The Day of Pentecost

June 8th

8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Bulletin

Prayers Requested

Electronic Giving Form

Celebrating 188 years of Service

Celebrating Fr. David this Sunday

We look forward to toasting Fr. David with cake, an ice cream social and mimosas! Join us after either Service to show our appreciation. There will be a memory book to sign and a place for cards.

At the 10:30 a.m. Service we will enjoy a song from our Sunday School youth as well as a trumpet solo.

Announcements and Celebrations

Say Cheese!

What: In-Person photos of individuals, couples, or families will occur during the coffee hour following the 8am and 10:30am services on June 15th and June 22nd as well after Labor Day on September 7th and September 14th.

Why: Saint Mark’s is launching a campaign to produce a photo directory of our members, which we believe will help grow our sense of community and offer an easier way to get to know each other.

Who and Where: Our very own Craig Mosley, who is a professional portrait photographer, will be set up in the Canterbury room.

You also have an option to send your own headshot or portrait photo to Pam Stevenson via email: pams@stmarksgr.org. Please pick up the demographics sheet at the welcome desk or download from the E-News and send this information with your photo.

If you have questions please connect with Ben Busman at benbusman@gmail.com.

RSVP now! Youth Summer Pool Party

A generous St. Andrew’s parishioner will host our group for a pool party at her home on Sunday, June 22, in the early afternoon. This event is open to all 5th through 12th grade students in this most recent school year. Lunch will be provided and a certified lifeguard will be present. Location and exact timing will be provided to all registrants a few days prior to the event. Please sign up at this link by next Saturday, June 14.

Congratulations to our Baptism Candidates this June!

We celebrate Thom Burke, Camden Conti, and Remi Dwyer.

College Grads:

Anna Bremmer, who has gifted our Choir with her vocal talents for several years, is graduating from Grand Valley State University (GVSU).

Xander Brown, son of Jeff and Angie Brown, graduated from Purdue University.

Catherine Gonzales has completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Food and Nutrition at GVSU. Cat’s next plans include GVSU’s Master of Science in Clinical Dietetics.

Alex Goodyear, son of Geoff and Ellen Goodyear, graduated from GVSU.

Lauren Goodyear, daughter of Geoff and Ellen Goodyear, graduated from Hope College.

High School Grad: Alexander Dixon, son of Kate Pyles, graduated from Forest Hills Central High School and is going to GVSU in the fall.

Headed to High School: Caleb Busman

Heading to 6th Grade and Middle School: Zeke Besemer, Ruby Busman, Will Falkenstern, Logan Fletcher, Charlotte Dunnick, Henry Harris, Remy Henry, Sam Krueger

Lost and Found

Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the week. Thanks for looking.

From the Life of the Church

Any photos you'd like shared with the congregation can be emailed to Kate (or send her a Google Photos shared album invite or Drive link).

Events

Video Study Group, Sundays at 9:15 a.m.

All are invited to join Dave and Beth Hamm in the Canterbury Room between Services each Sunday in June. The thirty-minute lessons come from The Great Courses DVD series “How Jesus Became God” by author and lecturer Professor Bart D. Ehrman.

Father’s Day Bike Ride, June 15

Join fellow parishioners for a bike ride after Social Hour, half an hour after the 10:30 Service. We will head out to Millennium Park (round trip 12 miles). Tune up tools available.

Lector Training, June 15 at 9:15 and 12:15.

Learn all you need to know to serve as a lector! Contact Deacon Jan if you're interested.

Have you been thinking about adding solar to your home?

Solarize GR Info Session at St. Mark's

June 17, 7 pm

The Creation Care Ministry is hosting an informational event for Solarize GR, a City of Grand Rapids initiative to help homeowners save money on solar by bringing neighbors and community members together to buy solar in bulk.

The more people who come together to buy solar the better the group discounts (up to 15%!), so if you are considering adding solar to your home or just want to learn more about solar, save the date and join us.

Contact Steve Mulder, steven.mark.mulder@gmail.com, with any questions.

Volunteer for Pride Booth, June 22

St. Mark's Supports Grand Rapids PRIDE! Our church proudly stands with our LGBTQ+ friends, family and neighbors. Come spread God's love for all people at our Pride Booth between 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sign up for one or more one-hour time slots at the Welcome Desk or through Scot, s.gugle@comcast.net.

Save the Date for Godspell ! Youth from elementary through high school are invited to participate in this 3 annual musical production directed by Dr. Monique Salinas at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Evening rehearsals will take place August 1– 14. Performances will be on the 15 at 6:30 p.m. and the 16 at 2:00 and 6:30 p.m. Contact Jan Barclay, 616-901-9364 or barclayjanet4@gmail.com, to get involved or learn more.

From Your Ministries

Building Project Update

Rockford Construction has been chosen as the construction management company for our building project. They are already busy assessing and working through the many challenges posed by our historic building. We will share the final design concept with the congregation once Rockford and Progressive have completed their work on the architectural designs. At that time, we will also have a better sense for how the construction steps will be phased. We anticipate having a final plan and a ribbon cutting to kick off the project in a few months. Stay tuned for more information about that milestone event! We continue to work with local foundations and sources of public funds to help ensure broad financial support for the project.

Saint Mark’s next Rector

With unanimous support of the Vestry, Father Jedediah Fox has answered our call. He was raised to ministry in the Diocese of Montana and comes to us from the Diocese of Olympia, Washington. Join us in offering Rev. Fox and his family a warm welcome — and in thanking our dedicated Search Committee. Fr. Jed’s first Sunday with us will be July 20. Thank you, ~Vestry

Safety and Security Ministry Monthly Topic

In a kitchen, car, restaurant or theater, this two minute video can help you save lives: Stop the Bleed.

There Is Power in Showing Up

Can you commit 8-10 hours a year to support the work of Together West Michigan? We’re not asking you to chair a committee, go to weekly meetings or meet with public officials (though you might choose to!) but there are a few times a year when TWM leaders from St. Mark’s need parishioners to show up and become informed allies.

Your Vestry (the governing board) met Tues., May 27.

Updates here next week. To access last month's approved minutes, visit our vestry site.

All staff, Vestry and volunteers in contact with vulnerable youth or adults must re-certify with Safe Church every 3 years. For the online, self-directed platform, reach out to Kate or Jeff for instructions.

Zoom opportunities for this training are forthcoming from the diocese.

Be the Help & Grow Our Community!

St. Mark's partners with Westminster's Downtown Food Pantry. Items needed for June are beef stew and canned chicken, tuna and beef.

St. Mark's Volunteers:

St. Mark’s relies upon a significant volunteer effort to fulfill its mission – within the congregation and in the community. There is an online form to see volunteer opportunities you can fill out to alert staff and ministry leads. If you prefer a more personal option, do not hesitate to reach out to Mike or Kate, 616-456-1684. Thanks to all our ongoing volunteers!

Clothing Donations: The Outreach Ministry welcomes donations of belts, jeans, shirts and sweatshirts, coats, socks and warm weather items, to be given out to our unhoused neighbors at Breakfast Café. There is a basket in the coat room for these.

Downtown Food Pantry: Just bring your cans or boxes to church with you and leave them by the basket just inside the Sanctuary doors. ~Outreach Ministry

New to St. Mark's? Welcome!

Sunday Services at 8:00 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. (recorded live)

Healing Prayer during Holy Communion, near the piano in the South Transept

Mid-week Eucharist at noon on Wednesdays from September-May

St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a growing, welcoming, and affirming community of faith in a vibrant urban community. In our worship and in our service to the community, we proclaim that all people are worthy of God's love. We celebrate and uphold the dignity of all people whose ethnicity, cultural heritage, and denominational traditions are examples and celebrations of God's love. We welcome visitors and parishioners from all social, political, and educational backgrounds, and all abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We affirm all people and celebrate diversity, as we work to fulfill God's love for all people as a community of faith.

Parking and Restrooms on Sundays

Please respect the handicap parking spaces at St. Mark’s, especially on Sundays. These are needed by many parishioners.

Consider the free metered parking on Pearl, Ionia, Lyon, Fountain and other streets near the church. The small Kendall College lot across Division from the church is available when the gate is open. Paid options include the upper and lower levels of the GRCC building on Fountain Street, and the Ellis Parking Lot at 210 Ionia just west of Lyon Street. For Sundays only, white validation tickets for the Ellis lot can be found from an usher or greeter.

Main floor restrooms are limited. The second floor has additional restrooms.