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Thursdays at 12 noon

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St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Washington, D.C. - the Home of the Open Communion

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Worship Schedule and Events

  • Sunday, 1/29 - 9:00 AM Children’s Chapel
  • Sunday, 1/29 - 9:00 AM 9AM Holy Eucharist
  • Sunday, 1/29 - 10:00 AM Sermon Seminar
  • Sunday, 1/29 - 11:15 AM 11:15 Holy Eucharist
  • Sunday, 1/29 - 5:00 PM 5pm Contemplative Eucharist

    • The Gospel According to St. Mark's - Our Weekly Newsletter

    The Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany - January 29, 2012

    From Paul Roberts Abernathy, Rector

    My Dear Parish Family,

     

    St. Mark’s is something of an anomaly.  Although a Christian congregation, we, in our communal practice, do not insist on uniformity of belief.  Our Mission Statement, in part, declares that we are “an open community, welcoming people wherever they are on their faith... continue reading the Gospel for January 29, 2012

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    Knowing God Through Images

    Kristen L. Hawley, Seminarian (The Virginia Theological Seminary)

    The Third Sunday after Epiphany (RCL, Year B) - January 22, 2012

              In today’s reading of Jonah some of you may have noticed that we skipped a few verses.  Unfortunately, those who make the decisions on our lectionary texts saw fit to cut out one of my favorite stories in all of scripture.  If you’ll bear with me, I’d like to read the four dropped verses. For a bit of background, remember that... Continue reading Knowing God Through Images

    WHAT’S AN EPISCOPALIAN? Tradition, Liturgy & Theology

    This 4-week class, a preparation for the Rite of Confirmation in the Episcopal Church, is designed as a lens through which class members can  examine the promises and commitments involved in being a confirmed communicant. The course focuses on the history and traditions of the Anglican/Episcopal Church and key elements of our worship experience. Fee: $25 voluntary contribution to defray costs. 

    Winter 2012: February 5, 12, March 4, 11, Sundays 2-4 pm (4 sessions)

    Spring 2012: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, Sundays 2-4 pm (4 sessions).

    Contact Paul Abernathy for more information.

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