FAQs

Do I have to join the church or believe in something to go to this church?
No. All are welcome. We don't require that you present a membership card or genealogy, that you check your brain at the door, or that you think you already have all the answers! St. Mark’s is one of many LGBTQ+ welcoming and affirming congregations of The Episcopal Church.

Can I receive Communion?
Anyone seeking a deeper knowledge of Christ is welcome to share in the Eucharist at St. Mark's.

What should I wear to church?
Wear what you are comfortable in. Some people find joy in donning their “Sunday best,” while others proudly sport jeans, a t-shirt, and hiking boots. The priest is canonically required to dress basically like an upholstered chair, but then, Jesus wore sandals. You’ll fit right in, either way or in the middle.

What do you believe?
Big question. Simple answers.

You might check out Robin Williams’ comical take on this weighty question here.

For more serious answers, try starting with these webpages:

Then come talk with us.

How do I become a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church?
We would be delighted to have you join us as a member of St. Mark’s and The Episcopal Church. Start by contacting the Parish Office to make an appointment to meet with our Rector.

Can I get baptized or confirmed at St. Mark's?
Yes! St. Mark's offers baptism and confirmation. Learn more here.

What is the difference between being baptized, confirmed, and/or received in The Episcopal Church?

  • Baptism: highlights one's birth into the body of Christ, the family of God.

  • Confirmation: stresses growth into the body of Christ; the second Sacrament of initiation and is a ritual that signifies strengthening of one's faith. Expresses not only a desire to live as an adult Christian, it also indicates a desire to do so in the Episcopal Church and the world-wide Anglican Communion.

  • Reception: refers to the rite by which a baptized Christian, confirmed by a bishop, is welcomed into the fellowship of the Episcopal Church. It too, is a public affirmation; like those being confirmed, candidates for reception also make a profession of faith and renew the Baptismal Covenant. Baptized persons who have been members of another Christian fellowship and who wish to be affiliated with the Episcopal Church may make a public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their baptism in the presence of a bishop.


How do I find out about events at St. Mark's?