January 14, 2021 Dear Friends, Surrounded by turmoil and violence in our nation, it is more important than ever for Christ’s church to be a visible, public church. Filled with God’s grace and Spirit, we are set free to courageously bring God’s love, healing, and justice to all around us. In our Lutheran tradition, we describe…
3/19/2021 3:20:00 PM My enemies trample on me all day long, for many fight against me. O Most High, when I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I am not afraid; what can flesh do to me? (Psalm 56:2-4). As a nation, we continue…
On Saturday, February 6th, a small group of family and friends of Laura Goeres gathered outside at St. Mark with Pastor Beth to give thanks for Laura’s life and to plant a crabapple tree in remembrance of her. Laura passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2020 at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Laura is remembered for…
Merry Christmas! Thank you for joining us this Christmas Eve! Tonight’s service is a Candlelight Communion Service. We invite you to light a candle and have communion elements ready (bread and wine or something similar). We rejoice with the angels and give thanks to God that there is always room for us in Jesus Christ! …
On Sunday, November 15th, members of St. Mark attended our annual congregational meeting at 9:00 a.m. using Zoom. At this meeting, we discussed and voted on the proposed 2021 Spending Plan (Budget). Our process began in September with the Financial Planning Committee (FPC) gathering data based on the Approved 2020 Spending Plan (Budget) and setting…
We had a virtual visit from Loretta this week. Loretta, true to her unique self, delivers a poignant message about social distancing and living as children of God. She speaks the truth with clarity and humor. If you don’t know who Loretta is, you will after this brief 8 minute video! Thank you, Loretta! To…
On these gloriously sunny days, if you want to practice spiritual nurture (and promise to practice social distancing as well), the St. Mark labyrinth is open for prayerful meditation. The labyrinth is located between the sanctuary and the educational wing with an entrance from the side parking lot. (The church building unfortunately is closed due…
March 14, 2020 Dear friends at St. Mark, After much thought, prayer, and conversation the Church Council has decided to suspend worship services and close the building at St. Mark through the end of March. This is not a decision we have come to lightly. Our hearts are heavy. Worship is central to who we…
The 2019 Potato Harvest in the St. Mark Community Garden was a great success! Over 2100 pounds of delicious, organic spuds were donated to the Thurston County Food Bank. Many helpers (the most ever!) made for a very productive morning of harvesting! Thank you to members of St. Mark and the community for your assistance…
8/7/2019 10:15:00 PM, MILWAUKEE — In a key action this afternoon, the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly voted to approve a memorial that declares the ELCA a sanctuary church. The ELCA is the first North American denomination to declare itself a sanctuary church body. As a sanctuary church the ELCA is committed to serving and supporting…