January 14, 2021 Dear Friends, Surrounded by turmoil and violence in our nation, it is more important than ever for Christ’s church to be a visible, public church. Filled with God’s grace and Spirit, we are set free to courageously bring God’s love, healing, and justice to all around us. In our Lutheran tradition, we describe…
Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Welcome to worship on this blessed Easter morning! We give thanks in word and song for the resurrection of our Lord and the new life we have in Jesus Christ. This morning’s worship includes Holy Communion. If you would like to participate, please have your…
Welcome to Good Friday Worship. This is a service of prayer, music, reflection, and poetry that includes the reading of the Passion of Christ according to the Gospel of John. God bless you as you worship this holy day.
A group of St. Mark members who participated in Pastor Eric’s Bible Studies over the last year has become interested in social justice issues and are meeting on Zoom to talk about ideas and ways St. Mark can make an impact locally. The group would like to inform and invite other members of St. Mark…
Welcome to worship on this Palm Sunday! Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! We are thankful you are here! Bishop Rick Jaech offers a fabulous sermon to prepare us for Holy Week. Today’s service includes Holy Communion. If you would like to participate, please have your own bread…
Welcome to worship this morning! Today we hear Jesus talk about his death and resurrection as a seed entering the ground. Pastor Beth reflects on this Gospel Lesson in our Community Garden. This morning we celebrate Holy Communion. If you would like to participate, please have your bread and wine ready. God bless you as …
3/19/2021 3:20:00 PM My enemies trample on me all day long, for many fight against me. O Most High, when I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I am not afraid; what can flesh do to me? (Psalm 56:2-4). As a nation, we continue…
Welcome to worship on this Fourth Sunday in the season of Lent! We are thankful you are here. This morning we hear the beloved words from the third chapter of the Gospel of John: “For God so loved the world…” We are reminded of God’s great love for us for the whole world. This morning…
Welcome to worship! As Jesus over turned the tables of the money changers in the temple, he continues to over turn whatever keeps us separated from God’s love in all it’s fullness. After the suicide death of friends’ teenage son, Pastor Beth talks about the impact of the pandemic on feelings of depression and discouragement…
Welcome to worship on this Second Sunday of Lent! We are reminded to take up our cross and follow Jesus. We are blessed to hear a thoughtful sermon from our Bishop Rick Jaech. You may not look at a pomegranate in the same way after listening! Today we celebrate Holy Communion. Please have bread and…