Reopening Day: Sunday, September 6!

Check out our “Reopening Day” video, produced by John Lasher, to see what is changing when services resume in St. Mark’s sanctuary, starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 6.

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Let our lives be full of both thanks and giving

Count your blessings — and share them!

November 19, 2022

Thanksgiving week is here and we hope you will make time to reflect on the many reasons you have to be grateful. We face many challenges in our lives and in our world, it is true, but gratitude does not deny that or turn away from it. Rather, gratitude helps us put things into proper perspective, reminds us of the goodness of our faithful Shepherd and calls us to put our thanks into action. In the words of the old hymn by Johnson Oatman Jr.: “When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, when you are discouraged thinking all is lost, count your many blessings — name them one by one — and it will surprise you what the Lord has done!” God has done so much — way more than we ever notice or realize. Here are just five brief examples of things God has done at St. Mark’s in the past year:

It’s Bazaar time! That means lasagna, baked goods, a new train display, lots of great gifts!

November 13, 2022

It’s that time of year again — Bazaar time! That means it’s time to buy unique artisan-crafted gifts and time to bring home tasty items from the baked-goods and soup sale. It’s also time to see the newest addition to our Bazaar — a full-room train display brought to us by the Rev. Robbie Ketcham! The theme of this year’s Bazaar is “Love Endures for All Time.” Here’s the plan: On Friday, December 2, we’ll host our delicious and popular Lasagna Dinner, starting at 6 p.m. Stick around after dinner and shop in the Bazaar. Tickets are $20 and will be available after Sunday services throughout November. On Saturday, December 3, the full Bazaar setup will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make plans now to join us — and let your family, friends and other guests know they’re welcome!

Rally Day is here! Bring your friends and family!

September 17, 2022

We have a great family day planned for Sunday, September 18 — Rally Day! It’s the day we kick off a new year of worship, study, service and life together! We’ll start with worship — a Unity Service — starting at 10 a.m. Then we’ll move outside to enjoy the company of our St. Mark’s family and friends and share a picnic lunch. Among the special events is an outdoor concert, featuring our own Arden Shindel and friends. Arden, the daughter of Rob and Rebecca Shindel, is a student at Cab Calloway School of the Arts. She has been delighting audiences in the region with recent performances in “James and the Giant Peach” and “Into The Woods.” Also planned are games for the kids, a candy buffet and other fun stuff. Bring a dessert, a comfy lawn chair and your sense of humor!

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