Lectionary-based resources

ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES:

Lectionary-based readings for each Sunday along with prompts for family discussion, sorted according to ages of kids & youth, from the Episcopal Church's Forward Movement and Forma, found at http://www.dofaithathome.org/

FOR FAMILIES WITH PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY-AGE KIDS:

Check out the Sunday lectionary-based "Sparks" posts at www.storymakersnyc.com/sparks.

StoryMakersNYC is a new, progressive Christian formation resource with beautiful visuals and accessible language, perfect for the youngest followers of Jesus.

GENERAL SPIRITUAL FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

From the Benedictine nuns of the Holy Trinity Monastery (UK) "Guide to Self-Isolating for Dummies" www.ibenedictines.org/2020/03/12/digitalnuns-guide-to-self-isolating-for-dummies

From the Anglican-Episcopal magazine The Living Church, an illuminating interview with an infectious disease expert that touches on our worship practices and social distancing:

www.livingchurch.org/2020/03/04/covid-19-facing-facts-working-to-prepare-trusting-in-god/

women of st. mark's

Established to unite

the women of the parish in a program of worship, study, service and fellowship.

We are focused on fellowship and community.

With many opportunities to volunteer, we strive to better our community while having fun. There are no dues or financial obligation required--only a willingness to meet people and participate!

We are blessed to provide monetary contributions to various organizations.

For nearly 30 years beginning in the late 1950's, the Women of St. Mark's operated the Bargain Counter as an ongoing fundraiser. It is this successful endeavor, and our varied events, investments, and fundraising activities that allows our organization to continue to support several local organizations with yearly outreach grants.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Join us to pick up your 2021 Stewardship Packet! We will have a drive-thru party going on with balloons, music, professionally baked and individually packaged cookies, and a great host of folks ready to greet you. All your clergy will be present and also available for conversation or prayer, and we’d be very glad to see you in a safe and socially distanced way for a little fellowship. Sunday is St. Francis Feast Day so clergy will also be available to bless your pets. Please remain in your car and drive thru following the parking lot flow from the big play ground to the chapel doors. Help us thrive by spending a few minutes with us on Sunday afternoon.

WELCOME

Welcome to St. Mark’s! We are thrilled that you're interested in learning more about our church. Since 1939, St. Mark’s has ministered to the people of Houston. Located in the West Houston/ Bellaire area, we are a diverse, inclusive community who seeks to love God, and love our neighbors. We hope you’ll join us in worship in one of the four worship services we offer on Sunday—7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5 p.m. If you have any questions about who we are or what we are about, don’t hesitate to call or email our church office. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.

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.

Lectionary-based resources

ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES:

FOR FAMILIES WITH PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY-AGE KIDS:

GENERAL SPIRITUAL FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

women of st. mark's

Established to unite

We are focused on fellowship and community.

We are blessed to provide monetary contributions to various organizations.

COMFORT FOOD

give directly to our charity partners

CCSC

hospitality apartments

Kids' Meals

Lord of the Streets

GIVE BLOOD

family home worship guide