What are the Seasons of Advent and Christmas?
Advent Resources for Worship and Study
Check out the new resources for children, youth and families, including a Letter to Santa printable form with a gratitude twist. A wide variety of resources for adults are available too.
Advent and Christmas Events 2023
All events described below will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust Street, downtown Johnstown PA 15905, unless otherwise noted. The events are free. All are welcome. Masks are optional at all events.
Bulletins for the Worship Services will be available at the Worship Service Bulletin tab under Worship in the menu above.
If you are not feeling well, please participate via Zoom. If you wish to participate via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the event to obtain login information.
| Holy Eucharist | Sunday mornings | 10:00AM |
| Advent Quiet Day 2023 | Saturday, December 9 | 9:00AM—1:00PM |
| Compline at The Rectory | Wednesday, December 13 | 7:00PM |
| Greening of the Church | Sunday, December 17 | Following the 10:00AM Holy Eucharist |
| Blue Christmas Service | Thursday, December 21 | 6:00PM |
| Holy Eucharist Rite I for the Fourth Sunday of Advent | Sunday, December 24 | 10:00AM |
| Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist | Sunday, December 24 | 6:00PM |
| Christmas Day | No services | N/A |
| Lessons and Carols Service | Sunday, December 31 | 10:00AM |
2024 Annual Pledge Campaign
Our 2024 Annual Pledge Campaign is underway. To learn more about us, go to Stewardship. To make your pledge, click here. Your ongoing support of our mission and ministries is very important. Thank you for helping us to be the hands and feet of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
If you are not ready to pledge but would like to make a donation to support St. Mark’s and our ministries, go to Donate

