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Click on the video below for a message especially for the younger ones at St. Mark. Even the not so young might appreciate hearing Pastor Beth’s words and the story (written in Dr. Seuss fashion) by Nora Unrath, “How COVID-19 Stole Easter.” God bless you!
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Jesus appears to his disciples who are sequestered in fear in a locked home. Jesus promises to come to us today even in the midst of our fear and uncertainty. Many thanks to our Synodical Bishop Rick Jaech and Bishop’s Assistant Rebecca Schjerven for leading us in worship…
Early in the morning, on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw the stone had been removed from the tomb…. In the midst of fear, grief, confusion, and sheltering in a home for safety, the good news of Easter is proclaimed to Christ’s…
Our evening Good Friday Service is a Tenebrae which is one of increasing darkness. As the Passion of Christ according to the Gospel of John is read, candles are extinguished one by one. This 35 minute service is contemplative as we reflect on the final days of Jesus and God’s life-giving love for us. You…
The Mid-Day Good Friday Worshipful Experience is from the perspective of the two criminals who were crucified with Jesus. The first one scoffed at Jesus. His perspective is shared through the song “Friday Morning” by Sydney Carter. The second one confessed. His perspective is offered in the poem “What Was It Like for You…
Maundy Thursday is the night we remember the meal Jesus shared with his disciples for the forgiveness of sin and his commandment to love one another. Please join us! You will find the link to our Maundy Thursday “worshipful experience” below. As you worship with us, we invite you to participate in the sacrament of…
Dear friends! Here is our Worshipful Experience for Palm Sunday! We hope it lifts your spirits and nurtures your soul. Feel free to cut a green branch or pick a flower to wave as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Watch to the very end for a St. Mark Palm Sunday Parade of saints! …
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…
Dear friends, Here is the link to our worshipful experience for Sunday, March 29, 2020. It is approximately 21 minutes long. The Scripture lessons for this week are from Psalm 130, Ezekiel 37:1-14, and John 11:1-45. I encourage you to read them, light a candle, and join us for worship as we breathe deep the…
Dear Friends, Please use the link below to enjoy a “worshipful experience” created for you by Pastor Beth. It is about 12 minutes long. You can read the Gospel Lesson before viewing: John 9:1-41. Many thanks to John Martin, Terry Shaw, and Isaiah Utto-Galarneau for their musical offerings. This is a way for us to…