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“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” God has indeed raised from the dead the one who was put to death “by hanging him on a tree.” Alleluia!! God allows Jesus to appear “to us who were chosen by God as witnesses” in holy baptism…
On two very cold and freezing weekends in January, a hardy crew of volunteers assembled 22 new raised garden beds for the St. Mark Community Garden. Led and then FED by Jorgen Behringer, some very handy people (hand-picked by Gail Frare, Garden Coordinator,) came together to take the many, many pre-built pieces, and turn them…
With nightfall, our Lenten observance comes to an end. We gather with Christians around the world to begin the Three Days during which we participate once again in the saving power of Jesus’ passing over from death to life. At the heart of the Maundy Thursday liturgy is Jesus’ “mandate,” or command, to love one…
Everyone is welcome to Holy Week services at St. Mark! Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 7:00pm + Holy Communion and prayers for healing and hope Good Friday, April 3 at 12noon + Reading of the Passion of Christ with musical reflections Good Friday, April 3 at 7:00pm + A Tenebrae service with Gabriel Faure’s Requiem…
Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but find ourselves afraid, denying God. We wave palms in celebration today as Christ comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as…
In today’s gospel Jesus reveals his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. The prophet Ezekiel prophesies God breathing new life into dry bones. To those in exile or living in the shadows of death, these stories proclaim God’s promise of resurrection. In baptism we die with Christ that we might also be…
Join us at St. Mark for a free community dinner, no RSVP required. This “all are welcome” meal is offered in honor of a member’s son and in the spirit of Luke 14:12–14: sharing food, community, and grace with anyone in need.
Baptism is sometimes called enlightenment. The gospel for this Sunday is the story of the man born blind healed by Christ. “I was blind, now I see,” declares the man. In baptism God opens our eyes to see the truth of who we are: God’s beloved children. As David was anointed king of Israel, in…