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A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP BILL GOHL OF THE DE/ME SYNOD
Posted on: Friday, June 5, 2020
Churches are essential, and provide gospel-driven essential work in feeding, clothing, accompanying and caring for the neighbor in need, the sick and sorrowing -- that work has continued, valiantly and faithfully, despite the pandemic. The return to in-person worship gatherings is being considered prayerfully, thoughtfully and contextually across our Delaware-Maryland Synod ELCA. We are moving slowly, and we're doing so out of love of God and neighbor. Be patient, dear church; be safe and be...
» Read moreFOOD BANK HOURS CHANGE
Posted on: Friday, June 5, 2020
Beginning Monday, June 8, the Food Bank will be open from 10:00-11:00 am and continuing Wednesdays and Fridays. As the summer heat intensifies, it is out of concern for our patrons and volunteers that we make this change. Please help us get the word out!
» Read moreRETURNING TO IN PERSON WORSHIP
Posted on: Friday, June 5, 2020
Friends in Christ, the promise of reopening our church building, to in-person gatherings, brings with it the joyful anticipation of coming back together AND the sober duty of being prepared to do so safely. To that end, Church Council has formed a Reopening Task Force to prepare a thoughtful plan to address these important issues and questions with clarity. Members of this group are: Pastor Stan, Pat Kelley, Kathy Barr, Sue Kessler, Elaine Rose, Steve Elsen and Frank Forrest.
» Read moreFood Bank
Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2020
Can you help? We are practicing social distancing in that clients pick up pre-packed bags of food on the sidewalk outside the food bank. We need volunteers to pack bags and bring them up to set on the tables for distribution. Clients will not enter the food bank facility. We are also in great need of food and supply donations. Help your neighbor in this time of high need.
» Read moreNew Food Bank Hours
Posted on: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, The Food Bank is NOW open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 am. We will be CLOSED if raining. Food will be distributed on the Washington Street side of the church. Individuals and families will receive prefilled bags of food for the foreseeable future.
» Read moreWorship Service Update
Posted on: Friday, March 13, 2020
Please be advised that St. Mark's continues to monitor the latest information on the Coronavirus and our top priority is the health and safety of our members. However, for those who feel comfortable, there will be regular worship services on Sunday, March 15 at 8:15 am and 10:45 am. The Sunday School Orchestra is postponing their visit to April.
» Read moreMarch Lunch Bunch
Posted on: Monday, February 24, 2020
On March 17th, the Lunch Bunch will meet at the Colonial Restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue. All are welcome!
» Read moreCongregational Meeting
Posted on: Friday, January 17, 2020
WHAT A HARD DECISION!! The weather forecast looks marginal with potential precipitation snow/freezing rain/cold temperatures/wind and it is our sincere concern to to keep our members safe. The congregational meeting for Sunday, January 19th has been postponed until Sunday, February 9th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
» Read moreEpiphany
Posted on: Sunday, January 5, 2020
We in the church often depict Epiphany as the season of light—a thunderous congratulations to the divine revelation of the Son (or Sun) of Righteousness. The entire journey of Christmastide, from the nativity to Epiphany, beckons us to marvel at the glorious, life-sustaining light of the Son of God that has come to earth.
» Read moreHappy New Year
Posted on: Sunday, January 5, 2020
Happy New Year to each of you! May this year be a year of peace and blessing for each of us and newed faith for the work of Christ here at St. Mark's!
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