Christmas at St. Mark's

In an era where our baptismal covenant to “respect the dignity of every human being” may be challenged in difficult ways, the BBC Task Force will host a forum on Dec. 8 to discuss how we are feeling post-election and our commitment to Becoming a Beloved Community. In addition to sharing our own thoughts, three…

On Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:00 – 12:00, join our last B&G workday of the year. In the church, we’ll be cleaning pews, vacuuming cushions, dusting, and cleaning entry windows; cleaning other meeting rooms as needed; checking the basement area for supplies and organization; and outside doing plant trimming, weeding, and sweeping walkways. Any amount of…

If you wish to remember a loved one or offer a special thanks this holiday season, your donation to St. Mark’s Christmas Memorials and Thanksgivings will support flowers and music at our special services. Each name or thanks will be read aloud at the Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning services and printed in the service…

Every year St. Mark’s creates a Giving Tree during Advent to encourage donations to organizations doing important work in our community. This year the Outreach Commission continues our support of Correctional Institutions Chaplaincy (CIC) in Elmwood Jail and Abode Services: Opportunity Center. Please grab a tag (or two!!) in Advent and return checks to the box…

Our Advent Devotional booklet Words for the Beginning is available at the church entrances. Please do take one if you wish, or take an extra to share with a friend or neighbor. Prayers, poems, music, reflections, and prompts are offered to help lead us into a deep and prayerful season of preparation. You can also…