Announcements Events Calendar

Seeking Parishioners for Court Support

We are in search of parishioners to appear at court for a 30-year-old man who is all alone. 

We are in search of parishioners to appear at court for a 30-year-old man who is all alone.  The criminal defendant entered a plea to attempted assault; his sentencing is […]

Spend 90 Minutes This Month to Help Keep Local Synagogue Congregants Safe for the High Holy Days?

Support our Jewish siblings

Synagogues have to be concerned for the safety of their congregants in a way that we, mercifully, have not had to be. Since 2024, parishioners have supported Hill Havurah (212 […]

Capitol Hill Art Walk – Sept 12 & 13

Volunteers needed

I’m looking for volunteers to help out: Before the 12th – Shop for refreshments (to be reimbursed), Sat & Sun – Lug stuff for set up 10:00 – Noon Take […]

 Join the Parish Cookout

Find out what to bring this Sunday, Sep 13!

On September 13th, we will have one 10 AM morning service followed by the parish cookout at 11:30.

Responsive Grant Proposals Due September 28

All ages are encouraged to apply!

SSJ is offering grants of up to $ 1,500 for a new project you believe will benefit the broader community beyond St. Mark’s.

You Too Can Be a Samaritan!

Come join us!

Ever since St. Mark’s helped establish the Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington in 1986, many members of our congregation have supported its work. 

The Gaza Children’s Shroud

August 16 after the 11:15 service; August 23 after the 9 am and 11:15 services.

St. Mark’s will be one of several communities each inscribing about 300 names on a shroud that will later be assembled into the Gaza Children’s Shroud, which will be on display at events in New York City and Washington, DC.

Seeking Confirmation Meal Coordinator

This is an important back-of-the-house role! Please consider helping.

Seeking a confirmation meal coordinator to take responsibility for recruiting volunteers from the congregation for ~8 lunches between October and May, keep track of supplies, and order pizza in a pinch.

Samaritan Spotlight on Michael Knipe! 

Read the profile about Michael

In this month’s issue of its “In Step” newsletter, the Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington is shining a light on our own Michael Knipe.

High Need for Sunday School Teachers and Assistants 

Support our growing Sunday School!

We need storytellers and assistants from 10 to 10:50 am on Sunday mornings during the traditional school year.