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		<title>Welcome</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a diverse community of people drawn together by God’s Spirit, we give thanks for the gifts of all those who join us for worship and witness. The center of our life together is Jesus Christ, whose love leads us to affirm our common identity as children of God. In this place for grace, each [...]]]></description>
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<p>As a diverse community of people drawn together by God’s Spirit, we give thanks for the gifts of all those who join us for worship and witness. The center of our life together is Jesus Christ, whose love leads us to affirm our common identity as children of God.</p>
<p>In this place for grace, each person’s age, race, gender, sexual orientation, spirituality, special interests, and unique abilities enrich us as the Body of Christ. In that spirit, we gladly welcome you! We invite you to grow with us in love and grace.</p>
<h2>Join us for Worship</h2>
<p>We have three services with Holy Communion every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 a.m., and a contemplative prayer service with candlelight Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong><br />
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT<br />
Visiting Theologian, PLU&#8217;s Dr. Samuel Torvend joins us for 3 special events, May 13, 16, 20 2012.</strong> Worship services, a mid-week renewal class, and an adult forum on &#8220;Becoming Public Christians in a spiritual-but-not-religious culture.&#8221;<br />
<a href="http://www.smlutheran.org/ministries/faith-formation/adult-faith-formation">Read more here!</a></span></p>
<h2>Get Connected</h2>
<p>There are many ways to connect at St. Mark’s.  Worship is central to our community.  In addition to weekly Worship, there are a variety of Bible studies/classes and music groups throughout the week for adults as well as wide array of service and fellowship opportunities. Children and youth can get connected through Sunday School, music groups, youth groups,  the Thursday Night Arts program, annual mission trips and much more.</p>
<div id="attachment_1541" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1541" title="Watoto_Sunday_School_reducd" src="http://www.smlutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Watoto_Sunday_School_reducd-300x221.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="221" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Sunday School students and teachers learn songs from Watoto Children&#39;s Choir.</p></div>
<p>Wednesday Night is “church night” and is a busy and energetic time at St. Mark’s.  Dinner is served from 5:15 to 7:00 and there are children and adult music groups, youth groups, Bible studies, and Faith Journey groups meeting throughout the church.  Church night concludes with Prayer Around the Cross at 7:30.</p>
<p>For more information, explore the links on this site, contact the church office, or stop by the Welcome Center on a Sunday morning.</p>
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