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St. Mark's Weekly E-blast
We gather, connect, and serve so all may experience the love of Christ.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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This Sunday is Pentecost!
We will wear red and remember the day that the Spirit came on the disciples with tongues of flame and blowing wind. We will celebrate the birthday of the church and will have big worship. It's one of the "high holy days" of the Christian year.
At its core, the story of Pentecost is the story of the fulfillment of what Jesus promised his disciples. In John 14, he promised that he would send a Comfortor, an Advocate, a Spirit. This Spirit would be a spirit of peace. Jesus said, peace I give you.
It's fitting, then, that we will celebrate this week to celebrate Peace with Justice Sunday. "The United Methodist Church uses this day to speak out for peace and justice. Our Social Principles call us to love our enemies, seek justice, and serve as peacemakers in resolving conflict. We renew our commitment that to live into our mission of transforming the world, we must prioritize collaboration among nations, work to reduce the use and need for weapons, and foster just, equitable and durable solutions to the root causes of conflict."
As we celebrate the Spirit of peace that comes to the believers at Pentecost, our Church and Society committee invites you to consider a gift to Peace with Justice Sunday offering. Half of the offering is distributed to organizations promoting peace that are located right here in the Desert Southwest Conference. Envelopes are available on Sunday or you can give online.
For more information about this special offering, use this link: LINK
Wear red on Sunday!
Blessings,
Pastor Lynn
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Peace with Justice Special Sunday offering, June 8th:
You may have heard it said, without justice, there can be no peace. So, if we want peace, we must be committed to disrupting the conditions and systems that perpetuate injustice. Examples include providing access to safe and healthy food, having clean water and air, providing opportunities for everyone to thrive, eliminating gender inequality, racism and xenophobia.
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Last week was our last Soul Station for the summer. However, we invite you to mark your calendar for these other opportunities to gather around the table!
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Grace at the Table
On June 25 and July 16, we will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 11:30am - 1pm to share a meal, have fellowship, prayer, discussion, and communion. The main dish will be provided, and everyone is invited to bring something to share. Join us!
| | We will meet on Friday, June 6 at 7:45 a.m. in the church's North parking lot. Bring water, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen. Plan 3 hours, (includes travel time) for 3 miles. Walking in all weather. Contact Cheri Schwartz 602-320-2152 | | Bring your gently used clothing on Sunday, June 8, and drop it off in the bins at the Magee Campus. You can also drop things off during regular office hours during the week. | | | | |
Donate your gently used tennis shoes for students at Estes Elementary School. There will be containers in the Magee campus courtyard and near the entrance at the Sanctuary campus to collect the shoes on Sunday, June 8. Our United Women in Faith with get all shoes to Estes.
| | Like pizza? Join the Early Childhood Center on Wednesday, June 11 at MOD Pizza at 3780 W Ina Road for pizza. Click here to see the flyer or use the code MODGIVES20 and 20% of your bill will be donated to our ECC | | | | |
June 14 at 11 am for Bruce Warner
June 17 at 2 pm for Virginia Tupper
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Hymn Sing Sunday
Sunday, June 15 is Hymn Sing Sunday on the Magee Campus. This day will celebrate the music of the church. We’ll sing many of your favorite hymns and learn about their histories. If you have a favorite hymn that you would like to sing, please email Jane Anderson at jane@umcstmarks.org
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This summer, step into the gallery of grace.
We invite you to a new worship series—Grace Changes Everything—where we’ll explore the joy-filled, life-changing messages of Paul’s letters to the Romans and Corinthians. Like walking through a museum, each week we’ll frame one “masterpiece” of grace: stories of welcome, transformation, community, and joy.
Whether you're staying in town through the heat or finding peace in the pause of summer, come celebrate with us as we discover:
- The Frame of Grace
- Love is the Masterpiece
- Strength in the Cracks
- and much more.
Sundays beginning June 22
St. Mark’s UMC – both campuses
All ages welcome. All gifts celebrated. All people included.
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Summer book study: We will meet at 9:30am on Thursdays June 26, July 24, and August 21 to discuss the book The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Treuer. David is a member of the Ojibwe tribe in Minnesota. He covers the history of indigenous people in America up to the present day.
The class will be led by Art Ragland. Register will be available soon at: St. Marks Adult Spiritual Growth and the Zoom link will be sent to you. Parts one and two of the book will be discussed on June 26th.
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Get ready for an exciting journey with Mission U, formerly known as The School of Christian Missions! This year, we’re diving into the power of Practicing hope. Through immersive, Biblically based learning, you’ll deepen your faith, connect with your community, and experience healing in mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to show you how to stay hopeful through tough times, find your safe harbor, and grow in your spiritual journey.
Mission U is all about uplifting experiences—enlightening small group discussions, fun activities, and opportunities to learn from one another! Plus, there’s plenty of fellowship, delicious food, and soul-enriching worship services that will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired.
Ready to be a part of something truly transformative? Whether you join us in person from July 17th-19th at St. Mark’s UMC in Tucson or virtually from August 5th-7th on Zoom, we’ve got a spot just for you! The cost is just $75 for in-person or $25 for virtual, with scholarships available from the United Women in Faith Conference as well as your district and possibly your local units if needed. Links are provided below to register.
Don’t miss out—register today and order your book! Have questions? Reach out to me at ladyinsurance@att.net or call 520-904-8258. We can't wait to see you there!
Register for in person: Mission u 2025 In Person Event / Desert Southwest Conference
Register for Virtual: Mission u 2025 Virtual Event | Desert Southwest Conference
Order your book here: https://uwfaithresources.org/prodDetail.cfm?productID=11781&catid=2526
Lorraine Shaw
Dean, Mission u
| | Registration is now open for Summer Camp! Visit HERE to register your student and EMAIL Jane to volunteer as an adult! | | |
In 2023 AZ Native tribes united to have protection of their tribes’ ancestral homelands near the Grand Canyon expanded. The new Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument is considered sacred by Native peoples as it contains ancient petroglyphs, pictographs, and rock structures. Last week members of congress contested the creation of the National Monument: National Monument being contested. It also showed up on the Department of Interior’s list to open up for drilling and mining. Let your members of congress know this is not the way we protect sacred land.
-from Church and Society
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:30 and 10 am Traditional service in Magee Campus sanctuary and child care in Rm 15
10 am Modern service at Sanctuary Campus with Children's Sunday School and childcare
10 am Magee Campus youth and children's Sunday School (except fifth Sundays) and child care
The 10 am worship service on the Magee Campus is live-streamed on Sundays on our website or on YouTube UMC St. Mark's AZ. You can also watch the service at a later time.
The June Messenger is available HERE!
Office Hours – 9 am to 3 pm Mon-Thurs, closed Friday - Sunday
Staff may be available by appointment at other times; email them using their first name followed by @umcstmarks.org
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