Advent and Christmas Events at St. Mark’s |

Advent 2022 Resources for Worship and Study

Check out the Advent 2022 Resources page here and under Worship for links to a variety of engaging resources for the whole family.

Masks are optional at all events. If you are not feeling well, please participate via Zoom. To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill (revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net) or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information. Sign-in will begin 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the event. Please be patient as it may take a few minutes to admit everyone.

Holy Eucharist–Sundays 10:00AM In-person and via Zoom

Join us on Sunday Mornings at 10:00AM for Holy Eucharist. We offer Rite I on the fourth Sunday of each month. We offer Rite II on the other weeks. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome. The worship service bulletin is available here and under Worship.

Advent Quiet Day–Saturday December 17 9:00AM-1:00PM In-person and via Zoom

Join us Saturday morning for a period of respite – time is set aside to be quiet, spend some time with God and refresh your spirit for the days ahead. There will be alternating periods of meditation and quiet time followed by final prayers and a vegetarian lunch. During quiet time there are activities set up in the parish hall for relaxation and books available for learning or you may find a quiet spot in the church or offices to read and/or meditate. The theme of our 2022 Advent Quiet Day is “The Hymns of Advent.” All are welcome.

Greening of the Church–Sunday December 18

Join us following the 10:00AM service on Sunday, December 18th as we decorate the church for the Nativity. All are welcome.

Blue Christmas–Wednesday December 21 6:00PM In-person and via Zoom

“Blue Christmas” is quiet meditative service especially for those for whom the Christmas season is a profoundly sad and lonely time, a reminder of loss and brokenness. Lighting of candles offers opportunity for remembrance, reflection, prayer and spiritual healing. One can grieve knowing they are not alone and be comforted and strengthened by the love of Christ and those present.

Come for yourself, for someone you love or for those who suffer around the world. All are welcome. The service bulletin is available here and under Worship.

Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Rite II–Saturday December 24 6:00PM In-person and via Zoom

Join us Christmas Eve, December 24 at 6:00 PM in the church or via Zoom for a celebration of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome. The worship service bulletin will be available here and under Worship.

Christmas Day Holy Eucharist Rite I–Sunday December 25 10:00AM In-person and via Zoom

Join us Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 at 10:00AM in the church or via Zoom for a celebration of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Coffee hour follows the service. The worship service bulletin will be available here and under Worship. All are welcome.