Evangelism

St. Mark's practices Evangelism in the following ways.

Cursillo, introduced in 1976, is very active in the Diocese and at St. Mark’s. More than 300 parishioners have participated in a Cursillo weekend. Reunion groups are an active part of Parish life. For more information, call Margaret and Eric Cavin, 388-7909.

St. Mary’s, Itabo, Cuba is St. Mark’s companion parish in Cuba. In addition to supporting St. Mary’s financially, St. Mark’s parishioners have provided church furnishings and repairs, medications, clothing, and basic necessities. Join us for our next mission trip. For more information, contact Alan Bartlett.

  • Greeters personally welcome all visitors to our worship services and special events.
  • Freshly-baked bread is delivered to first time visitors and guests on the Monday after their first Sunday visit.
  • Our Rector (Senior Pastor) sends a letter of welcome to each new visitor.
  • A member of the Newcomer Ministry Team will telephone each new visitor to invite a return visit and to answer any of the visitor's questions.
  • A newcomer's class introduces those interested visitors, newcomers and seekers to St. Mark's and the Episcopal Church.
  • If requested by the visitor, a member of our clergy staff is available to make a short home-visit for an informal chat.
  • Socials held two to three times a year offer the opportunity for newcomers and parishioners to gather for a meal, conversation, fellowship and fun.
  • Each newcomer will be given an opportunity to offer their time and talents in the lay ministry programs of the church. All newcomers have an opportunity to become a member of St. Mark's by baptism, confirmation, reception, letter transfer or intention. 

The Newcomer Program reaches out to visitors, guests, seekers and new members at St. Mark's in a variety of ways.

The Marriage Course  is a series of six to eight sessions designed to help any married couple strengthen their relationship. It’s a great opportunity to spend time together as a couple looking at the important issues in your marriage. The Marriage Course is very practical and will help equip you with the tools needed to build a healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. Each week you are given the opportunity to enjoy a special meal together and listen to a talk. Then there is plenty of time to discuss the topic as a couple. There is no group work involved at any stage of the course. Click here for more information.

Discovery Weekend is a weekend program which offers participants the opportunity to discover God more fully and learn specific ways of serving Him in daily life. This is an opportunity to share with others in discovering what Christianity and our church is all about. It is a chance to spend 48 hours in thought, prayer and creative sharing with members of our parish. Contact Rev. Sandra Moyle for more information.

Last Published: December 29, 2009 10:32 AM
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