Welcome to St. Mark's Church

We believe God's love and welcome extends to everyone.   No exceptions!
At St. Mark's, we are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Our Sunday worship services in the church building on River Road
have re-opened, with some safety precautions.
Please call our office at 607-648-4400 to get the latest information.
We have resumed our 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday services

St. Mark's News and Upcoming Events

Continuing Events​
Every Tuesday at 8:00 pm    Compline from the BCP with Dawn-Victoria on Facebook Live at 8:00 pm

Every Thursday night at 8:00 pm    Compline/Night Prayer on Zoom (service on screen) with Deacon Dorothy (contact Dorothy for Zoom details)

The Reverend Dawn-Victoria Mitchell with a sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Wpiphany

While our building is open, we also have the text from this week's sermon for you to enjoy safely at home if you do not feel comfortable with the arrangements required for our in-church services. 
I love many things about being a priest.  Baptisms and weddings are at the top of the list.  Seeing God’s love reflected in the couples’ love brings me great joy.  I also enjoy getting to know the couple as we prepare for their big day.  There is such a contagious joy and excitement that comes with a wedding.
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Weddings in the Ancient Near East were elaborate affairs.  The celebrations frequently lasted for a week!  Lavish feasts were the norm.  The cultural emphasis placed on hospitality would leave any host embarrassed if the food or drink ran out.  And that is exactly what happens in our Gospel reading.

Jesus and His friends are at a wedding in Cana of Galilee.  Suddenly, the wine runs out during the festivities.  Jesus’ mother, Mary, approaches Jesus about the situation.  Mary’s concern may indicate that she is a family friend or even a relative.  Her giving orders to the servants fits with this scenario (2:5).