SERVE
The unique purpose and work of a congregation is to gather those called by God into Christ’s body, the Church, a community of transformation of mind, heart and action, and to SEND these same into the world to be and to act as God’s loving and transforming presence. At Saint Mark’s, we offer many opportunities to engage in: onsite direct service (outreach), volunteering with off-site mission partners, and participating in civil discourse and public process through Faith in Action/advocacy groups. This encompasses what we refer to as “community engagement” at Saint Mark’s..
ON-SITE DIRECT SERVICE
Do you want to join God in the direct service of our neighbors, rolling up your sleeves and meeting people across lines of difference in our community?
OFF-SITE MISSION PARTNERSHIPS
Are you looking to find a community organization already doing good work and want to join in? Saint Mark’s is in partnership with many local non-profits. We support these organizations in several ways, depending upon the partnership.
FAITH IN ACTION: ADVOCACY
Do you desire to help tackle major social issues by joining in movements with other members of the larger community? Want to find like-minded Saint Markans working with faith-based organizing partners to advocate for change and shape public policy?
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
One Long Table: Align to End Homelessness
Oct 27 at 1:00 PM
Come share a meal and celebrate with Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness (DCEH) as we unveil our new name and branding! We’ll hear from special guests from DCEH’s past, StreetSong MN performances, members of Street Voices of Change, and we’ll...
What Would Whipple Do?/WWWD? Campaign Event
Oct 29 at 8:00 AM
Bishop Prior issued this statement in September: "As people of faith, we are called to love our neighbors, without exception. Our demand that officials either remove Bishop Whipple’s name from the Federal Building or evict DHS and ICE, is ECMN’s...
Energy 'Party' at Saint Mark's
Nov 05 at 6:30 PM
All are welcome to an Energy Party at Saint Mark’s. Learn about some ways to care for God’s creation. The Saint Mark’s Climate Justice Task Force has recently joined forces with Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light (MNIPL). Together we can...