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First Sunday

Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost

October 25, 2026

Services 8:30 am and 10:30 am

We will livestream through YouTube during the 10:30 service.

Link - https://www.youtube.com/@stmarksepiscopalnc/streams

Rector Search

As the vestry works with the diocese on finding a new rector, we need your input. Please click on the survey button below and make your selections from the multiple choice questions, as well as any comments you have for the text responses. This format will allow us to see everyone’s input. As always, if you have comments or questions that can’t be addressed here, feel free to reach out to a vestry member or email vestry@stmarksnc.org

Survey here

Upcoming Services & Events

Sunday October 25- 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Sunday November 1- 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Sunday November 8- 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Sunday November 15- 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Sunday November 22- 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Sunday November 29- 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Sunday School is between services

Adult formation will return in between services on Oct. 18, with a six-week series called "Forgiveness: Finding freedom through grace."

What does it really mean to forgive? How do we forgive when the hurt is deep? Does forgiveness require reconciliation? During this series, we will explore these questions through Scripture, prayer, and conversation. Together we will examine God's call to forgive, the challenges we face in doing so, and the freedom that comes from embracing God's grace.

Each session will include biblical reflection, guided discussion, and practical ways to incorporate forgiveness into daily life. All are welcome.

Frasier Fir Wreaths and Trees Buy your fresh, amazing Frasier Fir wreaths and trees from Stone Mountain Farms, 100% of profits go to La Escuelita San Marcos! Wreaths and trees can be picked up from St. Mark's on Sunday, Nov 29th. Orders close on Sunday, Nov 22nd.

We need the following

Donations for dinner food, s'mores supplies, photo booth, and/or treats to hand out to kids (edible and non-edible).

More Trunks

Helping hands with dinner prep

Help with Dinner service/money collection

Hola Amigos!

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding way to get engaged with the life our church family? Our bi-lingual preschool, La Escuelita San Marcos, is in need of volunteers to help out in the classrooms as a teacher’s assistant. No special training is required, you just need to enjoy helping young students to learn and grow! Inquire at the church office, or see Mike Tinsley (704) 517-0299 for more information.

LESM Amazon Wishlist

order here

Fall New here

2027 Pledge Campaign

Feed My Sheep

Pledge here

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Capital Campaign

On Sunday, July 20, the vestry of St. Mark’s announced a five year capital campaign to raise money toward the principal on the Rafters mortgage.

Pledge Here

Your weekly update on the status of our pledges:

The General Fund - This pledge is important because it forms the basis for our annual budget, and represents the funds available for our services, ministries, buildings and grounds, administration, and outreach. At this time, our pledge balance is as follows:

69 pledges totaling $220,555.00

Capital Campaign Fund - This is a 5-year campaign dedicated to paying on the principal of our Rafters mortgage. This fund is important as the capital campaign account is one of the key components of our successful renegotiation of the mortgage in the coming year - it demonstrates our commitment and ability to pay back the borrowed amount. At this time, our pledge balance is as follows:

37 pledged totaling $202,606.00 of which we have currently received $58,795.00

St Mark's Prayer List

If you would like a name on the prayer list, contact Marcia or Jan Daubener. If you would also like a prayer sent out to Pastoral Care/prayer chain, let Jan know. Starting in September, names will remain on the list for 4 weeks, unless specified otherwise. You may extend (or decrease!) the time by notifying Marcia. We will continue to have folks on the list long term at their request, and will continue to read names aloud on the 3rd Sunday of each month. If you have questions please contact Marcia in the office or Jan (jandaubener@gmail.com).

Daughters of the King

Our vow is for prayer service and evangelism, and confidentiality is paramount to our prayer vow. We can pray for you confidentially for anything you do not wish to be put on the public prayer list. We pray daily for many people including our weekly church prayer list.

Reach out to Marcia at marcia.kephart@stmarksnc.org or call the office to be added to our prayers.

Please use the below link for all of your giving needs.

You can select where your donation will go via drop-down.

(You can set up recurring payments via this link)

If you need help with this, call or stop by the office during office hours.

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