On Sunday, October 4, you are invited bring your beloved pets, cherished stuffed animals, or photos of your favorite animals to our 10:00 morning worship service for a special Blessing of the Animals. This cherished tradition honors St. Francis and is a joyous occasion for animal lovers of all ages. Please join us as we…
Remembering the Life of Haldor Asbjørn Finnerud Haldor Asbjørn Finnerud, 88, passed peacefully at his home in Tumwater, WA on March 29, 2026. Born December 12, 1937, in the municipality of Kongsberg, Norway, to Ole Finnerud and Grete (Bjerknes) Finnerud. Haldor belonged to a large family with many cousins, but he wanted to see the…
On Sunday, May 17, we are excited to have our new Southwestern Washington Synod Bishop Keith Marshall visit St. Mark. Bishop Marshall will preach during worship and be available at coffee hour to share updates about the synod and the ELCA. Rev. Keith Marshall was elected as our new Bishop at the 2025 Synod Assembly…
In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Even as the early Christians proclaimed the resurrection, we rejoice in the new birth and living…