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Episcopal Church
Diocese of Mass.
Episcopal Church USA

Welcome!

St. Mark's is an Episcopal Church, a member of the Diocese of Massachusetts, part of the Episcopal Church USA, and part of the Anglican Communion worldwide. Parishioners of St. Mark's include families and individuals from Burlington and the surrounding towns of Bedford, Billerica, Wilmington and Woburn.

Our parish family includes people who have grown up as Episcopalians and those who have come to us from other traditions. Many of us were not raised in the Episcopal Church, but have found a spiritual home at St. Mark's.

People come to St. Mark's because they have a love of the Sacraments instituted by Christ for the Church, because they are drawn to the beauty of our liturgy and music and because they wish to be in genuine relationships with other Christians. Many are here because of the understanding and respect we offer to people from all walks of life. No one is turned away from Christ's table at St. Mark's. All are worthy and all are heirs of God's Kingdom. We warmly invite you to become a part of our community.

If you have any questions or you desire prayer or guidance, please speak with our Rector

Our Mission:

To proclaim and live the Gospel;
to reach out in fellowship;
and to reaffirm and renew our faith in prayer and worship.

Who is welcome?

If you have no spiritual home in the community, you are invited to become a part of our community. Many of us were not raised in the Episcopal Church, but have come to call St. Mark's our church. If you would like to become involved by sharing your time or skills, please speak to the Rector or a member of the Vestry.

If you have need for prayer or guidance, please speak to the Rector.

Are visitors allowed to take part in Communion?

Our worship together is centered around the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. All baptized Christians are invited to receive Holy Communion with us. It is our custom to come forward to the rail, kneel and place the palm of one hand in the other to receive the bread. You may receive the wine either by guiding the chalice to your mouth or by carefully dipping the wafer into the wine.

If you have not been baptized you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Parents are asked to assist their young children in receiving the bread and wine.

What is the difference between Anglicanism and Roman Catholicism?

One frequently asked question is what is the difference between the Episcopal Church and the Roman Catholic church. This article goes over the similarities and differences.