Adult Programs
We believe that faith is strengthened when we come together to discuss, build community, and serve one another. St. Mark’s offers a wide variety of programs for adults, and all are welcome to join at any point in the year.
Sunday School
Nomads
Sundays from 9:30-10:15 am, Hybrid meetings - Room 8 & Zoom
Join Us for Thoughtful Summer Conversations
This progressive adult education class is a welcoming space for open-minded discussion around religion, spirituality, science, culture, and social justice. Together, we explore these topics through books, articles, and videos, sharing news, ideas, and personal reflections.
This summer, each Sunday will feature a different member of the group leading a conversation on a chapter they've selected from two compelling new books by respected Christian thinkers:
The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage by Fr. Richard Rohr
Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus by Elaine Pagels
Whether you're a longtime participant or a first-time visitor, you are warmly invited to join us any Sunday. Come as you are—we look forward to learning and growing together.
Small Groups
Small groups at St. Mark’s are open to all, at any point in the year. These are chances to connect with other people at various times throughout the week, whether it’s for discussion, fellowship, adventure, service, or all of the above. For information on current meeting times and programs for any of the small groups below.
+ Church and Community Service
Shoebox Project & Fabric Bag Ministry: On the first Monday of each month, the Shoebox & Fabric Bag Ministry of St. Mark’s meets and assembles shoeboxes filled with hygiene products and other small necessities. The shoeboxes & bags are donated to local agencies such as Middle Way House and Monroe County United Ministries. Everyone is welcome to come and to join the fellowship and fun.
+ Reading and Discussion Groups
Women of Wonder and Faith: Thursdays at 11:00 am, hybrid meeting - room 8/zoom. Join a welcoming group of women who read and discuss thoughtful books that inform and inspire our faith journeys, with a focus on social justice and spirituality. We also support local social service agencies through regular donations.
Along the way, we build valuable friendships and support each other through life’s many challenges and joys. Please contact the church office for information.
Conversations on Life Men’s Group: Fridays at 1:00 pm, Room 8. This men’s discussion group invites all men to come together for reading and theological reflection. Visitors are always welcomed.
+ Caring Ministry Groups
Care Team Singers: This new group assembles a small group of singers who would learn a few easy hymns and folk songs to share with members of our church community who are homebound. The blessings are great even though the time commitment is light - one practice and one visit each month.
+ Social Groups
Creative Journaling: Do you enjoy art and thoughtful conversation? Did you know that St. Marks has an Art Journaling group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1pm? Most of us have had short-lived attempts at writing a diary or painting a canvas of a special place in our lives. But with the help of a few videos and the encouragement of other beginners, you might just see how combining a few of your words with some simple sketches in a journal book can becomes a continuing practice which will feed your soul. And most journalists find that there is fun and good fellowship to had by sharing journaling ideas with a small group. Click here for more information about the art group.