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June 22, 2026 — June 26, 2026 1:00PM to 4:00PM 680 Calder Street Beaumont, TX 77701 --> REGISTER NOW Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a life-long adventure, discovering the nature of God, and exploring what it means to be rooted in relationship with their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
BEAUMONT -- Make plans to join us this April and May as we conclude our program year with a calendar full of special events! April 18 Pipes & Pizza (Organ Tour) April 19 Treasure House Sunday (Join us for a reception at the Treasure House at 11:45 a.m.) April 26 St. Mark’s Day Celebration (Lunch at 11:45 a.m.) April 26 Return White Lenten Coin Boxes
We Have a New Director of Children's Ministry! From Father James: I am excited to share the news that I have asked Emma Davis to join the St. Mark’s staff as our Director of Children’s Ministry, and I am delighted that Emma has said yes. In this role, Emma will oversee the ongoing formation of our kids (birth through 5th grade), appropriate ways to serve others, and the continual building of friendships and relationships at St. Mark’s. Emma will oversee our nursery staff and ensure our annual events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, La Posada, and Rally Day still take place. Our parish, I believe, over the last few years has witnessed our children’s and youth ministry grow at a rate we had not seen for many years prior. We owe much gratitude for the long-time and faithful ministry of Lauren Johnsen. What we are seeing today is fruit from Lauren’s service. I am confident that Emma will step into this ministry position and continue to lead well this vital part of our shared life at St. Mark’s. While Emma is not new to St. Mark’s, please welcome her into this new position and continue your commitment to our youngest parishioners. Stay committed with your prayers, financial contributions, time, and presence. St. Mark’s is a church which remains on the move—we are not a church simply managing decline—but to remain on the move, we need everyone pitching in to help. It is a great time to be part of St. Mark’s, and with Emma’s help, we will continue to answer yes to what God calls of us here in Beaumont and Southeast Texas! Faithfully, Father James
Journey Through Holy Week and Celebrate Easter at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church As the season of Lent draws to a close, and the promise of Easter approaches, we invite you to walk with us through the sacred days of Holy Week at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, located at 680 Calder Avenue in Downtown Beaumont. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are simply searching for a deeper connection, we welcome you with open arms. This is a time of reflection, renewal, and rejoicing—and there is a place for you here. Holy Week & Easter Schedule Palm Sunday – March 29 🕗 8:00 a.m. – Spoken Service 🕥 10:30 a.m. – With Choir and Organ We begin Holy Week remembering Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, waving palms and lifting our hearts in praise. Maundy Thursday – April 2 🕕 6:00 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Service 🕖 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. – Overnight Vigil We gather to remember the Last Supper, Jesus’ command to love and serve one another, and then keep watch through the night in prayer. Good Friday – April 3 🕛 12:00 p.m. – Good Friday Service A solemn and powerful service marking the crucifixion of Christ, inviting us into deep reflection on the meaning of the cross. Easter Egg Hunt – April 4 🕚 11:00 a.m. – All are welcome! Join us for fun and fellowship as we celebrate the joy of Easter with children and families from our community. Easter Sunday – April 5 🕗 8:00 a.m. – With Organ & Soloist 🕥 10:30 a.m. – With Choir, Brass, & Organ He is risen! Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord with glorious music, vibrant flowers, and a spirit of joy!
Looking for a way to get connected this Lent? Join us for any or all of our Lenten offerings. From Formation Sunday mornings, to midweek Bible Study, to Choral Evensong, and our Newcomers' Class -- we hope you'll join us at St. Mark's Beaumont.
At the close of the day, come and listen. Join the choir of St. Mark's Episcopal Church for a service of Choral Evensong for Lent at 5PM on Sunday, March 1. The sung service of evening prayer offers an opportunity for reflection and contemplation. RSVP! Let us know you're coming on our Facebook Invite Worship in the beauty of holiness as the choir sings the "Preces and Responses" of William Smith and Harold Friedell's setting of the "Evening Canticles in F." The Choir will also offer Friedell's classic anthem "Jesus, So Lowly" as well as anthems by English composer Herbert Howells (O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem) and Philip Wilby (If Ye Love Me.) Come rest in the beauty of sung psalms, canticles, and anthems drawn from the rich Anglican choral tradition. Whether this is a long-time favorite or your very first Evensong, all are welcome. Free! A reception follows.
BEAUMONT -- Friends, family, and parishioners joined clergy from across the Diocese of Texas for the Ordination of Reverend Christopher Hilton on February 13. The elaborate service included the presentation, the examination, and the consecration of Rev. Hilton. The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, presided over the 90-minute celebration. Father Christopher will continue in his ministry as Curate at St. Mark's and as Campus Missioner to Lamar University where he hosts weekly Evening Prayer at Canterbury (Thursdays at 6 p.m.) in the Wesley Student Center. If you missed any of the service, you can watch it here (YouTube link) Together, we pray... God and Father of all, we praise you for your infinite love in calling us to be a holy people in the kingdom of your Son Jesus our Lord, who is the image of your eternal and invisible glory, the firstborn among many brethren, and the head of the Church. We thank you that by his death he has overcome death, and, having ascended into heaven, has poured his gifts abundantly upon your people, making some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry and the building up of his body. Therefore, Father, through Jesus Christ your Son, give your Holy Spirit to Christopher; fill him with grace and power, and make him a priest in your Church. May he exalt you, O Lord, in the midst of your people; offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to you; boldly proclaim the gospel of salvation; and rightly administer the sacraments of the New Covenant. Make him a faithful pastor, a patient teacher, and a wise councilor. Grant that in all things he may serve without reproach, so that your people may be strengthened and your Name glorified in all the world. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
All are invited to the free event on Friday, January 30, but a RSVP is a required.
It is with great joy and excitement that we announce that our Curate, Rev. Christopher Hilton, will be ordained to the Priesthood on Friday, February 13, 2026, 6:00pm at St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Beaumont, TX by The Right Reverend Jeff Fisher of The Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Deacon Christopher has invited the parish and the community to the celebration. He writes, "Please pray for me and my family as I prepare for this next season of ministry in Christ's Church. I hope you can join in person or attend via livestream!"
January 8, 2026 Dear St. Mark’s Family, I am writing to you today to share some transition news about St. Mark’s staff. Lauren Johnsen has served at St. Mark’s in our children/youth ministries since 2015. When I arrived in August of 2021, I quickly saw how faithfully and creatively Lauren served. She was then leading our children’s ministry and a couple of years later assumed leadership of our youth ministry. All can witness the remarkable growth and renewal in these ministries and so much of what we celebrate today is because of Lauren’s ministry. While Lauren, Chris, and their family will actively remain with us at St. Mark’s and in Beaumont, they have a new business opportunity to undertake together. This is indeed an exciting new chapter for the Johnsen family. Because of this new possibility, Lauren will need to transition away from her ministry staff positions at St. Mark’s. Though will still see the Johnsen family still regularly participate in our shared life at St. Mark’s, Lauren will not be doing so as a staff member. Lauren and I are working together right now to plan all the ministry activities for the Spring and then at Easter, she will transition out of her staff role. I will be gathering and meeting with our families with children and youth in early February. This will be a chance for all of us to reflect together about how we best move forward in such vital ministry areas at St. Mark’s. During this time, I am discerning as to how we can fill this leadership positions. As we do this work together, please share your gratitude with Lauren for her amazing work at St. Mark’s. We have a robust and growing children and youth group that we will continue to build upon. As their parish family, let us together pray for Lauren and Chris as they step into this new chapter in their lives. Together, we at St. Mark’s will move forward in 2026 as we FOLLOW JESUS TOGETHER! Faithfully, Father James