At Saint Mark’s, we embrace intergenerational community and welcome children and their caretakers into many aspects of life here. We also create space for children to wonder and play each Sunday.

Children’s Chapel

Children's Chapel is offered each Sunday at the 9 a.m. service. Children in preschool through second grade join in the Gospel procession before heading Thomsen Chapel for singing and prayer.

Canon Wendy Claire Barrie (wbarrie@saintmarks.org)

Sundays during the 9 a.m. service in Thomsen Chapel

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Godly Play

Offered a few times a month, this Montessori-based method recognizes that children are already in relationship with God. It invites them to wonder deeply about the core stories of scripture and imaginatively explore our liturgical traditions.

Canon Wendy Claire Barrie (wbarrie@saintmarks.org)

First, second, and third Sundays of the month at 10:10 a.m. on the mezzanine of the St. Nicholas Building

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If your child is interested in diving deeper into life at Saint Mark’s, the Choir School is open to ages 5 through 18 and is a central part of formation for children and youth at Saint Mark’s. The Intergenerational Council provides opportunities for relationship building across generations throughout the year, while the Children and Family Ministry Committee plans activities and events specifically for this demographic. Find upcoming opportunities for children and families below. 

All-Parish Gratitude Dinner

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Join us for an evening of gratitude as we kick off our stewardship season and celebrate the many ways Saint Mark's boldly proclaims the good news—not only with our lips, but in our lives. Together, we'll give thanks for a community that welcomes all, serves generously, and makes room for everyone at God's table. We hope you'll be part of this joyful evening of fellowship as we celebrate all that God is doing in and through Saint Mark's. The meal … Read More

Morning Mix: Celebrating Saint Francis

Morning Mix is a new occasional gathering for all ages. On this day, you're invited to bring a photo of a beloved pet to add to our bulletin board for the Feast of St. Francis. We'll make dog biscuits and cat toys and share stories of the animals who have brought us companionship and delight.

The Feast of Saint Francis Celebration & Blessing of the Animals

We'll offer a blessing for all of God's creatures out on the labyrinth and front lawn with the Saint Mark's Choir School offering music. A community reception will follow with treats for pets and people.

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Resources

Moments to Notice

This picture guide helps children and families follow along in the service. Simple captions invite kids to notice what’s happening, wonder about the meaning, and join in the prayers, songs, and holy meal of our worship together. We provide copies in the carpet area, or you can download this guide here.

Celebrating Children

This bookmark is designed to help adults with and without children understand their role as modelers of worship and offers some simple suggestions that are specific to our space. Pick up a copy at the cathedral or download the bookmark here.

Family Guide

This booklet invites kids to wander around the Saint Mark’s campus and find various items and spaces, teaching them the meaning and use of liturgical and prayer items. Pick up a copy at the cathedral or download this guide here.

Ministries

Intergenerational Council

The Intergenerational Council consists of Saint Mark's community members ranging from youth to elders who gather to examine the cathedral's activities and policies from a range of generational perspectives, and to envision ways of being Church in today's world.

Canon Wendy Claire Barrie (wbarrie@saintmarks.org)

Every other month on Monday evening, 7-8:30 p.m.

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Children & Family Ministry Committee

The Children and Family Ministries Committee seeks to support and engage our youngest congregants and their adults in the post-pandemic church.

Alice Herz (alice.puccio@gmail.com)

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