St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery

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Programs at St. Mark’s

Upcoming Events

  • 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.

  • palm sunday service

    • March 29th at 11:00 a.m.
      Preacher: The Rev. Dr. John Thatamanil | 12:30PM public witness action in the church yard

  • tenebrae service

    • April 1st at 7:00 p.m.
      Contemplative music and readings

  • maundy thursday service and supper

    • April 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
      Traditional liturgy followed by a community meal in the spirit of Jesus’ Last Supper | Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Andrew Jones, OSF

  • good friday blues

    • April 3rd at 12 p.m.
      A dramatic Good Friday experience with blues and jazz music | Preachers: The Rev Dr. Willie James Jennings and Ms. Nell Gibson

  • Easter vigil

    • April 4th at 8:00 p.m.
      traditional and mystical liturgy with Baptisms | Preacher: The Rev. Paul Feuerstein

  • easter sunday service

    • April 5th at 11:00 a.m.
      Joyful Easter service and children’s program | Preacher: The Rev. Anne Marie Witchger

Ongoing events:

  • 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.

  • 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.

 
 
 
 

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