Community Events

EXERCISE CLASSES FINISH UP BEFORE SUMMER: Stretches and Zumba Gold classes continue on Monday and Wednesday, respectively. Each class starts at 6pm in the Fellowship Room. The exercise class picnic is May 19 as the classes take a break for summer. They will return in the fall.

PARENTING WORKSHOP COMES TO ST. MARK: St. Mark is hosting a “Smarter Parents, Safer Kids” workshop Thursday, May 29, starting at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Room. The workshop, presented by Centre Safe and Centre County Youth Service Bureau, is a two-hour program for parents, guardians, and anyone who works with children under 18. You will learn about building better communication with your youth and talk to them about sexual and personal boundaries; new skills and techniques to prevent child sexual abuse such as vetting babysitters, safety planning, and more; and how to address suspicions and disclosures of sexual abuse.

This is a free workshop and food will be included. Registration is required. To register, contact Pastor David or email stmarksnydertown@gmail.com.

BOOK CLUB: St. Mark’s Book Club holds its next meeting 1pm Thursday, May 29 in the Fellowship Room. The club will discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawton. The club usually meets at 1pm on the last Thursday of each month. Upcoming book selections are:

• June 26: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson.

• July 24: The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict.

  
  

Come join the discussion and enjoy some snacks! If you have any questions or have a book recommendation, contact Pastor David.

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

On June 13, Mike Weyrauch, a singer-songwriter who sings everything from praise music to classic songs, makes his debut at St. Mark. On July 18, Woody Wolfe returns. And on August 8, the Sugar Valley Band is back to play under the pavilion.

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

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: St. Mark will have a family movie night on Monday, June 9, starting at 6pm. The movie is still to be determined. Come for a fun evening with friends, both and new, as we enjoy snacks and a movie on the big TV in the Fellowship Room.