The ReMarks

August 3, 2025

The sanctuary construction timeline has changed again - proving once and for all that even sacred spaces are subject to the mysterious workings of permits, plumbing, and postponements.

This Sunday is the eighth Sunday after Pentecost. It emphasizes themes of peace, unity, divine presence, and transformation.

This Sunday is also the continuation of The Church has Left the Building (Temporarily) sermon series.

Pastor Charlotte will preach on the harvest.

Galatians 6:1-10

Church News

New Beginnings for Madi Dunn

The Staff Parish Relations Committee invites you to join us Sunday, August 3, to celebrate Madi Dunn as she is following a powerful call to ministry and heading to Cincinnati to serve as a Chaplain Resident at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. This is an incredible opportunity, and we are so proud of her.

Since September 2023, Madi has faithfully served as our Children’s Minister, pouring love, creativity, and care into our youngest disciples. and now we have the joy of surrounding her with our prayers and love as she steps into this new season of ministry.

Join us at the 11:00 a.m. service as we celebrate and send Madi with our support and many blessings.

Sanctuary Renewal Preparation Update: Two Sundays to Celebrate Our Legacy

• Three Sundays remain in the Sanctuary

• Final Sanctuary Sunday: August 17 (Homecoming!)

• Wade Hall 11a.m. Worship begins August 24

More Information

Save the Date!

Join us for Camp Meeting Days the entire August at Saint Mark United Methodist Church! This will be a special time to slow down, lift our voices, and enjoy the beauty of our faith through beloved old hymn and casual dress.

Whether you've sung these hymns all your life, or are hearing them for the first time, these services are meant to bring us together in gratitude, memory, and joy.

Lemonade will be served on the lawn in between services.

And in the spirit of Camp Meeting, we're celebrating Homecoming Sunday on August 17th at 10AM! Please wear your best seersucker outfit. Church-wide Lunch on the front lawn will follow the conclusion of 10AM Worship.

All services will be on the Saint Mark campus. More information to come soon.

The final batch of Saint Mark t-shirts have arrived!

Mitch Foster, Virginia Barlow, Harsh Shah, Lily Berrios, Bruce Erwin, and John Klein come by the church office to pick up the newest Saint Mark t-shirt.

Upcoming Events

Steel Magnolias

Ya'll come see what's bloomin' with Steel Magnolia's on Facebook - where the tea is always sweet and the conversation's sweeter!

See What's Bloomin'

The South-West District of the North Georgia Conference: Service of Installation

Pastor Paula and Pastor Charlotte invite you to attend the Installation Service for our new District Superintendent,

Rev. Dr. Julie Boone on Sunday, August 17, at Cascade UMC at 3:00PM.

Review the graphic for more information.

Saint Mark Prayer Ministry

Click on the link and head over to the Saint Mark Prayer Ministry page. Please surround these people and their family and friends with your prayers and love.

https://www.stmarkumc.org/prayer-ministry

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Church Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9AM-5PM

Friday-Sunday: Closed