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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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.

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