For six decades, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church has been a cornerstone of faith, fellowship, and service in the Westford, MA community. As we commemorate this incredible milestone, we invite you to join us in reflecting on our journey, celebrating our achievements, and envisioning the vibrant future of our church family.
As part of our celebration, please consider donating a birthday gift. Your birthday gift of any amount will help us replace the obsolete lighting in St. Mark’s sanctuary so we can continue to worship in beauty to light the way for another sixty years.
We will honor your contribution with a paper birthday balloon at our celebration.
To Send Your Birthday Gift:
- Give by sending a check to the church. Please add 60th Birthday to the memo line.
- Give using the Venmo link here or the QR code. Please put 60th Birthday in the memo field.
- Give using a Credit Card with the button below.
- Send a birthday card to the church with a note on what St. Mark’s and the community have meant to you and your family. We will have those cards available at the birthday party.
- Drop your card off in the Church Narthex OR Mail to 75 Cold Spring Road, Westford, MA 01886
A Legacy of Faith and Service
Founded in 1961, St. Mark’s began as a humble gathering of believers committed to building a spiritual home in Westford. Over the years, we have grown into a thriving congregation, sharing God’s love through worship, outreach, and countless cherished memories.
From baptisms to weddings, confirmations to memorials, our church has been a witness to life’s most meaningful moments. Together, we’ve celebrated, mourned, and served, guided by our mission to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world.
60 Years of Milestones
Key Moments in Our History:
- 1895: General Committee to Secure Services of the Episcopal Church was formed.
- 1898: The Parish of Ayer, Groton, Groton School, and Forge Village was formed.
- 1961: St. Mark's Mission of the Diocese of Massachusetts was established.
- 1963: The diocese purchased five acres of land, and ground was broken for the new church.
- 1964: On December 15th, Bishop Stokes dedicates the new church building and Westford Pre-school.
- 1974: Refurbished Jardine & Son organ (circa 1875) installed at St. Marks.
- 1982: Bud Johnson pens St. Mark’s Prayer for Mission
- 1991: First Chocolate Festival
- 2001: With Dick Emmet's challenge gift, the Capital Campaign finishes, and construction begins to refurbish and add the administrative wing to St. Mark's.
- 2003: Building program completes.
- 2021: St. Mark's enters into partnership with Trinity Chapel, Shirley.
Each milestone reminds us of God’s faithfulness and the incredible community that makes St. Mark’s special.
