Announcements Events Calendar

Acolytes

September 25, 2026

If your child is interested in becoming an acolyte, the age requirement is 10. Future training will be announced. Contact Doris Burton at  dmburton21@gmail.com for more info.

Into the Woods

Come see this enchanting and touching Tony award-winning musical.

In the Nave: 8 pm on October 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17, plus a 2 pm matinee on October 10.

Lambda Lions – Meeting 9/27 and Picnic 10/4

September 25, 2026

The Lambda Lions, St. Mark’s LGBTQIA+ affinity group will have our next planning meeting this Sunday September 27 in the Rector’s room, immediately following the 11:15am service. On Sunday October […]

Interfaith Action’s Pen Pal Project

September 25, 2026

Men and women convicted of a federal crime serve their sentences in a federal prison. They are incarcerated in 122 prisons around the US.  As of June 2026, over 300  […]

Green Lions: Recycling Errata

September 25, 2026

We noticed a mistake in last week’s recycling instructions.  Our paper cups are recyclable!  Please put them in the blue recycling bins (empty, but not clean, is ok).  So, the blue bins are for recyclables: glass, aluminum, plastic (but not plastic bags), cardboard, clean and mostly clean paper (including our paper cups, but not including paper towels or napkins).  Garbage and the rest go in the garbage can! 

Washington School for Girls – 8th Grade Essay Writing Workshops

September 25, 2026

Volunteer to help WSG 8th graders brainstorm, develop, and finalize their high school application essays. These workshops are a crucial way WSG prepares students for success in the high school application process.

Green Lions Tour of Eco City Farms

September 25, 2026

On Saturday October 10th at 11 am, join the Green Lions for a one-hour private tour of ECO City Farms (ECF) in Bladensburg, MD. ECF is a nonprofit that operates three “urban farms” in PG County.  ECF produces healthy food for low-income families while also teaching children, teens, and adults about sustainable agriculture methods, nutrition, and cooking. 

Contribute Towards a Chili Lunch at Shirley’s Place

September 25, 2026

Help St Mark’s provide a hot lunch of chili, coleslaw and cornbread for 50 clients/guests at Shirley’s Place, Everyone Home DC’s day center located at 1338 G St SE . Sign up to bring ingredients or donate towards other expenses. Bring ingredients to Baxter Hall on Sunday morning, November 1 .

Understanding and Responding to the Crisis in Palestine: The Call to Churches

September 25, 2026

At 7 pm on September 29, Dr. Mark Braverman will be speaking at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington at 4444 Arlington Blvd./Route 50 ($20 suggested donation). The talk is entitled “Palestine-Israel: To What Are We Called in This Moment?” For more information, see the flyers on the windowsill in the foyer. 

The Art Walk Was Great!

September 25, 2026

We had 14 artists. One artist counted 80 people who stopped to talk. Many people sold pieces. Thanks to everyone who came out and to St Marks and the cookout folks. The St Mark’s arts program is grateful for the donations from artists who sold work, and the time and work from our wonderful volunteers.