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Saint Mark's Church 9 Summer Street Augusta, ME 04330 |
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Service TimesAll services are open to the general public. Please come join us!
Light breakfast pastries and coffee are provided compliments of one of our parishioners. Mission StatementThe purpose of St. Mark's Church is to celebrate God's gift to us in Jesus Christ and to respond by reaching out with His ministry of love, guided by the Scriptures and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We strive to fulfill our responsibility as Christians by being grateful stewards of the gifts which God has entrusted to us. With tithing of time, talent, and treasure as our goal, we believe in sharing these gifts proportionately as we progress on our spiritual journey. |
Don't forget to visit with others in the Parish House after the regular Sunday service.
Upcoming Events:
Ice Cream Social (July 25)
Do you love ice cream? How about home made ice cream after a hot, juicy burger or hot dog fresh off the grill? If so, stop by the church between 10am-2pm on July 25th and have your fill! There will be great items for sale, so don't miss it!
Everday Basics Essentials Pantry (Sept 13)
Our newest ministry, an essentials pantry called "Everyday Basics" will have a grand opening on September 13th. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Read more about this new ministry.
Summer Concert Series
Don't miss these great concerts held in our glorious church at 9 Summer St. Augusta, ME.
All concerts are followed by a reception.
CalderWood Consort
Take a musical step back in time. The Calderwood Consort will be appearing at St. Mark's to offer a concert using 12th - 17th century period instruments including recorders, crumhorns, viols, harp, psaltery, gemshorn and percussion. The concert will contain a variety of music, songs and dance. Don't miss this unique experience!
Date: April 19th, 4pm
Cost: Suggested donation $10.00
12th Annual Organ Concert
Don't miss the twelfth annual St. Mark's Church organ concert. St. Mark's beautiful organ is well known to be one of the best in Maine. Joyce Painter Rice, organist and choir director at Trinity Episcopal Church in Haverhill, MA, and flutist Martha Woodward have a wonderful concert planned for this season.
Date: May 24th, 4pm
Cost: Suggested donation $10.00
NewburyPort Bluegrass Group
The
NewburyPort Bluegrass Group will make a return visit to St. Mark's with their own special take on bluegrass. The group's ranks have swelled to four members this year. Don't miss this great concert.
Date: August 16th, 4pm
Cost: Suggested donation $10.00
String Quartet
Enjoy an afternoon with a great sting quartet! More info TBA.
Date: September 27th, 4pm
Cost: Suggested donation $10.00
Other Concerts TBA:
The Mount View Chamber Singers.
Be sure to check back for more concerts and information not yet listed here.
(For more information about events at St Mark's, contact the church office or view the calendar.)
Recent Events:
Deaconate Ordinations (June 20)
Join us at St. Luke's Episcopal Cathedral on State Street in Portland as we celebrate Rebecca Grant's and Mary Bourque's ordination to the Deaconate. Please contact the office if you would like to travel as part of a carpool group. Travel arrangements are underway.
Annual Meeting (Jan 25)
The annual meeting of St Mark's Church was held on January 25th. As usual, this was a potluck brunch affair with very good attendance. Copies of the annual report are available in the office.
We Celebrated an Important Anniversary! (Dec 20)
On Saturday, December 20, we honored the Rev. Richard Bamforth on the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. Numerous guests joined us in the Parish Hall at 4:00pm for a reception followed by Evening Prayer at 5:00.
Mt. View Chamber Singers Concert (Dec 1)
The church was packed with standing room only as the Mt. View Chamber Singers came back for another great choral Concert on December 1st at 7:00pm. See photos of their previous concerts in the photo album.
Holiday Fair (Nov 22)
Our annual Holiday Fair took place on November 22nd from 8 to 2. We sold loads of great food, wonderful homemade treats, African jewelry, people won some fine raffles and more. We hope to see you next year!
