join us FOR
JANUARY 8-10, 2021
We would like to extend an open invitation to our church and school families to join us for a wonderful weekend of fun, fellowship, and relaxation at our diocesan retreat center. Camp Allen is just one hour northwest of Houston near Navasota, Texas. This beautiful campus has 1,100 acres and includes a formal hotel, two lakes, miles of trails, sports courts, shooting range and much more!
To make your weekend enjoyable for all, families will be provided full childcare services throughout the day Saturday at no added fee, allowing parents to enjoy the seclusion of Camp Allen while keeping the kids entertained and safe.
The registration deadline is December 18, 2020. Hope to see you there!
Friday, January 8, 2021
Check-in and Registration: 5 to 6 p.m., Conference Center Lobby
Dinner: 6 to 7 p.m., Conference Center
Bonfire and Social Time: 7:30 p.m., Back Patio of Conference Center
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Breakfast: 8 to 9 a.m., Conference Center
Childcare: 9 a.m. to noon (all ages), 1 to 6 p.m. (newborn through 6 years old)
Lunch: noon to 1 p.m., Conference Center
Activities: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Annual Group Photo: 5:30 p.m., Conference Center Lobby
Dinner: 6 p.m., Conference Center
Bonfire and Social Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Breakfast: 8 to 9 a.m., Conference Center Lobby
Worship Service: 9 a.m.
Depart: 10 a.m.
HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE
Our team is evaluating several health aspects pertaining to COVID-19 for our Camp Allen Parish Weekend.
Camp Allen requires all to wear a mask when indoors.
They will also be checking temperatures upon check in as well as asking participants to sign a COVID-19 release statement.
Our Planning Committee will be paying close attention to cleanliness and safety.
- Temperatures will be checked each morning for each participant. If anyone has a temperature of 100.4 or higher, the participant and those who arrived with participant will be asked to withdraw from participation for the weekend.
- Each family will have their own table to sit at for meals (up to 5 at a table).
- We ask all participants to wash hands or use hand sanitizer if water is not available before AND after each event.
Please check this page regularly for updates.
This is a quickly evolving situation. Our committee is tracking news and information about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our region.
online opportunities
EASTER SUNDAY
We will offer one online service at 11 a.m. and one children's chapel experience for Easter Sunday. The worship opportunity will include festive Easter music along with our second annual Alleluia Reel!
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FLOWERING OF THE CROSS
We hope you will join us any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Memorial Garden to flower the Easter cross and to pick up an Easter surprise from your St. Mark's family. Put on your Easter best, or your Easter pajamas, and come by for a quick minute to help us safely continue our beautiful tradition of flowering the cross!
Soulfull Sundays Podcast
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Welcome
ministry architects
Two representatives from Ministry Architects completed a process with key St. Mark's stakeholders in youth and children's ministry (parents, youth, volunteers, and church and formation team leadership) to assess and develop recommendations for the future of the youth and children's ministry.
Parish weekend May 13-15, 2022
Join us for a wonderful weekend of fun, socializing, and relaxation.
This is a great opportunity to connect with the St. Mark's community while having a great time canoeing, hiking, skeet shooting, making s'mores, participating in fun games or just enjoying the Piney Woods.
Registration is closed.
Saturday Activities
Yoga, Arena rides, Archery, Canoeing, Trail Ride, Paddle Boarding, Zip Line
Child care for infants to age 2, and ages 3 to 5 will be available.
educational offerings for adults
LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY
SUNDAYS at 8:30 a.m.
Looking specifically at the works that will be read in church that morning, the Rev. Nutter and Fran Wallis invite you to join them to discuss historical elements, modern application, and in-depth analysis of that day's scripture via Zoom.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
MONDAYS at 7 a.m., ZOOM
Join via Zoom for interesting conversation on the Acts of the Apostles this fall and winter. In the spring will study Exodus.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
TUESDAYS from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., CHURCH OFFICE PARLOR
Please join us in the Office Parlor. Our new topic with be HEAVEN! We will use David Jeremiah's book Revealing the Mysteries of Heaven as our source, along with the accompanying study guide.
To order a workbook and for additional information contact the church offices.
INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
TUESDAYS at 5:30 p.m., ZOOM
Join Dr. Linda Schmalstieg for a 6-week introductory course on Christian Meditation. Following prescribed guidelines, she will lead the class in methods and practices that will help you focus your mind, body and spirit on the love and grace of God through Jesus Christ.
RECTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
WEDNESDAYS at 7:30 a.m., CHURCH OFFICE PARLOR
Hybrid class via Zoom and in person.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
WEDNESDAYS at 5:30 p.m., ZOOM
Spend an hour peacefully centering yourself in Christ. This class is meant for adults who are consistent practitioners or have undergone the Introduction class with Linda Schmalstieg.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
THURSDAYS at 10:30 a.m., CHURCH OFFICE PARLOR
CONTACT JOSEPH RAWLEY FOR ZOOM LINKS TO ADULT EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS.