St Marks Episcopal Church Houston

For eighty years, St. Mark’s has been a source of Worship, Connection, Service, and Formation for all of God’s people, in response to our baptisms, and our belief that we are to be a light to the world.

History of St. Mark's

St. Mark’s held its first service in October, 1939, in a neighborhood theater. Before the end of that year, St. Mark’s had its first priest, numerous volunteers, and preliminary plans for a church building. On  August 8, 1940,  Bishop Quin broke ground for a church on 3816 Bellaire Boulevard, and on September 29, the cornerstone was laid. The building was dedicated in 1941 and St. Mark’s made the transition from mission to parish.

From that time, the church grew and played a prominent role in life of the larger community. In 1959, St. Mark’s established a Day School for pre-schoolers which has now grown into St. Mark’s Episcopal School, educating more than 400 girls and boys from age two through eighth  grade.