Saint Mark's Church, Philadelphia

06/05/2026

Today on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we with more than 50 locations around Philadelphia to bring greater awareness to the gun violence epidemic affecting our city and the nation.

In the wake of historic surges in gun-related crime, community-based violence prevention initiatives are making a notable impact. Since 2021, Philadelphia has seen a 45% reduction in gun violence victims, yet the crisis persists, and further action is needed. Toll the Bell aims to amplify this critical balance, highlighting the vital progress made and creating space for the hope that fuels continued change.

05/17/2026

Choral High Mass on the Seventh Sunday of Easter

Sermon by Mother Nora Johnson

The music for the Mass is:
Communion Service in F - Leo Sowerby (1895-1968)
O Clap Your Hands - Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
Sing, My Soul, His Wondrous Love - Ned Rorem (1923-2022)

04/02/2026

Join us to celebrate the risen Christ!

03/25/2026

03/23/2026

Over the course of Lent we’ve had a number of exciting programs!

“Know by Conversation,” a part of a wider Parish Lenten Discipline, invited parishioners old and new to the rectory parlor to meet the new rector and make a new friend in the parish.

The 20s/30s hosted a half day retreat for the whole parish, exploring how we live as Christians in uncertain times. It also included an introduction to praying the rosary!

Mother Dure hosted a lively dinner and conversation around Richard Rohr’s “The Tears of Things,” offering a hope-filled model for living today, grounded in the words of the Hebrew Prophets.

Mother Dure and Mother Johnson also led a weekly centering prayer group. They’ve met Wednesdays in the church following Evening Prayer, praying silently with God.

Follow up to stay updated on upcoming programming!

03/05/2026

Last week, our youth group had their annual lock in! In between games, Kareoke, and snacks in the parlor, the group had Low Mass in the lady chapel and learned about outreach efforts at the Saturday Soup Bowl. They made sandwiches and blessing bags for the soup bowl guests too!

02/01/2026

Reminder: due to lingering snowbanks on both sides of the street, parking will not be available on Locust Street in front of the Church today. The street is currently only one lane wide, and per the permit the City of Philadelphia grants the parish for parking, we must maintain travel on the street for traffic, especially buses. Please plan your trip accordingly and find alternate parking on Sunday morning to celebrate Father Sawicky's arrival!

01/30/2026

Ahead of his first Sunday at Saint Mark’s, Father Sawicky tells us about how his family and his experience of love.

01/23/2026

Ahead of his first Sunday (Feb 1), Father Sawicky speaks about his love for ministry within cities.

01/15/2026

Father Sawicky speaks about his introduction to Anglo-Catholicism