Christian Education

PreK4 - Grade 1 will meet each Sunday in Room C135 from 10:15 to 10:50 a.m. to learn more about their faith through age-appropriate curriculum from Virginia Theological Seminary. 

Grade 2 - Grade 4 will meet each Sunday in the Flex Space from 10:15 to 10:50 a.m. to learn more about their faith through age-appropriate curriculum from Virginia Theological Seminary. 

Grades 5 and 6 will meet each Sunday in the Youth Room from 10:15 to 10:50 a.m. to learn more about their faith through age-appropriate curriculum from Virginia Theological Seminary. 

Grades 7 and 8 confirmation class will be taught by the Rev. Kristin Sullivan and MJ Ladd Berryman select Sundays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. The course book is Faith Confirmed by Peter Jackson and Chris Wright, provided by St. Mark's. For more information, please contact the Rev. Kristin Sullivan.

Youth Group, for Grades 5 to 12, will be held Sundays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. beginning in Hauser Hall. The interactive programs are led by students, staff, and clergy on various religious and ethical topics relevant to today's youth. 

Adult Sunday School will be offered the first Sunday of each month, beginning in October. Classes will be held in Hauser Hall from 10:15 to 10:50 a.m. with lessons led by our clergy. 

Ludamus: A Musical Improv & Spirituality Group (for adults of all ages)

Ludamus ('let's play' in Latin) is a missional community at St. Mark's that explores musical and theatrical improv as a spiritual practice. The purpose of the group is to use improvisation to foster deeper connections to God, one another, and oneself. No experience with music, theatre, or improv is required. The group meets weekly on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. in the youth room.

For more information or to learn how you can join Ludamus, please contact the Rev. Will Parker.

Women's Bible Study will be held every Tuesday in the Church Office Parlor at 11:30 a.m. 

In this season's study we will meet Eli, Hannah, Samuel, and Saul and Jonathan, and then finally David as we study the Book of Ruth, Samuel, and follow the narrative found in the Old Testament through May. 

Bible Study Calendar

April 14 - 1 Kings (ch. 10)

April 21 - 2 Kings (ch. 10-11)

April 28 - 2 Kings/Chronicles (ch. 10-11)

May 5 - The Fall of Judah/People in Exile (ch. 12)

May 12 - no Bible Study

May 19 - Daniel/Esther - Life in Exile

May 26 - Ezra/Nehemiah - The Jews return home.

Religious Studies is a parishioner-led class that meets every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Church Office Parlor. 

Y.A.L. Winter Bible Study is a seasonal bible study that meets at 6 p.m. every Friday in January and February 13 at Empire Cafe in Montrose. Come read and discuss the book of James together. Reading the chapter beforehand is optional since we will read as we discuss during the bible study. Open to anyone who considers themselves a young adult. Facilitated by the Rev. Will Parker. For questions or more information email will.parker@stmarks-houston.org

St. Mark's Episcopal Church introduces a new five-week series, Episcopal 101. Beginning April 12, the class will be held on Sundays from 10:15 to 10:50 a.m. in the Church Office Parlor. Each week, the clergy will lead the group in discovering the history, sacraments, and institutions of the Episcopal church, and give insight to the simple question of why Episcopalian? The class is for adults and high school aged youth who want to know more about the rich history and faith of the Episcopal Church. We hope you will join us!

Dinner and Adult Bible Study will be held every Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Flex Space. Childcare is provided for children grades K thru 6.