Sundays in November

The Giving Trees will be in The Connections Cafe on November 9, 16, and 23. We will have three trees full of gift tags supporting children, seniors, and veterans in our community. The suggested spending amount is $30 - $40 per tag. Gifts MUST be returned to the church office by Friday, December 5. Thank you for blessing others this Christmas season!

November 16 at 11:30 am

When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our two-hour Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants discover:

- How to deal with emotions

- What to do about traditions

- Helpful tips for surviving social events

- How to find hope for the future

November 22
December 6
Give back to our community and help feed families with every ring!

Help us spread Christmas cheer by volunteering to ring the Salvation Army bells! We have one-hour shifts available at Marion Fareway and Oakland Road HyVee. 

November 23 at 11:30 am

Every year we do our best to make our campus shine for the Advent season. Please join us to put up trees, wreaths, lights, and other items around campus. Everything needed for decorating will be provided. 

December 2 at 5:00 pm

The Women's Christmas Dinner is an annual tradition complete with catered meal, entertainment, fair-trade gifts for sale, door prizes, and more. This year the event is planned for Tuesday, December 2 beginning at 5:00 pm. Women of all ages from our congregation are invited to join us - guests are welcome too!

Tickets are $22 each and will be available to purchase by cash/check in the Connections Cafe through November 23 or anytime online.

December 7 at 3:00 pm

Join us for a free holiday concert featuring the OPUS 695 organ with vocalists and instruments. Reception to follow. Reception sponsored by the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Foundation.

December 14

Wear your “festive flair” to worship services on Sunday, December 14!

December 18-20

The Living Story is a drive-thru nativity experience with multiple stations, beautiful narration tracks, and live animals where the community can experience all the wonder and celebration of the birth of Jesus, without exiting their vehicle.

December 21

A beloved tradition at FaithLife, The Chancel Choir will present the cantata, "Tidings of Joy :A Celtic Christmas Celebration” on Sunday, December 21 at our 8:30 am traditional service. 

Accompanied by a chamber orchestra, you'll be guided through the Christmas story by narration and traditional carols, with a fresh Celtic musical focus.