Lenten Retreat: Creating Black Liturgies

• Saturday March 7 11am -2pm in the Parish Hall.
  Black Liturgies by Cole Arthur Riley was a healing balm for so many during pandemic lock down, a virtual way to commune with the divine and each other. She has since gathered her writings into a book of common prayer that continues to offer space for prayer, healing and contemplation. Here at St. Mark’s, we engage in liturgy seriously and creatively and often use prayers from Riley’s BCP to enhance our worship experience.  Through a Sunday Forum and Lenten retreat we will dig deeper into Black Liturgies and create our own liturgical prayers. Following a Sunday forum on March 1, you can join a mini retreat to worship together and spend some time, using whatever medium we wish, to create a liturgy and practice together.

Resistance Sign-In for Community, Justice, and Hope

• Sunday March 8, 2:00-3:00pm | See HERE
  Join us for a neighborhood Sing-in to learn songs of resistance, community, unity, justice, truth, and hope.

  We'll learn songs that have long helped communities develop resilience in the face on injustice and build community and find joy in the face of uncertainty. Join neighbors for an hour of singing and community connection. All ages and singing abilities welcome. This event is free and everyone open to learning and singing together is welcome.

In Quietness and Confidence: A Lenten Quiet Day

• March 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m | Register HERE
  Join us for a gentle day of prayer, silence, and reflection during the Lenten season. The day will include guided scripture meditation, extended time for quiet contemplation, and a closing prayer together. Coffee and pastries will be provided in the morning, and lunch will be served. This retreat is suitable for anyone seeking rest, renewal, and space to listen for God’s presence.

Newcomer welcome dinner

• Thursday, March 12th at 6:30pm | Register HERE
  If you’re new or newish to St. Mark’s, we’d love to get to know you! Join Rev. Anne Marie and other newcomers for a welcome dinner at the rectory.

Holy Eucharist

• Sundays at 11am | In Person in the Sanctuary | Stream online here 

New Bible Study: Lent Through a Franciscan Lens

• Sundays at 9:30am | Parish Hall.
  Join us on Sunday mornings during Lent for a study rooted in the life and witness of St. Francis of Assisi. Each session will include prayer, a story from the life of St. Francis, guided discussion, and simple practices to help us live more faithfully into the season of Lent.Together we will explore themes of conversion, humility, compassion, peacemaking, and walking with Christ to the Cross, drawing wisdom from Francis’ journey and applying it to our own lives of faith today. All are welcome. Come for one week or the whole series.

First fridaY family movie and game night

• First Friday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm | Parish Hall | Register here
  Join parents and kids at the rectory for an evening of fellowship and fun. We’ll have crafts, pizza, and a movie for kids and an opportunity for parents to connect with each other.

• Next gathering: Friday, March 6th

Welcome centeR - Supporting Our Neighbors

St. Marks is offering food, cell phone charging, rest/respite, and other resources to welcome our neighbors who are without work or shelter in New York.

• Please consider donating food, new socks, men’s shoes and clothing. There is an urgent need at the moment for winter coats and blankets. You can bring donations to church during the week or during the program on Wednesday afternoons. If you don’t have coats, you can donate here and we will purchase them. You can make a financial donation here or sign up to volunteer here. Donate to Metrocards here.

Multi-Faith Mondays: Witness for Democracy at Columbus Circle

• Mondays at 5:30 | Columbus Circle
  Join Rev. Anne Marie, Jeannine Otis and the St. Mark’s Choir along with interfaith leaders across the city for a weekly witness for democracy. The group gathers every Monday, but St. Mark’s will lead the program this week. We’ll sing, pray, read poetry, and testify to our moral values. Everyone is welcome.

Ecclesia

• Sundays at 2:00pm
  On Sundays, St. Marks in the Bowery hosts “Ecclesia,” an outdoor church ministry committed to serving unhoused and under-resourced New Yorkers. The ministry offers a 2pm Eucharist service every Sunday, fellowship, and a bagged lunch to everyone who joins. As the host parish, St. Mark’s will offer storage space and participate in making sandwiches and celebrating the Eucharist about once a month.