Vision: Where is God leading us?

        God filled with love and joy

Mission: Why do we exist?

        Be a community of Jesus’ Disciples growing in relationship and serving God

                 Value: Too important to Compromise

·       Everyone: recognizing we are all Children of God People of Worth

·       Discipleship: growing our faith and relationship in Jesus Christ

·       Community: building relationship with hospitality and love

·       Serving: reaching out in mission, focused on justice

All are invited to attend Sunday morning worship services at St. Mark’s. Services begin at 9:30 a.m. Stay for coffee after and get to know the people of St. Mark’s!

Not able to attend in person? Follow us live on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/stmarksumcic/  Note: You do not have to have a Facebook account to access the live stream. Click on the Facebook link above and you can watch and listen to the Sunday worship service as it is happening. 

Services are recorded and available throughout the week on the website under the “Worship Services and Announcements” page. 

               What’s Happening at St Mark’s

and within the United Methodist Church?

All are invited to attend special Worship Services during Lent, 7:00 – 8:00 pm:April 17th – Maundy Thursday
April 18th – Good Friday

Pastor Alberta will be leading a Lenten Study starting in March:

• Wednesday’s, March 12, 19, 26, April 2 and 9 from 6:30pm – 7:30 pm in Fellowship Hall, dinner provided by Focus Forward
• Thursday’s, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 10 from 10:00am – 11:00am in the Sanctuary

Have you experienced a Glory Sighting recently? Blank Glory Sighting cards are available to share your experiences with God.

Volunteers are needed to help with worship services each Sunday. If you would be willing to read scripture, usher or serve communion, please contact the church office, or email office@stmarks-umc.net

Sunday services are recorded and uploaded to YouTube where you can find copies of the past services to view. The link to St. Mark’s YouTube page is: https://www.youtube.com/@stmarksumcic8329  You may also find the past month’s recordings on the church’s web page, “Worship Services and Announcements”.

*Note: Effective immediately, all communication from the church will be sent via email instead of Flocknote. If you have a new or change of email address, please advise the church office.

                                                                        Notes to Keep you Up-to-Date

*New District Facebook Page: Golden Valley

As we enter into the winter season, please be aware of possible closures due to severe weather. Anytime Iowa City schools are closed, the church will be closed and all activities at the church will be cancelled. If severe weather occurs on a Sunday, please check the TV station KCRG, channel 9, or their website for information on Sunday services. Pastor Alberta will send an email to all members and a notice will be shared on the St. Mark’s Facebook page.

*Where did you take the Holy Spirit this week?

Items in italics are clickable links that will provide more information about the specific note.