St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

09/05/2026

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is proud to support Jackson State University’s Tiger Pantry through a special donation to help meet the needs of JSU students.

We are grateful for the opportunity to extend our ministry beyond the walls of the church and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. Through giving and service, we continue to show that caring for our community is an important part of our faith.

Thank you to everyone at St. Mark’s who contributed and helped make this donation possible!

Want to support the Tiger Pantry?
You can give through the Jackson State University Development Foundation and specify that you would like your donation to go to the Tiger Food Pantry:

🔗 http://www.jsums.edu/giveonline

You may also contact Shonda DeVerteuil directly:
📞 601-979-4302
📧 [email protected]

07/12/2026

It’s Sunday, and we’d love to worship with you!

Join us today at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for our Sneakers & Jeans Service, a relaxed, welcoming service where everyone is invited to come just as they are. Whether you’re a longtime member, visiting for the first time, or looking for a church home, there’s a place for you here.

Can’t make it in person?

Join us on Zoom every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. using this link:

https://ndrwj90.s.gy/zoom-launch

07/06/2026

Join us in celebrating our 2026–2027 Diocesan Scholarship recipients! 🎉

Congratulations to Alexander Mason, Christian Barksdale, and Kristopher Thompson! We are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished.

This fall, Alexander and Christian will return to Jackson State University as Sophomores, and Kristopher will begin his college journey as a Freshman at Mississippi State University.

Your St. Mark’s family is cheering you on and praying for a successful school year.

07/05/2026

Parishioners gathered after worship today for a meaningful discussion on freedom, justice, and faith, facilitated by Rev. Andy Andrews. Through reflection on the Declaration of Independence and Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech, What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?, we were challenged to consider how our faith calls us to seek justice, uphold human dignity, and use our God-given gifts to serve others. Thank you to everyone who participated in this thoughtful conversation.

07/05/2026

A few moments from our Annual Church Picnic at the JPS Environmental Learning Center! ☀️

We were blessed to begin our day with worship and Holy Communion, followed by great food, laughter, fellowship, and fun. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the day so special. We’re already looking forward to next year!

03/10/2026

The Altar Guild of St. Mark’s invites anyone who would like to place flowers on the altar in memory or thanksgiving of a loved one.

If you would like to contribute toward the purchase of Easter lilies or make a general donation for altar flowers, please submit your donation and the names of those to be honored by March 15.

Please contact Altar Guild Chair Mary D. Williams for details.

03/10/2026

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is proud of our parishioner Gloria Rogers, Province IV Representative and Second Vice President of the National Episcopal Church Women.

ECW is raising awareness about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Join the panel discussion with Indigenous Episcopal leaders to learn more.

More information below: ⬇️

Registration is now open for our NGO CSW70 Forum virtual event. Please register at https://ngocsw70.events.whova.com/registration/. Registration is free! Then search for National Episcopal Church Women. You will enter the event through this portal on March 11. See you then!

02/18/2026

Here at St. Mark’s, as we transition from Carnival to Lent, we are reminded that this season invites us to honor our history, practice devotion, and strengthen the ties that bind us together as One JXN.

During Black History Month, we continue to celebrate the faith, resilience, scholarship, and leadership of those ancestors whose lives continue to shape our church, our city, and our shared future. Here in Jackson, we are especially mindful of our call to help develop both the Episcopal & the Beloved Community: a vision rooted in shared responsibility & real Southern hospitality.

As we walk through Lent, we embrace this holy season of reflection, repentance, prayer, and fasting. Fasting during Lent is not about punishment; it is about focus. By giving something up, we create room for deeper prayer, greater generosity, and clearer attention to the Spirit’s work in our lives. Lent calls us to realignment of our heart, our habits, and our hope.

We also extend joyful greetings to our neighbors who are celebrating the Lunar New Year 🧨🧧 🥮 a season of renewal and fresh beginnings, and to our brothers and sisters observing Ramadan that sacred month of fasting, prayer, and devotion ☪️🤲🏾 In these parallel seasons of discipline and celebration, we see shared commitments to gratitude, self-examination, and community.

May this season draw us to one another as we continue building a stronger Jackson. We’ll see you tomorrow night at 6:00 for Ash Wednesday service!!

02/16/2026

Today, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church was truly blessed by the beautiful voices of the John W. Provine High School “Soul of Provine” Choir.

As part of our ongoing celebration of Black History Month, the choir shared a powerful mini concert that filled our sanctuary with joy, inspiration, and the rich legacy of music that continues to shape our story.

We are grateful to these talented scholars, their directors, and the Provine family for sharing their gifts with us. Your music uplifted our hearts and reminded us of the strength, faith, and hope found in community.

Thank you for blessing St. Mark’s today.

01/31/2026

2026 Annual Conference

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