Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Feedback

As part of St. Mark's Vision 2027 goals, a team from St. Mark’s has been working for more than a year to help St. Mark’s answer questions about becoming a “Reconciling in Christ” congregation through the organization ReconcilingWorks. The Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program is an opportunity for congregations to publicly welcome, include, celebrate, and advocate for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

To join the RIC network, our congregation would affirm this welcome of all God's children by making four public commitments Click here to read details about St. Mark's public commitments and more RIC information. 

You will be receiving the linked information in the mail. We are asking for you to communicate your support or concerns by returning the paper feedback form or by submitting a response online. Please submit your feedback to the church office by October 3rd. The office will compile all feedback, remove identifying information, and pass it on to the congregation council for consideration.

Reconciling in Christ Congregational Forum

September 21st @ 9:45 in the Fellowship Hall

Join the St. Mark's RIC team, council members, and Pastor Matt in the fellowship hall for a conversation about St. Mark's journey to be a welcoming and inclusive congregation. The RIC team will briefly summarize the RIC process and the 4 commitments associated with RIC status, with plenty of room for conversation and questions. Don't forget, you can also submit feedback forms to the church office through October 3rd.

Welcome Workshop - THIS SUNDAY

September 14 @ 9:45 in the Fellowship Hall 

Want to ensure St. Mark's continues to be a welcoming place for visitors and newcomers? Join Pastor Matt and members of the Evangelism and Hospitality Team this Sunday for a one session Welcome Workshop where we will explore practical ways to create a warm, inviting environment for all who walk through our doors.

Children's Faith Formation starts THIS SUNDAY!

September 14th @ 9:45 in the Sanctuary

Regular classes for children and youth start back this Sunday! 

Join Deacon Katie and Cantor David in the Sanctuary at 9:45 for Sunday School Opening and music, before heading to classrooms. Interested in helping with Children's Faith Formation? Helpers are still needed! Contact Deacon Katie

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women - Orange Shirt Day

September 28th @ 9:45 in the Fellowship Hall

The Racial Healing Team is bringing awareness to the MMIW epidemic (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) during Worship and Faith Formation on September 28th. More details to come but mark your calendars RHT will have orange shirts available on 9/28 to show unity and they are asking that on Tuesday, Sept 30 (Orange Shirt Day) you take a picture of yourself in an Orange Shirt and send it to Danielle in the church office. Questions - contact Debbie Layne.

Calling all Ringers and Singers

Beginning Thursday, Sept 11th

Handbell and choir rehearsals will resume on Thursday, Sept 11th! Handbell rehearsal begins at 5:30pm with Choir Rehearsal following at 7pm. Have questions or interested in joining? Contact Cantor David. 

Lutheridge Sunday Chickpea Salad

Many of you asked for the salad recipe from the lunch at Lutheridge Sunday. Here you go!

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday, Sept. 10

9am - Property Day

Thursday, Sept. 11

5pm - Prayer Team

5:30pm - Handbell Rehearsal

7pm - Choir Rehearsal

Friday, Sept. 12

10am - Archives Mtg

Saturday, Sept. 13

8:30am - Lutheran Men in Mission

Sunday,  Sept. 14

8:30am - Worship

9:45am - Faith Formation

11am - Worship

Monday, Sept. 15

10am - Faith & Fellowship (Zoom)

6pm - Racial Healing Team (Zoom)

Tuesday, Sept. 16

9am - Quilting

10am - Staff Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 10

9am - Property Day

Worship Assistant Schedule - September 14th

Greeters:

8:30am – Tom & Brenda Stewart

11am - TBD, TBD

Ushers: 

8:30am –  Wolfie Otto, Amy Zellers

11am - TBD, TBD

Altar Guild:

8:30am – Sharon Herrmann

11am - TBD

Acolyte:

8:30am – Sawyer Miller

11am - Dave Epley

Crucifer:

11am – Deacon Katie

Assisting Minister:

8:30am – Diane Hughes

11am – Dave Epley

Reader:

8:30am –Bryan Short

11am – Chuck Johnson

Communion Assistant:

8:30am - Sharon Herrmann

11am – Donna Turnbaugh

Live Stream:

Chris Miller

If you are able to fill in a TBD position, please contact Danielle in the church office.

Contact Information

Parish Administrator

admin@stmarkslutheran.net

Our Mission:

Making disciples by loving Christ,

growing in faith, serving all people

Our Vision:

Experiencing and sharing God's grace as an inclusive, intergenerational congregation through Worship, Outreach, Learning and Fellowship