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• Shepherd’s Table Community Dinner – All Are Welcome (08/26/2026)
  20 Aug 2026
  

  Shepherd’s Table Community Dinner: Everyone Welcome! Looking for a warm meal and great community connections? Join us for the next Shepherd’s Table Community Dinner at St. Mark Lutheran Church. This “all are welcome” meal is offered in honor of a member’s son and in the spirit of Luke 14:12–14: sharing food, community, and grace with anyone in need. Event Details Date: Wednesday, August 26th Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Location: St. Mark Lutheran Church 2109 College St. SE Lacey, WA Transportation Information For those using public transportation, Intercity Transit Bus Route 52 stops directly in front of the church, making the dinner easy to access. Join Us We look forward to sharing food, fellowship, and community with you at Shepherd’s Table. Bring a friend and help spread the word. Everyone is welcome!

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• Peer Ministry Training – September 26th
  20 Aug 2026
  

  Peer Ministry Training: Equipping Youth and Adults for Christ-Centered Relationships Mark your calendars for an exciting day of learning, growth, and leadership development at the upcoming Peer Ministry Training on September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Silverdale Lutheran Church in Silverdale, Washington. Peer Ministry is people ministry. It is the practice of building meaningful relationships rooted in Christ’s love and creating communities where people feel valued, welcomed, and cared for. This training is designed to equip both youth and adult leaders with practical skills for supporting others in everyday life, whether at school, church, home, or in the community. Participants Will Learn How To: Care for others with compassion and empathy Create welcoming and affirming environments Strengthen relationships through authentic listening and encouragement Live out their faith in everyday interactions Share Christ’s love through service, kindness, and presence Grounded in the belief that “we love because Christ first loved us,” Peer Ministry helps young people and adults recognize opportunities to serve as caring Christian leaders in their daily lives. Rather than focusing only on formal leadership roles, the training emphasizes how every interaction can become a ministry opportunity. The event is open to students in grades 6–12 as well as key adult leaders who support youth ministry. Congregations are encouraged to participate together, allowing adults and students to build a shared vision for ministry and leadership within their church community. The registration cost is $200 per congregation, and financial scholarships are available to help ensure that churches of all sizes can participate. Whether your congregation is looking to strengthen youth leadership, build deeper connections, or create a culture of care and belonging, Peer Ministry Training offers practical tools and faith-filled encouragement to help participants make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Event Details Date: September 26 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Silverdale Lutheran Church 11701 Ridgepoint Drive NW Silverdale, WA 98383 Participants: Interested St. Mark students in grades 6–12 and key adult leaders Cost: $200 per congregation Interested in attending? Contact the church office at office@stmarklacey.org or darrin.labensky@stmarklacey.org for additional information and registration details. Get Notified: Website – Add your email YouTube – Click on subscribe Facebook – Click on follow

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• 12th Sunday after Pentecost
  16 Aug 2026
  

  In Isaiah we hear that God’s house shall be a house of prayer for all people and that God will gather the outcasts of Israel. The Canaanite woman in today’s gospel is a Gentile, an outsider, who is unflinching in her request that Jesus heal her daughter. As Jesus commends her bold faith, how might our church extend its mission to those on the margins of society? In our gathering around word and meal we receive strength to be signs of comfort, healing, and justice for those in need. Get Notified: Website – Add your email YouTube – Click on subscribe Facebook – Click on follow

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• 11th Sunday after Pentecost
  11 Aug 2026
  

  Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God’s presence to others.   Stay Connected: Website – Add your email YouTube – Click on subscribe Facebook – Click on follow

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• Beautiful, Bountiful Summer Harvest
  11 Aug 2026
  

  According to a recent report from the Garden Coordinator and Master Gardener Gail Frare, this is the largest harvest so far this summer and we are so blessed to be able to offer this healthy produce to the Thurston County Community! Thanks to all who contribute, in many ways, to the success of our St. Mark Community Garden.     Stay Connected: Website – Add your email YouTube – Click on subscribe Facebook – Click on follow

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