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  How can we grow as a vibrant, engaged, and joyful community of faith at St. Mark’s? What …

Organist Margaret Kvamme will present a Recital of Eclectic Music by Women, featuring music by Fanny Mendelssohn, Rachel …

On Sunday, February 5th, we will have our Annual Meeting as part of an abbreviated 10am Eucharist in …

Icons have been described as “windows to heaven,” “theology written in images and color,” “forms of prayer,” and “artistic longings …

Four new Vestry Members are elected to replace the outgoing vestry members whose terms end at Pentecost. The …

A brief burial service for the Rev. Carol Cook, former parishioner and Interim Rector of St. Marks, will …

Thoughts about what we need in the next Bishop of California? The search committee seeks input from all …

Good-Reads Book Discussion will, in late January, begin to read Stephen Prothero’s God is not One HarperOne (2010). In God is Not …

This week’s news and requests.  It’s so worth highlighting this wee the generosity and consistency of the cash …

Please join Rev. Liz Milner as she tells us about new programs in Jail Ministry at Elmwood Jail …

Your gifts to Project WeHOPE through the Advent Giving Tree were greatly appreciated, and there’s another way for …

The new year is a great time to connect with one of our ministry areas! Stay after the …

The New Year is a great time to join a small group!  “Living the Questions” is a gathering …

St. Mark’s has returned to our pre-pandemic schedule of two services on Sunday mornings. Our 8am Eucharist is …

Please plan to stay after the 10am service this Sunday to help “de-green” the Church (remove the trees, …

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the Magi’s arrival and …

This week’s news and requests.  A huge thanks for all the donations that have filled the Food Closet’s …

We have now entered the season of Epiphany, a holy season of mysteries, revelations, and divine “showings.”  But …

Save the Date! On Sunday, February 5th, we will have our Annual Meeting following an abbreviated Eucharist in …

A service for the Rev. Carol Cook, former parishioner and Interim Rector of St. Marks, will be held …

This week’s news and requests.  A new year is upon us, but it is also time to share …

We will celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany together on Sunday, January 8 2023. This feast and the …

The New Year approaches with special events. Sunday January 1st: New Year’s Day-Feast of the Holy Name: A …

Every year St. Mark’s creates a Giving Tree during Advent to encourage donations (either financial or in-kind donations) …

This week’s news and requests.  Good news to share (yet again this week) – Second Harvest of Silicon …

Thanks to all those good souls who have made a financial pledge to St. Mark’s for 2023. And …

Mark your calendars for the annual greening of the church! On Sunday, Dec 18 at 5pm, we will …

If you wish to give thanks to God for any special persons or events this Christmas through a …

All are invited to a special service, offered by the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany. Wednesday, December 21, …

This year’s Advent Devotional includes wreath lighting prayers for each week of Advent; beautiful artwork; moving poetry; and …

As Christians, we are called to recognize our long history of discrimination against people of color and to …

Our Rector, Rev. Matthew McDermott is the President of the Episcopal Chaplaincy at Stanford. In this season of …

We are excited to announce the birth of Dante Crockett Allen to Andi Allen! He was born December …

On Saturday, December 3, members of our Peninsula Deanery met with members of the committee charged with shepherding …

Parishioners Susan Hogben and Petra Dierke-Thrun are performing this holiday season with Peninsula Women’s Chorus. Here’s information about …

As the quote by a Jesuit priest goes, “It’s not joy that makes us grateful, it’s gratitude that …

Come see a lovely performance of Western Ballet’s Nutcracker on December 9-11th. Tickets available:  https://westernballet.org/ A perfect way to ring …

This week’s news and requests.  Good news to share – Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, the main food …

Join us at the 10am service this Sunday, December 4, for the Second Sunday of Advent when the …

I recently told someone how much I love writing about the history of St. Mark’s. “Why” they asked? …

Saturday December 3rd is our last workday of the year, beginning at 8:30 and ending around 12:30. The …

Our Bishop, Marc Andrus, has announced that he will retire in 2024, so a process to choose a …

This week’s news and requests. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. This week I’m sharing again the highlights …

Join us for our traditional service on Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. The first service …

Sometimes we think the Incarnation is about elevating a human, Jesus of Nazareth, to the glory of God. …

Please join us this holiday season as we collect Christmas cards to provide to those inside the jail …

This week’s news and requests. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. This week I want to share highlights …

This week for Stewardship highlight we A-Spire to be more open minded and generous of heart like the …

God With Us: An Advent Festival of Wreaths, Reflections, and Rituals Saturday, November 26th, 5 P.M. Outside Courtyard, Parish …

This Sunday, right after the 10am service, all ministry teams will gather to connect, collaborate, plan, and reflect. …

This week’s requests. Donations picked back up to a great level again and all were exactly on target …

Our Bishop Marc is at the COP27 (Climate Change) conference in Egypt.  Learn more about it, go to https://mailchi.mp/diocal/11082022

Someone recently asked, “How can we steward each other?”. Being good stewards includes sharing our gifts and inviting …

Here’s what the Thursday Zoom book club is reading in the next few months! Good-Reads Book Discussion is …

St. Mark’s Deanery delegates and clergy attended the 173rd Diocesan Convention on Friday 10/28 and Saturday, 10/29.  We …

Please join us for a memorial for Sandra Gill: Saturday November 12 at 10am, outside on the labyrinth …

Please join us for a baby shower to celebrate Andi Allen and her sweet baby boy. We will …

This fall, the Peninsula Women’s Chorus weaves a tapestry of sound from a collection of contemporary and classical …

This week’s requests. Like the recent decline in food donations for the Food Closest from Second Harvest – …

Join us for Part 2 of our class on preparing for the inevitable with faith and hope. This …

Planting a tree represents hope for the future!

Are you parenting in Silicon Valley? Are you struggling with what it means to be spiritually grounded or …

All are invited to this special service remembering our family members and friends who have died. At 9am …

This week’s requests. Second Harvest has now officially notified the various entities it supplies, including the Downtown Streets …

Stewardship is one of the ways we witness to our faith and take action as a result ofdwelling …

We are looking for a few more sacristans to join our small but mighty dedicated team! What is …

Joy-Leilani Garbutt will open our 2022-2023 series of organ recitals with an hour-long program on Sunday October 30 at …

The annual Episcopal Impact Fund Night of LIght gala is Friday, November 11th, 2022 at 6pm at the …

Thanks to all who helped create a festive, informative, uplifting Stewardship Brunch (especially Maestras of Munchies Mego, Michele, …

This week’s requests. As usual St. Mark’s donations of food, supplies and cash have been consistent over time …

I am grateful that St Mark’s is a place of prayer and compassion. On Sunday mornings we pray …

Grounded in the hope of the resurrection, we will discuss how to faithfully prepare for the end of …

Stewardship Brunch  (10/23) and Events!  Plan to join us on Sunday, October 23 after our 10am service outside …

All are invited to our memorials for Joe Manganaro on Oct 15 at 2pm and Cosette Dudley on Oct …

Blessed by the wisdom and experience of parishioner Brie Linkenhoker, a summary of our recent efforts to share …

The 2022 United States elections will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Here at St. Mark’s, the …

This week’s requests. As the weather cools again – you’ll note those warming foods are again core to …

The Becoming Beloved Community Task Force is pleased to invite you to our Sunday Forum on Sunday, October …

Nominating New Vestry and Delegation Leaders Fall is the time when the Vestry Nominating Committee begins its work …

This week’s requests. So this is worth repeating 🙂 A HUGE THANKS FROM THE FOOD CLOSET – some …

On Tuesday evening, Oct 11, at 7 pm we will have a zoom meeting of those St. Marks …

Mid-Peninsula CROP Hunger Walk Sunday, October 23rd 1-4PM, at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church – Menlo Park.  Sponsored by …

Do you have succulents? Do you want to support your local campus ministry? Good news! Stanford Canterbury and …

Bring a pet (or stuffed animal!) for a blessing in honor of God’s presence to and in all …

Each week, the teens of St. Mark’s gather for fun and fellowship over a shared dinner. Please help …

This week’s requests. A HUGE THANKS FROM THE FOOD CLOSET – some kind soul from St. Mark’s jumped …

If you are interested in deepening your faith through prayer, study, and honest conversation, join us on Wednesday, …

Part of our fall kickoff is to make sure that we can contact you and keep you posted …

The Parish Retreat is currently full UNLESS you’d like to camp. Please email leeanne@saint-marks.com if you’d like to …

Help us prepare for the next liturgical season here at St. Mark’s! This Sunday, after our morning liturgy, …

The Rev. Molly Baskette, author of Bless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a …

Do you have questions about God, Christianity, the Bible, or the Episcopal Church? Are you looking to deepen …

If you shop with Amazon, please be sure to choose St. Mark’s as your AmazonSmile beneficiary, or start …

Are you curious about the various ministries we offer at St. Marks?  Would you like to find ways …

Are you a lector? Would you like to be a lector? Members who proclaim the Word (the lessons …

This week’s requests.  This week a different kind of request from the Food Closet for a non-food item …

This fall, we’re excited to offer a series of Sunday morning forums that will focus on “Caring for …

Do you or someone you know have difficulty hearing in church? Have you ever thought to yourself, “Hmmm, …

This week’s requests.  So nice that the little gingham-lidded donation jar on the Outreach Table has had new …

Joy Kathleen Weller was born to Katie and David Weller on Thursday, August 25. She is healthy, and …

Please consider being part of the St. Mark’s services being offered in the county jail! We are hoping …

After a Jazz Eucharist, we will process outside for the festivities with more live jazz music, games, good …

Roll up your sleeves and join the Buildings and Grounds Commission. On Saturday, August 27 there will be a …

This week’s requests. The Food Closet donations baskets were again full to the brim. I wish you wonderful …

We are delighted to welcome Alison Fischer as our guest preacher this Sunday! From Alison: I am a …

This Sunday, after the liturgy, come over to Hoover Park for fun and games! All kids and their …

This week’s requests. Hope everyone’s summers are going well!  Your recent large donations of paper bags with handles has …

The decennial gathering of bishops from across the global Anglican Communion has wrapped up and the bishops are …

On Sundays August 7 and 14, we invite all ages to come at 9:30 a.m. to practice a song to sing at the offertory in the service. No reading knowledge is required.

Do you love to read?  Do you love to talk about what you read?  If yes, consider joining …

What does it look like to engage in deep and nourishing elder care? How can we move beyond …

On Sunday, August 14 we will bless anyone who is heading into a new school year – students, teachers, even those heading off to college!

For the month of August, we welcome 15 Hotel de Zink guests to our parish hall to have dinner and sleep each night. Please sign up via mealtrain if you are able to provide a dinner (daily) or breakfast (weekends).

A gathering especially for newcomers: Aug 14 after the liturgy (around 11:15a). Get coffee, ask questions, and get to know us.

Children and teens will gather in the church kitchen to cook a healthy and tasty meal for the …

This week’s requests. Recently contributions of cash are being placed in Food Closet’s donation jar found on the …

Are you curious about why we do the things we do at St. Mark’s? Do you have questions about Episcopal history, polity, worship, or belief?  If yes,  register now for our upcoming Inquirer’s Class!

Join us for our wonderful annual Parish Retreat, an event for all ages the weekend of October 7-9 …

From 26 July – 08 August 2022, the decennial gathering of bishops from across the global Anglican Communion …

This week, we are preparing to welcome 15 Hotel de Zink guests to our church for the month …

This week’s requests. Recently contributions of cash are being placed in Food Closet’s donation jar found on the …

Join us poolside for water games, lunch and time to connect! We will have separate hangout spaces for …

This week’s requests. This week I was delighted to find a packet of carefully saved rubber bands in …

Many thanks to Kate Clover, our Parish Administrator, whose last day at St. Mark’s was last week. We …

Freeman Bradford, member of St. Mark’s for many years, died June 19, 2022. His remains will be buried …

This past July 8-11, the Episcopal Church held our tri-annual General Convention (GC) gathering of bishops, clergy, and …

From 26 July – 08 August 2022, the decennial gathering of bishops from across the global Anglican Communion …

This week’s requests. The most important request this week is for volunteers as noted. See below for the …

Join us as we celebrate Katie & David Weller and the upcoming birth of their daughter. Date:  Sunday, …

Saturday, July 9th, at 5:00 p.m. This Saturday please join Christ Episcopal Church and Congregation Beth Am for …

The Episcopal Church will be holding our tri-annual General Convention (GC) gathering together bishops, clergy, and delegates from …

From 26 July – 08 August 2022, the decennial gathering of bishops from across the global Anglican Communion …

Mees Tielens is a postulant for priesthood in the Diocese of California and has just completed his second year …

This week’s requests. The most important request this week is for volunteers as noted here. See below for …

Let’s get to know each other better this summer!  In June and July, we’ll be gathering in the …

Hotel de Zink was started in 1987 by Jim Burklo as part of the Urban Ministry of Palo …

This week’s requests. The most important request this week is for volunteers as noted here. See below for …

Agape is back, but we need everyone’s help to keep it back! What is Agape? It’s a time …

This week’s requests. The most important request this week is for volunteers as noted here. See below for …

Over the last month we have talked about what we treasure and hope to be as Christians in …

The Episcopal Church will be holding our tri-annual General Convention (GC) gathering together bishops, clergy, and delegates from …

Join us for Pentecost! On this feast day we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit – upon …

Eucharistia, our prayer of thanks to God and the consecration of the elements of bread and wine at …

A Group of adults and young people will travel to Grace Cathedral Saturday, June 4 for a 10am …

Congratulations to those who were confirmed, received, and reaffirmed at Grace Cathedral last Saturday. We are so excited …

It’s been so long! Join us to re-start and re-new the fun! Games! Trivia! Water soaked clergy! Food …

Each week, the coloring bulletin includes some questions designed to spark contemplation, conversation, and connection. Anyone who fills …

Our own Minister for Lifelong Formation, Debie Thomas, has released her first book! Into the Mess and Other …

This week’s requests. The donations request list remains the same this week.  Thank you for all the wonderful …

Over the last month we have talked about what we treasure and hope to be as Christians in …

As mentioned in Rev. Nikky’s sermon on Sunday, we can become branches of healing in many ways. One …

This week’s requests –  The level of donations has been consistent and wonderful and ,as always, is so …

Join us this Sunday after the service to talk about what we can learn from scripture about being …

This week’s requests –  The Food Closet thanks you all for your continuing generosity and hopes you can …

On the 11th of Every Month Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice sponsors an interfaith prayer gathering. This month, May …

Join us this Sunday after the service to talk about the challenges and changes we face as a …

This week’s requests –  The Food Closet thanks you all for your continuing generosity and hopes you can …

We invite ALL the women of St. Mark’s to join us on Saturday, May 21st, from 9am to …

During the COVID-19 lockdown in our jails, God still used volunteers to change lives through jail ministry. Are …

Join us this Sunday to share your stories! After the service we will gather to offer opportunities for …

This week’s requests –  Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! The donations request from the Food Closet remains …

Dear St. Mark’s community, I am so happy to share that I am returning to you all this …

Women of St. Mark’s!  Please save the date, and join us on Saturday, May 21st, from 9am to …

Vital Conversations About Our Future! In this Eastertide season St. Mark’s is beginning to have conversations and gather …

Ragazzi Boys Chorus will be the guest singers at our 10 AM Service on Sunday May 1. We …

This week’s requests – Well – my sincerest apologies are due to you all! The last few weeks …

Easter is not simply a day on the calendar.  Like Christmas, it’s a season of celebration, and it …

 Each year, the children and youth at St. Mark’s create thoughtful Easter baskets to share with members of …

This week’s requests – St. Mark’s donations have dropped off to nil recently, but not the number of …

Are you interested in deepening your connection to the Church, and proclaiming your faith in Christ through Confirmation, …

This week’s requests – Spring has sprung, but the needs at the Food Closet remain the same. Donations …

During this holy season of penitence and preparation, we invite you to make daily use of our Lenten …

One option is through the Episcopal Relief Fund. Read this article with a link to donate.

Sacred Ground is a ten-session Episcopal Church curriculum focused on understanding and addressing systemic racism in our communities …

March 16 & 23 @ 7:30 P.M. in person and available on Zoom Canon Stephanie Spellers recently began a …

Easter Memorials & Thanksgivings Consider the devotional opportunity of making a special Easter donation (to support our music …

***There is also new immediate need: A family of two (Adult and child) in our parish is in …

This week’s requests – Did you know that the food closet also provides food for furry friends? Dry …

This week’s requests – Did you know that the food closet also provides food for furry friends? Dry …

I’d like to extend a huge thank you to members of the InReach Ministry for generously providing meals …

Forty weekdays before Easter, we come together to mark the beginning of the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday. …

Join us on the patio for our parish-wide celebration of Shrove Tuesday with a pancake supper. Good food, …

This is a global question that has become increasingly difficult to answer, especially in our postcolonial context. How …

Sunday, February 20 in person and over Zoom Has Christianity always been intolerant of LGBTQ+ identities? When and …

This week’s requests –  Did you know that the food closet also provides food for furry friends? Dry …

St. Mark’s Re-Regathers in Person! We have once again gathered in person for our 10am Sunday service, with …

Please join us for an all ages family hike at Byrne Preserve trailhead located in Los Altos Hills. …

While we’re worshipping online, children’s programming takes the form of short videos from youth and children’s minister Lily …

Dear St. Markers, Well, it’s been just over a month since the three strokes that caused me to …

February 15, 7pm Our vision for our ministries is that there is connection, collaboration, and support between Teams; …

Composers from Africa and the African diaspora have for centuries performed and written music in a multitude of …

Thank you to the St Mark’s community for your generosity in the Advent Giving Tree! Through your contributions, …

This week’s requests – Notably Food closet donations have dropped off substantially during the last month – please, …

Join Michael Fitzpatrick for a three-week series of Wednesday night conversations, as we explore the “Good News” that …

St. Mark’s will hold its (virtual) Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 30, 2022 via Zoom at the conclusion …

This week’s requests – both food items and maintenance supplies are listed to keep the Food Closet’s shelves full …

Sunday, January 23rd @ 11:30am How do we remain faithful in times of anxiety, uncertainty, and weariness?  What …

Four new Vestry Members are elected to replace the outgoing vestry members whose terms end at Pentecost. The …

This week – food items are requested again, but so are supplies to keep the Food closet running …

Sunday January 16 @ 11:30am, presented virtually over Zoom Several members of St. Mark’s lead services from the …

As we continue to navigate through these challenging days together, we are grateful to worship and share in …

Light.  Revelation.  Manifestation.  Good News.  These are some of the themes of Epiphany, the new liturgical season we …

Join us at 5:30pm on zoom on the Feast of Epiphany (Thurs. Jan 6, 2022) for a brief …

If you can help us de-decorate our Christmas greens and decorations, please plan to stay after the service …

Christmas Eve Friday, December 24 4 PM Children’s Pageant and Eucharist  A local favorite with a new wonderful …

St. Mark’s Annual Giving Tree Every year St. Mark’s creates a Giving Tree during Advent to encourage donations …

On New Year’s Eve, December 31, at 8 p.m., former organist James Welch returns to St. Mark’s for …

Trying to remember the steps from the Examen from Rev. Nikky’s sermon on Sunday? Here they are: Pray for …

This week – again, not so much in the way of food donation requests, but the urgent need …

Join us to green the church in preparation for Christmas! On Dec 19th, beginning at 5pm, we will …

This week – not so much in the way of food donation requests, but a really big need …

Human Rights for All: A Multifaith Call to Action Thursday, Dec. 9, 7pm the Eve of World Human …

iSing would like to invite you to an intimate and festive “Neighborhood” concert. Join us on December 13th …

In honor of St. Nicholas, a Bishop in Turkey in the 4th c., we invite you to support …

Are you interested in exploring the Bible in new and creative ways?  Would you like to read, pray, …

It is customary, Sunday by Sunday, for the church to receive contributions for flowers and/ or music, which …

Join us this second Sunday of the Advent season as we anticipate the ever arriving grace of God, …

Please join the Outreach Alliance for another in-person volunteer event! We will be making grab-and-go lunches for the …

Cool wet weather is here: This is where our donations excel – comfort foods.  You’ll see protein items …

Although the liturgical season of Lent is the time we usually talk about adding more spiritual practice to …

Historical Thanksgiving Day Service at St. Mark’s Eucharist and Prayers from the Past for the Present We will …

Advent is a season of anticipation and reflection, a time of the year when we prepare our hearts …

GRATITUDE It’s hard to believe it has been nearly 12 years since we landed at St. Mark’s, and …

Why does the church observe the season of Advent?  What is its history?  Why do we consider it …

This image was submitted by Carla Bliss of the Bishop’s Ranch. We thank Carla for her beautiful expression …

This week we give special thanks to the beautiful drone footage of St Mark’s captured by Charlie Rock. …

“The Liminal Light of Advent: Wreaths, Reflections and Rituals – Saturday, November 27, 5 P.M. Outside Courtyard, Parish Hall …

The Diocese of California’s 172nd Convention took place October 22 and 23. The annual meeting highlights the accomplishments …

Gratitude for our St. Mark’s family became especially poignant for me at the gathering this morning (October 30) …

An important part of ministry in jails (and in our communities) is the need to be “trauma-informed” – …

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected our lives in so many complicated ways.  We have lost loved ones, endured …

This Sunday: All Saints, Baptism and Safety and Respect Moving Inside! This day, the Sunday after All Saints …

When I was asked to write a short comment about gratitude for St. Mark’s, I thought “Oh no, …

What is “All Hallows Eve” or “All Saints Day?”  How did this festival evolve, and why do we …

This image was submitted by parishioner Rod Searcy as a reflection of gratitude seen through the photographer’s lens. …

I took this snapshot while a Stanford healthcare worker was pricking my finger to take blood for evidence …

Great news  – all the Food Closet’s volunteer shifts are now filled. A big thanks to any St. …

Cool wet weather is here: This is where our donations excel – comfort foods.  You’ll see soups and …

As I think about God and my relationship with St. Mark’s during our Stewardship Campaign many of my …

Thank you all so much – an amazing amount of donations have been coming in the last few …

On Sunday, we were invited to reflect on things for which we are deeply grateful. St. Mark’s offers …

The Feast of All Saints (Nov 1) falls on a Monday this year, so we observe it the …

After twenty long months, I’m thrilled that St. Mark’s choir will soon resume singing for rehearsals and services! …

Please join us after church on Sunday, October 31 for our multicultural, intergenerational celebration of All Souls Day, …

This photograph of Kalea (see her artwork submission here) was taken at the last in-person Maundy Thursday event, held …

When David and I moved to Palo Alto, one of the first things we did was take a …

ALL SOULS’ DAY SERVICE OCTOBER 30, 2021, 9AM At 9 am, Saturday, October 30st, we will again observe …

We give special thanks for the submission this week by Kalea, age 11, of a drawing illustrating what …

Submitted by the Rock Family Psalm 107:1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his …

The Food Closet is still in need of volunteers. During the Covid lock down period – though the Food …

“Blessed are those whose strength is in you…they go from strength to strength!” (Psalm 84) NOTE: If you are …

The past year and a half will go down in memory as one of the most challenging times …

The Outreach Alliance invites you to join us for the Ride to End Homelessness on October 23rd. It’s …

The Food Closet is still in need of volunteers. During the Covid lock down period – though the …

California Bach Society: Die Familie Bach Saturday, October 9, 8pm Artistic director Paul Flight leads the California Bach …

Dear Friends, I am very pleased to announce the call of Matthew Burt as St. Mark’s new Music …

We are migrating to Breeze, our new church management data system. Very soon, you will no longer be …

Our annual blessing of the animals in honor of the feast of St. Francis and St. Clare falls …

Join us for our fifth Community Faire Sunday on October 3  — hosted by the ministries and folks who …

This week’s donations requests are the same as last weeks – so let’s highlight the Food Closet’s need …

After church on Sunday, September 26, we will have a water fight and other fun games in Hoover Park! …

Thank You All  for the Amazing Food Drive and Volunteer Opportunities:  First of all, again a huge thanks …

Breeze is the directory you can use to contact other members of the church. Click here to learn …