Click Here for the January Worship Schedule

First Sunday

Second Sunday after Epiphany

January 18, 2026

Services at 8:30 am and 10:30

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

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

Upcoming Services & Events

January 18 - 8:30 am and 10:30 am

January 25 - 8:30 am and 10:30 am *12:30pm

February 1 - 8:30 am and 10:30 am

February 4 - 6:00 pm Transition Workshop

February 8 - 8:30 am and 10:30 am *12:30pm

February 15 - 8:30 am and 10:30 am

February 17 - 6:00 pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

February 18 - 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday

February 22 - 8:30 am and 10:30 am *12:30pm

* Please note our 12:30 service is in Spanish

The office will be Closed Monday January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Transitions Meeting

The Senior Warden met with the Canon for Transitions this past week, and we are now ready for the next step in our Rector search. To launch this effort, we will be holding a Transition Workshop on Wednesday, February 4^th at 6:00 pm in the Rafters, where we will discuss the process and more importantly get the congregation’s input into the requirements for our next Rector. Please make every attempt to attend this important meeting, and if you are unable to attend, please share your thoughts with any member of the Vestry, so we can ensure that all voices of the congregation are heard and contribute to the process.

Congratulations

We are pleased to announce that with Father Garry’s recommendation and support Johanna has been officially named as a Postulant for priesthood. The next steps will be communicated to her soon, but we should at this time congratulate Johanna on achieving this milestone and thank Father Garry for recommending and supporting her through the process.

To see the 2026 Approved budget please click the button below

Click for the 2026 budget

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:

64 pledges totaling $212,905.00

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:

33 pledged totaling $197,531.00 of which we have currently received $42,351.44

Pledge envelopes are ready for pick up in Founders Hall.

12th Annual La Escuelita Fundraiser, 2/7

Get your tickets now! The event will have AMAZING basket raffles, and dinner seats are sure to sell out again this year. Childcare available for $20/child - must pre-register.

Order Here

Some offerings by the Diocese of North Carolina

INTRODUCTION TO DISMANTLING RACISM

Upcoming 2026 training dates:

January 30-31, 2026 Register.
February 27-28, 2026 Register.
June 19-20, 2026 Register.
July 24-25, 2026 Register.
September 18-19, 2026 Register.

Homepage - The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina

The 2026 Flower Chart is outside of Marcia office in Founder's Hall. Support the flower guild by signing up for flowers for the altar

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.

You can submit your 2026 annual pledge via this link.

Pledge Here

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

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.

Give

Urgent need for Stitchers

We have exhausted our supply.

If you or a friend can knit or crochet and would be willing to help us, please contact jandaubener@gmail.com

Yarn is available in founder's hall

We need stuffed animal, baby blankets and Prayer Shawls

Please....no plastic attachments that could be a choking risk.

Click HERE

Forward Movement is a ministry of the Episcopal Church inspiring disciples and empowering evangelists. Multiple resources offering daily devotions, prayers,Bible studies, and much more to better equip and support people in their walk with Jesus Christ.