Upcoming Events
Tangled Crown Series
New Series Begins January 4 | 9am and 11am
Shepherd. Outcast. Poet. Giant-killer. Warrior. Fugitive. King. Sinner. Man after God’s own heart. Join us for an in-depth exploration of the life—and many hats—of David in our new series Tangled Crown, starting Sunday, January 4.
Men’s Coffee + Co-Op
Tuesday Mornings | Coffee 6:15am-6:45am | Study 6:45-7:45am
Men—dive into community on Tuesday mornings at St. Mark’s! Our Men’s Coffee and Co-Op is an elective-based experience providing multiple ways to engage in fellowship over a cup of coffee, studies, and even an early morning workout. You can come to any or all of these, but we hope you don’t miss this chance to connect with other guys in our community!
Coffee fellowship from 6:15-6:45am at the Mission Café will be the central hub of the morning. Come get to know and hang out with other men over coffee.
Before this, there will be an F3 (Fitness, Fellowship, Faith) workout from 5:30-6:15am, in the ballfield parking lot. Come out and build relationships—and your fitness level—at the same time!
After coffee fellowship, choose from book and Bible studies from 6:45-7:45am, will help deepen your faith with a variety of options to engage in together.
Starting January 13, Jarm Turner will be leading a study on the book A Tale of Three Kings, by Gene Edwards.
This popular book explores the stories of David, Saul, and Absalom, looking at themes of brokenness, leadership, submission, and God's process for developing leaders, how to handle abuse of authority and finding healing through suffering. It's a study on how leaders are often tested by God through difficult situations to foster humility and true service, rather than personal power.
To learn more about the book, or to purchase it, click here!
Lenten Prayer and Reflection
Wednesdays and Sundays in Lent | Chapel
Wednesdays 8am-8pm | Sundays 8:30am-12:30pm
Every Wednesday and Sunday in Lent, the Chapel will be open for self-guided prayer and reflection. Come to this quiet, sacred space to engage with God in prayer. Stop by between 8am and 8pm and stay for as long as you’d like.
Childcare will be provided on Wednesdays between 6pm and 8pm!
House of David Watch Party
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm | January 14-March 4
Join us Wednesday nights as we watch the House of David video series together! We’ll begin at 5:30 with an optional dinner, watch the show beginning at 6pm, and have a Q and A with our staff panel!
We will have special programs for children 4 years old to 5th Grade, and childcare will be provided for children from 0-3 years old. Kids in middle school and up are encouaged to serve in kids’ ministry, or watch with their parents (per parents’ discretion).
Note to Parents: House of David is rated TV-14 due to violence inherent in the story of David. Parental discrection is advised.
Cost for the optional dinner is $15 per family or $5 per person. You can pre-pay for food below or pay at the Mission Café on Wednesday night.
Weekly Schedule:
Optional Dinner 5:30-6pm
House of David Viewing 6-7pm
Q & A Panel 7-7:30pm
(Kids’ Program 6-7:30pm)
Women’s Coffee + Co-Op
Coffee Fellowship | 9:15am-10:00am | Mission Café
Bible Study Groups | 10:00-11:30am
Ladies—there’s a new opportunity to dive into community on Thursday mornings at St. Mark’s! Our Women’s Coffee and Co-Op is an elective-based experience providing multiple ways to engage in fellowship over a cup of coffee and studies. We hope you don’t miss this chance to connect with other ladies in our community!
Coffee fellowship from 9:15-10:00am at the Mission Café will be the central hub of the morning. Come get to know and hang out with other ladies over coffee.
After coffee, choose from various Bible study groups from 10:00-11:30am that will help deepen your faith as you engage with other women. Childcare is available.
To start 2026, one group will be studying Proverbs and another is studying the book Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen.
IF: One Night
Friday, February 27 | 6pm-11pm | Atrium
IF:One Night is a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate what we’re part of: a global family of women who believe God is moving in powerful ways. It’s a night to worship together, hear life-changing teaching, and be reminded that we are not alone.
We can’t wait to see how God meets us again in ways that inspire, challenge, and encourage us to live fully in His purpose! All women from our area are invited, so bring a friend. For more info about the IF event and movement, click here.
Cost ($15) includes dinner. Sign up below!
Immerse: Adult Baptism
Sunday, March 1 | 9 & 11am | Worship Center
We are holding special baptism services at St. Mark’s. We will worship together, hear a message, and celebrate those being baptized!
Concert: Seph Schlueter “Counting My Blessings” Tour
Saturday, March 7 | 7pm | St. Mark’s Worship Center
Come see artists Seph Schlueter, Allison Eide, and Charles Weems in the Counting My Blessings tour!
There are some concerts that feel good to be in the room for, and the “Counting My Blessings” Tour is one of them. Seph Schlueter will take the stage with the songs that have been repeated in your playlists and church services like “Counting My Blessings” and “Running Back to You.” Plus, the warmth of Allison Eide and her breakout, “Love Who I Am,” and the storyteller charm of Charles Weems with his song “Slow Me Down.” You’ll leave this evening counting more than a few blessings of your own.
To purchase VIP tickets, click here!
City Rush (Waypoint)
Sunday, March 15 | 12:15pm-8pm | Starting in the Student Center
City Rush is back! Invite your friends, sign up, and don’t miss this event full of nonstop fun for our 6th-12th graders. We start with lunch and then loading into buses directly after church on March 15. We’ll drive to Greensboro for a day full of Top Golf, Laser Tag, Escape Rooms, and plenty of other fun in between. It’s the perfect event to invite friends, whether they come to St. Mark’s or not.
Lunch (Optional): After 2nd service at St. Mark's until 1pm in the Student Center
Departure: At 1:10pm we leave the church by bus for Greensboro
Return: At 8pm, we will be back at the church
Cost: $55 (includes all activities, food, and transportation)
Connect Lunch (April)
Connect Lunch | Sunday, April 12 | 12:30-2:00pm | Atrium
Connect is the best place to learn what our church believes and to step more fully into the St. Mark’s community. Join us for lunch after our second service and get to know some members of our staff and elder team, learn more about St. Mark’s.
Connect class will be held for the three Sundays following lunch (April 19, 26, May 3). Learn more about Connect Class here!
Arts Collective: The Extraordinary for the Ordinary
Sunday, April 19 | 8:30am-1:00pm | Lobby and Atrium
Theme: The Extraordinary for the Ordinary
Artists, creators, and hobbyists at St. Mark’s Community Church and the surrounding area are invited to submit original works to be displayed and performed at our annual Arts Collective on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
This year, our Arts Collective will be woven into our worship services, and enjoyed in the lobby area that morning. Some chosen performing arts will be part of our worship services!
For those submitting work, the deadline for visual art is Friday, April 10. The deadline for performance art is Tuesday, March 31. To send pictures/words for your submissions, or if you have any questions, please email Beth here.
Grief Share: Loss of a Spouse
Friday, May 1 | 1-3pm | Guilford Room
Grief Share: Loss of a Spouse is a stand-alone, two-hour seminar helping people process the grief and find help after the loss of a spouse.
Please park at the Willow Oak entrance, walk past the cafe and make an immediate right at North Wing. Register by clicking the button below, and creating a GriefShare account if you do not already have one.
Questions, or in need of scholarship assistance? Contact Gordon
Check out this video for a brief overview about GriefShare.
Ash Wednesday Reflection
Wednesday, February 18 | 7:30am-7:30pm | Chapel
Ash Wednesday is a day for reflecting upon our brokenness as we prepare our hearts for the restoration that comes on Easter. But, it can be hard to slow down and quietly pray.
We will be opening our chapel for guided reflection and prayer: a sacred place to pray, engage in self-guided reflection exercises, and receive ashes as a sign of your confession. The chapel will be open all day so stop by for 15 minutes, or stick around for longer!
Emerge: Pendant Sculpting Class
Thursday, February 12 | 6-9pm | Atrium
All women of St. Mark’s are invited to our winter event, Emerge!
Guest artist Kimberly Moser, founder of Chrysalis Clay, will lead us in sculpting a silver or bronze pendant necklace. There will be different designs to choose from, and we are excited to explore the process of making silver or bronze with you. (See examples below!)
Registration is limited to 60 attendees, so make sure to register below as soon as possible! The cost for this event depends on the metal: silver necklaces are $45 per person, $40 for seniors and students and bronze necklaces are $35 per person, $30 for seniors and student. Refreshments will be served.
Silver pendants
Bronze pendant
Walking Wisely Weekend
Walking Wisely Weekend is here again: February 6-8!
Early Bird: $65 (ends Monday, January 12) | Normal Price: $75
If you're new to W3, it is an in-town retreat where students from all over the area gather for two days of mind-blowing sessions. You’ll stay the night in local host homes with friends for small group fun and meaningful conversation. We’ve been a part of this incredible event for over a decade, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for this year!
Here’s what to expect:
Gospel-Centered Teaching
Small Group Focus
Deeper Friendships
Lasting Memories
For more info, visit the W3 website or email Shawn!
Connect Lunch (January)
Connect Lunch | Sunday, January 11 | 12:30-2:00pm | Atrium
Connect is the best place to learn what our church believes and to step more fully into the St. Mark’s community. Join us for lunch after our second service and get to know some members of our staff and elder team, learn more about St. Mark’s.
Connect class will be held for the three Sundays following lunch (Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1). Learn more about Connect Class here!
Music Bingo and Chili Cook-Off (Volunteer Appreciation Night)
January 7 | 6-7pm | Student Center
All St. Mark’s volunteers and their families are invited to a fun night of Music Bingo (with prizes) and a chili cook-off by our staff! Please register for yourself and any family members attending with you.
New Year’s Eve Communion Service
Wednesday, December 31 | 5-6pm | Chapel
We are holding a special “watch night” communion service on New Year’s Eve. Join us for hymns, a brief message, prayer, and reflection as we prepare to enter the new year and celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Christmas Services at St. Mark’s
December 24 at 10am, 3pm, & 5pm
Through our Advent and Christmas series, No Vacancy, we have been seeking together to make room in our hearts and lives for our Savior.
Join us Christmas Eve for a special time of worship as we celebrate the birth of Jesus through song, a Christmas message, and candle-lighting at one of our four Christmas services.
Children’s programs will be available during each service. We can’t wait to see you there!
If you would like to serve on our First Impressions or Family Ministry teams, click the appropriate link to sign up..
Christmas Services at St. Mark’s
December 23 at 7pm
Through our Advent and Christmas series, No Vacancy, we have been seeking together to make room in our hearts and lives for our Savior.
Join us Christmas Eve for a special time of worship as we celebrate the birth of Jesus through song, a Christmas message, and candle-lighting at one of our four Christmas services.
Children’s programs will be available during each service. We can’t wait to see you there!
If you would like to serve on our First Impressions or Family Ministry teams, click the appropriate link to sign up.
Dream Center Posada
December 16 | 5:30-8:30pm | Alamance Dream Center
Join us at the Alamance Dream Center to help pass out stockings and gifts to children during their Christmas posada, a traditional Mexican celebration honoring Mary and Joseph’s quest to find lodging for the baby Jesus.
We need folks to pop popcorn, make cotton candy, and hand it all out to families as they stop by. We would like to have two shifts of volunteers this year: the first from 4pm-7pm for set-up and the beginning and the second from 6pm-9pm to help finish the evening and clean-up. Sign up below!
Live Nativity and Petting Zoo
Sunday, December 14 | 2-4 pm | Courtyard beside the Chapel
Our Live Nativity and Petting Zoo is fun—and free—for the whole the community! Come out and invite your friends for an interactive live nativity, including a petting zoo with over 25 animals, face painting, hot cocoa, and Christmas cookies. If you would like to volunteer at this event, click the button below!
NEW: TOY DRIVE! We will be collecting new, unwrapped childrens’ gifts for the Dream Center. Bring your donations to the Live Nativity and look for the bin in the St. Mark’s lobby!
Senior Christmas Brunch
Saturday, December 13 | 10am-12pm | Atrium
Senior adults, join us for our annual Christmas Brunch! It’s the perfect time to enjoy some delicious food and spend quality time with our senior community as we celebrate the holiday season.
Tasha Layton Christmas
Saturday, December 6 | 7-9pm | St. Mark’s Worship Center
This is Christmas: An Evening with Tasha Layton is going to be filled with hope, celebrating Jesus' birth. Seize the chance to pause and focus on the true meaning of Christmas with Tasha Layton and special guest Brandon Heath! Come and worship with us this December!
To purchase special VIP tickets, click here!
Women’s Christmas Brunch
Saturday, December 6 | 10am | St. Mark’s Atrium
In the midst of all the chaos that Christmas can bring, take some time out with the women of St. Mark's to enjoy a morning of carols, community, crafting, fellowship, and food. Please bring your favorite Christmas brunch dish to share.
We'll be gathering gifts and supplies for mission partner Alamance ElderCare. We would love for you to consider bringing a gift (lotion, a cozy blanket, etc.) for the senior men and women they support, and/or the following supplies: Depends, pads, wipes, supplement drinks like Boost or Ensure!
Our theme this year is "Jesus, the Song of My Heart." Please bring a friend for this enjoyable time celebrating together our Savior's birth this Christmas season!
Candles and Carols
Sunday, November 30 | 4pm, 5:30pm, 7pm | Chapel
Come help us kick off our countdown to Christmas with Candles and Carols! Everyone is invited to join us for hymns and prayer to begin our Advent season. There will be three services, at 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm.
We will have a time for food and fellowship from 5pm-7pm, after our first two services and before the final one.
OCC Collection Week
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Each shoebox makes a huge difference!
As the official collection site for Alamance County, we are looking for volunteers to help collect, pack, and load shoeboxes onto trailers.
Below, we’re offering two chances to serve: during Collection Week, and on Sunday mornings at our table in the lobby!
Collection Week is November 17-24. St Mark's Community Church attendees may bring their boxes beginning Sunday, November 16 between 10:30am and 12:30pm.
Collection Week:
Monday, November 17 — Monday, November 24
Monday 12pm-8pm
Tuesday 12pm-5pm
Wednesday 8am-5pm
Thursday 12pm-5pm
Friday 12pm-7pm
Saturday 10am-12pm
Sunday 12:30pm-4pm
Monday 8am-3pm
Questions about Collection Week? Email Coordinator.
The Critical Journey
Saturday, November 22 | 8:30am-3pm | Atrium
We are all on a critical journey. It is a challenging, lifelong process, and we can only walk it with the help of companions and guides. This one-day retreat led by Fil Anderson offers the opportunity to unpack the stages of faith and spiritual formation: a way to deepen our faith and let go of all that is in the way of intimacy with God.
The Critical Journey is a process that requires us to welcome vulnerability and uncertainty, and ultimately leads us to surrender to God’s love. There, we find forgiveness, healing, acceptance, and, in later stages, stillness, wholeness, peace, and the ability to love others compassionately and selflessly.
Join us for a meaningful, lively, and experiential exploration of The Critical Journey.
Horizon (High School)
November 7-9 | Leaves at 4pm from St. Mark’s
Our annual high school beach retreat is back!
We’re renting a beach house in North Myrtle and taking our high schoolers for a weekend full of fun, growth, and memories. Students will spend the weekend engaging with small groups, eating family-style meals, enjoying the beach, and growing in their faith.
This trip is designed to help students get more plugged in with one another, as well as help students prepare their faith for their adult years. We'll be tackling hard questions and exploring how to have a practical faith—all while enjoying the beautiful beach!
Space is limited, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible.
Early Bird Cost: $199 (until October 20th)
Normal Cost: $210
Book Signing—Full Hands, Full Life
November 5 | 6:00-8:00pm | St. Mark’s Atrium
Join us for an evening of encouragement as we celebrate what God is doing through Meredith Juengel and her new book, Full Hands, Full Life. Meredith will share a short reading from her book, followed by a book signing. Come show your support and be inspired! Both the book and the devotional guide will be available for purchase at the event, and below!
More information on the book and devotional guide:
In a world that often paints motherhood with shades of exhaustion and lost dreams, Full Hands, Full Life offers a counter-cultural soul reboot. Over the course of 40 transformational weeks, Meredith gently guides you through life-giving rhythms rooted in Scripture, helping you rediscover joy, rest, and purpose in every season of motherhood.
Pair it with the Interactive Devotional Guide for journaling prompts, creative scripture art, meditative music, heartfelt prayer reflections, and inspiring future dreaming - crafted to draw you closer to Jesus while savoring the beauty of everyday motherhood.
Dive into this journey of joy, grace, and transformation. It's time to experience the fullness of life Jesus promised in John 10:10.
Guys’ Golf Fellowship Event
Tuesday, November 4 | 6:00-9:00pm | I-85 Golf (2515 Cherry Lane, Haw River, NC)
Our event has been postponed due to weather. Join us for a night of great local BBQ from Steve's Smokehouse and fun at the I-85 Golf Driving Range & Miniature Golf.
$35 covers 2 meats and 2 sides from Steve's, along with friendly team competition on the driving range. Get a few friends together and sign up below!
Connect Lunch (November)
Connect Lunch | Sunday, November 2 | 12:30-2:00pm | Atrium
Connect is the best place to learn what our church believes and to step more fully into the St. Mark’s community. Join us for lunch after our second service and get to know some members of our staff and elder team, learn more about St. Mark’s.
Connect class will be held for the three Sundays following lunch (Nov. 9, 16, 23). Learn more about Connect Class here!
For Your Neighbor Series Study
September 10-October 29 | 6:30-8:00pm | Atrium
St. Mark’s Community Church has a vision to make a Kingdom impact from the Triad to the Triangle. The Book of Acts gives us a picture of what it looks like to be a church on mission. The early church was unapologetically committed to inviting all people into the community of God. They were willing to make tremendous sacrifices for their neighbor.
Jesus had a plan for how a small group of people would impact Jerusalem (small), Judea (bigger), Samaria (even bigger...and messier) and the ends of the earth (huge)!
Now it’s our turn to be the Church! It’s our turn to step outside of our comfort zone and to faithfully respond to the mission field all around us. As a church, we are given a task to be witnesses to the Love of God: here in west Burlington, in east Burlington, from the Triad to the Triangle, and to the ends of the earth.
Sign up for the Wednesday night study by clicking the button below!
To register for our online study, click the button below! This study will meet online at the same time as our in-person study.
In addition to our Wednesday night study (above), men and women can choose to engage in this study as part of the Men’s Coffee and Co-Op on Tuesday mornings or the Women’s Coffee and Co-Op on Thursday mornings.
Learn more about our Coffee Co-Ops at smc.church/upcoming!
For Your Neighbor (Celebration Sunday)
Sunday, October 26 | One Service at 11am
At 9:30am, join us for pancakes before we all join together for one service in the Worship Center at 11am to celebrate as part of our For Your Neighbor initiative!
This will be a time to come together in gratitude, look forward with faith, and share in the joy of what God will do as we commit ourselves to loving and serving our neighbors. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful celebration!
Dream Center Exhibition Soccer Game
Saturday, October 25 | 1:00pm | Joe Davidson Park
Join us as Dream Center FC take on Pumas NC. Cheer on the boys and stick around for a special halftime For Your Neighbor celebration ceremony!
We will be on the field closest to St. Mark’s Church Road. You may want to bring camp chairs with you.
Rise Weekend (Middle School)
Friday, October 24—Sunday, October 26 | Drop Off at 5pm Friday at St. Mark’s
Rise Weekend is a week's worth of camp fun, all pushed into one weekend! It's the perfect event for students who've never done camp before or who miss it from summer.
It's designed around small groups and giving our students a chance to get to know the leaders and students they'll be spending all year with. This year, it's hosted at Camp Weaver, less than a 30-minute drive from the church.
Unlike prior years, this year we will be doing pick-up and drop-off at St. Mark’s! We will be transporting the students to and from Camp Weaver by vans driven by our amazing adult leaders and youth staff!
Drop Off: 5pm on Friday at St. Mark's
Pick-Up: After the 11am service at St. Mark's
Early Bird: $160 (ends Oct. 1st)
Normal Price: $180
Questions? Contact Shawn.
For Your Neighbor (Commitment Sunday)
Sunday, October 12 | 9 or 11am | Worship Center
Please join us for Commitment Sunday on October 12th during our services. This is the day we pledge to boldly move forward with this initiative for our neighbors. For more details on filling out a Commitment Card or making a pledge, visit our For Your Neighbor pledge page here!
For Your Neighbor (Worship Night)
Monday, October 6 | 6:30-8pm | Worship Center
Join us for a special evening of worship and community as we gather to align our hearts and minds with a shared purpose – to be For Our Neighbor.
This isn't just a night of singing. It's an opportunity to worship together through music and prayer, drawing closer to Jesus and becoming more like Him. As we do, our lives will naturally point others to His love, making Him famous in our community.
Come ready to connect, pray, and be refreshed in our mission to serve our neighbors. We can't wait to see you there!
Childcare is available—please register below!
Ladies’ Night Out (Line Dancing)
Thursday, October 2 | 6:00-8:00pm | St. Mark’s Lobby
Grab your fun country-themed attire and join us for a fun night of Line Dance lessons taught by Carol Oakley. Doors open at 6pm, dancing will start at 6:30pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided! Ladies, invite your friends and neighbors!
Cost: $5. Childcare is available.
For Your Neighbor Fall Fest
Sunday, September 21 | 2pm-4:30pm | Mission Café Patio and Lot
Our For Your Neighbor Fall Festival is almost here! Kick off autumn with this community-wide event for all of our neighbors! Invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers, kids’ coaches, teachers, and bus drivers to come celebrate with us. We will have bounce houses, facepainting, a cake walk, and more!
There are a variety of ways to serve, from popcorn-popping to cake-baking! If you would like to volunteer to help us with this event, please click on the button below. Thank you!
For Your Neighbor: Prayer Bus Night
Wednesday, September 17 | 6:30-8:00pm | Meet at the Mission Café Patio
As part of our For Your Neighbor series, we’re taking prayer outside the walls of the church — Triad to the Triangle — with Prayer Bus Night!
This unique experience is all about presence and intercession. We’ll load up on a bus and ride through neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and key locations in our community — praying as we go. Some stops may include getting off the bus to pray on-site, while others will be drive-by moments of silent and spoken prayer lead by our prayer team.
For safety reasons, only children 6 and older are able to participate.
*Childcare provided. Register using the Sign Up link below.
Connect Lunch (September)
Connect Lunch | Sunday, September 14 | 12:30-2:00pm | Atrium
Connect is the best place to learn what our church believes and to step more fully into the St. Mark’s community. Join us for lunch after our second service and get to know some members of our staff and elder team, learn more about St. Mark’s.
Connect class will be held for the three Sundays following lunch (Sept. 21, 28, October 5). Learn more about Connect Class here!