For your thought:
"All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you."
--John 16:15
This Sunday, May 23 is the Feast of Pentecost. Whether in-person or virtually, wear red, as it's the liturgical color of this feast day.
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH |
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Summer Conversations with St. Mark's Clergy |
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Please call to sign up now!
It's been a year of challenges and pain, a year of growth and beauty, and full of upheaval and surprises for all of us. As we begin our slow transition out of the pandemic, the clergy of St. Mark's are longing to meet with EACH member of St. Mark's (young & old, new & longtime) to hear what has been happening in your life and family, your spirit and soul throughout this time. You each matter so much to us. We are eager to hear how the Spirit is moving in your life, and we are honored to discern how we can bless and support you in this season of change and transition. As a clergy team, our (admittedly ambitious) goal is to meet with all members of St. Mark's at least once this summer.
Please help us achieve our goal by calling the church office Monday-Thursday, 10AM-1PM at 505-262-2484 to set up your summer meeting with one of St. Mark's Clergy as soon as possible.
Children and youth, as well as adults; visitors and newcomers, as well as longtime members; geographically distant as well as local members: Everyone is encouraged to make an appointment! Just let us know what days/times are most convenient for you and if you would prefer an "in person", phone, or zoom appointment. Our Parish Administrator, Jennifer Lind, will be glad to assist you in scheduling your meeting, then the clergy will contact you to confirm details (including location for "in person" meetings) the week of your appointment.
Thank you for helping St. Mark's continue to grow as a robust, healthy, spiritually connected community, by reaching out to make your appointment with a member of St. Mark's clergy today!
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Sign-Up to serve as a Table Host for St. Mark’s Summer of Storytelling and Sandwiches.
We need both Virtual and In-Person Hosts. Each person will have a co-host for the evening, and we plan to mix people around so that they are with new groups of people with new stories to hear and tell. The Storytelling evenings will take place at St. Mark’s or Online.
Table Host Training will be Sunday May 23, 2021 from 5-7 pm.
For planning purposes, here is more detailed information regarding the Summer of Storytelling at St. Mark's:
Summer of Storytelling
This summer we are shifting our Summer of Conversation into a slightly different key. We plan to have several evening gatherings at the Church and on Zoom for Storytelling and Sandwiches.
The Storytelling will take place in small multi-generational groups around a casual dinner table if in-person (at the church) or on Zoom. For those in-person, we’ll supply sandwiches, drinks and other goodies as well as story prompts for the evening. It will be a chance to hear stories from people who you may know well or not so well and to share stories of your own.
Schedule for the Storytelling Evenings.
- 5:00 Gather and Godly Play
- 5:30 Dinner and Storytelling in small groups.
- 6:30 Cleanup and the beautiful prayer service of Compline
- 7:00 Storytelling Event Concludes
The events will take place in June, July and September. The first one will be on Saturday, June 5, 5-7 p.m.
The registration deadline is Monday, May 31 at noon.
Notes:
Each Storytelling Evening will have different Story telling prompts and different groups. There will be three Community Storytelling Events during this summer. All will be offered in-person and online. All ages are always welcome. All may attend one or more of the events.
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Our Offices are Reopening – Volunteers Needed! |
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St. Mark’s Offices are officially reopening this month and we need a small crew of front-desk volunteers to help. The main duties are answering the phone and helping greet people who come into the office. Secondary duties might be helping staff with mailings, bulletins, and updating our master calendars.
Hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please contact our Parish Administrator, Jennifer Lind, at 262-2484 or by email for questions or to volunteer.
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Monday, May 24 at 7 p.m. via Zoom
This group meets the 4th Monday evening of each month to provide opportunities for study, discussion, prayer, accountability and mutual support as members of St. Mark's strive to continue growing in Anti-Racist directions. For more information and links to this month's readings, contact Sylvia+ via email.
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Art for Hybrid Worship - Fundraiser |
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St. Mark's is seeking ways to offer Hybrid Worship (both virtual and in-person worship) that will continue post-pandemic. This entails procuring and installing video and sound equipment to offer those unable to attend in-person worship a high-quality experience. It also will provide those attending in-person the ability to immerse themselves in our worship experience without obstructed or truncated views.
We have set up an online art gallery that is comprised of stunning artwork created by the loving hands of parishioners of St. Mark's. If a particular piece catches your eye, please call our office at 505-262-2484 for instructions on how make your donation and to take home the artwork. Anyone feeling moved to help contribute the fund may do so at any time by submitting a check to St. Mark's with "Hybrid Worship Fund" in the memo line.
Keep checking the gallery - we are adding new art pieces regularly!
If you have artwork you'd like to submit, please contact Erin Cook, via email, for instructions.
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Reservation Forms for Upcoming In-Person Liturgies |
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Sunday Liturgy & Holy Eucharist - The Feast of Pentecost, May 23, 2021, 9:30 a.m. - Nave
Thursday Holy Eucharist, May 27, 2021, 11:00 a.m. - Nave
Sunday Liturgy & Holy Eucharist, May 30, 2021, 9:30 a.m. - Nave
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All are welcome to give and/or pledge to St. Mark's by mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly): 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
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You may give 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 (i.e.: pledge, congregational relief fund, etc.).
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You may give electronically (including pledge payments) to St. Mark's - securely via PayPal® - anytime. Please consider checking the box that says, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."
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COVID-19 NEWS & RESOURCES |
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Note regarding the new CDC Mask Guidelines: To continue protecting the most vulnerable members of our faith community, all St. Mark's in-person, indoor interactions will remain masked at this time.
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Bernalillo County Special Election Early Voting |
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Bernalillo County Residents: Early voting has begun for the Congressional Special Election (to elect a replacement for Secretary Haaland). Early voting ends on May 29th. Most locations are open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here to find a location near you.
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Testify: A Story of Immigration, Family & Calling |
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Join a virtual event on May 26 at 7 PM Mountain where Donnel Miller-Mutia will share his story of immigration from the Philippines. The event is hosted by a UCC church in Seattle, but open to anyone interested, and the time is 7:00 p.m. Mountain (not at 6 p.m.). Email zoom@universityucc.org for the link to attend.
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ABQ FaithWorks is building teams to help people in need and get them on the path to housing security. You could be part of this great work! Call Kaity Parent today to volunteer in whatever way works for you.
Call: 505 225-8271
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