Pastors Beth and Eric Utto-Galarneau have accepted the call to St. Mark. We don’t have any details yet as to their arrival date – more information to follow as it becomes available. Please keep the Utto-Galarneau family, Amazing Grace in Aberdeen, and each other in prayer during this time of transition. Trust in the LORD Read more
Dear St. Mark Congregation Members: I’m sending this note to you and others I try to stay in touch with as part of my work as St. Mark’s Visitation Pastor. My work schedule varies quite a bit as I try to blend the life of retirement with my work responsibilities. St. Mark Lutheran Church is Read more
The St. Mark Call Committee has presented the names of Pastors Eric and Beth Utto-Galarneau as their recommendation for call. Pastors Eric and Beth have co-pastored at several churches, most currently, Amazing Grace Lutheran Church of Grays Harbor. Their love for the Gospel and love for their congregation is evident in all they say and do. Read more
On January 26, 2012, Pastor Linda Nou tendered her letter of resignation to Council; this letter was presented to the congregation of St. Mark at both services on Sunday, January 29, 2012. St. Mark’s Executive Committee (Kate Delozier, James Reddick, and Cathy Chapman) has met with Pastor Linda and staff members Kerstin Shaffer and Pam Read more
Four pastors are now being considered for call at St. Mark; two individual pastors, and two pastors who would co-pastor sharing a 1.25 position. Another name and profile was provided to the committee for consideration. This pastor’s profile was of interest to the Call Committee so it was decided to move forward with an interview. Read more
Bishop Hofstad and Ron Hoyum, Assistant to the Bishop, have sent the names and profiles of four Lutheran pastors for the Call Committee’s consideration. One or two more names and their profiles will likely be received soon. The committee agrees that all four pastors are worthy of our consideration since their description of their experience, Read more
As a follow-up to the previous post regarding Pastor Hoyum’s write-up, the content of that post (and two other call documents) has been bookmarked on our website in easy-to-print format. Click on Call Process on the Ways to Serve menu. This new page has links to an easy-to-print version of Pastor Hoyum’s write-up and links Read more
The ELCA Call Process – By Pastor Ron Hoyum – [Pastor Ron Hoyum is the Assistant to the Bishop in the Southwestern Washington Synod responsible for the call process.] James Reddick asked that I share with you some helpful information about the call process. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers. I look forward Read more
In this month’s The Lutheran magazine there is an article entitled Great Expectations about congregations entering the call process. The first line is, “This is not speed dating, this is a serious courtship.” You can find a copy of this on the bulletin board in the hallway, if you’d rather not read it online. This Read more
Your Call Committee is currently working to complete and submit the Ministry Site Profile (MSP). We are: Composing the 75 word “Summary Description”; describing the location of St. Mark, the ministry of St. Mark and the nature of our congregation. Identifying references for St. Mark; these are persons who would share their perspective on the Read more
The Annual Congregational Meeting was held Sunday June 12th. It was very well attended! Election results are as follows: Council: Vicki P.(her second three year term), Josh S., Cathy C., Kate D. Synod Assembly Representatives: Jon & Kerstin Nominating Committee: Earla F., Jan S., Liz B., Carol P., Pam C., Pat S. Audit Committee: Larry Read more
The Transition Team was tasked with creating opportunities for the congregation to share their input on various topics related to the history and future of St. Mark Lutheran. The information gathered was used to provide the basis of the Mission Site Profile. This is a document provided to potential candidates for call to St. Mark as Read more
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Lacey, WA 98503
