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Saint Mark’s Outreach

Outreach is a central part of St. Mark’s life. Over 100 members participate at least once a month in one of our outreach ministries. If you are new to St. Mark’s, outreach is a wonderful way to meet other St. Markans and become immediately active in the life and ministry of the church. You are welcome to join in wherever you feel called.

Global Partners



Outreach Ministries

Trader Joe’s Sorting

Each Sunday we get a large collection of perishable food from Trader Joe’s, and volunteers are needed on Sunday morning in the kitchen to sort it for use in our Monday Night Supper and Warm Space programs. Any food that cannot be used for these two programs is taken to Groveland Foodshelf. Drop in the kitchen between 8:00 am and 10:00 am to help sorting. Contact: Rich Maier.

Sunday Night Supper

A meal served to between 200 - 300 needy folk every second Sunday of the month. Volunteers can choose when to help, as it is an all day ministry. The biggest group comes at 4:30 pm and gathers in preparation to serve the meal to our guests. They finish around 6:30 pm. There is always a sign up sheet for the next supper in the Parlor. Contact: Arlene Goter.

Monday Night Supper

A meal served to about 80 needy young adults (under age 30) every Monday (except holidays). Volunteers begin to gather at 3:00 pm to prepare, others come at 6:00 pm to serve and others stay until 7:30 pm helping with clean up. No need to sign up – just show up!

Monday Bag Lunches

We make lunches for our Warm Space guests and drop-in guests to Episcopal Community Services Monday mornings 9:30-11. The group meets most Mondays in the summer and fall, and 1-2 Mondays a month in the winter. Contact: Candi Wallace.

Warm Space

On Thursdays, we open the coffee lounge from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm for a hot soup lunch and a place to rest. Volunteers work a 2 or 4 hour shift and are trained to know about local services. Volunteers must talk with volunteer coordinator before helping with this ministry. Contact: Sally Cunningham .

Habitat for Humanity

Saint Mark’s regularly participates in Habitat work days – watch the Wrapper for upcoming build days or contact Lynn to get on the email list. Contact: Lynn Gilligan.

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Meals on Wheels

We bring food to those who are house bound on Wednesday mornings working from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Each driver takes about 8 meals and co-drivers are welcome. A first timer can go with a "regular." Contact: Carol Heath.

Covenant Housing Program

In partnership with Episcopal Community Services, Saint Mark’s supports four low-income families a year in their efforts to improve their lives.  Saint Mark’s supports weekly caseworker services and provides mentors to the families.  The broader Saint Mark’s community also supports these families through the Christmas Giving Tree program. Contact: Brian Crist.

Community Partnerships

While we have our own outreach ministries, we also believe strongly in partnering with other organizations in our community to better serve our neighbors in need. Here are some of the organizations with whom we have had long-term partnerships.

 

Groveland Food Shelf

Along with other downtown congregations, Saint Markans support this neighborhood foodshelf through financial and food donations. It is housed at Plymouth Congregational Church on Groveland Ave/Nicollet Ave. We collect money once a year on a Sunday morning for Groveland. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Simpson Shelter Meals Program

Saint Markans volunteer making and serving dinner to the 20 women who live in Simpson Shelter. Hours: arrive around 6:00 - 6:15 pm; serve the meal and leave around 7:00 pm (the residents do clean up.) Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

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Neighborhood Involvement Program (NIP)

Twice a year we partner with NIP in hosting a party at Saint Mark’s for developmentally disabled adults.

Episcopal Community Services

Episcopal Community Services provides individualized, comprehensive services to families living in poverty. With an emphasis on building positive relationships, ECS utilizes a continuum of services at sites throughout the region to help participants achieve economic self-sufficiency and a healthy interdependence in their families and communities. Saint Mark’s supports ECS through financial and volunteer resources.

Wells Foundation

The Wells Foundation provides financial support to community programs that address homelessness. The Wells Board solicits and responds to grants from community organizations. The Wells Foundation also regularly elects new board members from the congregation. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD)and United Thank Offering (UTO)

As an Episcopal Church, Saint Mark’s encourages congregants to give to these two organizations that support the development of communities. UTO provides grants in the US and worldwide to churches and communities, while ERD invests in international development initiatives worldwide. We collect donations for ERD and UTO twice a year on a Sunday morning. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .