The Anglican Parish of St. Mark

05/25/2026

To the Glory of Almighty God and with thanksgiving for His great mercies, the Parish of St. Mark welcomed Kristen into our family of faith by the rite of Holy Baptism today.

05/10/2026

02/19/2026

The Meaning of Lent

In Old English (Anglo-Saxon) the word for Springtime was Lencten, which literally meant the lengthening, a reference to the days getting longer at the close of winter. St Augustine of Canterbury’s mission led to the conversion of the English people in the south of the country. As part of his evangelizing strategy Augustine often used native customs and words to familiarize the people with the gospel. What we now call Lent was referred to as some version of the word Passover on the continent, but was rendered into English as Lenctenes faest or Lenten fast - Spring fast, as our forebears commemorated Christ’s 40-day fast in the desert.

01/31/2026

Today (Jan. 30) is the day that Anglicans mark the martyrdom of King Charles I of England. Executed this day in 1649. Dying in defense of the Anglican Church, its teachings, and its liturgy, our parish continues to honor St Charles for his devotion, example, and sacrifice. At one point, St. Mark’s even possessed a relic of King Charles.

“Remember!”

01/16/2026

St. Mark’s is excited to host another concert by Evenstar Ensemble on Jan 31! In the dark of winter, warm yourself with music from Burgundy and beyond. This concert of early Renaissance masterpieces is sure to transport you to a different time and be a light for the soul. Featuring rarely-performed early Renaissance gems by Dufay, Busnois, Binchois, Agricola, de le Rue, and more. Get your tickets early with $5 off through January 21 with code EARLYBURG5. Find tickets via ’s website.

12/05/2025

Don’t miss this special concert Friday night, Dec. 5 at 7:30 pm. Rose City Renaissance singers, with John K. Cox, Conductor presents Advent in Early Tudor England. This program will feature plainchant from the Sarum Rite, hymns, motets, and mass movements by English composers dating from 1300-1550. Through pre-Reformation works by John Taverner, Robert Whyte, Robert Fayrfax, and Thomas Tallis, listeners will experience a musical journey from the evening of All Saints through to Christmas Day. Polyphony in England during this period was uniquely ornate, florid, and extravagant with no equivalent on the continent. Tickets are available online now for $20, $25 at the door or online.

11/11/2025

“What a medieval church was like….Experience an intellectual and physical transformation when you walk in the door…A church that gives an immediate sense of faith.” Just a few of architectural historian and “Portland’s Historic Houses of Worship” author John Doyle’s comments yesterday from his wonderful church tour and lecture during our last Century of Faith event! Thanks to all who joined us and congratulations to our four confirmands, received into the church in the Centennial year of our building.