For decades, a hallmark of St. Mark’s community life has been intellectual curiosity and a focus on lay-organized classes that help participants wrestle with the hard questions of life, relationships, and theology.
We are St. Mark’s Christian Education program
Our mission is to present a range of educational opportunities that strengthen, enlighten, inspire, and comfort us.
In the Episcopal Church, Christian education and formation does not center on passive instruction but flexible learning systems to engage and guide individuals in their faith journey. At St. Mark’s, the Christian Education program seeks to establish a foundation for life’s daily challenges. It incorporates educational activities such as adult classes, Bible study groups, and forums. Issues are drawn from biblical teachings, theological writings, and today’s social dilemmas.
Current and Upcoming Courses
Wednesday Noon Bible Study (WNBS): Every Wednesday from 12noon to 1pm on Zoom
What do we do in WNBS? We actually read the text, the whole genealogy, then study the text (what do you know, five women are listed in the genealogy of Jesus!); then remember the historical context of both the Gospel itself and its author; review their rhetorical approach; ask questions; seek to deepen the meaning we derive from our study; and, share in our loving community.
This year, as the walls of our Constitution are breached, the temples of government institutions are dismantled stone by stone, and our people are scattered from their jobs, can we remember solid ground and basic trust by studying our Biblical tradition and lore? Yes! In our conversations with one another and our biblical ancestry we can find resilience, resistance, and renewable faith.
Curious? Email Peter Mosley – Peter.Mosley[at]cox.net
Baptism Class
On May 10, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde will be with us at all three services! We are excited for her to be with us, especially because it gives us an opportunity to welcome people into the church in the sacraments of confirmation, and reception. We will also have child baptisms that day and an opportunity for adult baptism and reaffirmation of baptism. In preparation for all this, we will have a class on April 12, 19, and 26 from 1-2 pm at St. Mark’s (room TBD).
Email Caitlin at caitlin[at]stmarks.net to sign up for the class and get on the list for the bishop’s visit.
Women’s Retreat Weekend 2026
Women of St. Mark’s
This weekend class will be a journey in search of grace and peace in a time of turmoil. The world may appear broken and we, as women, are compelled to heal the wounds where we can. But we must also protect our own stamina to move forward. Our physical, mental, and spiritual health require sustenance.
Your facilitators, Rita Ossolinski and Katherine Loevinger, will frame the sessions with reflections and discussions that help us face into the challenges before us and around us. We will seek to move beyond confusion, anger, and despair and into clarity, calm, and hope. There is strength to be tapped in each of us individually and limitless possibility in the power of our collective bond.
Be inspired by this brief but powerful yearning from Emily Dickinson:
If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain
Together, we will delve deeper. Join us for a weekend of grace at the beautiful DuPont House at Rehoboth, May 15-17. Come to reflect, refuel, and renew. All are welcome!
St. Mark’s Women’s Weekend May 15-17.
Registration Link and QR code.
More about the history and vision of Christian Education at St. Mark’s
You are St. Mark’s. Join us. Contact our Christian Education co-directors at dalzellsr@gmail.com.