Join us as we celebrate the ministry and service of Char Leone on Sunday, September 25th following the 9:45a.m. service in the Parish Commons. Cake will be served and a basket for cards provided.

Char Leone has been serving as the Coordinator of Children's Faith Formation since 2009. As of September 30th she will be stepping down from this role to go and serve as care taker to her brother Ron over the next couple of months. I know her Stephen Ministry skills will serve her well.

Char's dedication and commitment to our children over the years has been amazing. Besides organizing Sunday morning classes for children preschool to 5th grade, and recruiting and supporting our volunteer teaching staff, Char has been a vital leader to our Wednesday night church night team and her work with 5-8-year-old children through Holy Moly. Char helped establish many of the current milestone and marker events we have here at St. Mark's, from the 3-year-old welcome to Sunday school event, exploring the Lord's prayer for 1st graders, Image of God for 5th graders to expanding the 3rd grade bible presentation and 1st communion traditions. 

While Char will be missed as a part of the CYFF staff we are blessed that she will continue to be an active part of our congregation and exploring where she is called to next following her return from California.

Thanks again for your ministry and answering God's call, not only here at St. Mark's but also to your brother Ron. 

 

Blessings and Peace,

Ingelaurie A Lisher, AiM Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry

 For more information, click here, to see the informational flyer.  

It's that time of year again!  Registration is open for the 2016 Pierce County Hunger Walk, which is Sunday, October 2nd at 2pm.  Please consider walking as a member of the St Mark's Team.  You may register online at www.associatedministries.org.  Click under the "Get Involved" tab, where you see Pierce County Hunger Walk.  Our team name is St Mark's Tacoma (note punctuation).  If you are not able to walk, but would like to donate, follow the instructions on the website, or put a check in the offering basket on Sunday.  Just be sure to put "Hunger Walk" in the memo line.  Thank you!

Our school year is off to a great start! We still have three openings in the PreK class (ages 4 & 5); please reach out to friends and family to help fill our spots. Also, we have a fun event coming up on Saturday, October 1st. We'll be hosting a Fun Run @ 8:30 & Kids Dash @ 9:30...all are welcome! Pancake and sausage breakfast will be served between 9 & 10:30 in the narthex. Please join us to run, walk, or volunteer. There will be a sign up sheet in the narthex. Contact Anne Zimmerman with questions: [email protected] or (253) 752-4929

Our next "Creative Nite Out" is set for Friday, September 30th, 7 - 9 pm.  Mark your calendars and come join us!  We will be working on putting together the Snowman Candy Bars for the Bazaar.  All (men too!) come to help or work on your current Christmas / Bazaar projects!

Mark your calendars for the following events: The annual Bazaar will be held on November 5th this year and the Advent Brunch will be on December 3rd.  We will need lots and lots of baked goods along with all of the wonderfully creative items I know you are already making for sale at the Bazaar.  We need all congregation support to make these events happen.

Look for sign-up sheets for Bazaar help and the Advent Brunch.  It takes a congregation to make these events successful.  Please contact Barbara Meyers at 253-756-9352 or email  [email protected]  with questions or ideas.  

Sundays, 4:30-6pm Beginning September 18th

Cost: $30 to being; $20 for each new student booklet (approx. every 10 weeks)

 

Ever wish you had a better grasp of each book of the Bible-and how its message relates to that of all the others? You are invited to sign up for Crossways-a faith-enriching, life-changing course that serves as your 'road map' for an unforgettable journey through the entire Bible.

 

Crossways is a 60-session course, typically taught over two academic years.  At St. Mark's, a community of learners will come together each Sunday afternoon for an hour and a half and be immersed in the biblical story.  During the week, individuals will reflect on what they are learning through the use of a Student Booklet.

 

St. Mark's member, Dr. Traci Drake, will be your guide for this journey.  Traci has taught the Crossways series in prior congregations and considers it one of the best tools with which to deeply explore the biblical narrative. Traci has many years of ministry experience and has recently completed the candidacy process in the ELCA.

 

For more information and/or to sign-up for Crossways, stop by the table in the narthex.