Saint Mark's Episcopal Parish

Ash Wednesday Service
2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
We begin the 40-day season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. Ashes signify our mortality and penitence. We will offer two services in the Sanctuary for the “imposition of ashes.”

Ash and Dash
2023-02-22 06:00 - 10:00
Upland’s 16th Street commuters will be offered ashes from 6 to 10 AM in our north parking lot on Ash Wednesday. Lay members of St. Mark’s assist in the “imposition of ashes”—that is, making the sign of the cross in ashes on a person’s forehead.

Shrove Sunday
2023-02-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Parish Hall, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
Instead of celebrating Shrove Tuesday in the evening, we are celebrating on Sunday, February 19, after the 10 AM service, in the Parish Hall, during hospitality/coffee hour time. In addition to the standard refreshments, we will have pancakes with a choice of butter, fruit, and syrup. There is a sign-up sheet for donations. Shrove Sunday/Tuesday, the time before Ash Wednesday (aka Mardi Gras), is when the fats and sweets were consumed before the observance of the yearly fast.

Burning of Palms
2023-02-12 11:30 - 12:00
Palm fronds or woven crosses from past years’ Palm Sundays will be burned. The ashes will be prepared and then be used for the “Imposition of Ashes,” when the sign of the cross is made on a person’s forehead during the Ash Wednesday services.

Christmas Lessons & Carols Service with Holy Communion
2023-01-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Sanctuary, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
Join in singing our favorite Christmas carols with the organ. No choir.

Christmas Day Holy Communion
2022-12-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Sanctuary, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
One service only on Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve Holy Communion with Prelude Music
2022-12-24 21:30 - 23:30 | Sanctuary, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
Music begins at 9:30pm. Christmas Eve Holy Communion with Choir (aka “Midnight Mass”) begins at 10:00pm.

Christmas Eve Holy Communion
2022-12-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Sanctuary, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States

Cookie Exchange and Greening of the Church
2022-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Parish Hall, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
Bring one dozen cookies to share. Pick out one dozen of others’ cookies to take home. Help with putting up holiday trees in the sanctuary.

Children's Christmas Pageant
2022-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Sanctuary, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
Through hearing the Bible scriptures, singing carols, and church members playing the parts of Bible personalities, we present the story of the birth of Jesus. There are parts for those of all ages. If your child is interested in being in the play, please connect with Susan Mackall in Room 18 off the Parish Hall (the Sunday School Room) on Sunday, November 27, before or after the 10 am service.

Advent Soup Supper at St. Mark's
2022-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
St. Mark’s hosts the Deanery 6 Advent Soup Suppers Series. Supper at 6:00pm. Program begins at 6:30pm. Discussion of The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe by Richard Rohr.

Blue Christmas Service
2022-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Sanctuary, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
A “Blue Christmas Service” is for those who have experienced loss—of a loved one, a job, a home, or anything meaningful. It calls attention to the presence of God’s grace and the pastoral care of the community, especially during a time when holiday memories can amplify difficult feelings.

St. Nicholas Dinner
2022-12-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Parish Hall, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
Join us for a Christmas “Carol-oke” sing along with DJ, catered dinner, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Wear your ugly sweater! Please RSVP as space is limited. ($15 for children under 10)

Children's Toy Drive for TOUCH Ministries
2022-11-13 08:00 - 2022-12-11 12:00 | Parish Hall, 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, 91784, United States
Accepting unwrapped new toys through Dec. 11. Presentation at the altar and blessing on Sunday, December 11 at the 10 AM service.

Diocesan Convention in Riverside
2022-11-11 10:00 - 2022-11-12 17:00
Every year in November all congregations and organizations in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles gather together to conduct the business of the diocese at Diocesan Convention. This year’s meeting will be held in Riverside, CA. All are invited to come out and browse the Exhibit Hall and watch the convention proceedings from the visitor’s gallery.
