The Messenger of St. Mark's | After Pentecost | August 26, 2023 | |
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Worship on Sunday is both in person and virtually, every week at 9:30 a.m. We live stream Sunday liturgies on our Facebook & YouTube channels.
Also, we offer a Midweek Eucharist every Thursday at 11 a.m. that is both in person and through our live-streaming platforms.
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For a complete listing and schedule of our online / in-person offerings available, please click on the button below: | |
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Important Upcoming Dates:
- Sun., August 27, 11: 30a - Safe Church (pt. 2)
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Sun., Sept. 3, 11:15a - Community Introduction to Richard Rohr's book: Breathing Under Water: Spirituality & the 12 Steps
- Sun., Sept. 3, 6-8:30p - End-of-Summer Pool Party
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Mon., Sept. 4, Labor Day (Offices Closed)
- Sun., Sept. 10, 11:15a, Sunday Formation Commences
- Sun., Sept. 10, 11:15a, Inquirers' Class Starts
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Sun., Sept. 10, 7-8:45p, The Chosen Season 2 Small Group Begins
- Sun., Sept. 24, Meet the Architect
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION, MINISTRY & OUTREACH | |
Outreach: Cookies for a Cause (Today) | |
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Help the Boy Scouts Pack 990, of which St Mark’s is the charter organization. The goal is to raise funds for the Pack to support kids learning outdoor and leadership skills.
Go to Rude Boy Cookies (1916 Central Ave SE, 87106) on Saturday, August 26 from 2-5 pm. 20% of all store sales will be donated to Pack 990.
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Community Conversation: Safe Church at St. Mark's | |
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Surviving & Preventing Abuse: St. Mark's Survivors Share Their Stories
Each summer at St. Mark's we work to get ready for a new school and program year. Part of getting ready is renewing our commitment to making St. Mark's a Safe Church, for everyone--including children, youth, elders, and other vulnerable people. One step we can take to prevent abuse of all kinds, including sexual abuse, is to openly talk about it as a church community. Talking about difficult subjects in the context of a safe, supportive, spiritual community can be healing for those who have been impacted by abuse and also plays an important role in protecting others from experiencing abuse.
We are offering a two-part Safe Church Forum at St. Mark's.
Part 1 (Sunday, August 20th, 11:30 a.m.): members of St. Mark's who have been impacted by abuse will share their experiences as part of a panel discussion on Surviving Abuse.
Part 2 (Sunday, August 27th, 11:30 a.m.): we'll review/highlight the basic Safe Church policies that all members of St. Mark's are expected to uphold as part of our commitment to making St. Mark's a Safe Church.
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Community Conversation: Spirituality and the 12 Steps | |
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Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the 12 Steps
A Community Introduction to Richard Rohr's book & concepts
Facilitators: Cole McLaren & Thomas Russell
Sunday, September 3rd, 11:15 a.m. in the Library
"We are all addicted in some way. When we learn to identify our addiction, embrace our brokenness, and surrender to God, we begin to bring healing to ourselves and our world." In his book, Breathing Under Water: Spirituality & the Twelve Steps, Richard Rohr shows how the gospel principles in the Twelve Steps can free anyone from any addiction—from an obvious dependence on alcohol or drugs to the more common but less visible addiction that we all have to sin.
How does addiction (to ideas, beliefs, habits, toxic relationships, and/or substances) constrain our freedom and impede our flourishing? How might the Gospel, the 12 Steps, and/or Contemplative Prayer and Practice help us all experience more freedom and the fullness of life that God desires for us? Join St. Mark's members Thomas Russell and Cole McLaren for a community conversation as we begin to explore these important questions together. If you are interested in being part of this conversation, but can't join the gathering on September 3rd, please contact Thom (via email here) or Cole (via email here).
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Fellowship: End-of-Summer Pool Party & Potluck | |
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Sunday, September 3rd 6:30-8:30PM
Albuquerque Tennis Club, 2901 Indian School Rd NE
(Northeast corner of Indian School and Girard)
Everyone (members and friends, young and old) is invited to join St. Mark's students, teachers, and families for our "back to school" pool party and potluck supper. Arrive any time after 6:00 p.m. and sign in at the front desk (we'll have the pool all to ourselves from 6:30-8:30). There is a big pool, a baby pool, and lots of tables and chairs for lounging around as you enjoy food and fellowship.
Please bring a "main dish salad", dessert, and/or drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) to share. St. Mark's will provide the cups, plates & napkins. Around 8PM we'll begin to pack up and at ~8:15 we'll gather around the pool and close the evening by praying compline together. Join us!
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Formation: Sign Up for Inquirers' Class | |
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Sundays 11:15-12:15
Beginning: September 10 – November 19 (8 Sessions)
Location: St. Mark’s Library
Facilitators: Fr. Christopher McLaren, Ty Camp, and Harrison Higgins
Join us to learn more about the Episcopal Church and the practices that make for a vital faith journey. We will enjoy brief videos from The Episcopal Church’s series on The Way of Love, inspired by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Classes will consist of video, teaching, discussion and reflection. This class is for anyone who wants to learn more about the Episcopal Church, deepen their connection to the community of St. Mark’s, refresh their faith and spiritual practices, or prepare to become a member through baptism, confirmation, or reception.
Please let us know you're coming by signing up on the sign-up sheet in the lobby area of the church (also known as the narthex), or by emailing Fr. Christopher via email here.
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Outreach: Volunteer for Thanksgiving Feast of Hope | |
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There are exciting outreach opportunities this Thanksgiving!
St. Mark’s is teaming up with La Mesa Presbyterian Church to feed those in need at La Mesa’s annual Feast of Hope Thanksgiving Day dinner.
Here are some opportunities to help:
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Wednesday, Nov 22 – help with set up and food prep at La Mesa.
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Thursday, Nov 23 (Thanksgiving Day) – early set up, mid-day food service, meal delivery to homes, late day clean up at La Mesa
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Now – donate money for food and supplies.
These are great ways to express our gratitude for the abundance of gifts we receive by giving our time and talents to help create a wonderful Thanksgiving for others. Please see Deacon David for more information via email here.
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Dave the Date: Building Renewal Committee - Meet the Architect | | |
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By Mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly):
431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
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Electronically through By PayPal®.
Please consider checking the box that reads, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."
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Electronically through the Diocese of the Rio Grande Parish Donation site and check the box next to "Albuquerque-St. Mark's".
Just fill out the rest of the information and click the Next button at the bottom of the page. Please make sure fill out "special instructions or comment" to let us know how to apply your gift (e.g., pledge, congregational relief fund, etc.).
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Please Pray for Presiding Bishop Michael Curry | | |
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was admitted to the hospital for internal bleeding. Bp. Curry has since been released and has surgery scheduled on September 8. Click here for further details.
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DRG LGBTQ+ Ministries - Upcoming Events | |
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There are several upcoming events to enjoy with the LGBTQ+ Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande!
Albuquerque, NM Metro area:
Sunday, Sept 10:
Cookout and potluck at Church of the Holy Cross, 367 NM-344, Edgewood, NM 87015 (just 20 miles east of Albuquerque)
4:00 gathering
4:30 cookout and potluck
5:30 Eucharist
Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces celebrates Pride Events
Friday, Oct 6:
Pride Eucharist at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 518 Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces NM 88005 (Time and details to follow)
Saturday, Oct 7:
4:30 Pride March begins at Plaza de Las Cruces.
Join the LGBTQ+ Ministry in the march and celebration which follows.
All events are open to anyone who wishes to participate. Please share this information with friends, family, and anyone you think might benefit from being a part of these events.
If you have any questions, please contact: LGBTQdrg@gmail.com
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All are welcome to join us for worship during our Thursday 11 a.m. midweek Holy Eucharists and our Sunday Holy Eucharists at 9:30 a.m. You may join us in person or on Facebook & YouTube.
Come as you are!
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Email submissions should be sent (via email) to the Communications Specialist by 9:00 a.m. each Wednesday for inclusion on Thursday's e-news.
www.stmarksabq.org
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