St. Mark's Episcopal Church

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Where are you today? Lonely and afraid? Joyful and confident? Somewhere in between? St.

Sunday Worship Schedule:
8am, spoken eucharist
10am, choral eucharist

For more information about our church and upcoming events and opportunities, please visit our website at www.stmarksevanston.org Wherever you are in your journey of faith, know that there is a place for you here, companionship for the journey in this community gathered. Mark’s is part of the Diocese of Chicago and the Episcopal Church of the United States, as well as the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Our garden is beginning to bloom at St. Mark’s. The peonies are in full bloom, and the beauty they bring to our grounds ...
05/19/2026

Our garden is beginning to bloom at St. Mark’s. The peonies are in full bloom, and the beauty they bring to our grounds is a gift to everyone who passes.

We give thanks for all the hands that tend and nurture our garden throughout the year. Walk by anytime—come sit on a bench, breathe it in, and let the beauty wash over you.

Lord, we thank you for the wonder of growing things—for color and fragrance, for the slow miracle of seed and soil, and for the faithful hands that care for this little corner of your creation. May all who pass through find a moment of peace and your presence here. Amen.

Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7pm for a concert featuring a ca****la choir Coriolis. The concert is free and open...
05/06/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7pm for a concert featuring a ca****la choir Coriolis. The concert is free and open to the public, and an offering will be collected, with 50% going to the performer and the other half supporting St. Mark’s Piano and Organ Fund. For more information, please get in touch with Westley at [email protected].

Details: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (1509 Ridge Ave, Evanston). Parking is limited to street parking, but plenty is within walking distance.

The concert will last approximately an hour, with a festive reception to follow in our parlor. The reception is sponsored by St. Mark’s Music Ministries in honor of Coriolis and their commitment to music and community.

05/04/2026

May the Fourth be with you.

Our Director of Music Ministries, Westley visited our chimestand today for their annual playing of the Star Wars Theme. If you are in the area, yes, the church bells were indeed playing the Star Wars Theme at 11:55am today!

Happy May 4!

What's Everyone Lookin' At? A Stained Glass Tour of St. Mark's ChurchSaturday, May 16 from 2-2:45 pmWhat's that little l...
05/04/2026

What's Everyone Lookin' At?
A Stained Glass Tour of St. Mark's Church
Saturday, May 16 from 2-2:45 pm

What's that little lamb so interested in? Take the tour to find out!

Stained-glass windows are a unique art form, admired for centuries. St. Mark’s is honored to house windows commissioned from 1899 to the 1950s, many of which were imported from England. Come engage with these storied art pieces so that you can learn the stories behind these windows that add so much beauty to our community.

This is a 45-minute guided tour with a light reception and informal Q&A following the tour. The church and tour are ADA accessible. Parking is available in the church’s circular drive off of Ridge Ave., as well as on Grove St. and on Oak Ave. RSVP on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-everyone-lookin-at-a-stained-glass-tour-of-st-marks-church-tickets-1988482500688?aff=facebook

Join us Sunday, May 3, for our Annual Choral Evensong. The service begins at 7pm, with a 15-minute organ prelude startin...
04/29/2026

Join us Sunday, May 3, for our Annual Choral Evensong. The service begins at 7pm, with a 15-minute organ prelude starting at 6:45pm. Parking is available at Roycemore School (1200 Davis St.) for this service.

Choral Evensong sits at a unique place in the Anglican liturgical tradition. Rooted in the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline, it is an evening prayer that slows the world down—a contemplative, sung offering that has drawn worshippers for centuries. Our Annual Evensong is the moment each year when we press into that tradition most fully: guest singers join our choir, a visiting organist takes the bench, and I have the privilege of conducting. I confess that the week after each Evensong, I begin planning the next. It is that kind of service.

This year's Evensong carries particular weight. Many of you knew Bob Molumby—his warmth, his presence, and the depth of his love for music. In his memory, I have composed a new choral work, and this Sunday our choir will offer its world premiere: "Abide with Us." The title draws on the plea of the disciples on the road to Emmaus—"Stay with us, for it is toward evening" (Luke 24:29)—a text that has long been associated with Evensong, and one that felt, in every way, right for this moment. It is an honor beyond words to offer this music in Bob's name.

We are also privileged to welcome Kipp Gill as our guest organist, who joins us for both the 10am service and Evensong. You can read more about Kipp below, but I will say simply: the combination of his artistry and our instrument is not to be missed.

We hope your calendar is marked for our next tour! Join us on Saturday, April 18, at 2:00 pm, for a Tour of St. Mark's E...
04/08/2026

We hope your calendar is marked for our next tour!

Join us on Saturday, April 18, at 2:00 pm, for a Tour of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, where architecture and community needs intersect. Learn how the church building and its activities have evolved over the last 160 years. 45-minute guided tour. Light reception and Q&A to follow.

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Join us on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 12pm (Noon) for a concert featuring clarinetist Westley Art Hodges. The concert is...
04/06/2026

Join us on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 12pm (Noon) for a concert featuring clarinetist Westley Art Hodges. The concert is free and open to the public, and an offering will be collected with 50% going to the performer and the other half supporting St. Mark’s Piano and Organ Fund. For more information, please get in touch with Westley at [email protected].

Details: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (1509 Ridge Ave, Evanston). Parking is limited to street parking, but plenty is within walking distance.

Meet the performer:
Westley Art Hodges is a native of New Orleans and has resided in Chicago, IL, since 2018. Westley has served as the Director of Music Ministries at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Evanston, IL, since 2019. Before being at St. Mark's, they served as Director of Music for The Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church in Gurnee, IL, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Peoria, IL, St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, McDonough, GA, St. Aiden's Episcopal Church, Alpharetta GA, and St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Long Beach, MS. Outside of church work, Westley performs as an accompanist and solo artist and teaches private music lessons to a studio of 24+ students.

Westley earned an Associate of the Arts in Music Education at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston, MS, and studied Clarinet Performance at Delta State University, Cleveland, MS. They earned a Bachelor of the Arts in Liberal Studies with a Minor in Women and Gender Studies at the University of Illinois Springfield, where they also did graduate work in Women and Gender Studies.

Outside work, Westley enjoys spending time with their fabulous husband, Joseph, and their mischievous cat, Sidney “Sid”. Westley and Joseph are both Lakeside Pride Clarinet Choir members. Westley currently serves as the director of the clarinet choir. At the end of the day, if you are looking for Westley and music is not involved, you will always be able to find them in the kitchen, perfecting savory and dessert recipes and enjoying spending time outdoors hiking and camping. For more information about Westley, please visit their website at www.westleyhodges.com

On this day, we acknowledge and affirm our transgender and non-binary members, friends, family and neighbors. We love yo...
03/31/2026

On this day, we acknowledge and affirm our transgender and non-binary members, friends, family and neighbors. We love you, we see you, and we pray for God’s inclusive love—this Holy Week most especially—will reach even the hardest of hearts in our fragile world. In these troubling times for the trans community, know that you are loved for who you are. May your bravery and resilience be a symbol of hope for us all. Peace and love + 🏳️‍⚧️⚧️🙏
🏳️‍⚧️ 🌈

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1509 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Sunday 7:45am - 12:30pm

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+18478644806

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