Volunteer Teams
St. Mark's operates with the help of hundreds of volunteers, serving in a variety of ways. By serving in one or more of these unique roles, you'll make a difference, build relationships and grow spiritually. Committees general oversee specific areas of ministry throughout the church.
Action Corps
A caring ministry committed to preparing and serving meals for families and friends following funerals, hosting coffee treats during Sunday worship. and serving at special events throughout the year.
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee takes a look at the various methods of getting information to the congregation and community, through newsletters, bulletins, newspaper ads, posters, etc. It sets the communicative and messaging tone of advertising and public relations and makes recommendations and evaluates an effective overall strategy to communicate St. Mark’s mission.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee oversees the annual audit, establishes fiscal record-keeping practices, and makes recommendations concerning the budget to the Church Council. They also lead the annual budgeting process and oversee the preparation of year-end financial statements.
Garden Team
The Garden Team designs, plants, maintains and cares for the beautiful gardens at St. Mark’s, which are enjoyed by the congregation and community. St. Mark’s has many gardens and help is needed in performing a variety of gardening activities throughout the year.
Hospitality Team
At St. Mark’s we greet our guests and family with open hearts in a warm and welcoming environment. Members of our hospitality team serve as greeters, ushers, communion assistants, cookie bakers, shovelers, parking lot attendants, and overall ambassadors of St. Mark's.
Internship Committee
The Internship Committee meets with the intern pastor to provide guidance and feedback from the congregation's perspective. The internship committee is comprised of four to eight lay members of the church that meet monthly with an agenda set forth by Luther Seminary. Each month we discuss different aspects of the intern's work and life in the church such as, preaching style and technique, teaching ministries, social roles and managerial abilities among many other things. We concern ourselves not only with the intern's work in the church but also their home life and how they and their family are adjusting to life in the church.
Library Committee
The library at St. Mark’s (located next to the church office) provides members and families with faith-based literature and media resources to strengthen their faith lives and spiritual journey. The library also offers a fun and interesting collection of easy-to-read books and DVDs for children, as well as many books and magazines for teens and young adults. The library is a quiet, comfortable place to recharge with a good book. The library always welcomes volunteers. Responsibilities include checking items in and out, shelving, and assisting library users find materials. Training is provided.
Personnel Committee
The group is responsible for reviewing information regarding any staff issues, wages and benefits annual budget and plans for the future needs of the church. The committee prepares information and proposes plans to the council for consideration. If the proposals are accepted the group works to implement the plans according to the Council’s direction.
Players and Planners
The Players and Planners Committee is involved in the behind-the-scenes activities as well as on-stage activities associated with the drama program at St. Mark's. This involves choosing and scheduling shows for the year, making decisions regarding ticketing and concessions, and providing overall support to the drama program.
Property Committee
The Property Committee provides planning and oversight for the maintenance and capital improvements of St. Mark’s building, grounds and general physical environment.
Special Gifts & Memorials
The Special Gifts and Memorials Committee, with Church Council approval, oversees the utilization of gifts to meet special needs of the church. A list of current needs will be provided upon request. The committee concentrates on the prompt and intelligent use of monies given as special gifts and memorials.
The St. Mark's Foundation
The St. Mark’s Foundation was formed as a separate nonprofit corporation for the purpose of enhancing the mission outreach of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church apart from and outside the general operation of the congregation. The Foundation was chartered to provide grants in the following areas: capital improvements; new programs; community, synod and ELCA ministries. This perpetual fund is invested in the ELCA Mission Investment Fund and only the earnings are spent. Therefore, both the principal and the interest are providing valuable benefits to our church and beyond. A Board of Trustees formulates policies, manages the assets and distributes the income each year. These Trustees are elected by the St. Mark’s Church Council. The Board will appoint advisory committees to assist in the administration of the Foundation.
Women of St. Mark's
The Women of St. Mark’s is part of the Women of the ELCA. As a community of women this group is committed to growing in faith, affirming gifts, supporting, engaging in ministry and action, and promoting healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world. The group plans four yearly events, sponsors service projects, provides retreat opportunities, and offers several Bible study circles that meet on a monthly basis.
