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8:30 a.m. Blended
9:45 a.m. Contemporary
11:00 a.m. Traditional
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| St. Mark's Staff |
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Pastors
Staff
Music Ministry
Contemporary Music Ministry
Manager of Finance and Operations
Office Coordinator
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| Contact Us |
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church by The Narrows
6730 N. 17th St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
Office: 253-752-4966
Preschool: 253-752-4929
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NO Wednesday Church Night Tonight
There are no regularly scheduled activities tonight; please join us for Caroling at 5:30 p.m. and our "Blue Christmas" service at 7:30 p.m.
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2018 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Services
All services include carols, Holy Communion, and candle-lighting.
4 p.m. Family worship (no nursery care)
*5:30 p.m. Traditional worship with organ and choir (nursery care provided)
*7:30 p.m. Contemporary worship with Praise Band (nursery care provided)
11:00 p.m. Traditional worship with organ and choir (no nursery care)
*Please make note of time change from last year.
Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.
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All ages are invited to a Christmas Sing-along and Caroling TONIGHT, Wednesday, December 19, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
We will sing favorite carols together at church from 5:30-6:00 p.m. Then, we will divide up into groups and go caroling to homes that are in close proximity to St. Mark's. We'll return to church around 6:40 p.m. for hot chocolate and cookies. We are really wanting this to be a community event, so please invite friends and neighbors to join us.
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"Blue Christmas" Candlelight Prayer Service TONIGHT, Wednesday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m.
We will gather in our Parish Commons at St. Mark's for this quiet and healing service. The songs and readings and prayers will speak to all of us, but they have been especially chosen for people who are grieving or lonely or longing at this time of the year. You are all welcome, and if you know of anyone else who might appreciate this service because of life circumstances right now, please invite them to join us.
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Thank You for Your Year-End Giving!
Just a quick reminder that St. Mark's documents year-end gifts in accordance with IRS regulations. Cash contributions are deductible only in the year in which they are made. This means that any contributions you'd like to deduct for tax purposes in 2018 must be received by the Church office
before the office closes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31. Per IRS rules, mailed checks will be dated as of the date they were mailed (verifiable postmark); credit card gifts are deductible in the year in which the charge is made. Gifts of securities are considered delivered upon receipt in St. Marks's account at Charles Schwab (please contact the Church office for account information).
Finally, as you plan your year-end giving, did you know...
- Once you are age 70 1/2, you are required to take a Required Minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA. If you have your investment account holder make out the check directly to St. Mark's, you still get credit for the RMD, but should pay no taxes on the withdrawal. (Please consult with your tax advisor for specific guidance.)
- If you'd like to donate in this way, please notify our Financial Recording Secretary (Pat Buck; pbuck@smlutheran.org) of the amount and financial institution, so we can give you proper credit for your gift. Donor names often do not appear on the check or other documentation from financial institutions.
Feel free to contact Jennifer Droubay or Pat Buck at the Church office (253-752-4966) if you have any questions. Thank you!
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Chase the Chill
The temperatures are falling and the seasons are changing which means it's time for us to Chase the Chill
again this year. All knitters and crocheters are invited to create warm hats and scarves to be donated to shelters in Tacoma and to distribute to those who are living outdoors. Yarn has been donated for this project and is free to anyone who would like to make a hat or scarf to contribute. Please stop by the church office to pick up yarn or to pick up a Ziploc bag filled with a hat and scarf to keep in your car to give to anyone you see on the streets who might need some warmth. You could add other things to the bag that you think might be useful to someone, i.e. a bottle of water, a granola bar, a small gift card to McDonald's for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, whatever you choose. For more information talk with Eleanor Sherry or Linda McKeller
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Those in the third quarter of life, ages 50-75ish, are invited to share hope, laughter, and love through active events.
Thursday, January 10, we will meet in the Parish Commons at 6:00 p.m. for a potluck and game night. Please bring your favorite board or card game and some food to share.
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Thrivent Action Team Dollars
Don't forget to sign up to use your Thrivent Action Team dollars before the end of the year.
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Children and Youth Faith Formation
Home for the Holidays: College-age brunch! Sunday, December 23, 11 a.m.-noon in the Fireside Room. RSVP to Ingelaurie by December 20 if you plan on attending.
Youth and Family Christmas Caroling, Cookies, and Cocoa: Thursday, December 20, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
High School Christmas Movie Matinee: Friday, December 28, 1-3:00 p.m. at St. Mark's. Sign up on the youth board by December 23 if you are attending.
Middle School Movie Night: Friday, January 4, 5-7 p.m. at St. Mark's. Sign up by December 30 if you plan on attending. Pizza dinner included.
High School Bowling: Sunday, January 20, 12:30-3:30 p.m., sign up by January 13 if you plan on attending.
Synod Youth Retreat (gr. 8-12) February 8-10, 2019. Registration forms and more info available on the youth board. 9th graders: this is your confirmation retreat, see Ingelaurie or your email for more info and your special rate. Registration forms and deposit due January 6.
High School May Holden Youth Weekends: May 24-26, 2019! See the youth board for registration form and more info. Sign up by January 20 to reserve your spot.
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Adult Faith Formation
Sunday Adult Faith Formation
9:45 a.m. Adult Forum Please join us Sundays in December for a four-part series celebrating Advent through poetry and art. Come and be newly inspired as we listen to familiar stories of John the Baptist, Mary, Joseph, and others through diverse poetic voices and classical art.
11:00 a.m.
Crossways Bible Study continues.
Wednesday Adult Faith Formation
Morning Bible Study: Will resume on January 9, 2019.
The 9:15 a.m. Wednesday morning Bible study meets in the Parish Commons #1 Classroom. We begin gathering at about 9:15 for coffee and visiting. Newcomers are welcome and would best arrive at 9:15. We are people with varying faith and Bible experiences, who help each other by sharing our questions and insights. We are studying the book of Romans. For more information, contact Linda Durant at 253-363-8202 or hotdouug@harbornet.com.
Noon Text Study Luncheon, Parish Commons Classroom: Come for this lively discussion of the texts for the upcoming Sunday, hosted by the preacher.
Lydia Circle: Meets first
Tuesday of the month at
noon. Bring your own lunch. We use the Lutheran Women's
Gather magazine. We welcome NEW members!
Fully Alive Bible Study, Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Our topic is Women of the Bible, The Beautiful and The Ugly. Please join us.
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The Peace and Justice Committee at St. Mark's suggests we all consider using our moral voices to advocate for justice in the following areas: food, housing, creation, and immigration.
In continuing to track public initiatives concerning whales, specifically the Puget Sound orcas, Governor Inslee's Biennial Budget contains funds to help sustain the orcas in Washington's waters. Read more in the link
here.
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Church Office Hours
The church office is open
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m
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Sunday from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
*The door to the office is locked during preschool hours (8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.); please knock or ring the doorbell and someone will let you in promptly!
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