Formation

Build Community and Deepen Your Relationship With God

We can’t practice our faith alone – relationships are the heart of the church. Consider one of the following opportunities offered throughout the year to build relationships within the community and grow as a follower of Jesus.

2025-2026 Program Opportunities

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Gospel Based Discipleship

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three questions, reading the passage each time. We meet every Friday at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom. Click the "Learn More" link below for the Zoom link and more information.

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Joining the Episcopal Church

Adults (defined as age 16+ in the Episcopal Church) who are considering being ...

•    Baptized as new members of the Church.
•    Confirmed as Episcopalians.
•    Received into the Episcopal Church after being confirmed another denomination.
•    Reaffirmed in their faith as they move into a new stage of life.
•    New Members of St. Mark’s Cathedral.

... Are invited to be part of our newly re-structured program.

Upcoming Events

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Gospel Based Discipleship
September 4 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three…

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Gospel Based Discipleship
September 11 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three…

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Gospel Based Discipleship
September 18 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three…

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Gospel Based Discipleship
September 25 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three…

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Gospel Based Discipleship
October 2 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three…

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Gospel Based Discipleship
October 9 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three…

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Gospel Based Discipleship
October 16 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three…

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Gospel Based Discipleship
October 23 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three…

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Gospel Based Discipleship
October 30 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three…

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Gospel Based Discipleship
November 6 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

This is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives.  Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three…

For questions about Discipleship Groups at Saint Mark's, contact Mary Lusk.

Mary Lusk