Saint Mark's Church on Air

On this Trinity Sunday, Carri Patterson Grindon officiates and Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook preaches. Our readings and prayers are led by Nic Arnzen, Jannette Allen, Keith West, Emily Abbott, and Marianne & Matt Wright. Our musicians this morning are Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and Vincentia Geraldine. In our prayers on this Memorial Day weekend, we offer a special prayer for those who gave their lives in service of our country.

On the Feast of Pentecost, Michael Mischler preaches and Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook officiates. Our readings and prayers are led by Roz Fleischer, Joey Elterman, Sophie Thompson, Celinda Pearson, and Kirsteen & Sebastian Kim. Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and Roz Fleischer provide our music, along with a special live performance from bell ringers Beth & Bill Owen, Erik Forrester, Rose West, and Maria Horner. Our Choristers are joined by men of the Saint Mark's Choir for a special Pentecost anthem led by Chorister director Kara Morgan, and composed by her mother, Cathy Morgan.

On this last Sunday in Easter Season, Sylvia Sweeney preaches and Carri Patterson Grindon presides. Our readings and prayers are offered by Zachary Abbott, Gail Adams, Andy Pollard, Val Williams, and Maddie Hays. This morning's musicians are Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and Vincentia Geraldine.

On this Sixth Sunday in Easter, Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook preaches and Carri Patterson Grindon officiates. Readings and prayers are led by Rose Woo, Kendall Simmonds, Erik Forrester, Ray Samoa, and John Peterson. Lisa Sylvester and Mark Robson offer today's music. Click on the link to see the friendship word cloud created by today's worshipping community. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCXN3LwAxSMs-hrROdoW2sxr30cXg_4l/view?usp=sharing

On this Fifth Sunday in Easter, Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook officiates, and Carri Patterson Grindon preaches. Our readings and prayers are led by Matt Wright, Beverly & Steven Dougherty, Kara Morgan, Kathy Talton-Wilson, and Janet Banks. Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and Vicentia Geraldine lead this morning's music.

Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce joins us as our preacher this morning for the celebration of our Patronal Feast! Carri Patterson Grindon presides, with readings led by Suzanne Edwards-Acton, Betty Butler, Bob Ross, and Sophia Torices. Melissa & Bob Schaper lead our prayers, and music is offered by Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and Vincentia Geraldine.

On this 3rd Sunday in Easter, Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook preaches, and Carri Patterson Grindon officiates. Readings and prayers are lead by Janet Banks, Roberta Goodman, Nic Arnzen, Bruce Linsenmayer, and Trecia & Kendall Simmonds. Mark Robson and Lisa Sylvester lead our music.

On this Easter Day, Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook officiates, and Carri Patterson Grindon preaches. Readings and prayers are offered by Zachary Abbott, Kara Ramirez, Lauren Cecconello, George Rothwell, Kendall Simmonds Sr., the Moynihan Family, and the Mischler Family. Mark Robson, Vincentia Geraldine, and Lisa Sylvester provide our live music, and our video anthem was shot and produced by Kara Morgan, and features our Choristers, adult choir, and a special appearance by our Easter bell choir! https://youtu.be/ExlU9g9sNuc We are sent out into the world to proclaim the risen Christ by Saint Mark's parishioners from far and near.

On this Palm & Passion Sunday, Carri Patterson Grindon officiates. Our readings and prayers are led by Bill Owen, Terri Jones, and Rose & Keith West. Our Passion Players this year are Nic Arnzen, Catie Bass, Sarah Muller, and Rasheed Newson. Mark Robson provides today's organ voluntaries, and an original arrangement on piano. Our guest soloist, accompanied by Lisa Sylvester, is Lorenzo Zapata.

On this fifth Sunday in Lent, Betsy Hooper Rosebrook is our preacher, and Carri Patterson Grindon officiates. Our readings and prayers are offered by Bob Ross, Trecia Simmonds, Tim Rutt, Sophia Torices, and Karen & Ken Kikkawa. Our musicians today are Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and Vincentia Geraldine.

On this fourth Sunday in Lent, Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook presides, and Sylvia Sweeney preaches. Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and Vincentia Geraldine provide our music. Readings and prayers are offered by Patrice Wyndhamsmith, Tracey Bush, Mike Bechthold, Bob Bascom, and Diane Killgore.

On this third Sunday in Lent, Stephanie Herrman preaches and Carri Patterson Grindon presides. Our readings and prayers are led by Traci Cecconello, Danielle & Tim Sanders, Nichole Hoikka, Anne Kelly, and Susan & Frank Malinowski. Our music is offered by Lisa Sylvester, Vincentia Geraldine, and Mark Robson.

On this second Sunday in Lent, Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook presides and Carri Patterson Grindon preaches. Our readings and prayers are offered by Desiree Cardenas, Vivien Sun, Jill McDowell, John Peterson, and Vicky & Will Salmon. Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and Vincentia Geraldine lead our music today.

On this first Sunday in the season of Lent, we begin with the Great Litany in a dozen voices. Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook is our preacher, and Carri Patterson Grindon presides. Our readings are offered by Corah Forrester, Ruben Cardenas, Chris Yoder, and Andy Pollard. Cantor Mark Saltzman joins the Saint Mark's Choir for a beautiful version of Hin'ni, with Mark Robson on organ, directed by Lisa Sylvester, and produced by Kara Morgan.

On this last Sunday after Epiphany, Sylvia Sweeney preaches, and Carri Patterson Grindon presides. Our readings and prayers are led by Nic Arnzen, Sue Peace, Rick Keaton, Terri Jones, and Jannette Allen. Our music includes an original piece by Mark Robson, and another by Kara Morgan, sung by our Choristers. Our hymn this morning is led by Lisa Sylvester and Kara Morgan.

On this 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Chris Hays preaches, and Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook presides. Mark Robson and Lisa Sylvester offer our music, and readings and prayers are led by Robert Cornell, Mary Herman, John Dale, Valerie Williams, and Nancy & George Rothwell.

The whole Saint Mark's Community worships together on our Annual Meeting Sunday. Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook presides; Carri Patterson Grindon preaches; David Key, Mark Robson, & Lisa Sylvester provide our music. Click on the link to see a video of our year in review. https://youtu.be/LEsL05YRFo0

On this 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Michael Mischler preaches, Carri Patterson Grindon presides, and our readings and prayers are led by Tom Rosebrook, Marti Farley, Keith West, Kathy Talton-Wilson, and Beverly & Steve Dougherty. Mark Robson and Lisa Sylvester provide our music today.

Betsy Hooper Rosebrook presides, and Carri Patterson Grindon preaches at our MLK celebration. Readings and prayers are offered by Lauren Cecconello, Hannah Sobota, Bob Ross, Suzanne Edwards-Acton, and Janet & Amber Banks. Special music is provided by Mark Robson, Roz Fleischer, Tehillah Alfonso, and Jaquain Sloan.

Our Epiphany celebration features a sermon by Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook. (Before listening, copy paste bit.ly/StarWord21StM into your browser to get your Star Word for 2021.) Carri Patterson Grindon presides, and music is offered by Lisa Sylvester, Mark Robson, and Kara Morgan. Readings and prayers are led by Don Kincey, Rose West, Anne Kelly, Bruce Linsenmayer, Betty Butler, and Nathan Schroeder.

On this Second Sunday in the Season of Christmas, Sylvia Sweeney preaches, and Carri Patterson Grindon presides. Readings and prayers are offered by Chris Yoder, Jannette Allen, Joanne Morse, Sophia Torices, and Desiree & Ruben Alvarado Cardenas. Today's musicians are Danielle & Tim Sander, Lisa Sylvester, and Mark Robson.

On the Fourth Sunday in Advent, Pastor Carri preaches, and Mother Betsy presides. Music is offered by Paul Baker, harp; Kara Morgan, soprano; Mark Robson, organ; Lisa Sylvester, piano; Vicentia Geraldine, soprano, with the Saint Mark's Choir. Readings and prayers are led by Mike Bechthold, Matilda Scott, Teb Bailey, Melissa Schaper, and Trecia & Kendall Simmonds.

On this Third Sunday in Advent, Michael Mischler preaches, and Pastor Carri presides, with musical offerings from Mark Robson and Lisa Sylvester. Readings and prayers are led by Roz Fleischer, John Peterson, Ray Samoa, Terri Jones, and Bruce Linsenmayer.

On this Second Sunday in Advent, Mother Betsy preaches, and Pastor Carri presides, with musical offerings from Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and guest tenor, Alex Fore. Readings and prayers are led by Robert Cornell, Lois & Bob Bascom, Lynn Marini, Karynne Wilson, and Susan & Frank Malinowski.

We enter the Season of Advent today, with music from Lisa Sylvester and Mark Robson, sermon by Chris Hays, and Mother Betsy presiding. Readings and prayers are offered by Chris Yoder, Patricia Benoit, Vivien Sun, Trudi Anderson, and John Dale.

On this last Sunday in the season after Pentecost, Christ the King Sunday, The Very Rev. Sylvia Sweeney preaches. Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and Vincentia Geraldine provide our music.

Our Consecration Sunday Worship features readings and prayers from members of our congregation; a powerful sermon from our guest preacher, The Right Rev. Robert Wright, Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta; and glorious music from Lisa Sylvester, Mark Robson, and our Choristers!

It's All Saints Day, with an opening anthem from our choir on handbells; sermon from Mother Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook; prayers and readings from members of our community; and reading of the names of those we've lost this year.

Our Season of Gratitude continues, with Mary Herman preaching!

We are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today, we’re live on Zoom, so watch the screen to see the text of our service, the responses, and today’s music. The Rev. Bob Honeychurch officiates, with readings from Seth Bass, Melissa Shaper, Valerie Williams, and Emily Wright. In this Season of Gratitude, Celinda Pearson is our preacher today. The prayers of the people are given by Danielle Neddo and Tim Sanders. Our music is performed by Lisa Sylvester, Vincentia Geraldine and Mark Robson.

We are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today, we’re live on Zoom, so watch the screen to see the text of our service, the responses, and today’s music. The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon officiates, with readings from Clara Thompson, Kendall Simmonds, Maddie Hays, and Nic Arnzen. On this second Sunday in the Season of Gratitude, Rasheed Newson is our preacher. The prayers of the people are given by Janet, Ken and Amber Banks. Our music is performed by Lisa Sylvester, Vincentia Geraldine and Mark Robson. Thanks to our associate producers, podcast administrator Lucy Grindon and technical director Emily Wright. And now, welcome to worship at Saint Mark’s!

We are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today, we’re live on Zoom, so watch the screen to see the text of our service, the responses, and today’s music. The Very Rev. Sylvia Sweeney officiates, with readings from Jill McDowell, Sophia Torrices, Ann Osaki, and Kirsteen Kim. Our rector The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon is our preacher today. The prayers of the people are given by Tom and Maria Horner, Nick Horner and Bailey Lord. Our music is performed by Lisa Sylvester, Vincentia Geraldine and Mark Robson. Thanks to our associate producers, podcast administrator Lucy Grindon and technical director Emily Wright.

Recording of St. Mark's live Zoom worship from Sunday, September 27th!

We are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” The Rev. Betsy Hooper Rosebrook officiates, with readings from Celinda Pearson, Desiree Alvarado-Cardenas, and Craig Snodgrass. Our rector The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon is our preacher today. The prayers of the people are given by Janette Allen, Paula Walker and Rose West. Our music is performed by Lisa Sylvester, Erik Forrester, soprano Karen Parks, and our own Saint Mark’s Choiristers under the direction of Kara Morgan.

We are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today, we’re live on Zoom, so grab your bulletin, or watch the screen to see the text of our service, the responses, and today’s music. The Rev. Betsy Hooper Rosebrook officiates, with readings from Chris Yoder, Nicole Hoikka, Patrice Wyndhamsmith, and George Rothwell. Dr. Carly Crouch is our preacher today. She is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, where she teaches the Introduction to the Old Testament and other courses, including Old Testament Ethics and Prophetic Responses to Trauma. The prayers of the people are given by the Talton-Wilson Family. Our music is performed by Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester and Vincentia Geraldine. Thanks to our associate producers, podcast administrator Lucy Grindon and technical director Emily Wright.

Recording of live Zoom worship on Sunday, August 30th!

Apologies for the delay—we had some technical difficulties, but here's the recording of live Zoom worship on Sunday, August 23rd! Pastor Carri preaches.

Today, we visit with Saint Mark's member Tom Zoellner, whose latest book, "Island on Fire" is a dramatic day-by-day account of the uprising of enslaved people led by Baptist minister Samuel Sharpe in December, 1831. A signal event in the 19th Century, it has been largely forgotten, but Tom explains how its repercussions influenced 20th Century resistance movements, and are relevant to today's Black Lives Matter movement.

We are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today, we’re live on Zoom, so grab your bulletin or watch the screen to see the text of our service, the responses, and today’s music. Our Rector, The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon, is back from vacation and ready to go! She officiates today. Our guest preacher is The Rev. Jeania Ree V. Moore, Director for Civil and Human Rights, The United Methodist Church. You’ll hear readings from Roz Fleischer, Tracey Bush, Betty Butler, and Terri Jones The Prayers Of the People are given by The Simmonds Family. Our music is performed by Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester and Vincentia Geraldine. Thanks to our associate producers, podcast administrator Lucy Grindon and technical director Emily Wright.

It’s August 12th, 2020, and you know what? School bells are about to ring, and that’s true of our own Saint Mark’s School. But what does school look like in this pandemic era? Here’s a hint: It’s different from anything we’ve known before, but still challenging, exciting, and even fun. We’ll find out how as we visit with Jennifer Foley Tolbert, Saint Mark’s Head Of School. Thanks to our associate producers Emily Wright and Lucy Grindon. Another update from Saint Mark’s next Wednesday, and our regular worship podcast on Sunday.

We are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today we’re live on Zoom, so grab your bulletin or watch the screen to see the text of our service, the responses, and today’s music. The Very Rev. Sylvia Sweeney is our officiant, and our new Director of Christian Formation Michael Mischler preaches. You’ll hear readings from David Key, Joanne Morse, Matt Wright, and Stephanie Herrman. The prayers of the people are given by The Herman Rutt Family. Our music is performed by Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester and Mark Poynter. Thanks to our associate producers, podcast administrator Lucy Grindon and technical director Emily Wright.

Today, we visit with our newest Saint Mark’s staff member, Michael Mischler, who is our new Director Of Christian Formation—a term that sounds a little mysterious, but Mike will explain it all for us. Mike received his Masters in Divinity from the Claremont School of Theology, Bloy House, and we are glad that he’s chosen to join us at Saint Mark’s. Thanks to our associate producers Emily Wright and Lucy Grindon. Another update from Saint Mark’s next Wednesday, and our regular worship podcast on Sunday.

We are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today, we’re live on Zoom, so you can watch the screen to see the text of the service, our responses, and today’s music. The Rev. Betsy Hooper Rosebrook is our officiant. Seminarian and Saint Mark’s member Paula Walker preaches today. You’ll hear readings from Maddie Hayes, Kristen Mischler, Bob Bascom, and Nick Bass. The prayers of the people are given by Danielle and Tim Sanders. Our music is performed by Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester and Vincentia Geraldine. Thanks to our associate producers, podcast administrator Lucy Grindon and technical director Emily Wright.

It’s July 29th, 2020, and this is Saint Mark’s At Mid-Week. Today, we talk with Anne Kelly, Saint Mark’s member and Senior Lead Researcher at the U.S.C. Shoah Foundation. Anne shares her passion for collecting first-person histories, talks about her work with the Shoah Foundation’s “Dimensions In Testimony” project, and tells us how we can document the stories and voices of our own family and friends.

Good Morning—it’s July 26th, 2020. We are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today we’re live on Zoom again, so grab your bulletin or watch the screen to see the text of our service, the responses, and today’s music to sing along with. The Rev. Betsy Hooper Rosebrook is our officiant, and The Rev. Dr. Bob Honeychurch preaches. You’ll hear readings from Jill Mc Dowell, Anne Kelly, Zachary Abbott, and Susan and Frank Malinowski. The prayers of the people are given by Bev and Steve Dougherty. Our music is performed by Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester and Vincentia Geraldine. Thanks to our associate producers, podcast administrator Lucy Grindon and technical director Emily Wright.

This week's episode is all about camp! Maria Horner, Executive Director of Catalina Island Camps, joins us to talk about her return to day camp here in Pasadena for the first time in almost three decades. Find out how camp has changed in this pandemic season, and why kids and parents love it more than ever.

Good Morning Saint Mark’s—it’s July 19th, 2020, and we are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today, we’re live on Zoom again, so grab your bulletin or watch the screen to see the text of our service, the responses, and today’s music to sing along with. The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon is our officiant, and The Rev. Betsy Hooper Rosebrook preaches. You’ll hear readings from Tom Horner, Janet Banks, Joe Elterman, and Matilda Scott. The prayers of the people are given by Melissa and Bob Shaper. Our music is performed by Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester and our new music ministry volunteer and ringer singer, Vincentia Geraldine. Thanks to our associate producers, podcast administrator Lucy Grindon and technical director Emily Wright. We’ll have a chance to greet each other during the peace at the end of the service. And now that we’re gathered together, welcome to worship at Saint Mark’s!

This week's edition is all about food. It nourishes us, entertains us, and helps us reach out to others. Five Saint Mark's chefs join us to talk about their favorite summer recipes—all delicious and easy to make. The complete recipes are available our our website and Facebook page. Happy cooking!

Good Morning Saint Mark’s—it’s July 12th, 2020, and we are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today, we’re going to try something a little different. We’re having a Podcast Party! So if you’re on Zoom with us at 10:30 this morning, grab your bulletin or watch the screen to see the text of our service, the responses, and even some music to sing along with. The Rev. Dr. Joseph Lane officiates today, and The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon is our preacher. You’ll hear readings from John Courie, Lauren Cecconello, Chris Yoder, and Nathan Schroeder. The prayers of the people are given by the Thompson Family. Our music is performed by Mark Robson, Lisa Sylvester, and Pastor Carri.

Today, Pastor Carri turns the tables on our host, Matt Wright and asks him him some questions… about putting together these podcasts every week, and how he found happiness behind the microphone.

We give thanks for the freedom that so many have struggled to create and preserve. We are grateful to have you with us for “Saint Mark’s Church On Air.” Today, The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon officiates, with readings from Desiree Alvarado, Nic Arnzen, Clayton Davis, and Sophie Grindon. The Very Rev. Sylvia Sweeney preaches today’s sermon. The prayers of the people are given by Whitney and Zane Reese. Our music is performed by Mark Robson. Thanks to our associate producers, podcast administrator Lucy Grindon and technical director Emily Wright.