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Art of Christmas – December 17th

The 3rd Annual St. Mark “Art of Christmas” is coming on Sunday, December 17 at 5pm.  The Art of Christmas is a church-wide art show presented by anyone at St. Mark who has some art to share!  Your art can be something you’ve made like metal yard art, painting, drawing, woodworking, singing, playing an instrument,…

ADVENT FAIR – This Sunday 12/3/17

You won’t want to miss this inspiring hour that never fails to get you into the holiday spirit. Advent Fun and Festivities, our 2017 Advent Fair, will be “happening” in the Parish Hall, 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m, Sunday December 3. Come enjoy some Christmas crafts and lots of fun for all ages. Please bring some…

Christ the King Sunday

Christ the King Sunday is the final Sunday of the church year and we hear Matthew’s Gospel, 25:31-40, tell the story of what is done for the least of those who belong to Jesus is truly also done to Him. Today at St Mark, we were led in worship by our college and high school…

Blessing of the Animals 2017

Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching “using words if necessary.” Francis had a spirit of gratitude for all of God’s creation. We celebrated St. Francis and…

Fall Worship Schedule

Fall Worship Schedule begins Sunday (Sept 10). 8:30am & 11:00am worship (Communion served at both services) We will celebrate the beginning of a new program year with a POTLUCK BRUNCH between services. Please bring a dish to share if you can. Help needed to set up and clean up afterwards. (Sign up sheet is posted…

Women of ELCA

Members of St. Mark, Lacey, Women of ELCA selected the Friends of the Triennial Gathering as a goal for donation at the Women of the ELCA, Church-wide Triennial, which will be held in Minneapolis this year. Dorothy R, President of St. Mark’s Chapter, states, “Our goal of a $500.00 donation and having our church name…

Advent at St. Mark – Come Join Us!

The Liturgical Art is signaling the beginning of Advent 2016.  Josh E. is our resident artist and Week One is a simple yet beautiful depiction of the four Advent candles.  Each week the picture will be added to, with the final product revealed on Christmas Eve. Many activities are scheduled during the Advent season so…

New Member Orientation

If you are curious about St. Mark, interested in making St. Mark your church home, recently joined our congregation, or have been a long time member, you are welcome to attend a New Member Orientation on either Sunday, November 6 or Sunday, November 13 at 10:00am.  (This is the same orientation — it is being…