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Lenten Small Groups

As part of the Lenten Season, we are organizing small groups to meet in homes for fellowship and faith-sharing for March.

Haiti Relief

http://www.umc.org/haiti
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United Methodist Communications continues to provide news coverage of the situation in Haiti, including how the church is responding, at http://www.umc.org/haiti.  

Faith on Faith

Greetings from the Pastor

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On behalf of the St. Mark’s community, I’m glad to welcome you to our ever-changing site. I hope that what you find here will give you a sense of the spirit of our church. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to call and/or e-mail us. Best of all; come visit us if you’re in the area: we’d love to meet and welcome you.

Go Figure...

I went to the nursery yesterday ~ the non-gardeners’ variety at one of those big “Depot” home stores.

Things That Make My Brain Hurt

A Blog From Senior Pastor Faith Whitmore

 There are some things that make my brain hurt.

Opinion

Mass-Market Epiphany

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Mysticism is dying, and taking true religion with it.

By ROSS DOUTHAT
Published: March 7, 2010

Harvard's Crisis of Faith

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Can a secular university embrace religion without sacrificing its soul?
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By Lisa Miller | NEWSWEEK

The Gospel of Consumption

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And the better future we left behind
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Jeffrey Kaplan, Orion Magazine

Current Events

Sometimes it's hard to know where the real world ends...

and The Onion begins...
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Glenn Beck Urges Listeners to Leave Churches That Preach Social Justice

First Gay Couples Marry in D.C.

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 By Ann E. Marimow and Keith L. Alexander
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, March 9, 2010; 1:19 PM

Howard Zinn (1922-2010)

A Tribute From Amy Goodman
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 The following is an excerpt from the transcript of a "Democracy Now!" tribute.

Media

The End of Poverty? Think Again

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A must-see documentary coming to the Crest Theatre March 19-25
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The End of Poverty? is a daring, thought-provoking and very timely documentary by award-winning filmmaker, Philippe Diaz, revealing that poverty is not an accident.

Jim Wallis Has Written a New Book

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Rediscovering Values on Wall Street, Main Street and Your Street: A Moral Compass for the New Economy
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Patty Griffin's new pop-folk-gospel album a gem

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"Downtown Church"
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By Jay Lustig/The Star-Ledger 

Upcoming Events

GLBTI Upcoming Events

Friday thru Sunday, May 14 thru 16, 2010

Feeling Safe in Our Faith Interfaith Retreat, Applegate CA, $175

Upcoming Concerts @ the Café

Friday, March 19th, featuring Adrian Bourgeois, Autumn Sky, Ricky Berger, Brent Bourgeois, and Julianna Zachariou.
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Concerts @ the Café, Friday, March 19, 2010 w/Adrian Bourgeois, Autumn Sky, Ricky Berger, Brent Bourgeois, and Julianna Zachariou.

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Location

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St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
2391 St. Marks Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 483-7848
(916) 483-7840 fax

For precise driving directions to St. Mark's UMC, visit Google Maps.

Traditional Worship 9:30am

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The traditional worship service at St. Mark's begins at 9:30am Sunday morning.  Featuring St. Mark's outstanding Chancel Choir and the Hupalo & Repasky Pipe Organ,  this service highlights the rich traditions of our United Methodist heritage through word and music. Come be inspired by our dynamic ministry staff, and listen to our wonderful pipe organ, join in the singing of traditional United Methodist Hymns and enjoy the ringing of the Bells of St. Mark's.

Children are a welcome part of all aspects of St. Mark's. During the 9:30am service childcare and Sunday School are offered. If young worshipers attend our services, ask an usher for a red activity book filled with coloring pages, word searches and other activities to keep our youngest worshipers occupied.

 

Contemporary Worship 11:00am

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The contemporary worship service begins at 11:00am Sunday morning. This service brings the same thought provoking message offered in our traditional service, but features contemporary music by our Congregational Praise Band and the spirited choral sounds of the St. Mark's Singers.

Ask Sarge

Ask Sarge a question

An open Q&A with St. Mark's nonagenerian
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Justifying inclusiveness?

How does the St. Marks justify the open inclusion of gays and lesbians on their staff and in positions of importance in the church?