October 6th, St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals

September 20, 2024

Bring your companion to church (or a photo or stuffed animal). There will be animal blessings during all three services.

Consider Confirmation or Reception at the National Cathedral

Confirm the promises of baptism in the Episcopal Church or be received if confirmed in another denomination.

On Saturday November 16, the National Cathedral will host the Autumn Diocesan Confirmation Service. At this service, Bishop Budde will confirm and receive new Episcopalians from all over the diocese. […]

Train to be a Lay Eucharistic Minister!

October 6, 12:30 pm, after the second morning service

Lay ministry is a cornerstone of the Episcopal Church, and that is certainly true at St. Mark’s. For years, lay people at St. Mark’s have been an important part of […]

Sunday, Oct. 13, join the commitment liturgy at all three services

Commit to involvement in St. Mark's

Affirm your commitment of time, talent, and treasure to the community.

Celebrate the Installation of the Reverend Christopher S. Phillips

Saturday, September 7th at 11am: Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda, MD

Our former Associate Rector, the Reverend Christopher S. Phillips, will be installed as the Rector of the Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda, MD on Saturday, September 7th at 11am. The […]

Special Single 10 AM Service, Sunday September 8

Mark your calendar for this special day!

Single service at 10 a.m. on September 8. Former Rector Paul Abernathy will be with us and will preach. Following the service, attend the Annual Parish Picnic and Activity Fair.

Seeking Donations – Youth Chapel

July 14, 2024

Starting in September, we will pilot a youth chapel during part of each 9 a.m. service called “NextGen Reflection.” To create a sacred space, we are looking for homeware donations […]

Ecumenical Prayer Vigil for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza

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As Christians, we are distraught at the ongoing violations of human dignity and want to see actionable steps toward peace in the Holy Land. Knowing the power of prayer, we would love to welcome others to join us…

A note about the Lessons in Democracy a July 4th “Lessons and Carols”

Join us for this special service on July 7

Liturgy is sacramental. Outward and visible realities are used to express the inward and spiritual realities of God’s presence in our lives.

11:15 Verger Needed!

June 14, 2024

Do you like to organize spaces? Are you good with people? Do you want to offer your time and talent to St. Mark’s Sunday worship once or twice a month? […]