Participate
St. Mark’s is a uniquely social parish where we meet regularly for worship, fellowship, religious education and just to have fun. All are welcome.
Participating at St. Mark’s
There are dozens of ways to get involved at St. Mark’s, including:
Serving on Sunday
Like all Episcopal parishes, St. Mark’s incorporates lay volunteers into all areas of worship beginning with our ushers who greet you at the door. You can volunteer to be a reader or altar server, sing in the band or the choir, assist with Sunday School, or serve with the Altar Guild who sets up for worship each Sunday. You can even a host coffee hour after the service. Contact Rev. Jessica for more information.
Kids & Youth
St. Mark’s has an active program for children that includes Sunday School, Youth Group, and an array of fun activities. Please note that safety is a top priority. All of our Sunday School teachers, youth leaders and clergy have completed the Episcopal Church child safety course, “Safeguarding God’s Children.” For informatin on Youth Group and Sunday School please contact Peggy Totten our Director of Family Ministry.
Religious Education
“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ears of the wise seek it out.”
— Proverbs 18:15
Learn More
• Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which the candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop”. For those baptized as infants or young children, confirmation is a chance to renew their commitment to Christ for themselves.
• Education for Ministry offers a four-year program developed by the School of Theology at the University of the South inviting laypeople to work though their questions of faith. This four-year course of study provides the framework for connecting faith to life by learning to reflect theologically on God’s involvement in the world.
• Sacred Ground is an initiative of The Episcopal Church, a long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries and our society. St. Mark’s has hosted two Sacred Ground dialogue series. Stay tuned for next steps.
Bible Study Groups
• Women’s small group Prayer and Bible Studies examines interpretations of Biblical texts and themes in relevance to everyday life. Contact the office for dates and times.
• The Men’s Bible Study meets early for coffee and fellowship to discuss a variety of Biblical topics, books and sometimes sports and fishing. Contact the office for dates and times.
Parish Life
Parish Life is the glue that holds this community together as we celebrate our life with God. To us, Parish Life is all about hospitality and taking care of each other. Joann Moe, a.k.a. ‘Mama Moe’ leads our fabulous Parish Life team and together they coordinate all parish social events like dinners, pot lucks, and coffee hour. Want to volunteer? You can contact Joann Moe through this form:
Women of St. Mark’s
Our Women’s Group, The Women of St. Mark’s (WSM) includes women of all ages and backgrounds that call St. Mark’s their spiritual home. We come together to shine and share the love of Christ, sponsoring fund raising events in addition to educational, spiritual and social programs which minister to women and children. You can contact Joann Moe through this form:
Coffee & Conversation
On Sunday after church parishioners gather to share a cup of coffee, and maybe a cookie or two, in order to catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances.
The Good Book Club
Meets on Fridays, 9:30-11:00 by Zoom with the Rev. Kathy Schillreff. This group reads non-fiction and fiction on contemporary spirituality, creation care, and social justice.
Cocktails in the Courtyard
Check the Calendar for social events, including our next “Cocktails in the Courtyard,” event, where we gather to chat and enjoy drinks and appetizers in our beautiful courtyard area.
Altar Guild
Altar Guild offers the ultimate welcome to God’s people by preparing the altar for worship. A well-arrayed altar and sanctuary each Sunday morning and at weekday services fills us with a spirit of joy and gratitude. Come join this quiet, prayerful ministry of beauty and holiness. You can contact Lorraine Corr through this form:
The Order of the Daughters of the King
Known to many as the Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) this group of women meet regularly to pray for others and guide one another along the spiritual path. DOK is a spiritual journey open to all women. You can contact Ellen van Nagell through this form:
Blue-Zone Congregation
St. Mark’s is a Blue-Zone-certified congregation committed to improving the well-being and longevity of our members by promoting healthy choices in regards to diet, exercise, and spirituality. Get involved by joining one of our men’s or women’s walking groups—called Walking Moais—or by participating in one of our Blue Zone events.
Pastoral Care
At St. Mark’s, loving and caring for one another is uppermost in the hearts and minds of our parishioners and clergy. In the business world, they’d say it’s job number one. In the spiritual world, we strive to act with grace. Through Hospital Visitations, Prayer Chains, Lay Eucharistic Visitors, Pastoral Care Visitors, and the Mourners Path, we will walk beside you. You can contact Reverend Jessica Babcock through this form: