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Welcome to today’s service. Be the change you wish to see in the world. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/_ulCdj2RnRk

Welcome to today’s service. One penny is equal to how you see it in your hand! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/YxOw4bJuRAc

Welcome to today’s service. When the Saints come marching in, let them in! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/eiN438bH6nE

Welcome to today’s service. Follow Jesus in love and praise! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/_2xf2jcxjD4

Welcome to today’s service. Be the first responder of God’s love! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/F2wjOGIl2Vk

Welcome to today’s service. Love is what it’s all about! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/MHjCb2Ds_BQ

Welcome to today’s service. Love your neighbor! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/Wb2T20wO0ws

“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the Glory of God.” (Romans 15:7)  For those of you who been visiting our church on Sunday mornings, we’re delighted that you have chosen to worship at St. Mark!  We truly hope you’ve felt welcomed and have been encouraged to grow in God’s love as …Read More

Next Sunday, October 13, we warmly invite you to bring your beloved pets, cherished stuffed animals, or photos of your favorite animals to our morning worship service for a special Blessing of the Animals.  This cherished tradition is a joyous occasion for animal lovers of all ages and a beautiful way to celebrate and honor the special …Read More

Welcome to today’s service. Be the salt of the earth! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/GCUuvukBd0c

Today we hear James warn against selfish ambition, while the disciples quarrel over which one of them is the greatest. Jesus tells them the way to be great is to serve. Then, to make it concrete, he puts in front of them a flesh-and-blood child. We are called to welcome the children God puts in …Read More

Welcome to today’s service. Go forth in the path of the righteous! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/svbG7k1nMwo

Many people have been working diligently in the St. Mark Community Garden harvesting fresh produce to be donated to the Thurston County Food Bank. These recent pictures show just some of the bountiful results of the hard work and love put in to tending our community garden. Click on the images to enlarge.

“If you want a child’s mind to grow, you must first plant a seed.”   The following was written by our St. Mark Office Administrator, Vicki Labensky. This year, members of the Thurston County Food Bank School Gardens AmeriCorps asked the fifth graders at Mountain View Elementary School to reflect on their visits to our St. …Read More

Welcome to today’s service. Go out in peace and follow Jesus. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/Y0b2W-fRYxg

Welcome to today’s service. Follow Jesus into the light of the righteous! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/WSruNvXK2n4

Welcome to today’s service. Praise the Lord with arms out to the heavens! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/ItHH0vk37To

Welcome to today’s service. Give out to the world what you want to receive back from the Lord! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/1XquqRLKnqA

Welcome to today’s service. In the box of life, your reflection shines bright in the eyes of God. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/0BWdoifXutg

Welcome to today’s service. Your light shines bright on the world! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/38x6PLopPsU

Welcome to today’s service. Let the flow of life lead to God and His word! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/tFNR0ab9KT0

Welcome to today’s service. Let the Shepherd of Christ guide you as you believe. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://youtube.com/live/tswXviMx6Z4  

Welcome to today’s service. Proclaim the Word with praise and let the voice ring! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/live/XOeoY_8KgI0

Welcome to today’s service. Let the light of the Lord shine! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/live/iy8TRUb-eeE?feature=shared

Welcome to today’s service. You are a beloved child of God! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFvs_7LhmcU  

Welcome to today’s service. The storm will be calmed by the Lord most high. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s5E4dh4u9I

Welcome to today’s service. Just as a tree, stretch out your limbs and help spread God’s love. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OatKmDuDk-A

Welcome to today’s service. Enjoy the warm weather ahead and do God’s work! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ZEgrXBB3Q

St. Mark Community Garden Happenings The pictures accompanying this article are of last summer during harvest time.  As you can see, many volunteers work in the garden to make it a success!  Potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes are our largest crops but cabbage, squash, celery, broccoli, corn, and cucumbers are also grown and provide a wide …Read More

Welcome to today’s service. Love your neighbor! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I1MphTeJ4c

The June 8th gathering for Rock Vespers at St. Mark Lutheran Church has a time change. Instead of 6:00 pm, it will begin at 7:00 pm. This is a one-time-only schedule change. The times for July 13 and August 10 will remain at 6:00 pm. If you know someone who has been attending this wonderful …Read More

Welcome to worship on Holy Trinity Sunday! We are glad you are here! If you would like to take communion, please have your bread and wine ready. God bless you! Welcome to worship https://youtu.be/0VQcmyyw484?feature=shared

Welcome to today’s service. Wear some red today as the spirit eternal fills you with love and grace. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aStc3XXhW3Q

Welcome to worship on this 7th Sunday of Easter! if you would like to take communion, please have your bread and wine ready. God bless you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVgVS_5Vqt0

Welcome to today’s service. Remember to live out in love! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob8JaMsLhjU

Welcome to today’s service. Bare the fruit to your neighbors with grace and love. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obD5EG6kHV0

Welcome to today’s service. The Lord is our shepherd. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmDy-JGdbIs

Welcome to today’s service. Just like the miracle of the fish, God’s love is plentiful and abounding! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mfn2gSkKa0

Welcome to today’s worship service. I hope you are having an Eggcellent day! If you would like to participate during communion, please have bread and wine ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnLwmhSgQRk

Special Notice! Rock Vespers is back!  This “alternative service” will be offered once a month on the second Saturday in April, May, June, July and August, starting at 6:00 pm. It is almost all music and gives a space for folks who might find spirituality through rock/pop music.  This month, the music of Billy Joel …Read More

Welcome to today’s Easter morning service! Alleluia, He is risen! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfmtbkMsTAw

An Easter message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton:   https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=7p9qJ4IkmH2xop-r&v=7PcfM141gIQ&feature=youtu.be

Welcome to today’s service. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um50lG-C7yM

All are welcome to attend Holy Week services at St. Mark!   Palm/Passion Sunday, March 24 + 10:00am Maundy Thursday, March 28 + 7:00pm Good Friday, March 29 + 12noon & 7:00pm Easter Sunday, March 31 + 8:00am & 10:00am

Welcome to today’s service. We hope you have a wonderful and happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr72A8metFI

Welcome to today’s service. Enjoy the Bell Choir playing for today’s worship. If you would like to participate during communion, pleas have your bread and wine ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shyNBPoUn_8

Welcome to today’s service. You are loved and beloved by our God. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JP2OLzQT-w

Welcome to worship on this Second Sunday in Lent! If you would like to have communion, please have your bread and wine ready. God bless you!   https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k1VqGWH583I&feature=youtu.be  

Welcome to today’s service. It is the start of the season of Lent. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNs2y5UxjBU

Each Wednesday during the season of Lent (February 21-March 20), we gather at 5:45pm for a simple soup supper followed by a worship service in the sanctuary at 6:30pm.  The service includes reflections of God’s faithfulness offered by members of St. Mark on the theme, “Through the Storm, Through the Night, Lead Me on to …Read More

You are welcome to attend our Ash Wednesday services today at 12noon and 7:00pm. Both services will include the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion. God bless you!

Welcome to today’s service! Enjoy the Bell Choir and a presentation by Pastor Beth during the sermon. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tol4wX8vVNY

Welcome to today’s service. Please welcome back guest pastor Matt March. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3BdaHpGCto

Roanne and Russ were both raised in small towns in central Connecticut, an area south of Hartford. Roanne was born in Connecticut and Russ was born in New York City. They have lived in Connecticut, Alaska, California and Washington. Roanne is one of nine children who live in various states. Russ has a brother and …Read More

Welcome to worship on the 4th Sunday of Epiphany!  Pastor Eric reminds the children and all of us that God’s love makes the “holey” parts of us “holy” and makes us “whole.” If you would like to participate in Holy Communion, please have your bread and wine ready. God bless you!   https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zhU2SVmx38Y&feature=youtu.be

Dawn grew up in Fargo and Tracy in Hettinger North Dakota. They married and moved to Minneapolis, then Chicago and back to North Dakota when their kids started school. Tracy and Dawn have always been Lutheran. The last church they attended was St. John Lutheran Church in Dickinson, North Dakota, where they were members for …Read More

Welcome to today’s service. The Lord calls us all into the loving embrace. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExwKijOaK0o

  Welcome to today’s service! Remember your very own baptism the next time as you wash your hands or cleanse your face. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2os18vewHc

Welcome to today’s service! The parish hall hosts a warm and carol filled service this Sunday. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUZBwqOiLnk

Welcome to the service! Enjoy the many carols and lessons. As well as a Happy New Year! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5SEuqGK9Ow

Welcome to the 10PM Christmas Eve service. With jolly and cheer, may this holiday season be filled with happiness and laughter abounding. If would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhhfvjxaxVQ

Welcome to today’s 5PM Christmas Eve service. With jolly and cheer, may this holiday season be filled with happiness and laughter abounding. If would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwkA3DkxIHo

Welcome to today’s service. The final Sunday in the season of Advent is upon us, the Christ child shall be born! If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa3-OwMc1FM

All are welcome to Christmas Eve services at St. Mark! We offer two different worship services: Family Candlelight Communion Service at 5:00pm Choral Candlelight Communion Service at 10:00pm

Welcome to today’s service. Please welcome back Pastor Appelo for a wonderful sermon. If you would like to participate during communion, please have wine and bread ready to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FZmGLkK3FA