St. Mark'sEpiscopal Church, Charleston

Episcopal church in downtown Charleston

Welcome. You belong here.

Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey, there's a seat for you at St. Mark's. Join us Sundays at 10:00 AM, on Thomas Street or online.

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Start where you are

Everyone comes in through a different door. Which one is yours?

Two smiling greeters holding bulletins at the entrance to the sanctuary

Come as you are. Really

St. Mark's is at 16 Thomas St, with free Sunday parking a block away. You don't need to know the words: the bulletin walks you through the service.

See your first Sunday
Young adults and an older parishioner smiling with Fr. Michael outside the church

You've got a place near campus

We're a short walk from MUSC and the College of Charleston. Bring your questions, bring a friend, or just bring yourself.

Say hello
A young family with their baby receiving a blessing at the altar rail, with the choir singing behind them

Bring everyone

Sunday worship is for every age, and parking is free one block from the church. Tell us who's coming and we'll look out for you.

Tell us you're coming
A bishop holding a wooden staff, smiling warmly while listening to two people in conversation

Questions are welcome here

Our faith doesn't pretend life is perfect. There's room here for your faith, your questions and your voice.

Watch this week's message
A crucifix and white lilies above lit prayer candles, with worshipers in the pews beyond

You don't have to carry it alone

Share as much or as little as you like. You can stay anonymous, and you choose who sees your request.

Ask for prayer
St. Mark's volunteers smiling together at the Charleston Ronald McDonald House

There's work to do, together

Join neighbors working for justice, cook brunch for families at the Ronald McDonald House, or help care for our parish.

Find your place

A church that looks like Charleston

The St. Mark's congregation gathered on the church steps in front of the red doors Living inclusivelyEvery background, every story, one table Fr. Michael speaking to parishioners gathered at tables in the parish hall Parishioners gathered on the church lawn under a blue sky Promoting justiceWorking with neighbors for a fairer city Sharing hopeServing meals, showing up, staying close The full nave of St. Mark's during Sunday worship, looking down the red aisle to the altar 160+ yearsServing Charleston since Easter 1865. Read our story Parishioners shaking a cage of roasted oysters onto a table on the church lawn

Faith that speaks to you

Feeling overwhelmed, or just searching for something deeper?

This week's message meets you where you are, with real talk, relatable wisdom, and faith that doesn't pretend life is perfect.

Read Sunday's bulletin

Divine words, weekly wisdom

Reflection card titled Hope Holds Us, with a loaf of bread Reflection card titled The Lives We Remember Still Teach Us Reflection card titled Already God's Children, showing an open door
Fr. Michael preaching from the carved wooden pulpit, wearing a white alb and a colorful woven stole Fr. Michael in conversation with parishioners at a gathering

Meet Fr. Michael, our 23rd Rector

There's room here for your faith, your questions and your voice

Fr. Michael spent years in the courtroom as a trial attorney before answering the call to ordained ministry. He came to St. Mark's in 2023, and today he leads with humility and wisdom, inviting everyone, whether brand new or long connected, to walk forward together.

2023
First came to St. Mark's
25+
Years of ordained ministry
200+
Jury trials as an attorney
Get to know Fr. Michael

Say hello before Sunday

Have a question, or want someone to look out for you at the door? Send us a note and someone from St. Mark's will be in touch.

Need prayer instead? Send a prayer request

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