At Saint Mark's, we seek to provide a variety of opportunities for seekers to deepen in relationship with God and to encounter God's liberating love through community and attention to Holy Scripture, tradition, and reason.

Upcoming Forums

Solidarity in Suffering: The Martyrs of Memphis, Frances Perkins, Jonathan Daniels, and Pauli Murray

We’ll examine the lives and ministries of faithful Episcopalians whose lives embodied solidarity in suffering. While they responded to their times, circumstances, and the deep needs of others in unique and profound ways, we can draw inspiration and practical wisdom in their remarkable stories and find resonances in the present day.

Cathedral Commons: Cultivating Beloved Community

You are warmly invited to join for conversation, connection, and creativity at this forum presented by the Affordable Housing Committee at Saint Mark’s Cathedral. We’ll share with Saint Mark’s members, neighbors, and community partners the good news of “repent and repair” as we prepare to welcome new neighbors to Cathedral Place, an affordable housing community on the property of the St. Nicholas School to the north of the cathedral. As part of this effort, we are telling the story of … Read More

When is Suffering Redemptive, and Who Decides?

Much has been written about redemptive suffering; that is, the possibility of suffering for the sake of justice or love leading to a greater good. Others counter that the concept is unjust and contributes to further victimization. We’ll question whether redemption is in the eye of the beholder and consider what roles grace and resurrection play in how we make meaning of our suffering.

Formation Classes

The Inquirers’ Class

This five-week series offered in fall and winter is facilitated by clergy and canons and explores the basics of the Christian faith through the lens of the Episcopal Church. This is one way to prepare to receive the sacrament of baptism or confirmation or to be received into the Episcopal Church.

Canon Wendy Claire Barrie (wbarrie@saintmarks.org)

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The Radix Project

The Radix Project is a six-week small group ministry with a focus on scripture, prayer, and deepening relationships with God and with each other. Some groups meet in person, while others meet only online, so participants do not need to be otherwise connected to Saint Mark’s to participate.

Canon Wendy Claire Barrie (wbarrie@saintmarks.org)

Offered twice a year, in fall and spring

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Contours of the Christian Life

This series, a natural follow-up to the Inquirers' Class, focuses on deepening our faith, our practices, and our relationships as Episcopalians.

Canon Wendy Claire Barrie (wbarrie@saintmarks.org)

Contours is offered every other year and will return in the spring of 2028.

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Sacred Ground

Sacred Ground is a film-and-readings based dialogue series on race, grounded in the Episcopal faith. While on hiatus in the 2026-2027 program year, Sacred Ground will support and offer other opportunities to engage anti-racism.

Hannah Hochkeppel (sacredground@saintmarks.org)

On hiatus in 2026-2027

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Education for Ministry

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a multi-year program designed to help participants go deeper in their faith in an intentional, community-based way. EfM is the Episcopal Church's most in-depth adult Christian education course.

Maria Coldwell, Wayne Duncan & Peter Snyder

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Formation Small Groups

Bible Study

Tuesday Bible Study provides a weekly conversation around the lectionary readings appointed for the upcoming Sunday, helping participants to find more meaning in the scripture.

Lynne Cobb (biblestudy@saintmarks.org)

Tuesdays, 12-1:30 p.m., on Zoom

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Second Sunday Book Group

Saint Mark's Book Group meets every other month to share our enthusiasm for reading. We read both fiction and non-fiction books that we hope will expand our worldview, our knowledge of our own history and culture and, perhaps, will even make us wiser about ourselves.

Pearl McElheran (pmcelheran@comcast.net)

Every other 2nd Sunday of the Month, 12:30 - 2 P.M.

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