Welcome to Our Community!
Whether you have already visited us or are researching the internet for a church to attend, we welcome you to this exciting and growing community of faith.
Most of us are searching for something beyond ourselves, for meaningful connections, a place where our children receive a sense of the sacred and our teenagers feel comfortable, safe and supported, for the freedom to ask our questions and discover awe, for a sense of belonging. Whatever your reasons, we invite you to explore St. Mark’s, a place where we come as we are, accept each other for who we are, strive to grow and open to change along the way.
Our Mission
St. Mark's Episcopal Church is an extended family of loving people bound by faith in Christ. We seek to deepen our relationship with God, strengthen our faith community, support each other, and serve our neighbors. We do this by celebrating our faith through meaningful liturgy and prayer, sharing our stories and traditions, and participating in ministries of fellowship, compassion and justice.
“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” — 2 Corithians 5:17 [NRSV]
New Summer Small Group Offerings
Take time this summer to SLOW DOWN and engage with others curious about Scripture, Preaching, and the Anglican Way.This summer will preview three new small group gatherings. Plug into one of them:
Scripture Study, the Episcopal Way
Take time to examine the Word, the historical context, the literary form, and what it all means to us now. This will be an eight week gathering meeting on Tuesday evenings, start date to be determined by interested parties. Sound intriguing? Come to an INTRODUCTORY MEETING on June 14, 9:00am in the Chapel. Group to be led by Ken Bencala, 8:00am parishioner and experienced small group participant.
Sermon Examination, Critique, and just plain talk
Meet with others for four weeks on Tuesday mornings at the home of Susan Dansker (July 7, July 14, July 21, August 4) from 8:30-10:00am to discuss the prior Sunday sermon. Can’t be at church on Sunday? No worries! Listen to the sermon on the St. Mark’s website before the Tuesday meeting. The discussions will be facilitated by Susan Dansker, educator and Outreach Alliance co-chair.
via media, the Middle Way
Meant for anyone interested in a better understanding of the Christian faith through an Anglican perspective, this gathering will meet for six weeks on Sunday mornings at 11:30am beginning on July 12. Through the use of video and discussion, this is a great way to learn more about Anglican Christianity and get to know other members of your church in a more meaningful way. Conversations will be led by Mego Tracy and Anne Anderson, longtime St. Mark’s members and co-chairs of the Membership Committee.
Feel free to contact any of us with questions or to let us know you will join us!
2009 Parish Retreat
Featuring Barbara Crafton of the Geranium Farm
Register Now! September 25-27 at the Bishop’s Ranch. $200 Adults, $125 Teens, $110 Children, 25% non-refundable deposit. See our current "Messenger" for more information about this wonderful event you won't want to miss! Limited scholarship assistance is available. Contact LeeAnne McDermott or look for a registration form on the Welcome Table.
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