Worship Services

St. Mark’s is what is known as a liturgical church. Our clergy and lay servers wear vestments and process up the center aisle at the beginning of the worship service. We follow a defined order of service that comes from The Book of Common Prayer. During every service, you will hear readings from the Old Testament, the Psalms, the New Testament, and the Gospel. We observe the seasons of the church year from Advent through Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Ordinary time, and back to Advent again.

The word Liturgy means “work of the people.” The congregation definitely participates in every service. We say prayers together out loud, sing hymns together, move to the altar rail to receive communion, sit, stand, kneel, and sit again.

We feel that God speaks to us through the ritual of our liturgy, the mystery of the sacraments, the beauty and stories in our stained glass, the meaning behind our symbols, and the transcendence of our music.

COMMUNION

All baptized Christians are welcome to receive communion at St. Mark’s. Anyone may request a blessing only by crossing your arms over your chest when you reach the altar. Gluten-free wafers and a separate chalice are available for anyone with sever wheat allergies. Please let the minister know when you approach to receive the Blessed Sacrament.