Worship Schedule and Opportunities for Prayer

Our principal Sunday worship is the Eucharist, from the Greek word for thanksgiving. Also known as Holy Communion, the service allows us to express our thanks, week by week, for all of God's gifts, and to be changed more and more into Christ's likeness.

Communion is absolutely open at St. Mark's. The altar is God's; it is not the possession of any institution or any individual. All people, without exception, are welcome to receive communion and to be nourished here. All who seek God in Christ's Body and Blood and desire communion with the Lord are welcome at the Lord's Table. There is room and an invitation for all.

We believe that all ages can and should worship together. We welcome all children to receive Communion; the Episcopal Church does not require persons to be confirmed before they receive. Communion is a sacrament of inclusion. Children, especially, should not have the experience of being left out of the common meal. Parents may choose to bring very young infants forward for a blessing instead of Communion. Children are always welcome in worship – download Children in Church in pdf form – and for those who wish, childcare is available at the 9 am and 11 am services.

Labor Day Through June

Sundays
8 am - Holy Eucharist with a contemplative focus
9 am - Holy Eucharist - 45 min, especially suited for children, appropriate for all
10 am - Education hour for all ages
11 am - Holy Eucharist - 60-70 min, full choir and hymns
6:30 pm - Holy Eucharist

End of June Through Labor Day (Summer)

Sundays
9 am - Holy Eucharist (The church is air conditioned)
6:30 pm - Holy Eucharist on the lawn (weather permitting)

The Church and Grounds

The Church is open for prayer all day and evening every day for people of all faiths or none. Stations of the cross may be found in the church.

A labyrinth is part of the carpet in the Carroll Hall. It's a walking meditation tool that incorporates mind, body and spirit and a way to pray. The labyrinth is offered to persons of any faith and those seeking faith. A labyrinth brochure in Carroll Hall provides additional information. The labyrinth is open for prayer all day and evening every day.

The grounds are open to anyone wishing a respite from the day or a quiet spot to meditate or pray.