Social Justice

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Sign Up for MLK Day of Service 2020

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MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020, 9:00-11:00am (with light breakfast at 8:30am)
See the sign up for a few afternoon opportunities as well. 
BE A PART OF "DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE!"

Extend the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through acts of service with others. All ages are invited to participate in our day of service opportunities in collaboration with other faith communities and non-profits. Children need to be accompanied by adults.  Permission and liability forms must be signed for everyone under age 18.  

The day begins 8:30am with a light breakfast at St. Mark's. Participants can choose a number of volunteer options at St. Mark's, and some opportunities in the community.  

Click this link,  MLK Jr. Day of Service 2020, to sign up online, or sign up in Garton Hall. For more information, contact Mary Beth Morgan or the church office at 812-332-5788.

Appalachia Service Project fundraising opportunity

Appalachia Service Project fundraising opportunity

The Hoosier to Hoosier (H2H) Community Sale is Saturday, August 24. H2H brings together hundreds of volunteers, raises money for local nonprofits, and provides affordable goods for our community.

Here’s how the entire St. Mark’s community can help:

Anyone from the church or the community can help us raise funds by simply signing up for a shift, and then select St. Mark’s ASP as the beneficiary for your volunteer hours. See the online signup site for more information about dates and tasks. Your time will help a great program like H2H while also supporting the St Mark’s service trip to Appalachia!

What we can do about child detention and family separation at the US/Mexico border

Rev. Jack Amick, Director of UMC Global Migration, recently wrote "(N)ews from the U.S. border that children are being held at government processing centers in unsanitary conditions is appalling…Such practices are inconsistent with basic humanity & Christian principles of welcoming our neighbor and caring for 'the least of these'."