Welcome Newcomers & Visitors
The staff, Vestry and members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church welcome you during this Lenten season to our services. If you are looking for a church home, or want more information about St. Mark’s, please introduce yourself to the Vestry Person of the Day or to the Revs. John Weatherly or Meredith Heffner. They are available for conversation if you have questions about your spiritual journey or if you are dealing with pressing issues in your life. We hope you will fill out the newcomer’s card that you will find in the church pew and put it in the offering plate or give it to one of the ushers. All baptized persons are welcome to receive the Holy Eucharist. We are glad you are here!
Children of all ages are always welcome in our worship service. This congregation knows that children sometimes act their age and accepts them as they are. If your child needs a short break, feel free to go to the parish hall at any time and return when ready. Children below age four also can use the nursery, where they will receive care during the entire worship service from a professional nursery attendant assisted by parent volunteers.
Come again. We sincerely hope that you will visit us again and would be honored if you would consider making St. Mark’s your church home.
How to Receive Communion
All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the Holy Eucharist. For those who are not familiar with how to receive communion, the following may be helpful. The ushers will let you know when it is time to go to the altar rail. At the altar rail, place one outstretched hand over the other to receive the bread. To receive the wine, either hold on to the wafer and dip the edge into the wine (edge only!), or consume the wafer first and then guide the chalice to your lips. If you are unable to kneel at the rail, please feel free to remain standing. If you cannot come to the altar rail, please tell an usher and communion will be brought to you. If you do not wish to receive communion, you may come to the altar rail for a blessing and cross you arms over your chest to indicate you do not wish to receive communion. Come down the center aisle to the altar rail and return to your seat using the side aisles.
