Community Events & Activities

CHRISTIANS WITH RHYTHM CHOIR SUMMER CONCERT: The Christians with Rhythm Choir holds its annual summer concert 6:30pm Sunday, July 12 in the Sanctuary. And, yes, this year, the Sanctuary is air conditioned! 

The choir started in 2007 and has 22 members from various churches in the Nittany Valley. The concert includes sacred music of many styles and rhythms. Following the concert, light refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Room. A free-will offering will be available for anyone who would like to contribute to the music ministries at St. Mark.

SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES: St. Mark’s Summer Outdoor Concert series continues in July! On July 17, Woody Wolfe (Americana/folk) returns to St. Mark. Then, 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. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, and a few snacks to share or items you would like to cook over the fire! The events are free, and are held at our outdoor pavilion. In case of rain, events will be held indoors. 

Come and enjoy some wonderful evenings of music, fun, and fellowship.

WORSHIP WALK FOR JULY: Pastor David continues this summer’s Worship Walks. The next one is Wednesday, July 23, starting at 6pm. The location is still to be determined.

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. 

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

JANA MARIE FOUNDATION BRINGS JAM SESSION BACK TO ST. MARK: Jana Mare Foundation returns to St. Mark for another JAM (Jana’s Art and Music) Session for elementary-age kids on Friday, July 31. The free program will be from 9am to 1pm, with lunch included.

JAM Sessions share themes and messages around building self-confidence and developing healthy relationships through the use of creative expression. Participants will express themselves through drumming, movement, and art, as we learn to work together and support one another. If you have any questions, you can message the church. To register for this free program, visit janamariefoundation.org/programs/j-a-m-sessions.

BOOK CLUB: St. Mark’s Book Club holds its next meeting 1pm Thursday, July 30 in the Fellowship Room. The club will discuss The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. 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 August meeting is 1pm August 27, and the book to be discussed is A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters.

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