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From the Council President
Posted on: Friday, March 26, 2021
Dear St. Mark’s family, I hope this newsletter finds you well and ready to begin a new chapter at St. Mark’s. While we find ourselves in a time of transition, having said farewell to Pastor Stan, we are also in a time of discernment.
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Posted on: Friday, March 26, 2021
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
» Read moreCHRIISTMAS DAY SERVICE
Posted on: Monday, December 21, 2020
CHRISTMAS MORNING AT 10 AM, JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS AS WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
» Read moreCHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Posted on: Saturday, December 19, 2020
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD JESUS ON CHRISTMAS EVE. THERE WILL BE 2 SERVICES: 4:00 PM Festive Worship with Holy Communon 9:00 PM Candlelight Service with Special Music beginning at 8:40 PM SAFETY OF EVERYONE IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN. ALL COVID 19 PROTOCOLS WILL BE FOLLOWED...WEARING OF MASKS, SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING GLOVES IF NEEDED. For your information, many of the people contributing to the service will be without masks for all or part of the service , but they are well...
» Read moreAnnual Congregational Meeting Postponed due to Covid-19
Posted on: Monday, November 2, 2020
In consultation with public health officials, the Council voted to postpone the Congregational Meeting in November. At this time, no date has been set. We will be closely monitoring and collecting data, as well as meeting as needed to make that decision. We continue to care about your safety. The current council voted to remain in place until our meeting can be held. Additionally, the council voted to keep the same budget in place.
» Read morePASTORAL THOUGHTS
Posted on: Monday, November 2, 2020
To the Disciples of Christ at St. Mark.
» Read moreNEW MASKING ORDER
Posted on: Friday, July 31, 2020
EXPANDED MASKING ORDER. With the unanimous support of the Maryland Coronavirus Recovery Team, Governor Hogan is expanding the statewide masking order that has been in effect since April 18. Under this order, which takes effect Friday, July 31 at 5:00 p.m., all Marylanders over the age of five are required to wear face coverings in the public spaces of all businesses across the state.
» Read moreIN PERSON WORSHIP SERVICE HOURS
Posted on: Thursday, June 25, 2020
YES WE ARE HAVING IN PERSON WORSHIP! There will be one service each Sunday at 10:00 am until further notice. It is hoped that things will continue to open and we will reach Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan quickly. We will be wearing masks and continue social distancing. Hope to see you soon.
» Read morePASTORAL THOUGHTS
Posted on: Friday, June 5, 2020
It is an understatement to say, but I will none the less, the world has changed and continues to change it seems each week if not each day. The year started fairly normally and then in March we found out that all would change with the COVID-19 outbreak. Stay at home orders, closing of stores, restaurants, offices, schools and even houses of worship. In fact our lives have been completely changed! Now this past week with all the protests and riots in our cities and again the world has changed....
» Read morePhase 1 Reopening
Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2020
With the announcement of Phase I in the Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery, we have had numerous inquiries regarding when we will be able to return to church. As we determine the scope to which we can serve you in the coming weeks, please understand that we are keeping our members’ and staff’s health and safety at the forefront. We are also currently making adjustments to comply with CDC and Health Department guidelines. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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