“Reading The Bible With the Damned” Forum
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Greening of the Church
Join us on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 5:00 p.m. for a soup supper and the annual Greening of …
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 …
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 …
2024 Christmas Pageant Info
The Christmas Pageant is held every year during our Christmas Eve (December 24) service. This is a fun, …
Advent Devotional Booklets Available
Our Advent Devotional booklet Words for the Beginning is available at the church entrances. Please do take one …
Christmas Memorials and Thanksgivings
If you wish to remember a loved one or offer a special thanks this holiday season, your donation …
Collection for American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
On St. Nicholas Sunday, St. Mark’s raises funds for American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Now, …
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 …
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, …
Sunday Forum: Advent and Christmas Music
Come sing and learn about some favorite hymns and carols of the season with Matthew Burt, at the …
Annual Advent Festival on December 1
Come celebrate on Sunday, December 1, as we begin the holy season of Advent with a festival for …
Rector Search Committee Update & Survey Results
We are grateful for the strong parish participation during the recent phase of our rector search. Having completed …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
St. Mark’s Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
For those of you who love doing jigsaw puzzles, beginning in November you will have an opportunity to …
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 …
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. …
New PBS Dates for “Underdogs”
Parishioner Ashia Lance’s wonderful documentary Underdogs has more PBS dates when you can watch it: On November 4, …
This Week’s Food Closet Requests
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: Holiday Greetings from the Food Closet. The Food Closet will be …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Diocesan Convention – October 25-26
The 175th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of California will convene October 25-26 at Grace Cathedral in San …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Festal Evensong: An Angelic Blessing
This past Sunday, September 29, St. Mark’s hosted a joint evensong observing the Feast of St. Michael and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Liturgical Ministers Gathering and Training: THIS Sunday, Sept. 29, 11:30 – All Current AND Interested Greeters, Lectors, Chalice Bearers & Those Interested in Serving as LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS
This Sunday Sept. 29 after the 10:30 a.m. liturgy, COME! All are welcome, if you now serve – …
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 …
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, …
Strategic Stakeholder Conversations Begin
This past Sunday, September 15, over Sixty (60) St. Marker’s participated in one of five strategic stakeholder groups …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Register Now for the Parish Retreat in Healdsburg — Don’t Miss this Wonderful Time Together in Community, October 11-13
Join us at the Parish Retreat! Register NOW at tiny.cc/parishretreat2024. Scholarship and a FIRST-TIME attendee rates are available. …
This Week’s Most Pressing Food Closet Needs
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: See below for the latests donations requests. Though this is a …
Hotel de Zink Gratitude
Last week our 12 guests who enjoyed the safe shelter of St. Mark’s Parish Hall each night in …
Sailer to fill Vestry Vacancy through Pentecost 2025
At its August meeting, the Vestry elected Stuart Sailer to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of …
iSing to Pilot Rental of Former Nursery
Beloved, When I first arrived to St. Mark’s, one of the first few emails I received was an …
Community Faire and Jazz Eucharist a Hit – and Sign-Ups for ALL this Year’s Events Continue on Sunday! WE NEED EVERYONE!
The Jazz Eucharist and Community Faire last week was so much fun – with rousing jazz, great tacos, …
Debie’s Farewell Celebration
Beloved, this past Sunday we shared the news of Debie’s staff transition from St. Mark’s as she joins …
Agape Hosts Needed for the Fall!
THANK YOU to the many gracious folks in our community who provide the wonderful hospitality of our Agape, …
Sept 8: Midtown Residents Association 30th Anniversary Celebration in Hoover Park
The Midtown (Palo Alto) Residents Association warmly invites any Midtowners, or folks whose heart is in Midtown, to …
Sept 1 Forum: Creation Care and Storyshare
We know that the shortest distance between two people is a story. Stories move us and connect us …
This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The last week’s donations were – one grocery bag equivalent of …
Join the St. Mark’s Book Club
The St. Mark’s Book Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the …
SATURDAY Is Last Day for Early Bird Rate! Register NOW for Parish Retreat
Don’t Miss this Wonderful Time Together in Community, October 11-13 Join us at the Parish Retreat, themed The Living …
Our Beloved Parish Retreat is Oct. 11-13 – Register NOW (register by 9/30!)
Join us for the 2024 Parish Retreat, themed The Living Word: Helpful and Hopeful Approaches to Scripture. Bishop’s …
Good–Reads Book Discussion
Starting in September we will begin discussing Pope Joan: A Novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross This group meets …
St. Mark’s 2024 Community Faire and JAZZ Eucharist – Sunday, Aug. 25
Plan for a wonderful celebration of ministry and OPPORTUNITY, with good food, delightful music, and fun new twists …
Community Faire Workday
Saturday, August 24 is our next workday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending around 12:00 p.m. We will …
LITURGICAL MINISTERS Gathering & Training – Sunday, Sept. 29
Liturgical Ministers Gathering and Training – both Current and NEW volunteers! All Greeters, Lectors, Chalice Bearers – and …
Ice Cream Social–a Hit for Hotel de Zink
This past Tuesday, St. Mark’s threw a delightful Ice Cream Social for our Hotel de Zink guests who …
Help Keep St. Mark’s Connected
Hard to believe it is almost time to start our new church year with the Community Faire happening …
Blessing of the Backpacks on Aug. 18th
On Sunday, August 18th, our 10am service will include the Blessing of the Backpacks! Students – any age, …
Ice Cream Social for Hotel de Zink – Bring Your Favorite to Share!
…and 100 Towels Happened! On Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7:30pm, join our 12 guests who are housed in the …
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Austin
“For you are all one in Christ Jesus” Galatians 3:28b Dear Siblings in the Diocese of California, In …
2024 Parish Retreat: Registration is Open
Join us for the 2024 Annual Retreat at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, themed The Living Word: Helpful and …
This Week’s Food Closet Requests
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: During the last two weeks your Food Closet donations have been …
Summer Leadership Lunch and Learn
Commission and Ministry Leaders invited to the upcoming Summer Leadership Lunch and Learn on Sunday, August 18 following the 10:30 AM service. …
Good-Reads Book Discussion starts July 25 – Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson
For mid-summer we will begin discussing the provocative and inspiring Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson. This group meets …
The Installation of Bishop Austin Rios – Sunday, Aug. 11
On Sunday, August 11 at 3 pm. join the celebration at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco of the installation …
100 Towels and Ice cream needed for Hotel de Zink
Thank you for bringing linens for Hotel de Zink and LifeMoves on Sunday, July 28. LifeMoves, which serves …
Join the Prayer Service for Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice – Aug. 11th, 7 p.m.
We are hosting a prayer service at St. Mary Magdalene’s Chapel for Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice …
Join the St. Mark’s Book Group in reading The Last Devil to Die
The St. Mark’s Book Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the …
This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: If you have free time this summer and are thinking of …
Sunday July 28 Forum 11:30AM: Understanding Political Polls and What They Teach Us about Polarized Thinking
The Becoming Beloved Community Task Force invites you to a Sunday Forum, July 28 at 11:30 am to …
The Great Wave Parish Art Show is Up in Parish Hall
All are invited to view our family summer art show The Great Wave – the beautiful products of …
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene and Chapel Commemoration – July 21
Commemorating the dedication of our chapel to St. Mary Magdalene last July in the chapel, we will celebrate a special liturgy at the 8:00 and 10:00 services for her Feast Day on Sunday, July 21, with music, prayers, icons, and blessing as we unveil a new Chapel Sign.
Rector Search Committee Table Talk on Zoom
Zoom Table Talk for Live Stream Participants! For community members that join us via the live stream on …
This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The last two week’s St. Mark’s contributed 4 grocery bag equivalents …
Religion, Race and “The Heathen”
The fourth event in the speaker series, Community, Faith, and Racial Justice. This series on racial injustice in America explores …
Mid-Peninsula CROP (Community Response to Overcoming Poverty) Walk
Mid-Peninsula CROP Hunger Walk Sunday, October 29 1-4PM, at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church – 1100 Santa Cruz Avenue, …
Becoming Beloved Community Task Force: Summer reading and documentary recommendations
It was gratifying to see 40 people attend our Forum on Reparations a month ago where we discussed …
The Mystery Revealed: An Introduction to Epiphany
We have now entered the season of Epiphany, a holy season of mysteries, revelations, and divine “showings.” But …
Sunday forum, June 6th: “God, Our Founding Fathers and The Supreme Court” with Professor Margalynne Armstrong
Sunday June 6 please join us at the 11:30am forum, “God, our founding fathers and the supreme court.” A …
Last Zoom Session for Love is the Way!
In this season we are discussing the divisions in our country and neighborhoods, religious, political and cultural, and …
Children’s Chapel – Jesus Predicts His Own Death
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …
St. Nicholas Day Outreach – American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
This week’s outreach contributions go to American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Check out the life-changing …
Children’s Chapel – The Birth of John the Baptist
As we continue to shelter at home, please check out our St. Mark’s YouTube channel for a new Children’s Bible Story …