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 Quick Look Ahead
October 23:         Nursery Open
                          9am Children's Chapel
                          10am Sunday School
                          10am Parenting Teen Gathering 
October 28:         6:30pm Halloween Dance
October 30:         Nursery Open
                          9am Children's Chapel
                          10am Sunday School
                          11am Grate Patrol
November 6:       Nursery Open
                          9am Children's Chapel
                          10am Sunday School
                          10am 12th Grade Transitions
THIS WEEK!

Sunday School is Back!


Join us this Sunday at 10am in the undercroft for Sunday School!
Please fill out the 2016-17 Sunday School Registration form and bring it with you. 
Worship this Week: Children's Chapel!

We are back in Children's Chapel this week with Justi! Gather in the Nave and join us as we head up to the Dance Studio after the first hymn for a time of creative worship. We will rejoin our families for Eucharist. See you then!
THIS SUNDAY: Parenting Teens Gathering

Are you a parent of a Middle or High School aged youth? Join us at 10am this Sunday in the Adams to socialize with other parents and continue our conversation about teen, social media, and self worth. A light breakfast will be provided. 
LAST WEEK
Light the Night Walk: Team Henry

We had a great group of teens and St. Mark's parishioners turn out to walk for Team Henry in the effort to find a cure through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It was a beautiful night of remembrance and support-- many thanks to all who made it!
COMING UP
Oct. 28: Halloween Dance!

Put on your best costume and join us for a fun and spooky night on Friday, Oct. 28 from 6:30pm-10:30pm in the Nave! Come for good food, fun children's activities, music by the "Cheek-to-Cheek Band", and endless seasonal fun!

Safeguarding God's Children: Fall Training Dates!
The Fall training dates Safeguarding God's Children, the required child abuse prevention training offered by the diocese, have been announced.

This training is required for any volunteers working with children and youth (including Christian education leaders) who have not completed a child abuse and sexual misconduct prevention program in the last three years and is strongly encouraged for  a nyone who wishes to learn more about how their parish can protect children and youth. 

Please register for one of these Saturday sessions and encourage others to join us in ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth program! 


November 5 Transfiguration, Silver Springs 9:30am-12:30pm
December 7 St. Columba's 6:30pm-9:30pm


SAVE THE DATES!

December 24: Christmas Pageant
February 17-20: Ski Trip
April 30: Bishop's Visit and Confirmation
June 24-July 1: High School Service Trip
July 9-14: Middle School Service Trip
Caroline McReynolds-Adams | Youth and Family Ministries | 202.543.0053, ext. 320 | [email protected] | www.stmarks.net