Vestry Notes from Vestry Clerk Randy Marks   

Parish leaders, please review the Volunteer Leadership Guidelines

The Vestry — our governing board — generally meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7PM, in person and via zoom.  Its members and other leaders and meeting … Learn more

Join Prayers for Peace in the Middle East     

A time for contemplation and prayer this Monday.

In the prayer attributed to him, St. Francis calls us to be instruments of peace. To that end, the nave will be open from 8am to 10am on Monday, October … Learn more

Annemarie’s Ordination to the Diaconate on October 26th

Save the dates: Saturday October 26 and Sunday, the 27th

After four years of discernment and training, our beloved deacon intern, Annemarie Quigley, is being ordained to the diaconate along with five other candidates. Learn more

Calling All Creatives: Samaritan Auction Coming Soon!

Save the date and consider making a donation.

Each fall, Samaritan Ministry hosts a Gala with good food and drink, presentations, and an auction featuring items donated or solicited by partner congregations. Learn more

Incarceration Justice meeting – November 12, 2024

7pm in Baxter Hall

Incarceration Justice Meeting featuring Advancing Real Change (ARC) speaker, Katherine Ashton
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024. Light refreshments will be available. Learn more

Liturgy of Commitment

On Sunday, October 13, at all three services, step into the circle, whether you joined in the past few weeks, years, or decades.

We strive to give all parishioners opportunities to be faithful stewards of God’s gifts by giving of their time, talent, and treasure. For those willing to embrace this call, we … Learn more

Special Choral Evensong

September 20, 2024

The Chancel Choir’s sopranos and altos are offering a special Fall Evensong service on Sunday, October 6th at 5 pm. This meditative service features prayers, readings, and plenty of beautiful … Learn more

Solidarity Sunday, October 6: Where We Stand on the War in Israel-Palestine

September 20, 2024

Join us for a Committee debriefing from General Convention 2024. Diocesan Deputy and St Mark’s Capitol Hill member Mary Neznek will offer reflections after the 11:15 service on October 6th … Learn more

Become a Lay Eucharistic Minister! – October 6

September 20, 2024

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 … Learn more

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. Learn more