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Serving This Week... Sunday, October 20
Vestry Officer of the Day Candy Waldron Acolytes 8 am Joe Knowles 10 am Zack Seaman, Xavier Lovering, Daphne Urquidez, Carter Stacy Chalice Bearers 8 am Joe Knowles 10 am Barbara Brown, Chad Stacy Counters Joan Henry, Jeannie May Readers 8 am Penny Knowles 10 am Amanda Pyper, Puck Lohnas Prayers 8 am Penny Knowles 10 am Puck Lohnas Altar Guild Judy Prutzman, Cathy Pepe, Freda Iverson, Chris Chapman Refreshment Hosts 8 am Freda Iverson 10 am Yvonne Lowe Sunday School Nursery Olivia Cortopassi, Bridget Callaghan PreK - 2nd 3rd - 5th Lisa Glenny Ushers 8 am Penny Knowles 10 am Howard Allmon, Mike Brown Greeter 10 am Elizabeth Quick / Peter Robbins Weekday Greeter October 21 Kate Firestone October 24 Barbara Young October 25 Candy Waldron Celebrations this Week Birthdays 10/20 Mary Beth Johnson 10/22 Kristin Savage 10/25 Emma Wilford 10/26 Melissa Brocke 10/27 Angie Janes 10/27 Chuck Spisak Anniversaries 10/20 Frances Schultz and Tom Dittmer Give the gift of hospitality to our faith community and guests. Anyone is welcome to host and snacks need not be elaborate... Sign up online; click the button above!
2019-2020 Commitment Season continues
Year-by-year St. Mark’s is expanding our work as a committed faith community serving the world. This year is no exception and our range of programs continues to grow. Summertime gives us time to catch our breath and reflect a bit, as well as to follow up on some important work — like making our commitment for 2019 and 2020. By far the largest part of our income is annual giving by all of us. As you expect, at St. Mark’s, you define your commitment in ways that make sense to you and you can be sure that all expressions of commitment count. Our commitment makes St. Mark’s what it is and builds it into what we hope it will be. The money and priceless time and expertise you and other members of our faith community give all year, every year allow St. Mark’s to be strong and to grow. Thanks be to God for your Commitment* Asterisk indicates Sustaining Commitment
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…about our Santa Barbara County Food Action Plan and how ourCommunity Kitchen can help address the priority goals of the Plan — and help our neighbors be healthier and more food secure. Participate in any of St. Mark’s Ministries
At. St. Mark’s, anyone is welcome to participate in anything. Everything we do is a ministry of imperfection. We aim for perfect, but get whatever we get (sometimes VERY good!), and thank God that everything we do is handmade and a work of love. CLICK TO READ MORE: Ministries |
All youth and Friends Sunday, October 27
Pumpkin carving and supper returns! The ORANGEST event of the year returns and is open to grades 5th through 12th and friends (always) welcome on Sunday, October 27 from 4-6 pm in Stacy Hall. Pumpkins, carving tools, and dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Tasha Morphy tasha@smitv.org so we have enough food and pumpkins for all. 
Saturday, November 2, 11 am
Stomping Out Hunger High School Youth Team forms to feed refugees in Uganda Our high school youth are forming a team to help feed refugees in Uganda. Stomping Out Hunger is being organized by our neighbor Teri Harmon at Montanaro Farm on Saturday, November 2 from 11 am-3 pm. The event includes a great meal and a live band. Tasha Morphy is serving as our team captain. We serve internationally but in our own back yard. Let Tasha know you are coming: email her at tasha@smitv.org. As always, friends are welcome to join. Every Sunday at 9 am
Youth Breakfast continues this Sunday It is a casual, fun environment that allows the youth time to chat, share stories and eat. We (The Rector, Tasha and youth) meet in the Stacy Hall kitchen every Sunday with breakfast sandwiches, cereal, oatmeal, and other goodies. Friends are always welcome! 
Invitation to serve on Altar Guild
St. Mark’s Altar Guild is always welcoming new members. If you are interested in serving in a serene, quiet, creative, hands-on way, Altar Guild might be for you. The guild assists the parish by preparing the church for Sunday services all year, including the special seasons of the Church Year: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter and Pentecost. Jobs carried out by the Altar Guild are usually behind the scenes and are necessary for worship. Altar Guild also arranges the flowers and other floral and special decorations throughout the year, typically inspiring expressions of creativity. If you are interested in learning more or in joining one of our 4 guild teams, please contact Yvonne Lowe: 805-708-6129 or Yvonne_Lowe@comcast.net. For Preschool Committee Parish representative sought St. Mark’s Preschool committee is in need of a parish representative. This is a 2-year commitment. We come together quarterly to discuss how the preschool is running and offer suggestions on how to improve it. Members come to know the preschool better and frequently assist in spreading the word to future preschool families. Should you be interested, please contact Yvonne Lowe: 805 688-1815 or Yvonne@smitv.org. A gift of hospitality…
Hosting Sunday Refreshments after 8 or 10 am Our Sunday refreshment time after the morning services is a great gift of hospitality to our faith community and guests. Anyone is welcome to host and snacks need not be elaborate - for about 12 people after the 8 am service or 50-75 after the 10 am service. Vestry members and others will help make coffee (simple - like using a "Mr. Coffee" machine). Sign up on the sign up sheet in Stacy Hall or click the button below or on our homepage. St. Mark’s Choir begins a new season
Choir rehearsals have just begun on Thursday, evenings at 7 pm. We hope to see both old and new faces as we start another season! Singers are welcome to sing for part of the year, as well as every Sunday. Most choir members travel at various times of the year and have to miss rehearsals or Sundays, and simply keep Nichole, our choir director informed. NO AUDITION NEEDED. Also, choir members report that they learn more about music and also learn how to sing better - just by being part of our fun, interesting rehearsals. Take the plunge by showing up or, if you would like more information, contact Nichole Dechaine at nichole@smitv.org or call or text 951-312-0308, or Beverly Staples at bev@smitv.org. Bev is our Director of Music and Organist and Nichole is our Director of Vocal Music. Monday Meals on Wheels
Volunteer Opportunity welcomes you Do you have a free hour once a month to help serve our wider community? Every Monday throughout the year (52 Mondays including Monday holidays) St. Mark’s has a team of volunteers that deliver hot lunches to our area homebound. Our team delivers Route 1 which covers the Solvang area. The route takes about an hour and meals are picked up at around 11 am from Atterdag Village. We are in need of new volunteer drivers. A volunteer typically does the route once a month or every other month. Please contact Billy Hurbaugh (text or call 805-245-4099) for more information or to sign up. | ||
Contact Jeannie May or use online form
Prayer List and Prayer Chain available
The prayer chain and the prayer list are available to you.
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For prayer requests, you can also use the online Prayer Request (also find a hotlink on our home page at smitv.org .)
Prayer List and Prayer Chain available
The prayer chain and the prayer list are available to you.
CLICK TO READ MORE: Prayer List & Prayer Group Available
For prayer requests, you can also use the online Prayer Request (also find a hotlink on our home page at smitv.org .)
Choir rehearsals on Thursdays at 7
Regular weekly choir rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7 pm. You are invited to be part of the choir, singing either seasonally or regularly as your schedule permits. Contact Nichole Dechaine for more information nichole@smitv.org
Regular weekly choir rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7 pm. You are invited to be part of the choir, singing either seasonally or regularly as your schedule permits. Contact Nichole Dechaine for more information nichole@smitv.org
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“Glean” from stores for hungry neighbors
Do you have 40 minutes or so one morning a week to provide a regular delivery of food for hungry neighbors?
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Do you have 40 minutes or so one morning a week to provide a regular delivery of food for hungry neighbors?
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Adding St. Mark's to your estate planning
Planned giving is enormously important to the long-term life of St. Mark's-in-the-Valley.
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Planned giving is enormously important to the long-term life of St. Mark's-in-the-Valley.
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Clergy and staff email addresses
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Gamblers Anonymous group meeting now available
A new Gamblers Anonymous meeting is gathering at St. Mark's on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm in Stacy Hall.
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A new Gamblers Anonymous meeting is gathering at St. Mark's on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm in Stacy Hall.
CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gamblers Anonymous group
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