July at St. Mark's
Summer Worship Schedule
8 a.m.
Chapel Service
Chapel Service
10 a.m.
Traditional Service
Traditional Service
5 p.m.
The River Service
The River Service
Special Events
Parish Scalloping Trip
Saturday, July 11, at 7 a.m. in Steinhatchee, FL
Join us for our 8th Annual St. Mark’s Parish Scalloping Outing in Steinhatchee, FL! We’ll depart Jacksonville on Saturday, July 11, at 7 a.m. and scallop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting). We have four boats reserved, and spots are available for $45 per person. If you would prefer to bring your own boat, you are more than welcome to do so—there is no fee in that case.
Contact: Anne Brent
Saturday, July 11, at 7 a.m. in Steinhatchee, FL
Join us for our 8th Annual St. Mark’s Parish Scalloping Outing in Steinhatchee, FL! We’ll depart Jacksonville on Saturday, July 11, at 7 a.m. and scallop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting). We have four boats reserved, and spots are available for $45 per person. If you would prefer to bring your own boat, you are more than welcome to do so—there is no fee in that case.
Contact: Anne Brent
Vacation Bible School
July 13-17 at St. Mark's
The theme for this year’s VBS is Illumination Station! It’s going to be a fun, high-energy week filled with hands-on crafts, creative snacks, interactive science experiments, and engaging Bible teaching—all centered on one powerful truth: Jesus is the Light of the world. Our participant registration is full, but we are still in need of volunteers! There are plenty of areas to serve. Please email Kaitlyn if you are interested.
Contact: Kaitlyn Nott
July 13-17 at St. Mark's
The theme for this year’s VBS is Illumination Station! It’s going to be a fun, high-energy week filled with hands-on crafts, creative snacks, interactive science experiments, and engaging Bible teaching—all centered on one powerful truth: Jesus is the Light of the world. Our participant registration is full, but we are still in need of volunteers! There are plenty of areas to serve. Please email Kaitlyn if you are interested.
Contact: Kaitlyn Nott
Summer Breakfasts
Sundays, at 9 a.m. in Leatherbury Hall
Join us for breakfast and fellowship starting Sunday, May 31, at 9 a.m. in Leatherbury Hall — new friends and old, all generations welcome! Whether you’d like to linger over the sermon or simply share what’s on your heart, you’ll be warmly received by The Rev. Charlie Holt and the people of the St. Mark’s parish.
Contact: engage@smjax.org
Sundays, at 9 a.m. in Leatherbury Hall
Join us for breakfast and fellowship starting Sunday, May 31, at 9 a.m. in Leatherbury Hall — new friends and old, all generations welcome! Whether you’d like to linger over the sermon or simply share what’s on your heart, you’ll be warmly received by The Rev. Charlie Holt and the people of the St. Mark’s parish.
Contact: engage@smjax.org
Caregiver Coffee & Conversation
Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m. in the Youth Center
Join us this summer for coffee, conversation, and encouragement for caregivers. We will gather in the Youth Center on July 9 and August 6 from 10:00–11:30 a.m. for coffee, tea, pastries, conversation, and shared resources as we support one another in the calling of caregiving.
Anyone is welcome to attend, and we encourage you to share this invitation with others who are caring for loved ones in this season of life.
Contact: The Rev. Dr. Sandi Kerner
Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m. in the Youth Center
Join us this summer for coffee, conversation, and encouragement for caregivers. We will gather in the Youth Center on July 9 and August 6 from 10:00–11:30 a.m. for coffee, tea, pastries, conversation, and shared resources as we support one another in the calling of caregiving.
Anyone is welcome to attend, and we encourage you to share this invitation with others who are caring for loved ones in this season of life.
Contact: The Rev. Dr. Sandi Kerner
Christianity Today
Sundays, 11 a.m. in the Grace House
Christianity Today, led by Doug Milne, will continue to meet this summer, Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Grace House. This popular Bible study explores the life and teachings of Jesus and their relevance in the Bible, as well as books by various authors. Dialogue is welcomed and encouraged. Weekday preparation is not required.
Contact: Doug Milne
Sundays, 11 a.m. in the Grace House
Christianity Today, led by Doug Milne, will continue to meet this summer, Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Grace House. This popular Bible study explores the life and teachings of Jesus and their relevance in the Bible, as well as books by various authors. Dialogue is welcomed and encouraged. Weekday preparation is not required.
Contact: Doug Milne
Mahjong Mondays
Mondays, 3 p.m. in Leatherbury Hall
Join us for Mahjong Mondays at St. Mark’s. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, come enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, laughter, and tile-clicking goodness.
Contact: engage@smjax.org
Mondays, 3 p.m. in Leatherbury Hall
Join us for Mahjong Mondays at St. Mark’s. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, come enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, laughter, and tile-clicking goodness.
Contact: engage@smjax.org
Lunch & Learn: “We Hold These Truths”
Wednesdays, June 10 – July 22, 12 p.m. in Leatherbury Hall
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most theologically audacious documents ever written, insisting that human equality is not a political invention but a divine gift, that rights come not from kings or constitutions but from the Creator himself. Where did those ideas come from, who believed them, and do they still hold true? This summer, we dig into the founding documents, the faith of the Founders, and the explosive question of what it means 250 years later to be both a Christian and an American. There will be no class on July 1.
Contact: engage@smjax.org
Wednesdays, June 10 – July 22, 12 p.m. in Leatherbury Hall
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most theologically audacious documents ever written, insisting that human equality is not a political invention but a divine gift, that rights come not from kings or constitutions but from the Creator himself. Where did those ideas come from, who believed them, and do they still hold true? This summer, we dig into the founding documents, the faith of the Founders, and the explosive question of what it means 250 years later to be both a Christian and an American. There will be no class on July 1.
Contact: engage@smjax.org
St. Mark's Stitchers
Thursdays, 11 a.m. at the Red Lion Upstairs
Love to needlepoint? Join us for our needlepoint group at the Red Lion upstairs, on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Whether you are brand new or a seasoned stitcher, all are welcome to attend for fellowship and stitching. Bring any stitching project!
Contact: engage@smjax.org
Thursdays, 11 a.m. at the Red Lion Upstairs
Love to needlepoint? Join us for our needlepoint group at the Red Lion upstairs, on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Whether you are brand new or a seasoned stitcher, all are welcome to attend for fellowship and stitching. Bring any stitching project!
Contact: engage@smjax.org
EYC Summer Hangouts
July 8: BYO Cereal & Movie Night – Youth Center
July 19: Bible & Bonfire Night – Youth Center
July 22: Bible & Beach Night
July 29: Grill & Glow-in-the-Dark Capture the Flag – Youth Center
August 8: Back to School Color War – Youth Center
Contact: Mallory Douglas
July 8: BYO Cereal & Movie Night – Youth Center
July 19: Bible & Bonfire Night – Youth Center
July 22: Bible & Beach Night
July 29: Grill & Glow-in-the-Dark Capture the Flag – Youth Center
August 8: Back to School Color War – Youth Center
Contact: Mallory Douglas
Venture Crew (Scouting America – coed program for older youth)
One or two Tuesdays a month, 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Center
Venturing is a co-ed program within Scouting America for older youth/young adults aged 14-20 focused on adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service with a focus on High Adventure Activities and Challenges like Hiking, Backpacking, Scuba, Shooting Sports, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Rafting and more. The Crew will focus on an annual trip to one of Scouting America’s High Adventure Bases (Philmont, SeaBase, Northern Tier, Summit, Swamp Base) along with other high adventure activities and whatever else the Crew would like to plan.
Contact: Mike Maszy (Crew Advisor) or James Holyer
One or two Tuesdays a month, 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Center
Venturing is a co-ed program within Scouting America for older youth/young adults aged 14-20 focused on adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service with a focus on High Adventure Activities and Challenges like Hiking, Backpacking, Scuba, Shooting Sports, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Rafting and more. The Crew will focus on an annual trip to one of Scouting America’s High Adventure Bases (Philmont, SeaBase, Northern Tier, Summit, Swamp Base) along with other high adventure activities and whatever else the Crew would like to plan.
Contact: Mike Maszy (Crew Advisor) or James Holyer
Boy Scouts (Scouting America – Scouts BSA Troop for boys)
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. in the Youth Center
St. Mark’s has chartered scouting groups for over 100 years! Come see what it’s all about! Boys age 10/in 5th grade up through age 18 are invited to come check out this amazing program that fosters leadership, good citizenship, lifelong skill-building, and love of the outdoors through a program of rank advancement and camping and other outdoor activities.
Contact: Angel Maszy (Committee Chair) or James Holyer
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. in the Youth Center
St. Mark’s has chartered scouting groups for over 100 years! Come see what it’s all about! Boys age 10/in 5th grade up through age 18 are invited to come check out this amazing program that fosters leadership, good citizenship, lifelong skill-building, and love of the outdoors through a program of rank advancement and camping and other outdoor activities.
Contact: Angel Maszy (Committee Chair) or James Holyer
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