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St. Mark's Episcopal Church

An inclusive fellowship called by God, through Christ, to love and serve the world.

Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Collect for Independence Day, BCP

Fake email! Do not respond!

Once again, Rev. Pam's name has been used on a scam email asking for money. If you look closely, you'll see that the name is correct but the email address is fake. We have explored the issue and there is nothing we can do about it. It happens at other churches also. DO NOT RESPOND! St. Mark's and St. Mark's clergy will never ask you for money or gift cards this way, but if you're in doubt, please call the office.

Resources and contacts

As members of St. Mark’s, we are called to live out our faith not just within the walls of our church but in the world around us. Our voices matter in shaping the decisions that impact our community, our nation and the most vulnerable among us. Please CLICK HERE for updated resources to help you engage with elected officials and faith-based initiatives that align with our values of justice, compassion and service. We encourage you to take a moment to review these resources, reflect on the issues close to your heart, and let your voice be heard. Together, we can be instruments of change and hope.--Rev. Pam

Food for St. Francis

The first Sunday of each month is "Food Bank Sunday" at St. Mark's. Your donations of non-perishable food items on July 6 will go to St. Francis Center. Please look for the blue bin on the church steps.

Registration open for Sacred Ground on Zoom

Sacred Ground is a popular program of conversations about race and faith offered by the National Episcopal Church. Find out more about it HERE. Our diocese is offering a 22-week Zoom program starting in late August and running through late February 2026. To find out more about that offering and to register, CLICK HERE. Also, St. Mark's will offer our fifth in-person circle of Sacred Ground over 13 weeks in January-March 2026. Sign-ups will begin in November. 

"Hope and Healing"-- Come and see

Join us on Wednesdays at noon and experience an uplifting and gentle service filled with grace, prayer and fellowship. All are welcome to receive God's grace! 

Happy July birthday to--

July 4th Jack Tetler, Andrea Fuller; 5^th Becky Rintelmann; 7^th Winkie Schlaudecker; 8^th Jim Turk; 10^th Linda Jones; 11^th Kathleen Palinski, Bob Hydorn, Anthony Bilotta; 12^th Jim Dannals; 13^th Libby Butt; 14^th Steve Tabor; 16^th Tom Miller, Caroline Bach, John Zwemer; 17^th Suzanne Kohanski; 18^th Arthur Campbell; 20^th Barrett Sogard; 21^st Mike Moss; 23^rd Judy Utter; 25^th Kinney Gause; 27^th Jack Nietert; 28^th Nicole Passeggio, Nonnie Silva; 30^th Madeleine Pence, Paula Miller, Celeste Nalwasky, Charles Pinkham.

We ask your prayers for Mary Bryan, Connie Skok, Judy Parichy, Bonnie Connolly, Molly Wolford, Amy Christian, Linda Jones, Tom Tull, Carolyn and Jim Chapman, Jim and Sandy Click, Susie Kearney, Chrissy Miller, Paula Settles, Patrick Numier and Sarah Nutting, William Bertinelli, Page Miller, Anne Saunders, Rhonda Adams, Duane and Jane Twenge, Barbara, Patty Crower, Henry Seibels, Lori Bankey-Ballinger and her organ donor, Dan Snook, Ray Peacock, Doadie Parker, Richard and Lovell, Patti Teter, Jesu, Bob Margolies, the friends and family of Rick and Patsy Montgomery, and the St. Mark’s Search Committee: Beth Campbell, Shannon Duffy, Liz Esch, Scott Peters, Woody Rutter, Sallie Stone and Jim Turk.

ONLINE GIVING

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SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Holy Communion Sundays at 10 a.m.

(Livestreamed at www.stmarksportroyal.org)

Nursery for age 3 and under in St. Mark's Center.

Hope and Healing service on Wednesdays at noon.

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St. Mark's webpage

Parish Office

843 379-1020

Office Hours

Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.