Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. …
A Place of Grace
Special Notices (Page 4)
Dear people of St. Mark, We hope and pray you are safe and warm during this cold weather and snow. The forecast shows we will get more snow tomorrow (Monday). The church office will be closed tomorrow (Monday). (We typically follow the North Thurston Public Schools schedule in terms of closures for inclement weather). Please…
Due to the amount of snow still on the ground (and on roads), the extremely low temperatures forecast for this evening and tomorrow, and the unsafe conditions of our parking lot, worship services tomorrow are canceled. We and your church council want you to please stay home, keep warm, and be safe. We apologize for…
Pastor Beth, Pastor Eric, and their children, Grace and Isaiah, would like to thank the people of St. Mark and the Clergy Renewal Project for an amazing sabbatical this summer. St. Mark approved a pastoral sabbatical leave which gave them the gift of time. The Clergy Renewal Project awarded St. Mark a grant which gave…
Sunday morning, May 13th was extra special! Not only was it Mother’s Day and Ascension Sunday, but also we were blessed to celebrate the gifts of Holy Baptism and High School graduations. Baptized into the family of God was precious child of God, Derek. We rejoice with you and your family! Graduating from…
The St. Mark Sunday School students shared the Second Sunday in Advent’s hope-filled message. The students offered their Christmas Program and the debut showing of “It’s a Super Christmas.” (An original play, “Super Christmas” was written by Heather Unti. Pastor Beth rewrote it for the children of St. Mark.) During the program, joyous songs rang out: “Is…
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…
Who is this new, promised Superhero that is coming to Earth? Is he a villain or will he use his powers for good? Many of our favorite Superheroes are banding together on Sunday, December 10, at both our 8:30am and 11:00am services to search for the great Superhero who will save the earth. “It’s a…
Mark your calendars, please! …On Sunday, December 24th, we will worship with one service at 10:00am for the 4th Sunday in Advent. Our evening services at 5:00pm and 10:00pm will be our Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Services.
As Christmas approaches, would you appreciate some intentional time to pause and remember what this holiday season is all about? St. Mark will be “Moving Toward the Manger” on Wednesdays December 6th, 13th, and 20th during the season of Advent. We invite you to join us in the Parish Hall at 5:45pm for a potluck…