Community Events

WORSHIP WALKS RETURN: Pastor David is bringing back Worship Walks this summer, and starting a little earlier this year with the first walk happening May 19 at the Arboretum at Penn State.

The walks are a time to enjoy nature, fellowship, some quiet time, and have a brief worship while walking. The time will include prayers, a scripture reading and reflection, and Holy Communion. 

The worship walk begins at 6pm and we will meet at the bench near the parking pay machines. There is a cost to park — $1 per hour. If you need help paying for parking, Pastor David will be there to help.

If you have any questions or if you have a suggestion for a good worship walk location, contact Pastor David. 

BREATHING IN CHRIST WITH MARSHA ROSCOE: Join Deacon Marsha Roscoe, spiritual director, coach, and author of Breathing in Christ: Experiencing Jesus in an Exhausting World, for a guided, grace-filled morning designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and rediscover a more life-giving rhythm. The free event starts at 10am May 30 in St. Mark’s Fellowship Room.Books will be available following the event for a donation of $20, with all proceeds supporting The Charles Bruce Foundation and its work with those experiencing homelessness. Cash, check, and credit card accepted.

Roscoe serves as Assistant to the Bishop in the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA, where she leads initiatives in spiritual wellness, leadership development, and communications. She is the founder of Breathing in Christ, a ministry devoted to helping people reconnect with God, themselves, and their daily lives through simple, Christ-centered practices.

With over 20 years of ministry experience, Marsha brings an accessible and pastoral approach to faith and well being guiding others from exhaustion toward wholeness, one small, grace-filled step at a time.

To register for the free event, email stmarksnydertown@gmail.com.

PASTOR DAVID TO PARTICIPATE IN MEMORIAL DAY AT BOALSBURG: Pastor David will be giving the invocation and benediction for the Memorial Day service at the Boalsburg Cemetery. The service is 6pm Monday, May 25. All are invited to attend.

BOOK CLUB: St. Mark’s Book Club holds its next meeting 1pm Thursday, May 28 in the Fellowship Room. The club will discuss The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts. The club meets at 1pm on the last Thursday of each month. All are invited. Feel free to invite or bring a friend. Come join the discussion and enjoy some snacks and some fellowship time with fellow book lovers! The club welcomes new readers!

The June meeting is 1pm June 25, and the book for the month is The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong.

If you have any questions or have a book recommendation, contact Pastor David.

EXERCISE CLASSES WRAP UP: Stretchers and Cardio and Comedy, the free exercise classes held at St. Mark, finish up their seasons this month. They will start up again in September. Stretchers is held 6pm Mondays and Cardio and Comedy 6pm Wednesdays. Both classes are held in the Fellowship Room. Equipment is available for the classes. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary. 

The last class for Stretchers is May 18. The last class for Cardio and Comedy is May 27. The classes will have a picnic on June 1 at St. Mark.

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Pastor David.

SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: St. Mark’s Summer Outdoor Concert series will be starting in June! The schedule includes two returning acts and one new group.

On June 26, Mike Weyrauch, a singer-songwriter who sings everything from praise music to classic rock songs, returns. On July 17, Woody Wolfe (Americana/folk) is back. And on August 14, the gospel group Fishers of Men makes its debut at St. Mark.

Each concert begins at 6pm when the fire pit is lit. Music begins at 6:30pm. Come and enjoy some wonderful evenings of music, fun, and fellowship.