Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Prayers Requested

Electronic Giving Form

Celebrating 186 years of Service

Wishing you a Happy, or Peaceful, Father's Day!

As we

celebrate with or remember all those who have fathered us, including the Father who created and sustains us.

Carnations will be available Sunday to anyone who would like to have one. We are grateful for all fathers, grandfathers, those who father others, and our heavenly Father, Creator and Sustainer of all. We wanted to show our dads some love, too!

Events

West Michigan Gay Men’s Chorus

June 14, 7 pm, at St. Cecilia’s Music Center, $20 tickets wmgmchorus.org.

These are always joyous concerts. Including our sexton Ronnie singing and signing ASL!

Pride Festival Booth, June 22, 12-6 pm

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 12-6 pm. Sign up for a time slot at the Welcome Desk or through Scot, s.gugle@comcast.net.

Bi-Diocesan Service Trip Camp to Louisville, KY, June 21-28

81st General Convention highlights to be streamed here, June 22-28

Announcements & Celebrations

Congratulations and Thank You to Jeff Brown! We’re delighted that Jeff has accepted a full-time position as Director of both the Youth and Children’s Ministry. Jeff just finished co-leading the Engaging GR service weekend, in time to head off with another group to Louisville, KY for a service trip and convention visit. We'll share more info and celebrate him once he's back.

From Your Ministries

Is Education for Ministry (EfM) for You? EfM offers you a small, mentored group setting for college level study of our Christian tradition. EfM is for adults of any age, and no prior knowledge of scripture or theology is required. The four-year curriculum fosters spiritual growth through study, reflection, prayer and worship. It develops a theologically informed, reflective and articulate laity. The St. Mark’s EfM group meets on Sundays from 12:30–2:30 p.m, upstairs in the Guild Room. Learn more from Doug Karsen on June 23 at the 10:30 a.m. Service and Social Hour, where we will also celebrate Laura Kozminski’s completion of the course.

Safety and Security Ministry Monthly Update

"Safety is Personal"

The National Safety Council teaches 4 safety topics in June.

This first week, watch a personal Safety Story from high-level folks in the Department of Defense, military, OSHA, or business. Then show and tell others at St. Mark's how important safety is to you.

Learn all 4 topics here.

Church Finance Information

As we enter the summer months, we kindly ask for your continued support through pledges and offerings. Additionally, the financials are available for your review on the bulletin board. Thank you for your ongoing support of St. Mark's mission and ministry!

Sign a Childcare Voter Card: As a church member of Together West Michigan, St. Mark’s continues to work toward solutions to the childcare crisis. Whether or not you submitted a postcard earlier in the campaign, please do so now. Then remember to vote for the Ready by 5 millage renewal on August 6.

~Together West Michigan core team, St. Mark's

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!

Annual Diaper Drive: Thank you to all who donated diapers for our community’s children! As we say, it takes a village. We're making a big impact!

Volunteer for Pride Table, 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 12-6 pm. Sign up for a time slot at the Welcome Desk or through Scot, s.gugle@comcast.net.

St. Mark's partners with Westminster's Downtown Food Pantry. Items needed for June: beef stew; 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!

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.

Sunday Children's Opportunities

During the 10:30 Service, in the Lower Level.

For more info and to volunteer, contact the church office.

Grand Rapids Episcopal Youth

For info on virtual and in-person youth group meetings as well as events and activities, contact Jeff Brown, Director of Youth Ministries at jeffatgrey@gmail.com