Here's what's happening at St. Mark's!
ST. MARK'S UMC
News & Events
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Annual Vision and Vitality Gathering
Looking Ahead: The Big Reveal. Sunday, January 11, 2026, is a pivotal day for our church. Following our Sunday worship service, we will hold an Annual Vision and Vitality Gathering. For the first time, we will officially share our new church vision and mission statements, unveil our new logo, and walk through the specific goals we’ve set for the coming year. This isn't just a business meeting; it is a celebration of our future. Whether you have been here for decades, are just joining us, or have not been with us for a while, you are invited to help us dream. Come and see where we are going!
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Men's Breakfast Food & Fellowship
St. Mark’s Men’s Breakfast will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Pegah's Family Restaurant - Johnson Drive, 11005 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203 -
Walnuts and Rice
During Advent, you are invited to join the Walnuts and Rice class for the study, Awaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels by Magrey deVega.
Each Gospel, in its own way, leads us on the Advent journey of preparation for Christ’s coming. Awaiting the Already, takes a tour through the four Gospel narratives that announce Christ’s birth or make way for his ministry. The class will discover what parts of the Christmas story come from which Gospel, recognizing an invitation from each Gospel writer to prepare for a fresh experience of Christ in the past and the future.
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St. Mark's Community Assistance Fund
St. Mark's Community Assistance Fund is available to provide small amounts of help to people in need. Please consider donating to the assistance fund, the Food Pantry, or the Church budget.
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2nd Mile Club
It is time for the 2nd Mile Club Giving. This offering will be split between the
Santa Fe Waystation and the St. Mark's general budget. Please send your donation to church or put in the Saturday/Sunday offering.
Thank you for this extra gift!
Upcoming Activities
Check out for fun activities you can participate!
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Each month’s cookie decorating class has different designs and teaches different skills.
Big Mouth Baking provides 6 cookies, at least 4 bags of colored frosting, and extra things such as sprinkles or eyes, a placemat to work on, a frosting practice sheet, recipes, and a take home box.
Each class is 90 minutes long and suitable for adults (and children over 8) with any level of previous experience.
NEW CLASS OPPORTUNITIES EACH MONTH!
Check out: Big Mouth Baking
Buy tickets at: https://bigmouthbaking.eventbrite.com/
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Every year, Youth Group students have a great opportunity to serve, worship, travel,
make new friends from other youth groups and have a ton of fun together!
We are very grateful to our trip leaders and the congregation for their support. Encourage your student to attend next year!
Scroll up to Event Videos to see photos form the 2025 Youth Mission Trip.
Mission Trips are open to St Mark's Youth Group students who have finished 6th grade through 12th grade.
For more information contact Janet Carter at jmcarter15@gmail.com
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Handbell Camp is open to new and experienced ringers and happens every year, usually in early July.
This camp is help at Heartland Center in Parkville, about 30 minutes from St Mark's UMC.
Handbell camp is a place to learn, develop your skills, and have a great time with other handbell ringers.
Join us for Handbell Camp in 2026. Check back here for date announcement.
Talk to Janet Carter at jmcarter15@gmail.com for more information or go to handbellcamp.org
Event Videos
See highlights from past events!
Communion Sundays
Communion Sundays are held at the Saturday and Sunday Worship Services
on the first weekend of the month.