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Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the 12 Steps
Sundays 11:15 a.m.
Location: Classroom 3 (Montessori classroom nearest the kitchen)
Facilitator: Thomas Russell
Join us for a weekly time of mutual support and accountability in community. We’ll begin each session by reading together a chapter from Richard Rohr’s book, Breathing Under Water: Spirituality & the Twelve Steps. We will then spend time together in silent meditation/contemplation/prayer. We’ll conclude our sessions with time for reflection, sharing, and conversation. All are welcome.
Vital Conversation Series - Caring for Our Gifts- Toward a more comprehensive Theology of Stewardship
Sundays, 11:30 a.m. (following coffee hour)
Facilitator: Fr. Christopher McLaren
Location: Chapel
Check out the schedule here.
The spiritual practice of “Stewardship” is about more than money. Stewardship is about how we faithfully nurture and share ALL the gifts God gives us–including our bodies, minds, spirits, relationships, time, money, talents, and the earth. Join us for any session in this series of informal community conversations as we wrestle together with the challenges and blessings we face as we strive to grow as good stewards of the many gifts God has given us.
The Way of Love (Inquirers') Class
Sundays 11:15 a.m.
Location: St. Mark’s Library
Facilitators: Fr. Christopher McLaren, Ty Camp, and Harrison Higgins
For the schedule and more information, click here.
Join us to learn more about the Episcopal Church and the practices that make for a vital faith journey. We will enjoy brief videos from The Episcopal Church’s series on The Way of Love, inspired by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Classes will consist of video, teaching, discussion and reflection. This class is for anyone who wants to learn more about the Episcopal Church, deepen their connection to the community of St. Mark’s, refresh their faith and spiritual practices, or prepare to become a member through baptism, confirmation, or reception.
Embracing God's Gifts in Creation to Help Tend our Pain & Our Healing
Sundays, 5:00 p.m.
Location: Stoney Chapel
Facilitators: Mother Sylvia and Marcie Holland
Share, experience, and explore together a variety of simple resources and practices that may help us hold and move through intense emotions in a healing way.
Community Viewing & Conversation: Season Two of 'The Chosen'
Sunday Nights, 7:00-8:45p.m.
Location: In-person in St. Mark’s Library and on Zoom
See the schedule and more information here.
Join us on site or online! Bring snacks or drinks to share! We’ll gather to share our “highs and lows,” watch a film or an episode from a series together, enjoy some small group discussion, and close by praying a brief service of Compline.
Godly Play (ages ~3+)
Sundays 11:15 a.m.
Join us for a wonder-filled and wonderful hour of storytelling, wondering, and independent exploration & creative response. Godly Play is a Montessori based approach to supporting the spiritual growth of children that is spacious, contemplative, and open-ended, while grounded in the Sacred Stories of the Christian Tradition. Contact Mo. Sylvia (via email here) Drop-ins welcome. Registration encouraged. Please click here to register.
Bible Stories & Art (ages ~8+)
Sundays 11:15 a.m.
We'll expand our knowledge of the bible and enjoy creating art together. We’ll listen, talk, play and create to make the stories come alive. Drop-ins welcome. Registration encouraged. Please click here to register.
Holy Troublemakers (ages ~12+)
Sundays 11:15 a.m.
We’ll study the lives of a variety of people from different faiths and backgrounds who have worked tirelessly to bring God’s love to all people. Sometimes, their efforts are met with skepticism and derision for not following the norm. We’ll learn to be Holy Troublemakers, too. Contact Deacon David (via email here). Drop-ins welcome. Registration encouraged. Please click here to register.
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