ST. MARK'S UMC

News & Events

Here's what's happening at St. Mark's!

  • The John D. Beach Memorial Scholarship Fund

    The deadline for applying for the John D. Beach Memorial Scholarship Fund for St. Mark's qualifying members is April 15, 2026. An application may be picked up in the Church Office, downloaded from here (see below) or contact Maureen in the Church Office to request the application be emailed to you.

    This Scholarship is for for the following students:

    • St. Mark’s graduating High School Seniors.   
      Application PDF
    • St. Mark’s students currently attending a College, University or Seminary. 
      Application PDF

     

  • Hope Committee's Upcoming Events

    Sunday, March 1, 2026

    Mix & Mingle Chili Cookoff (after Worship)


    Sunday, April 19, 2026

    Spring Fling Bingo & Lunch (after Worship)

  • Looking for a Few Good Cooks!

    It's Chili Time!!! The Hope Committee is in need of 6 people to make a pot of chili to share for our Mix & Mingle event being held on March 1, 2026.  Please see the sign up in the Narthex.

  • Hope Committee's Mix & Mingle and Chili Cookoff

    Sunday, March 1, 2026 after Worship.

    St. Mark's Garrett Hall

    Come find out who has the best chili at St. Mark's!


    PDF Flyer

  • Walnuts and Rice

    During the season of Lent and Easter, we will be reflecting on a Christianity Today Easter Season Devotional:  Ever Approaching Dawn.   This devotional features 15 readings for group discussion split into three themes:  

     

    Lent: Your Father Who Sees in Secret

    Holy Week:  This is By Body, This is My Blood

    Easter:  He is Not Here

     

    You are welcome to join the class as there is always a seat at the table for you.

  • 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.

     

Upcoming Activities

Check out for fun activities you can participate!


  • 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/



  • 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



  • 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!

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Communion Sundays

Communion Sundays are held at the Saturday and Sunday Worship Services

on the first weekend of the month.