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New Members Received October 27

“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…

Blessing of the Animals

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…

18th Sunday after Pentecost

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…

Harvest Time!

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.

Community Garden Reflections

“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.…