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Tell
me about the Episcopal Church.
St.
Mark's is an Episcopal Church, in the Diocese of Arkansas, part
of the Episcopal Church in America and the world-wide Anglican
Communion. The Episcopal Church represents a balance of
Roman Catholic traditions with the insights of the Protestant
Reformation, making it one of the more inclusive denominations
of the Christian family.
For more information,
click here.
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Am
I welcome at the Eucharist?
All baptized persons, regardless
of denomination, are invited to participate in our Eucharist or
Holy Communion. Those not baptized or who choose not to receive
communion are invited to come to the altar rail during communion
to receive a blessing.
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How
can I become a member of St. Mark's?
There are many paths to membership
at St. Mark's. Loosely defined, anyone who considers St. Mark's
his or her spiritual home may be considered a member. Being baptized
at St. Mark's, making a formal transfer of membership from another
Episcopal parish, being confirmed or received into the Episcopal
Church at St. Mark's also establishes formal membership. Membership
usually includes regular participation in worship and parish activities
and financial support of St. Mark's through annual giving. To
learn more, contact the church office.
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What
about weddings at St. Mark's?
To be married at St. Mark's, one
person in the couple must be a parishioner or be an immediate
family member of a parishioner. At St. Mark's, a wedding
is more than a festive occasion, it is a service of worship in
which the couple make their covenant before God and receive the
power and blessing of God. For more information on Holy
Matrimony, click
here, or contact a member of the St. Mark's clergy.
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Who
do I talk to about having a funeral at St. Mark's?
Contact should be made with a member
of the St. Mark's clergy as soon as possible. After meeting with
the family, final plans will be made and a date for the service
set. To talk to a member of the clergy, please contact the
Parish office. To learn more about the burial service, click
here.
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What
is a Columbarium?
A Columbarium is an area specifically
designated as a resting place for the cremated remains of the
dead. Anyone interested in acquiring a space in the St. Mark's
Columbarium should call the Parish office for a contact name.
To learn more about the St. Mark's Garden Columbarium
click here.
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What
is there for children and youth at St. Mark's?
Children and youth are considered
full members of St. Mark's. They are encouraged to participate
in worship, including communion, and the full range of parish
activities. Age-appropriate classes and programs include some
of the most engaging curriculum in use in the Episcopal Church
today. In addition to Sunday morning education, St. Mark's has
a full time youth director that works on special social and learning
events for children, youth, and families. To learn more, contact
the Parish office or click here.
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Are
your buildings accessible by the handicapped?
The Church and all buildings have
full handicap accessibility.
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To
suggest a question, please send an email message to the Parish
Office, at
www.secretary@st-marks.com
