Worship Together

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Worship Focus

 "Do Not Be Alarmed"


Nation against nation, earthquakes, famines, even a darkened sun! Yikes! Yet, Jesus responds, "don't worry." How is that possible? This week we look at how we need Jesus in the midst of all the difficult things in our world and how he gives us hope. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Worship Focus

 "All the World's a Stage"


This week we hear Jesus warn about the dangers of being an actor. We do not usually think of his condemnation of the scribes in those words. This weekend we will look at these dangers and what they have to do with us, even those who do not spend time under theater lights. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Worship Focus

 "God's free gifts!"


On this Sunday in Lent, we celebrate and learn about the wonderful gift of Baptism. Join us to see God at work through the water and God's Word. The Holy Baptism of Ariella Ruth Musial, daughter of Peter and Stefanie Musial, will be celebrated this Sunday during worship. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Worship Focus

"I See Said the Blind Man" 


The majority of us are not blind. Yet how often do we just not see? Sometimes we don't see because we don't want to see for some reason. Sometimes we don't see because we are distracted by other things. Sometimes we don't see because we don't have the right information or are just not looking in the right direction. Lent is a perfect time to work on our passive and active vision. This weekend, as we meet the blind man who stood by the road, we will try to see how we need Jesus to help us with our lack of sight. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Worship Focus

"It Is Impossible"


In the United States, the vast majority of us would be considered people with wealth, especially by the people of Jesus' day. Yet Jesus tells us it is impossible for a person with wealth to get into Heaven. This weekend we will explore not only how wealth could keep us from Heaven, but how many different kinds of wealth there may be blocking our way. We will also see just how God deals with our baggage. Not unlike the baggage of a camel at the eye of a needle.  


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Worship Focus

"My Phone is at 13%?"


In this day of mobile phones, electronic notepads, electronic book-readers, laptops, smart watches, etc, we seem to constantly be charging things or worrying that the charge is going to run out. How often have you been in the middle of something—or worse, about to start something important and realize your crucial electronic device is almost out of power? This weekend, just in time for the season of Lent, we will look at how Jesus' preparation for the biggest week of his life may guide us when we need more energy. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Worship Focus

"Ever been rejected?" 


Rejection never feels good. Whether we have not gotten a job, or not been included in a group for who you are, not been accepted into a school, rejection feels bad. When Jesus travels to his hometown he is rejected. Ouch! Donkeys aren't very glamorous. They don't have a great reputation. If a donkey and a race horse were lined up together, which one would you choose? 

 

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Worship Focus

"If I Could Just . . ." 


There is so much need in the world! It is easy to feel like our concerns are not worth bothering God. This week, we see how Jesus responds to not being bothered. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.


Worship Together

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Worship Focus

"Apparently pigs CAN swim" 


Jesus sent demons into pigs. The pigs ran into the sea and drowned. Yet pigs can swim. This weekend we look at what Jesus was doing near pigs and what that has to do with the healing power of God. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Worship Focus

"The Sowers Parable"


In the parable of the sower in Mark 4, we hear of the deep roots of our faith in the midst of unbelievable challenge and disbelief.


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, January 7, 2024

"Jesus Heals a Leper"  


Jesus is not standing still. 

He acts, he preaches, he heals. 

Jesus meets people in their need; 

Jesus meets you in your need. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, December 31, 2023

"Christmas may be the best of times and Christmas may be the worst of times" 


Our lives are filled with a myriad of experiences and emotions. This week we have heard the good news of Jesus' birth through worship: carols, Word, and Communion. Bells have rung, and candles have been lit. Trees and nativities have directed us to the babe born in a manger. It's still Christmas! In this weekend's message this weekend, Gospel writer Mark gives away the ending at the beginning. Good News. It's still good news that we can trust; even with all that's going on in the world and our lives. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Christmas Eve 8:00 PM

Sunday, December 24, 2023

"Making Known What Has Been Told" 


We all know the story of Christmas, or at least some version of it…or is it versions? It is possibly the most celebrated story of the Bible. We each experience in different personal ways; ways that are influenced by family of origin, ethnicity, economics, education, geography, and much more. The shepherds “made known what had been told them” (Luke 2:17). What was told to you? More importantly how do you make it known? As we take a break from the secular merriment of the season on Christmas Eve, we will look at our call to make it known. 


Download the Order of Worship here  to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Christmas Eve 4:00 PM

Sunday, December 24, 2023

"Making Known What Has Been Told" 


We all know the story of Christmas, or at least some version of it…or is it versions? It is possibly the most celebrated story of the Bible. We each experience in different personal ways; ways that are influenced by family of origin, ethnicity, economics, education, geography, and much more. The shepherds “made known what had been told them” (Luke 2:17). What was told to you? More importantly how do you make it known? As we take a break from the secular merriment of the season on Christmas Eve, we will look at our call to make it known. 


Our 4:00 PM celebration includes a message especially for children. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, December 24, 2023

"Expected, yet unexpected!" 


One of my favorite characters in Advent is John the Baptist. His birth and ministry is the turning point from the Old Testament prophets to being the prophet preparing the way for the Messiah. John the Baptist does things in surprising ways with connections to God's activities previously. Even his birth is unusual. He is born to Zechariah and Elisabeth, who are way, way, past the usual age for childbearing and rearing. This reminds us that God acts in ways that are at the same time usual and unusual. Not a new theme, as we remember that Jacob, Moses, Sampson, and others had unusual births. Our lives can seem unusual and have unexpected times. John the Baptist is a sign that God works even in those times! 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, December 17, 2023

"Rebuilding the Temple"


The push to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem and what that means to us all these centuries later, as we wait and prepare for the coming of Christ. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Children's Christmas Program

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Children's Christmas Program


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Music Ministry Advent Celebration

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Music Ministry Advent Celebration! 


Please join us as St. Mark's Music Ministry presents an "Advent Celebration" this weekend. There will be readings from the books of Isaiah and Matthew, and wonderfully arranged Advent Anthems. Your heart will be filled with hope and wonder at the coming of the Christ. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Worship Focus

"Count Down to the Promise"


Advent is upon us. It is time for Advent wreaths and Advent calendars. There are so many different types of Advent calendar; from the paper ones that reveal a picture each day, to candy ones, to a bottle of wine for each day of Advent. We use them to mark the progression of the season. As we begin this new Liturgical year this weekend, we will look at what it means to be a people progressing toward a season which much of the world is already celebrating.

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Worship Focus

"Reading Makes the King" 


Christ the King Sunday is the last day of the liturgical Church year. It is the Sunday when we focus on the fulfillment of the story that begins with an infant king on a straw throne. This year in the Narrative Lectionary we hear a short excerpt from the story of another of Judah's great kings. Join us as Pastor Will tells about how King Josiah reformed the people of Israel by reading them a story and how we are re-formed into the Kingdom of God through the story of our King. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Worship Focus

"What do you do with rotten fruit?" 


This weekend we hear about some metaphorical less than productive vineyards. Think about that. What would you do if you went out to harvest your grapes and got nothing but rotten fruit? Isaiah shares God's reaction and it's not pretty. Pastor Will helps us see what God's reaction says to us. 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Worship Focus

"God Never Gives Up"


Ever feel like you could never be worthy of God's love? At services this weekend hear how God's love never gives up on God's children. Come and see how all are welcomed. 

BIBLE SUNDAY - Second graders will be presented with their own Adventure Bible following Hymn of the Day


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

All Saints Sunday

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Worship Focus

"For All Saints"


There is much confusion about saints. Some think they are only the very holy like Mother Theresa. Or saints are only people who have died. Perhaps we wonder how we could ever be counted among the saints. It is God who makes people holy. God does this based on what Jesus has done for us. God makes saints. See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Reformation Sunday

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Worship Focus

"To Serve God and All of You" 


What does it mean to serve another? Does that draw up images of a waiter in a black vest with the company logo at some chain restaurant? Maybe you think of the late 19th and early 20th century in Britain where each person's uniform told exactly what service they performed for the members of the local aristocratic house. Or maybe you went to the abhorrent thought of a first-generation African American woman wearing little more than rags. What about President Biden? King Charles? Bishop Eaton? (She's the Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, in case you don't recognize the name—closest thing we have to a pope.) 


This weekend, as we remember Martin Luther's service to the Church and as we celebrate with St. Mark's 9th graders as they affirm their baptism, Pastor Will helps us look at God's call to serve.   


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Worship Focus

"God is Work Through People"


In action and celebration God works through people. King David, who once was a lowly shepherd surprisingly becomes King over all Israel. Come and hear Pastor Paul speak on God's surprising ways of working through people today. And, yes, even through you and me! 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Worship Focus

"Blood is Thicker Than Water" 


Blood is thicker than water is a common phrase in English. People usually say it when they are pointing to the importance of loyalty to one's family. This weekend, join us as Pastor Will explores what some believe to be the origin of this adage and how it relates to Naomi and Ruth. To quote Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride, "I do not think it means what you think it means." 


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.


Worship Together

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Worship Focus

 "Rules(?) To Live By" 

The ten commandments were given by God through Moses to the people of Israel. They are seen as fairly clear, straightforward, and foundational building blocks for Jews and Christians. Many even see them as the core of the Constitution and legal system of the United States. Yet, are they? Legal battles over the commandments and their appropriate place in public art and architecture have been fought in multiple places in this country. Through the ancient Israelites, God added 603 additional commandments to guide the chosen people. Then Jesus pared them way down. On Sunday, Pastor Will helps us wade through the simplicity and complexity of God's commands, including how they impact us.


Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Worship Focus

"God of Past, Present, and Future" 

From Pr. Patrick Fish

For my final sermon at St. Mark’s, it feels fitting that our main reading is the call of Moses. I have often compared own call story to Moses. Similar to Moses, I too have often objected to God’s call and pleaded for God to send someone else. Anyone else. The good news is God persists. This weekend, we hear God calling us to a new day. We join Moses in taking off our sandals and walking with God on hallowed, holy ground. 

Together, we remember all God has done in the past 5 years. 

Together, we recall all God has done presently in the Jordan year - 2023. 

Together, we rejoice in all that God will do in and through us for many, many, many years to come. 


If you are worshipping at home, download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


If you are at home, we invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Pastor Pat helps us focus on a God who calls us to a new horizon. 


If you are worshipping at home, download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


If you are at home, we invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Pastor Will will help us see how God's time is generally better than our time! 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


If you are at home, we invite you to gather elements (bread or crackers, plus wine or juice) to participate in Communion. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Worship Focus: "Eden-centric vs. Ego-centric" 

On Rally Day weekend, as we celebrate our adult & youth programming returning, we return again to the Narrative Lectionary. Over the next 10 months, we will walk through the Bible from Genesis to Judges to Kings to Prophets to Jesus to the early Church. We begin this weekend with the Yahweh Creation account (Gen. 2). In this Creation Narrative, we see creation is ongoing, relational and interdependent. 

This weekend, Pastor Fish will help us to reclaim our origins from Eden and become more Eden-centric.


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Pastor Will will remind us how hearing stories from others broadens our understanding. 

Telling stories can change the lives of others, even the world. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table! We hope that you will join us.

Worship Together

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Pastor Fish will discuss how the sacred is not beyond us; the sacred is within us and amidst us.


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 




St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Pastor Fish will help us to dwell in the imagery of rocks and stones. As living stones, we don’t build up walls to keep people out; instead, we join together in God’s work to build wells for the thirsty.


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 



St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Would you ever just open your door to someone you don't know? Of course not! None of us would...except when we do. This week, Pastor Will reminds us to be mindful about who influences us most and how we can be sure it's God.


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, August 6, 2023

This weekend, Pastor Will, explores a casual conversation about current events between two friends- a conversation that was the vehicle for the full power and presence of God. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, July 30, 2023

This weekend, during both worship services, our high school youth will be sharing what they learned and experienced during their mission trip last week in West Virginia. As God worked in and through the lives of Samuel and David, God is absolutely at work in the lives of our youth. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, July 23, 2023

The Spirit Intercedes. God Saves!


Pastor Fisher will deliver this week's sermon. He will focus on how God is always active and present in our lives. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, July 16, 2023

We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, July 9, 2023

This week, Pastor Fisher will help us look at the simple way to know what God wants.


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, July 2, 2023

WORSHIP FOCUS

"God is Calling"

On average, a person living in a metropolitan city sees around 250 advertisements each day. There are so many voices competing for our attention. Throughout Scripture, God disrupts and interrupts to call God's people to BIG things. We proclaim together that God is still moving and working. God is still speaking and calling us to BIG things. The question we will ponder this weekend is how do we discern God's voice amidst the noise? 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


To fully participate, please download the Order of Worship and gather elements to participate in Communion at home: a cracker or piece of bread, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, June 25, 2023

As we conclude our June sermon series on having an active faith, we pause and dwell in Jesus' parable about the rich fool. Jesus uses a parable to warn against our love of money and calls us instead to be generous and good stewards with all God has given us. Pr. Patrick will attempt to take a page out of Jesus' playbook and use the story of the Jordan shoes to illustrate how our God is a God on the move. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Pastor Al Bergh will deliver this week's sermon. He will focus on the Lord's prayer and the importance of praying in our individual and collective relationships with God. 

Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, June 11, 2023


This week, Pastor Will invites us to take a look at Jesus' use of the parable of the Good Samaritan as part of his answer to the question of "What must I do?"


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, June 4, 2023


Pastor Will Fisher will be delivering the sermon this week! 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Pentecost

Sunday, May 28, 2023


This weekend we celebrate the day of Pentecost and the many gifts of the Holy Spirit. 

Pastor Al Bergh will be delivering the sermon. 

Glory Ringers and Roar Teens Handbell choirs will be using bells, chimes, and silver melody bells to share the beautiful Offering Anthem "Spirit of God." The hymns will also reflect on the power and mystery of the Holy Spirit. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, May 21, 2023

This Sunday is Music Celebration Day! 


Our worship service includes special music from:

Lion’s Voice Choir

Glory Ringers Handbell Choir

Roar Teen Handbell Choir

Brass Quintet

Timpani

soloist Katie Ulrich

Percussion


We celebrate our gifted musicians and all they bring to our faith community. In addition, this weekend we welcome 20 + new members to our church. We celebrate our unity together in Christ, who has made all things new so that we now forever stand in God’s grace. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

 

We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, May 14, 2023

This Mother's Day weekend, we give thanks for all the mothers and all those who have mothered us. During the service, we are also celebrating our HS seniors and commissioning them into their next chapter


WORSHIP FOCUS

"Absurd Love"

The sermon this week centers us in Paul's letter to the Romans and dwells upon a love that defies all logic. A love we can only experience in and through Jesus Christ. A love we receive freely as gift. Join us in worship to anchor yourself again in hope and hear again the good news that you are reconciled, liberated and justified.


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, May 7, 2023

WORSHIP FOCUS

"Healing the Divisions"

We are called to love one another—to heal the sick and be merciful. In Jesus’ name, we shall never be ashamed of the Gospel because it is the source of our faith. 

Pastor Marnie Rourke will be delivering this week's sermon. We are glad to welcome her back to St. Mark's worship this weekend! 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


SPECIAL MUSIC

“Morning Has Broken” - Lion’s Voice Choir

“Lean On Me” – Kristin Young & Lion’s Voice Choir

“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” – Lion’s Voice Choir


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, April 30, 2023


WORSHIP FOCUS

"Mutual Ministry in a Multi-Cultural World"

The Book of Acts is full of stories that sharpen, sustain, form and fascinate faith. This weekend, we dwell in one of those inspiring stories as we reclaim the Holy Spirit as the primary actor in the early church. We will reflect on how we can emulate that same Spiritual-led faith as the Church today- in and through real and flawed churches, cities, and individuals. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!

Worship Together

Sunday, April 23, 2023

WORSHIP FOCUS

"Transformational Encounter"

Who was Jesus' ministry for, exactly? At Jesus' birth, he was proclaimed the light to all nations. In his resurrection and ascension, he established Himself as Lord of all. By Acts 10, Jesus' story is beginning to unfold and be fulfilled—and God's vision for a community of impartiality, inclusion, difference and diversity is being made clear. We are made clean by Jesus, regardless of what we do


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the Table!

Worship Together

Sunday, April 16, 2023


FIRST COMMUNION SUNDAY

This is always a special service, from the children’s choir opening worship to the celebration of students who will be receiving their First Communion. We are excited to honor these young saints on this special day. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the Table!

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Join us for a joyful Easter celebration, beginning with the Great Easter Procession. The choir sings “Alleluia” and the bell choir rings as they process to the front of the sanctuary. Throughout the service, we continue to raise our voices in joyous song, rejoicing in the proclamation that “Christ is Risen!” 


WORSHIP FOCUS

"The Tomb is Empty: He Is Risen!"

Cosmic disruption. Divine interruption. Earth-shaking news. Together, we will gather together to join Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary, Mother of Jesus, and the other women outside the empty tomb. Jesus' resurrection has changed everything, and it is time for us to celebrate and rejoice that Christ is risen! Alleluia! 

Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


SPECIAL MUSIC

Lion’s Voice Choir

Glory Ringers Handbell Choir

Brass Quintet


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the Table!

Good Friday

Friday, April 7, 2023

Our Good Friday service is a traditional "Tenebrae" or "Service of Shadows." The story of Christ’s crucifixion is told in seven readings from Matthew, each followed by contemplative music. Gradually candles are extinguished until the sanctuary is dark. Then the “tomb” is slammed shut and a bell tolls 33 times, once for each year of Jesus' life on earth. The service closes in darkness as we sing “Were You There?” and we depart in silence. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


ALL are welcome!

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, April 6, 2023


Our Maundy Thursday worship is a solemn service, as we remember Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. We honor his act of washing their feet by participating in a similar ritual with handwashing. We share Communion together, and the service closes with a darkening of the lights and stripping of the altar, to prepare for the betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus. We depart in silence.  


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. You may also want to have a large bowl of water and towels available so you can wash hands at home during the handwashing ritual. 


St. Mark's welcomes all to the table.

Palm Sunday

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Join us for Palm Sunday worship! This celebratory service begins with a procession of waving palms and joyful music from the Lion’s Voice Choir and Glory Ringers Handbell Choir. At the end of the service, the focus shifts, and we close with the singing of “Go to Dark Gethsemane,” which marks the beginning of Holy Week. 


WORSHIP FOCUS

"Triumphant Entry”

In a world that believes might and power is paramount, Jesus arrives at Jerusalem with a counter-procession to show a new power is here. This Palm Sunday, we wave our palms and rejoice together that Jesus’ different kind of kingship is here to stay! 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the Table!

Worship Together

Sunday, March 26, 2023


WORSHIP FOCUS

"Jesus is here. Just not where we thought.” 

Where is Jesus? Where we least expect it! In his last teaching before he is arrested, Jesus offers a profound glimpse into his nature. He identifies himself as a member of "the least of these." In the hungry. In the thirsty. In the stranger. In the naked. In the sick. In the prisoner. In the faces, the voices, and the people that society considers insignificant. Exactly where he calls us to be.


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the Table!

Worship Together

Sunday, March 19, 2023

WORSHIP FOCUS

"Bingo, Bridesmaids & Bridegroom” 

Throughout Jesus’ ministry, he presents real moments of grace. Things like inclusive banquet feasts, much like our "ABC Night" this Saturday evening. But in addition to words of grace, Jesus also provides plenty of teachings on darkness. We are called not just to the easy wins but also to be faithful in both the light and in the darkness. The good news is that Jesus is the living parable who always joins us in the darkness. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the Table!

Worship Together

Sunday, March 12, 2023

WORSHIP FOCUS

"Living Garments” 

When a person—young or old—is baptized, we say that they have "put on Christ.” This weekend, we will spend a little time pondering this phrase and wondering what it means—or might mean—in our lives. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We welcome Pastor Linnea Wilson as our guest preacher. 


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the Table!

Worship Together

Sunday, March 5, 2023

WORSHIP FOCUS

"Be a Thermostat”


Unlike the thermometer that READS the temperature in a room, a thermostat CHANGES the whole feel of a room. So many people change and react with the environment. We are called to a different type of life. One in which we aren't changed by the environment; instead, we are the saints who change the environment. 


Download the order of worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.


We invite you to gather elements at home to participate in Communion: bread or crackers, plus wine or juice. 


St. Mark’s welcomes all to the Table!