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?

Mark your calendars! The Annual Chicken BBQ is scheduled for Thursday, June 19th. Come join the fun and enjoy a delicious picnic dinner! Tickets are available from congregation members and the church office. Sign up sheets are available in Fellowship Hall for those that would like to volunteer.

It is time for a CLEANING PARTY! There is a job for you! We need floors cleaned, windows washed, cabinets wiped out and lots of painting done. If you would like to get a team together and “adopt” a room –that would be great. If you can’t do physical work, we would welcome a donation for cleaning supplies and paint. Let’s get the rooms cleaned and ready for new mission opportunities. Please contact the office or a Trustee to let us know when you are available.

WANTED! YOU!! The finance team is excited to welcome new members! No prior experience needed. Join us for a fun and engaging environment where you’ll build fellowship with other congregation members and make lasting connections. Please see Diane Berwald, Christina Leopold or Marcus Van Toll for more information.

Sunday Worship Service Livestreams: Earlier this year, Facebook changed their policy on live streams to where they only stay up for 30 days before being automatically deleted. However, if you need to access a service we keep all our past ones on our website, stmarks-umc.net, under the Worship Services tab as well as on our YouTube page, St. Mark’s UMC Iowa City. For any questions, email Sam at media@stmarks-umc.net

A Daytime Sign Language Class is starting on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Youth Room. The class will be learning the Lord’s Prayer, Doxology and casual communication with hard of hearing and the deaf. This class is in addition to the Monday evening class that meets in the Fireside Room from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.

United Methodist Men have adjusted their meeting times and will meet on the second Saturday of each month going forward, beginning at 8:00 am. All are welcome to join!

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”.

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

*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.

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