have St. Mark’s Traveling Journal visit your house! There are two Traveling Journals and our …
Inquirer’s Classes What? This class is an introduction to the Episcopal tradition and the St. Mark’s community: its …
Our youth – like the rest of us – are seeking peace, joy, grace, rest, wisdom, and growth. …
New Year’s Eve 2020 live-streamed concert of lively organ works by baroque composers.
Did you miss the 2020 St. Mark’s Christmas Pageant? Would you like to watch it again? Here you …
Watch James Welch Christmas organ concert from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. The program includes arrangements …
Join Stanford for a virtual Service of Lessons and Carols, based on the Lessons and Carols Service held annually …
Join us on zoom at 5pm on January 6, 2021 to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany: the last day …
Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Youth Group will be taking a break for the next two weeks. Please …
Every year St. Mark’s creates a Giving Tree during Advent to encourage donations to organizations during important outreach …
How is Christmas for you this year? What are you doing to prepare? What happens after Christmas? How’s your …
Christmas at St. Mark’s Join us on YouTube for a holy night celebrating the mystery of the Incarnation …
Come by and help decorate the Saint Mark’s Labyrinth Christmas tree on our patio! Make or bring an …
The St. Mark’s office will be closed the week after Christmas (December 28th-January 1st). As always, please contact …
During this holy season of preparation, we invite you to come and pray the Advent/Christmas Stations at St. …
Spend Time with God in Quiet Communion During Advent Shopping, decorating and planning are all wonderful parts of …
There are several different ways you can make a financial Pledge to St. Mark’s and/or set up automatic …
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: drop off this Thursday from 2:00-4:00p and Saturday from 12:00-4:00pm at SM AME Zion. In partnership …
Our advent devotional booklet, with wreath lighting prayers, weekly collects, reflections, and poetry, is now available!
Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday Forum, Nov. 29 Pre-recorded program for use on Saturday (Advent Eve) available on YouTube, …
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, our Director of Children and Family Ministries, will be a featured speaker in the National Cathedral’s …
This week’s list is but one item – allowing a bit of extra space here to say yet …
This November, we invite the St. Mark’s community to join together in a practice of gratitude by writing …
This week’s outreach contributions go to American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Check out the life-changing …
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
This Saturday, December 5, at 1 p.m. (pacific time), Jim Welch will be live-streaming a carillon concert from …
Rev. Nikky’s next Zoom office hours will be Thursday, December 10th – 10am-12noon The link will be in …
Michael Fitzpatrick attends St. Mark’s while working on a doctorate in Philosophy at Stanford University. He currently serves …
Brent Welch is married to Jolene, and they have three grown boys. Brent works at Google. At St …
Everyone is invited to tune in to the live-stream of Liz Milner at the Diocesan ordinations on Saturday, …
Bishop Marc will join us via Zoom the 10am streamed service and the 4:30pm outside service (via recording). …
Due to health considerations the Buildings and Grounds Commission has not held a Work Day in quite some …
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Our historic Thanksgiving Day Service will be available on St. Mark’s YouTube channel. We will remember our spiritual …
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
Continued Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you can …
Join us for a safely distanced but communally shared Advent experience! Where: The St. Mark’s campus When: Saturday, November …
Ron Hodges was born in Kansas City, MO, and now lives in Palo Alto. He is a chemist, …
Julia Hartung has worked at Stanford in the development office for almost 28 years. She is married to …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Gail Grant has been a member of St. Mark’s and singing in the choir since 1988. She is …
Lena Chow Kuhar is phasing out her healthcare marketing communications business after three decades. In January 2021, her …
Although our culture teaches us to avoid talking about it, the fact is that we are all going …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Youth Group Families hiked together in Huddart Park last Sunday! It was wonderful to meet together in person …
Cheryl Miller lives in Los Altos with her husband John. She works at West Valley College as the …
Jonathan Luk is a native Californian, born in Los Angeles, and happily settled in the Bay Area since …
Join Rev. Matthew McDermott and others in a Zoom Forum on Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at 11:15 am …
On October 17, the Diocese of California held its 171st annual convention. Because of the CoV2 pandemic, the convention …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Please consider committing to one hour of prayer, as our community holds vigil on election day. Sign up for …
Leaders to join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry for Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and …
Special stewardship zoom event on Sunday, November 1st, at 11:15am! Join our clergy, our treasurer and a virtual …
Carol Scott has been a member of St. Mark’s for 10 years, has served on the vestry and …
Stop by St. Mark’s between 10am and noon on Saturday, October 31 to pick up materials for creating a sacred …
Brent Welch is married to Jolene, and they have three grown boys. Brent works at Google. At St …
Youth Group Families – Let’s go for a hike together! Live! In person! We are meeting at Huddart …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Continued Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you can …
At 9 am, Saturday, October 31st, we will again observe All Souls’ Day at St. Mark’s. You are …
As a faith community, we pray during this election season for God’s wisdom, grace, and peace to guide …
Today we talked about the importance of taking quiet time to be in the presence of God. Since …
In California, 80% of the population lives in urban areas, making trees a vital part of daily life …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
The federal government is telling states to start getting ready to distribute a vaccine as soon as late …
This week we talked about Psalm 23, which was included in the lectionary. We watched a video and …
We are pleased to announce that the 2020 Night of Light will be a 100% virtual event free …
Do you have questions about how we worship? Do you ever wonder why we use the songs, prayers, …
Continued Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you can …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Happy St. Francis and St. Clare day! In honor of St. Francis and St. Clare, we watched some …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
You are still invited to come by St. Mark’s and make a prayer flag! Prayer flags are ancient …
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
Rev. Nikky will be hosting Open Zoom Hours on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 10am – noon. All are …
Come to “Zooth Group” Sundays at 11:15am to share highs, lows, and hopes! Pray together to celebrate, support and …
This Sunday, Oct. 4 from 4 – 4:45pm: Drive through the St. Mark’s parking lot with your pet for a blessing …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
In keeping with the lectionary this week, we watched and discussed the story of the prophet Jonah. Our …
Bishop’s Ranch is open this fall for personal retreats. Visit their website to learn what weekend’s are available, …
This Sunday, Sept 27th, St. Mark’s will hold our regular morning livestream service at 10am, and then you are …
Here’s a look ahead at the Sunday 11:15a (post-livestream) zoom forums St. Mark’s plans to host in the …
Help us to celebrate the faithful, inspiring and ever timely ministry of Saints Francis and Clare!! Join us …
“It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get …
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Register for the St. Mark’s Team or donate on your computer or mobile phone. The virtual walk funds …
Now more than ever, it’s important to fight for the civic issues that reflect our spiritual values and …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Thank you to all who participated in making our Hotel de Zink guests feel well fed and comfortable …
At next Monday’s meeting, the Palo Alto City Council will consider establishing a safe parking area for unsheltered …
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
Well, here we still are, parenting through a global pandemic, a national crisis over racial injustice, massive wildfires, …
Hospitality, Humor and the Holy Hosts When: Sunday, September 13th, 11:15am The present limitations for gathering will not …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Due to the “excessive heat warning” that our area is under for this weekend, we will NOT be gathering in …
On Sunday, September 6, at 3 p.m. (Pacific time), Jim Welch will present a live-streamed concert of Trio …
Our very own Michael Luk, who grew up at St. Mark’s, is working towards an Eagle Scout badge. …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
This fall, St. Mark’s will be launching Sacred Ground, an anti-racism curriculum created by The Episcopal Church. We …
Welcome back to a new school year! Join us this coming Sunday, Aug. 30, 11:15am for our special school year …
In addition to your prayers, our neighboring dioceses are in need of financial support to assist in relief …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Join us on Sunday, August 23 at 11am (immediately following the livestream service) for a forum on Sacred …
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Darby passed away on August 5th surrounded by her husband, Gron, her daughter, Bryn, and her sisters, Dana, …
Now that so much of our communication is digital, we need you to help us to stay in …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
A special Memorial Evensong will take place on Sunday, August 16 at 3 p.m. to honor those have …
This is a great time to revisit some classic books. The Good Reads Book Discussion group meets bi-monthly …
Would you like to explore your understanding of scripture? Join us! Our group meets bi-monthly via Zoom on …
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Stewardship Prayer O God, Help me to remember it is you who leads me on the path ahead,to …
In last week’s sermon the Rev. Liz Milner reflected on how prayer without words can sometimes be more …
Our guests at Hotel de Zink will be showering at the Opportunity Center. The Opportunity Center launders the HDZ …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Join us for a Forum on July 26th, at 11am (immediately following the livestream service!). We will begin with a …
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
This August, St. Mark’s will welcome 15-20 otherwise homeless guests to have dinner and rest and sleep in …
In last week’s forum, we had a discussion about incarceration and how it intersects and is affected by multiple other …
Greetings Super Shoppers and Dedicated Cash Donors: Please, if you can donate the need is urgent – the …
Friday, July 17th, at 7:30pm on Zoom Let’s name it: these last few months have been tough. A …
Dear St. Marks, Thank you to everyone who completed a survey! Overall, the responses were quite positive, and …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Given the state of affairs in our country with the much needed conversation on race and police brutality …
Join us this Sunday, July 12th at 11am (immediately following the livestream service!). We will begin with a …
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Team up with the St. Mark’s Outreach Alliance in …
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 is offering a virtual summer camp program during the month of July!! “At St. Dorothy’s …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a …
The Episcopal Church has long advocated for legislation that protects Dreamers and offers a pathway to citizenship. Through …
children and parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Please inform yourself and follow up these suggestions with your own ideas and active support. Take Action Today …
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new …
Wishing all youth and families a very Happy Summer! Lily will continue Zooth Group this summer. Stay connected. …
Team up with the St. Mark’s Outreach Alliance in supporting the All Saints Food Closet with your donations. …
Our focus on our neighbors who are homeless and insecurely housed continues during this time of crisis. If …
The Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE), whose members are of African descent, has fought to eradicate racism for over …
The Diocese Commission on Creation Care is making available free of charge a viewing of the acclaimed documentary …
Children and Parents, This Sunday, we celebrate the Trinity, a great mystery and a great truth of our faith. On …
Online ~ at Home ~ on the Streets Many of us are unsure how to most faithfully protest …
Seeking, serving, and loving our neighbors as ourselves While we remain physically separated, we continue to live as …
Dear community, I have heard from many of you a desire for a ritual you can do at …
Dear Parents, grandparents and others who care for children, These are, needless to say, painful and challenging days. …
Here’s a list of books that the social justice group has read. Most of these books are available …
Dear Friends, If you have been watching the news you know what happened today in Washington D. C. …
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place, here’s a reflection for you to use at …
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 …
St. Mark’s has implemented a new online giving platform, Tithe.ly, that may provide an easier way for you …
Need to get out? Need an active way of prayer and contemplation? Come walk a solo Labyrinth at …
The local Palo Alto Elks recently started a program to provide freshly-cooked dinners on Tuesday and Thursday evenings …
Urgent Need for Drop Off and Donations by Check Team up with the St. Mark’s Outreach Alliance in …
Looking ahead, our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 18th, at 7:30pm, and our book will be A …
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place, here’s a reflection for you to use at …
Our focus on our neighbors who are homeless and insecurely housed continues during this time of crisis. If …
Urgent Need for Drop Off Donations Team up with the St. Mark’s Outreach Alliance in supporting the All …
Recommendations from St. Mark’s Folk Reading recommendations for this challenging time. Rowan Williams – Tokens of Trust: An Introduction …
Join us for Zooth group! Zooth Group (“Zoom-Youth” Group) this Sunday! Stay connected. Pray together. Same time, same place:Topic: …
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place, here’s a reflection for you to use at …
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place, here’s a reflection for you to use at …
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place, here’s a reflection for you to use at …
St. Mark’s Outreach Commission Our focus on our neighbors who are homeless and insecurely housed continues during this …
Children and Parents, As we continue to shelter in place through Eastertide, here’s a reflection for you to …
Rev. Nikky will be hosting virtual “office hours” next week on Wednesday April 22, from 10am – noon. Stop in …
What happens when this is all over? Will we be changed? Will we heed the lessons of a …