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8:30 a.m. Blended
9:45 a.m. Contemporary
11:00 a.m. Traditional
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Manager of Finance and Operations
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church by The Narrows
6730 N. 17th St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
Office: 253-752-4966
Preschool: 253-752-4929
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The Call Committee Recommends Hallie Parkins to be our New Associate Pastor
The Church Council is asking all confirmed members of St. Mark's to be present at a Special Congregational Meeting for the purpose of voting on this recommendation to call Hallie Parkins. Please join us
Sunday, November 17, at 12:15 p.m.
We will meet in the Parish Commons and lunch will be served. At that same meeting, we will also vote on the Church Council's recommendation of Sigi Helgeson for a formal call as a half-time Pastor of Congregational Care. This is in keeping with the Vision for Leadership that was presented to the congregation in July of 2019. We hope you can be with us at this important meeting. Calling pastors is something we all do together in ELCA congregations, and it is an exciting part of our shared ministry.
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Wednesday Church Night Tonight
5:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Lasagna, rolls, salad
(Suggested donation: $5)
5:00-5:30 p.m. Little Angels Choir (Preschool-K)
5:30-6:00 p.m. Joyful Noise Choir (Grades 1-2)
6:00-6:45 p.m. Jubilation Choir (Grades 3-5)
6:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal
6:15-7:20 p.m. Midweek Renewal
6:15-6:45 p.m. Holy Moly
7:30-7:50 p.m. Evensong
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Memorial Services
The congregation is invited to memorials this month:
- Dean Wigstrom Saturday, November 16, at 4 p.m.
- Sue Spaulding Saturday November 23, at 11 a.m.
- Barbara Meyers Saturday, November 30, at 4 p.m.
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Journeying Through Grief
This 5-week class runs through December 11. 6 p.m.- 7:15 p.m., in Pastor Ruud's office. The class is for anyone experiencing a significant loss in their life. Pastor Sigi Helgeson will facilitate and guide the class through the materials provided.
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More Sanctuary Improvements on the Way!
Starting Monday of next week (November 18), we will be getting brand new chancel flooring in the sanctuary. Along with this aesthetic improvement, we will be adding a ramp for the first time, to enable all congregation members to more easily participate in reading the lectionary, singing in music groups, etc.! Finally, we're taking the opportunity to move around plugs and jacks so that our space reflects the way our music ministry works today.
This work is being funded through Council-approved use of undesignated bequests funds.
Thank you for graciously managing some inconvenience while the actual work occurs. Please contact Jennifer Droubay in the Church office with any questions.
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Prayer Shawl Knitters
Prayer Shawl Knitters will meet on Wednesday, November 20, at 1:30 in the Fireside Room. All knitters are welcome to join the group.
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Giving Tree 2019
We will be supporting multiple families from DeLong Elementary School with gifts and food this year. Please look for the GIVING TREE in the Narthex beginning Sunday, November 24. Questions? Contact Celesta Smith at:
celesta.smith@smlutheran.org
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Women of St. Mark's
Many, many thanks to all who helped with our Holiday Bazaar.
We had a successful Bazaar because of so many volunteers working together.
Very special thanks to Katie Cootsana who worked endless hours organizing and pricing. Proceeds will be dispersed early in the year.
Look for sign-ups for our next event:
Advent Brunch
9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 7
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Third Quarter
Those in the "Third Quarter" of life are welcome to join others age 50ish-75ish to share hope, laughter, and love through monthly active events.
Thursday, November 21 - meet at 6:00 p.m. at Studio 6 Ballroom, 2608 6th Ave - instruction included and extra partners available for dancing. ALL capabilities welcome! C'mon! At 7:00 we'll walk across the street to Gateway to India's party room for dinner. Please let Lori Clark or the church office know that you are coming to dance, dinner, or both.
Friday, December 20 - The Messiah at St. Charles Borromeo, 7:30 p.m.
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Chase the Chill
Chase the Chill is in action again!
We are encouraging knitters and crocheters to get those needles busy making warm hats and scarves. We will be delivering them to agencies who work with our homeless population in Tacoma. Questions? Come see Linda McKeller and Eleanor Sherry in the church office.
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Visit the
Friends of Women's Protection Center (WPC) Nepal table November 17 and November 24 to purchase beautiful clothing, jewelry, and purses from Nepal and to hear from the Founder, Lila, about how St. Mark's has supported the WPC whose mission is to
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human trafficking, protect and empower at-risk women and children with their Safe Home, Vocational Training and Awareness Programs. On November 24, join the Terrill's Forum for a presentation on their experiences and activities at the WPC Nepal Safe Home this past August!
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Children and Youth Faith Formation
Sunday AM classes for children and youth will NOT meet December 1 (Thanksgiving Weekend). Regular schedule: November 17 and 24, December 8, 15, and 22. No classes December 29 and January 5.
Thursdays at St. Mark's for youth grades 6-12:
November 14: 6:30 p.m. Youth Choir; 7:30 p.m. Youth Marimbas. November 21: 5:30 p.m. Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Youth Choir; 7:30 p.m. Youth Marimbas. November 28-Thanksgiving Day, No Evening Programs.
The Well for high school students-next gathering November 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Reese house. (Last one of 2019.)
Spring/Summer 2020 Meeting for youth grades 8-12 and their parents. Tuesday, November 19, 7 p.m. in the Youth Room.
November 22-High School youth change of plans...Game Night and Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. here at St. Mark's. Sign up by November 17 if you plan on attending.
Middle School Fall Baking Event:
Wednesday, November 27, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Sign up by November 17. Cost: $5.00 to help with supplies.
Youth Movie Marathon--(6-12th grades) Friday, December 20, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Sign up on the youth board by December 15 if you plan on attending. Adults are needed to supervise-can be done in shifts 5:30-8pm(The Force Awakens) & 8-10:30pm (The Last Jedi).
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Adult Faith Formation
Wednesday Adult Faith Formation
Wednesday Morning Bible Study meets in the #1 Commons Classroom. Visiting with coffee begins at 9:15. We have varying bible experiences, share our insights and concerns, and are now studying Romans. Come and join us! Questions? Linda Durant (253) 363-8202,
hotdouug@harbornet.com.
Wednesday Noon Text Study Luncheon
We gather for lunch and for conversation at noon in the Parish Commons Classroom and study around the texts that will be heard in worship the following Sunday.
Conversation will be guided by the pastor who will be preaching, and by the insights and questions of the group.
Lydia Circle meets the first Tuesday of the month at noon in the Parish Commons Classroom. Everyone is welcome to bring a sack lunch and join us.
Fully Alive Bible Study:
The Fully Alive Bible Study meets Tuesday evenings at 5:15 p.m. in the Upper Fireside Room. We will continue our study of the women of the Bible with the life of Gomer, the wife of the prophet Hosea. She's an interesting woman!
Please join us. All are welcome. For information, contact Sherry Maiura at 253.303.1681.
Fall Film Fridays
Have you ever watched a film that challenged or changed your perspective on life? And then wanted to talk about it with good friends? Join us in the Parish Commons Classroom to watch a thought-provoking Hollywood film, followed by great conversation. Please bring either your preferred drink or appetizer to share. This summer, the ELCA churchwide assembly voted to be a Sanctuary Synod, issued an apology to peoples of African descent, and adopted a social statement on Faith, Sexism and Justice. These films help us explore the human side of these issues.
Friday, November 22, 6:30-9:30 Love, Simon
Simon is a closeted, gay teen navigating the challenging waters of sexual identity, family and friends. If you enjoyed the romantic comedies of John Hughes (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club...), you'll enjoy this heart-warming, updated take on the challenges of teen life.
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2nd Time Around Holiday Gift Drive: It's a Win/Win!
Does your family have gently used toys, games, and plush animals which are no longer being used? The NW Nourish Food Bank in the Proctor District is gathering gently used items for clients to select gifts for family members.
Win #1
: Many of these families are not "connected" to agencies which will help them with gift giving and they were excited to pick out gifts last year!
Win #2:
Just think of the space you could "free up" by donating items which are no longer being used.
Bring items to the box outside the church office by December 1st.
Questions? Visit the table in the Narthex on Sunday, November 17thor contact Mary Olsen 253.752.2844 or marycolsen@yahoo.com
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Thanksgiving Donations Needed
The Health Outreach Coordinator at Oakland High School is requesting help from the community in providing Thanksgiving meals for students from families in need. If you can contribute toward the purchase of prepared dinners for these families, please contact Paula Friedmann at
pfzebra@me.com or 253-222-4019 by November 20. Thank you!
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Moral Voices, Moral Choices
The Peace and Justice Committee at St. Mark's invites us all to use our moral voices to advocate for justice in the following areas: food, housing, creation, and immigration. We are also invited to make moral choices in our personal behavior that impact these areas.
Puget Sound Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory
As a growing area with robust industries and thriving communities, the Puget Sound region has a responsibility to address the threats of climate change. Quantifying sources of greenhouse gases is a fundamental step toward reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tracking progress toward emission reduction goals.
In 2005, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) conducted the first comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory of its four-county area, which includes King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties. In 2018 the Agency released a report that provides a 2015 update of community emissions within the agency's jurisdictions. The inventory has been updated to follow the latest accepted greenhouse gas emission accounting protocols and data-sets.
The 2015 PSCAA greenhouse gas inventory revealed the following key findings:
* Greenhouse gas emissions in 2015 totaled 34.4 million megagrams (Mg)-or million metric tons (MT)-of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in PSCAA's four-county area.
* In 2015, the average resident within the PSCAA's jurisdiction emitted 8.8 MgCO2e.
* In 2015, the largest sources of community greenhouse gas emissions were the built environment (commercial, residential, and industrial sectors; 57%) and transportation (on-road vehicles, air travel, freight rail, marine vessels, and off-road vehicles; 38%).
* Passenger vehicles comprise the largest share of transportation emissions (74%), followed by freight and service vehicles (14%).
* Emissions from solid waste (2%), wastewater (1%), and agriculture (1%) were minimal in the Puget Sound region in 2015-typical of community GHG inventories.
* The largest source of other emissions was from residential land development (approximately 93,000 MgCO2e)
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Church Office Hours
The church office is open
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m
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Sunday from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
*The door to the office is locked during preschool hours (8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.); please knock or ring the doorbell and someone will let you in promptly!
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