All students, teachers, and school staff are invited to bring their backpacks and school bags to our 10:00 worship on Sunday, September 3 for a special “Back to School Blessing.” You will receive a cross charm to remind you that, as you begin (or have begun) your new school year, God is with you where…
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This Sunday during both services at St. Mark we were joined by Jennifer Shaw, Randee Wilhelm and Karen Gheorghiu, who sang two original songs from the new musical written by our very own Terry Shaw, St. Mark Music Director. These women share the stage with five men to tell a “story of stories”. TENTS invites…
On Sunday, October 30th, we are celebrating Reformation Sunday. We give thanks that we are part of a “reforming” church that continually seeks to be faithful to how the Spirit is at work in this time and place, shaping us to be the Body of Christ. On this day you are encouraged to wear RED as…
Spiders, bats, black cats and more… Let’s see what St. Mark Boo-unco has in store! Everyone, the young and not so young, are welcome to a frightfully fun evening of Bunco on Sunday, October 30th from 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall. Bunco is a dice game that can be played by people of all ages.…
On Sunday, October 9th, during our 8:30 worship service, the debut of a new, original song, “Breathe Deep,” written by Trudy Hoy (lyrics) and Terry Shaw (music) was performed by our Chancel Choir. What an amazing gift! Thank you Trudy and Terry for putting a beautiful song in our hearts! (Soloists were Dave E. and…
We are thrilled to announce that on Sunday, September 11th at 10:00am, we will have the blessing of our Clean Kids Laundry Facility for North Thurston Public Schools homeless students and their families and the dedication of our new Garden Utility Shed which will house equipment for our community garden. St, Mark donates thousands…
The Annual Meeting of St. Mark Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, June 12th following our one service at 10:00am. The meeting will be held in the sanctuary. Congregational reports have been emailed and are also available in advance in the church office. Additional copies can be picked up on Sunday morning. We…
All are welcome to the Wednesday Evening Soup Suppers and Lenten Worship. Soup is served at 5:45pm in the Parish Hall and the “Open My Life” service begins at 6:30pm in the sanctuary. Each week, members of St. Mark will offer reflections on what it means to Open their Lives to God. Our preachers…
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The “Grace Gathering” will be held in partnership with the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans Aug. 10-13, 2016. Reserve your spot today! The gathering will bring people together from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Participants will see the church in action, worship with Churchwide Assembly…
All are welcome and invited to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Services. The 5:00pm Family service will have a special message for the young and young at heart. There is always room for a little one with Jesus! The 11:00pm Choral Cantata service will have worshipful and beautiful music from our Chancel Choir, PraisRing Bell…