Pilgrimages & Retreats
Cultural Heritage Tour of Harlem
Friday, October 31 – Saturday, November 1, 2025
This fall we will travel together to explore the rich history of Harlem! We’ll start our tour on Friday, with a jazz pub crawl and dinner, and an optional overnight stay at a local hotel. On Saturday, we will explore some of the nearly 400 years of Harlem’s history with walking tours of the rich cultural and architectural gems of the area, learning about Harlem’s famous Renaissance period, its role in the Civil Rights movement, and its present-day challenges. All of this will be led by experienced Harlem historians and locals.
Fully Subscribed: Click here for the waitlist.
Journey to the Holy Land: A Pilgrimage led by The Rev. Peter Walsh and local guide Iyad Qumri
Fall of 2026
Don’t miss the opportunity to travel to the Holy Land for this unforgettable experience. This will be St. Mark’s sixth pilgrimage there!
For more information on these trips and to save a spot, please contact Beth Ralston, Director of Special Projects at or call the church office: (203) 966-4515.
Attend a Retreat
More Alive Now: St. Mark’s Men’s Retreat 2025
October 17-18, 2025
The retreat will be built around three sessions: Letting go of the weight of the world; being set free by the Divine gaze of love; and meeting the moment with love and joy. In addition, there will be worship and time just to be with one another to deepen our friendships.
Music for the retreat will be led by our own Director of Music Ministry, Ned Tipton.
This two-day retreat is $225 and includes all meals. The retreat begins with a welcome reception at 4PM on Friday, October 17, and ends at 4PM on Saturday, October 18.
The beautiful Convent of St. Birgitta is right on the Long Island Sound, just a short 15-minute drive from downtown New Canaan! Registration is limited to 32 men on a first-come basis. Full payment must accompany the registration. Register here.
St. Mark’s Women’s Retreat 2025
November 14-16, 2025
Where: Camp Washington (190 Kenyon Rd, Lakeside, CT)
More details to come.
