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St. Mark is about more than just Sundays. We are inspired to grow spiritually and live out our faith in our everyday lives. Find out all the ways you can connect with the community and grow in your faith at St. Mark.
Faith Formation
We welcome all people to grow in faith through a variety of opportunities. From online bible studies to fellowship opportunities, there are many ways that you can be equipped and encouraged in your journey of following Jesus.
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Throughout the year, our adults are invited to participate in online or in-person bible studies or book studies. Our children are currently meeting monthly in a park for a time of bible stories, crafts, and games called “Outdoor Sunday School.” We also enjoy going on a Congregational Retreat (for all ages) to Luther Springs. Check for these and more opportunities happening on our Events page.
Faith Formation Events this year have included:
- Congregational Retreat at Luther Springs
- Unbinding the Gospel – Faith Sharing Class
- Acts Bible Study Online
- Tidal Faith Confirmation Class (6th- 8th grade)
- Coffee with Christ (Online Devotions with Pastor)
- Educators Support Group (On Zoom)
- Freedom of a Christian Study Group (On Zoom)
- Anti-racism Book Study reading “Dear Church”
- “Voices” Podcast Discussion group
- Family Sunday School (On Zoom)
- Outdoor Sunday School (In local parks – Currently)
Music Ministry
We love to make a joyful noise to God here at St. Mark! We would love for you to engage in vocal or instrumental music with us. Music is a treasured part of our worship services and we celebrate the musical gifts that people bring to our St. Mark community.
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Bell Choir
Bella Musica, our bell choir, consists of adults interested in making music with handbells and hand chimes. They have weekly rehearsals and present a musical offering at least once a month and every week during Advent and Lent.
Musical Offering
Our Musical Offering is offered by a person or group to enhance the worship service. This could be an instrumentalist on their own; a singer, or singers and instrument; or an ensemble of singers and instruments. These people are not necessarily members of the choir or other group, but individuals who feel inspired to lift up their musical talents to the church and to God.
Youth & Family Ministry
Programs are offered throughout the year for children, youth, and their families. Our ministry aims at engaging all ages in faith formation, fellowship activities, and service projects. You are welcome to join in!
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(Pre-Covid) Activities for Youth & Families
We hope to return to these soon:
- Kayak Trip to Weeki-Wachee
- Family Bowling at Dunedin Lanes
- Beach Clean-Up at Honeymoon Island
- Volunteering at local food pantries
- Reverse Trick-or-Treating at St. Mark Village
- Congregational Retreat at Luther Springs
- Hosting a Christmas Party at CASA shelter
- Vacation Bible School
- ELCA National Youth Gathering
- Attending Summer Camp at Luther Springs & Luther Rock
Congregational Care
Our Congregational Care Team is here to support our members during challenging times with prayer, home communion visits and short-term help with meals.
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Home Communion
We have equipped and trained Communion Ministers who visit those individuals hungry for Christ’s presence in the sacramental meal. These ministers serve in pairs and will travel to homes, nursing homes or assisted living facilities, or other places people are yearning for Jesus.
Meal Ministry
We know that life’s challenges can be overwhelming at times, and it might be hard to figure out meals when you’re grieving, recovering from surgery, or facing other life challenges. Our Care Team is able to help with short-term meals by providing a hot meal to those in crisis.
Justice Ministry
Micah 6:8 says “what does the Lord require you, but to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” We at St. Mark are committed to working for justice in our community by being a part of FAST Pinellas. We invite you to join in this work with us.
Beach Outreach
Many in our St. Mark community find the corner of God’s creation called the Causeway to be a life-renewing and spiritual place. Perhaps you are someone who enjoys walking, running, biking, or sitting out at the Dunedin Causeway. Our Council thinks the Dunedin Causeway is a great place to start a new ministry for our church.
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We’d like to invite you to be a part of a new outreach group that is forming to walk together and hand out water bottles to those passing by. To learn more or to sign up to walk, contact Outreach Team member Dan Fry.
The apostle Paul shared in 1 Corinthians that he planted the seeds, Apollos watered them, and God provided the growth. We are interested in simply being a loving presence on the Causeway and plant seeds of God’s love and grace as we walk. No in-depth evangelism experience necessary. Simply an openness to walking with water in hand and sharing that water and friendly greetings with those you meet.
