Pastor Charles Mantey accepted the call to serve as our Pastor.
He will join us on October 31. Read his letter of acceptance. We look forward to his service here with great anticipation and will pray for his effective ministry in service to our Lord. Pastor Fauske's last Sunday at St. Mark will be September 26.
Join us for a Picnic after Worship on Sunday,September 12
The Visiting Theologian this year
is the Rev. Dr. Stephan Bouman, Executive Director of the ELCA Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission unit. Previously he was the ELCA Bishop of New York during the time of 9-11. He will give three presentations:
On Friday evening, Sept. 17 -"They Are Us: Christians and Immigration" View the new video from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services
On Saturday, Sept. 18 - "Through the Roof: Some Biblical Narratives To Guide Mission Today" (Mark 2: 1-10)
and also
"Building the Table: Renewed Mission in the Community"
Find out more about his visit and presentations here.
Bookmarkers Study Bouman Book - Save Sept. 10 (Friday) at 5:30 P.M. to attend the St. Mark book study group. On this day, we will discuss Dr. Bouman's book, They are Us: Christians and Immigration . This wil be a good way to prepare for Dr. Bouman's visit the next week. Bring a dish to share for this potluck. All are welcome to attend.
Bible Studies and the education programs (Sunday School and the Adult Forum) are on summer vacation. All of our programs will resume in September. Watch here for any new information.
Saint Mark Lutheran Church |
Our Interim Pastor
Pastor Paul Fauske
Get to know him - click here
Visit our Synod and National Church Websites and Also Learn About Some of Our Local Ministries
Oregon Synod The regular Oregon Synod website has been attacked by malware. We have changed the link here to a "barebores" site that our synod is using until the problem is resolved.
The Churchwide Assembly of the ELCA was held in August. Review the actions of the Assembly, read the news releases, and view informative videos < here.>
Grace Matters, the ELCA radio program, has stopped broadcasting, but podcasts are available at the Grace Matters website.
The Lutheran Magazine
Your source for news, bible study, and discussion of contemporary issues crtical to the faith. Check it out.
Help and donate for Haiti and Chile relief and read about how LWR is responding
Congregations Helping People - Saint Mark along with other churches in Salem assists those in need on the Salem streets
Orphans Foundation Fund and Yatima Orphans
Listen In at Saint Mark
You can download the following mp3 files and listen to them on your computer or a portable mp3 player. Be aware that some of the files are large and may take several minutes to download if you are using a dial-up connection to the internet.
Sunday Worship, August 29
Listen to the Entire Service
Listen to Pastor Fauskie's Sermon
Listen to the Children's Sermon