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Worship at St. Mark's
Our worship schedule
Sunday at 8:30am and 11:00am
Lutheran liturgical service with Holy Communion and all baptized Christians are welcome to the Lord's Table. The worship service is traditional, yet not rigid or stuffy. We've been told that our hymn singing and choirs are among the best in all Florida. Because we are Lutheran, join us for coffee hour following the service.
Starting on Sunday, June 10, we begin our summer schedule with a single worship service at 10:00am. The summer runs through September 2 (Labor Day weekend).
First and Third Saturdays at 5:30pm
This service is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month in Fellowship Hall, our gym. The service is contemporary and casual. Holy communion is served at these services; all baptized Christians are welcome to the Lord's Table.
Traditional and liturgical, not rigid or stuffy
Worship at St. Mark’s celebrates the Word and sacraments. Worship is the center of our church life, engaging our minds, hearts, and voices with God's presence and sending us out as witnesses to God's grace. Our services follow Lutheran liturgical traditions yet still incorporate a wide variety of music types (classical to jazz) played on organ, piano, hand bells, and other instruments.
Our worship services are a blend of new and contemporary songs and liturgy and more traditional Lutheran liturgy and hymns. Vocal choirs of adult and children as well as two bell choirs enhance our worship services. We like to think there is something for everyone's worship preferences. If not every Sunday, we strive for a good blend on most Sundays.
We observe Holy Communion weekly. It is offered to all baptized believers. We believe that Christ is truly present in this meal for the forgiveness of sin, life, and salvation. We believe that through baptism we are made children of God and formed into the body of Christ in this place. After the service on Sunday, you are invited to stay for a beverage, pastries, and good conversation in Hart Hall.
We strive to be:
- Traditional not rigid;
- Contemporary not trendy;
- Challenging not preachy;
- Welcoming not over-bearing.
Join us
Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives.
You are always welcome into God's house and into our community of faith.
Join us for worship. Stay to become part of the family.
Information on: How to become a member.
About Holy Baptism
If you desire to be baptized or seek Holy Baptism for your child, talk with Pastor Hanson. He will be pleased to talk with you about Baptism and what it means to become part of the body of Christ.
Read more about Baptism at St. Mark's
Also see What are sacraments?
About Holy Communion
If you desire to learn more about the Lutherans understanding of Holy Communion and who may take communion in our church, go to our Holy Communion section. Also, talk with Pastor Hanson, he will be pleased to talk with you about Holy Communion and what it means to become part of the body of Christ.
Read more about Holy Communion at St. Mark's
Also see What are sacraments?
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
If you've not been to church, or if it's been a while, or if you just haven't been to our church, then go to our FAQ page. We've compiled a list of questions that you may have thought about but didn't know who to ask.
Weddings at St. Mark's
If you desire to learn more about the Lutherans understaning of Holy Communion and who may take communion in our church, go to our wedding policy page. Also, talk with Pastor Hanson, he will be pleased to talk with you about Holy Communion and what it means to become part of the body of Christ.
Read the St. Mark's Wedding policy
Funerals at St. Mark's
If you desire to learn more about the Lutherans understaning of Holy Communion and who may take communion in our church, go to our funeral policy page. Also, talk with Pastor Hanson, he will be pleased to talk with you about Holy Communion and what it means to become part of the body of Christ.
Read the St. Mark's Funeral policy
page created: 27 JUN 2011
page updated: 18 JAN 2012
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