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Jun 2021
I’ve found the most interesting and heartwarming things as I’ve been cleaning out my office in preparation for retirement. Just as examples, I’ve found tiny notes from children, letters of support, newspaper articles, copies of jokes and cartoons. Then the other day I found a little “book” that had a stack of sticky notes on each side. One side says, “Thou shalt not” and the other says, “Thou shalt.” Right away I thought, “These will be perfect for the sermon on Sunday, June 20!” as I finish my time with you with......
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Random Thoughts
“I thank my God every time I remember you …” (Philippians 1:3) Along with this prayer of thanksgiving for all of you from Philippians 1:3, this prayer is on my heart this morning: New...
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Beginnings
This Sunday, June 6, we begin with two worship services in the Sanctuary. For 8 a.m. worship you do not need to register. Registration for 10 a.m. for June 6 is closed; watch for...
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Honor
NOTE: This Sunday, May 30, we worship at 8 a.m. on the west patio for the last time – on Sunday, June 6, that service moves into the Sanctuary. Prerecorded worship continues at...
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Pentecost
This Sunday, May 23, is Pentecost, the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Christian church. Today I’m going to share some important decisions about reopening our...
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
If you are planning to attend in-person worship at St. Mark’s on Sunday, May 16, wearing masks and maintaining social distance is still required. This is true for both the 8 a.m. outdoor patio...
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Mothering
Today I’m going to share a reminder and then a few thoughts about mothers and mothering. Remember we have three ways to worship now: Recorded worship continues each week at 9:45 a.m. (see links...
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The Peace of Christ
What’s it like when the peace of Christ settles upon my heart? I’ve been thinking about that in these anxious times, when we’re still uncertain about the COVID-19 virus and its impacts, including economic...
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Upcoming
Read this all the way through for information about upcoming worship and some thoughts from Sharon. This Sunday, April 25: 9 a.m. – In-person worship on the west patio. No registration required. Bring your...
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Thoughts
Worship in upcoming weeks: Join us at 9 a.m. on Sundays, April 18 and 25, for in-person worship on the west patio. Bring your own chair. If you unable to bring a chair, some...
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