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Dear Members and Friends of St. Mark’s,
For more than 175 years, people have entrusted St. Mark’s with their hopes, prayers, voices, resources, and dreams. This inspiring legacy has been made possible by generous gifts of time, talent, and financial support across generations—and today is no different! Thank you so much for the many wonderful ways you already support our vibrant community.
Our stewardship campaign theme this year is Many Gifts, One Spirit, celebrating each of you and the unique contributions you bring to St. Mark’s. With your support in 2026, we continued offering meaningful worship experiences both in person and virtually with Pastor Dan Buringrud, accompanied by our superb music program under our new Director of Music, Zach Ullery. Together, we’ve served our neighbors near and far while growing in faith and fellowship through our ministries.
As we look toward 2027, the Council has identified two key priorities:
Revitalizing our worship life. Worship is truly at the heart of who we are. Our rich Lutheran liturgical tradition, music program, and landmark sanctuary give us extraordinary gifts to share. In 2027, we want to build on those strengths by exploring new ways for people to encounter God and one another—expanding our expressions of worship while honoring the traditions that shape us.
Building a sustainable model to support our ongoing ministry and operations. Sustaining a historic congregation requires thoughtful stewardship across our facilities, outreach, technology, and ministries. We will work toward long-term operational sustainability to align our resources with our mission, strengthen our financial foundation, and invest in the ministries that matter most. 2027 also marks the 20th anniversary of our sanctuary’s retrofit and renovation.
Our future is also rooted in openness, inclusion, and service. We remain committed to being a welcoming space where questions are encouraged, differences are respected, and Christ’s love is shared far beyond our walls. This ambitious vision takes all of us working together.
I warmly invite you to prayerfully consider what you are able to give in terms of time, talents, and financial resources, and what St. Mark’s means to you. Please join me in completing both a 2027 Stewardship Commitment and a Time & Talent Survey. Every gift of time and financial resources makes a meaningful impact.
Please mark your calendar for Stewardship Commitment Sunday on November 8, 2026, when we hope to receive all commitments. You can complete your forms online, pick up paper copies in the narthex on Sunday mornings, or request them by mail from the church office. Thank you for being such a vital part of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and for making our worship life and outreach possible!
With gratitude and hope,
Linda Jackson
Council President
