Join Us This Sunday
9:00 am—Holy Communion with Children's Time—Sanctuary
9:00 am—Social Ministry Meeting—Fireside Room
9:45 am—Sunday School—Conference Room
10:00 am—Refreshments and Fellowship Hour— Heritage Hall
10:05 am—Confirmation—Heritage Hall
10:05 am—Adult Forum withJohn Barton—Auditorium
11:00 am—Choral Eucharist Worship Service—Sanctuary
12:15 pm—Refreshments and Fellowship Hour—Heritage Hall
12:30 pm—Call Committee Meeting—Conference Room
1:30 pm—YWCP - Sectionals—Conference Room
4:00 pm—Volti Concert—Sanctuary
7:00 pm—Omni Guitar Series Concert—Sanctuary
This Sunday's Adult Forum
Come meet our Teaching Parish Student John Barton.
John will talk about life, faith, and seminary.
Mosaic television show airs Sunday!
Pastor Elizabeth debuted as host of the Mosaic television show by interviewing Rita Semel and Michael Pappas, Executive Director of the SF Interfaith Council. The show will air on KPIX at 5:00 a.m. Nov. 8.
Luther trip - Pr. Elizabeth and 25 members/friends of St. Mark's
Nov. 8, this morning the group will visit Munich. Drive via Karolinenplatz with the Obelisk to Koenigsplatz. In the city center, they will see the former Royal Residence, Odeon Square with its beautiful Theatiner Church and the Hall of Generals. The afternoon is free for them to continue exploring Munich on their own. Visit St. Mark's facebook page for photos!
Bakers needed!
Interested in making communion bread? This easy recipe is available on the St. Mark's website at www.stmarks-sf.org/resources/forms-and-downloads/ Contact Pr. Elizabeth if you are interested in this ministry.
What is Journeys in Faith?
Come down to coffee hour and find out.
Learn about this opportunity to set aside time this Fall and Winter for reflection on our faith and faith community. Journey with others who are considering joining St. Mark's, being baptized, or affirming their baptism. You'll find members of the Journeys in Faith team at a table in Heritage Hall during coffee hours. All questions are welcome. Contact Liv Beck (beckliv@gmail.com) for more information.
Mosaic television show airs Nov. 8
Pastor Elizabeth debuted as host of the Mosaic television show by interviewing Rita Semel and Michael Pappas, Executive Director of the SF Interfaith Council. The show will air on KPIX at 5:00 a.m. Nov. 8. Women's Monthly Study Gatherings All women are welcome to come and study together at our evening and/or morning Women of the ELCA Gatherings. In November our groups will meet on: Second Tuesday - November 10 from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Fireside Room All women are invited to come for study at 11:00 and then at noon to eat their sandwich or salad and share fellowship. Drinks and dessert will be provided. This year our focus will be on Slow Faith by Liv Larson Andrews and our program topic for November is "Tempo Giusto." Evening Gathering - November 10 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Fireside Room All women are invited to come for dessert and fellowship for the first half hour and then discussion until 8:30. This month we will be reading chapters 9 - 16 of Transformative Lutheran Theologies: Feminist, Womanist & Mujerista Perspectives by Mary Steufert. Third Sunday - November 15 from 10:10 to 10:50 in the Conference Room All women are invited to come for Bible study from the Women of the ELCA's Gather Magazine. The topic will be "Tempo Giusto." Some copies of the magazine are available from Suzanne Smith or a WELCA leader. If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Smith at 415.285.7438 or suzathome@comcast.net.
Save the Date: 24 Hour Prayer Vigil Starting Sat, Dec. 5
We invite you to be a part of a prayer vigil, in which individuals, families and groups are invited to pray in the church for the 24 hours prior to the Sunday on which we commit our pledges. Signups for individual slots will be available soon, but for now, please mark the date on your calendars!
Women's Monthly Study Gatherings
All women are welcome to come and study together at our evening and/or morning Women of the ELCA Gatherings. In November our groups will meet on:
Second Tuesday - November 10 from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Fireside Room
All women are invited to come for study at 11:00 and then at noon to eat their sandwich or salad and share fellowship. Drinks and dessert will be provided. This year our focus will be on Slow Faith by Liv Larson Andrews and our program topic for November is "Tempo Giusto."
Evening Gathering - November 10 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Fireside Room
All women are invited to come for dessert and fellowship for the first half hour and then discussion until 8:30. This month we will be reading chapters 9 - 16 of Transformative Lutheran Theologies: Feminist, Womanist & Mujerista Perspectives by Mary Steufert.
Third Sunday - November 15 from 10:10 to 10:50 in the Conference Room
All women are invited to come for Bible study from the Women of the ELCA's Gather Magazine. The topic will be "Tempo Giusto." Some copies of the magazine are available from Suzanne Smith or a WELCA leader.
If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Smith at 415.285.7438 or suzathome@comcast.net.
Pictures of St. Mark's Events
We are currently working on updating our website and we would like to include some pictures of St. Mark's members, ministries, and events. Please send any photos to Stefani Lawrence at lawrence@stmarks-sf.org.
Donate Flowers in 2015
St. Mark's members and friends can sign up to donate flowers for the chancel on a Sunday by placing your name on the chart for the Sunday you wish. Your donation can be in memory of a loved one or in honor of a particular occasion. Please go tohttp://www.stmarks-sf.org/flower-donations/ for our online chart to sign up or sign up on the flower donation chart posted in the hallway across from the church kitchen.
The donation is $50 and can be paid via check in the offering plate. Please note "Flowers" in the memo of the check. If you would like to submit your payment online please click on the donate tab on the main page on St. Mark's website and enter your flower donation under the "other" option and write flowers in the box.
Nominating Committee
We are seeking candidates for council positions on the ballot for our 2016 election which will be held at the annual meeting on January 31, 2016. Please contact Lisa Gray, Liv Beck or Bill Mooney if you are interested in candidacy or would like to learn more about the position.
Traffic Rerouted and Reduced Parking for Van Ness Avenue
Closure: November 13-15
Van Ness Avenue will be closed the weekend of November 13-15 to complete work on the tunnel connecting the hospital and medical office building on the future California Pacific Medical Center campus at Geary and Van Ness.
The closure begins at 12:01 am Friday, November 13th. Northbound traffic will be redirected to Franklin Street. Southbound traffic will be redirected to Gough Street. Parking on one side of both Franklin and Gough will be removed to accommodate the increased traffic.
Traffic routing will return to normal late in the evening of Sunday, November 15th.
Worship Leaders This Sunday
Preacher and Presiding Minister...Rev. Tita Valeriano
Director of Music...Dr. Tim Zerlang
Assisting Ministers...Liv Beck (9);...Linda Jackson (11)
Lectors...Shannon Valenti-Cheng (9); John Barton (11)
Chalice Bearers...Marisa Lee (9)
Acolytes...Mila and Tayte Sall
Sacristan and Altar Guild...Richard Boyle
Ministry of Welcome...Randy Schieber (9); Lew Randall , Donna Dindia , Rachel Letchumanan, Viknesh Silvalingam (11)
Coffee Hour Chairs...Susie Smith and Fred Blickle
Next week Coffee Hour Chairs...Brandee Marckmann, Bill Mooney, and Kathy Lautz
