Sunday | 7pm | Wexford Neighborhood Development

Join our prayer team for a special For Your Neighbors Prayer Walk in one of the newest building developments in our community! Kim McPherson and Gordon Wong will be leading the walk in the Wexford Development, north of Gibsonville and Elon. We will meet at the mailbox parking area on Scallans Lane. Click here to see a map.

Directions to Wexford: From Gibsonville, travel north on Gibsonville-Ossipee Road and enter the neighborhood by turning right on Scallans Lane off of Gibsonville-Ossippee Road.

From Elon, travel north on Manning Avenue and turn right onto Cricket Street. (If you pass Cricket Street, you can turn right on Gibsonville-Ossipee Road, then turn right onto Scallans Lane.)

July 23 | Doors 6pm, Game 7pm | Burlington Athletic Stadium

Come out and cheer on the Sock Puppets at St. Mark’s Night, Wednesday, July 23! The game starts at 7pm, and doors open at 6pm. We’ll be throwing out the “first sock”, singing the National Anthem, and helping out in other ways during the game!

Purchase discounted General Admission tickets to the game here.

This game is part of our Volunteer Appreciation Week, starting July 20th! All of our St. Mark’s Volunteers are invited to come out Monday, July 21st to pick up a Swag Bag and Free Ticket Vouchers for the game!

St. Mark’s Volunteers, register for your FREE ticket vouchers here!

Monday, July 21 | 10am-7pm | St. Mark’s Patio

We want to thank each of our amazing, All-Star volunteers for “stepping up to the plate” and giving your time, energy, and heart to serve. Whether you were on the “field” every week or working behind the scenes, your dedication makes a huge impact!

As a small token of our appreciation, swing by the Patio at our main entrance on Monday, July 21 to pick up a swag bag and your free Sock Puppet ticket vouchers. Please register for your ticket vouchers below!

We’re grateful to be on the same team—and we can’t wait to celebrate you at the Sock Puppets game on Wednesday July 23rd!

Storytellers Series

Join us June 1 through June 29 as we hear messages from the following speakers:

• June 1 - Jason Raitz (Speaker, Pastor, and President of Speak with People)

• June 8 - Heather Thompson Day (Speaker, Author, and Professor)

• June 15 - Fil Anderson (Author and Spiritual Formation Pastor, St. Mark’s)

• June 22 - Megan Baxendell (First Impressions Director, St. Mark’s)

• June 29 - Rev. Dr. James Wilkes (Pastor of Elon First Baptist Church)

Wednesday, June 25 | 2:00pm | Atrium

Summer is coming and the temperatures are rising. Join other senior adults from Saint Mark’s for some homemade ice cream sundaes and good conversation! Bring a friend to join the fun, but please register so we will know how many to prepare for.

Dust off your fun, childhood memories of summer and be ready to share some stories. We might throw in some watermelon just for kicks (or seed spitting contests)!

Touch-a-Truck at St. Mark’s Community Church!

The Saturday before Father’s Day, we’re inviting the community to come out for trucks, bounce houses, face painting and more!

Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your family’s friends, and your friend’s families! This free event will be fun for kids of all ages. Come out anytime between 9am and 12pm—we will have a low-sensory hour from 9 to 10am for children who are sensitive to visual and audio stimulation.

Saturday, June 7 | 8am-5pm | St. Mark’s Student Center

All women in Alamance County and surrounding areas are invited to this Spirit-led day. We will listen to incredible teachings from author and speaker, Heather Thompson Day and worship God through live music led by songwriter and worship leader Jami Smith. We'll also hear engaging presentations from educator and author, René Rochester, and podcaster and speaker, Molly Stillman.

Breakfast and afternoon snacks are provided along with a spacious amount of time to go off campus for lunch with your friends.

We will hear from international and local ministries Second Chance Global, Mary’s House, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes as they present ways for us to partner with their ministries.

This event is sponsored by Things Above Bookstore and Coffee Shop in Graham, NC to celebrate its 5th anniversary, along with St. Mark’s Community Church Women’s Ministry.

Cost is $35. Register below!

Wednesday, June 4 | 6-8pm | Student Center

Want to know more about our For Your Neighbor campaign? Sign up below to join us for this informational vision gathering and dinner where we’ll hear from Pete, see new renderings of the project, dream and worship together.

Connect Lunch | Sunday, June 1 | 12:30-2:00pm | Student Center

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.

Learn more about Connect Class here!

Saturday, May 31 | 2:00-3:30pm | St. Mark’s Atrium

Embrace Grace helps women experiencing unplanned pregnancy find a place of belonging within the church. On Saturday, May 31 we will be holding a baby shower for the mothers we are supporting. You’re invited to “adopt a mom” and bring gifts to shower their baby!

Starts Thursday, January 16 | Coffee Fellowship 9:15am-10:00am | Mission Café

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.

• On May 1st, Joanne Soliday and Jessica Flake will begin leading a new study based on the book Winning the War in Your Mind, by Craig Groeschel. This study will accompany our sermon series by the same title.

New Study starts Tuesday, April 29 | Coffee Fellowship 6:15am-6:45am | Mission Café

Men—there’s a new opportunity to 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.

  • Book studies for Spring 2025 include: Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel. This study beginning April 29th will accompany our sermon series by the same title.

Sermon Series: April 27-May 25

After Easter, join us for a new sermon series based on the book Winning the War in Your Mind, by Craig Groeschel.

To accompany this series, we will be hosting studies of Groeschel’s book during our Men’s and Women’s Co-ops, with the men’s study beginning Tuesday, April 29 and the women’s study beginning Thursday, May 1. Learn more about the Men’s Co-op and Women’s Co-op by clicking the links.

Sunday, May 18, 2025 | During our 9am and 11am Services

Child Dedication is a special time in a family's life where parents say to their church family and community that they want to raise their children, putting God first in all that they say and do. We are excited to partner alongside parents as they navigate what this looks like in their home.

There will be an online parent meeting Wednesday, May 14. Once you register, our Family Ministry team will reach out to you to schedule this meeting.

If you have questions, please contact Mollie Vaughn.

Saturday, May 17 | Check-In 8:30am | Sock Puppets Stadium

THIS SPRING, CHANGE A LIFE. Join thousands of people across the globe in World Vision’s mission to bring life-changing clean water and fullness of life to children in communities around the world. Walk, run, or roll with us at the World Vision Global 6K for Water. 

Why a 6K? That’s the average distance a child has to walk for water. Each registration provides lasting clean water to a child, like the child on your race bib! This event is in partnership with Ebenezer Church.

Check-in starts at 8:30am at the home of the Sock Puppets (Burlington Athletic Stadium). Register through the link below!

Tuesday, May 6 | 6:30-8pm | Student Center

It’s graduation season and we want to celebrate this milestone with you! If you or your child is graduating high school this year, join us for good food and an excellent send-off to the future. Be sure to RSVP below so we know how much food to buy.

Saturday, May 3 | 6:00pm | St. Mark’s Lobby

An Act of Worship: Light in Shadow

Artists and creators in our St. Mark’s Community Church and surrounding community are invited to submit works of art to be displayed and performed at our Annual Arts Collective event on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Anyone is welcome to submit up to three pieces for FREE! However, the collective should be viewed as an act of worship to God. We value artists and their God-given gifts and hope you will consider joining in the life of our creative arts community here at St. Mark’s!

This event is for everyone! Come enjoy time with your family, friends, and community viewing the artwork and listening to live readings and music.

April 26 | 11am-1pm | Atrium

You are cordially invited to a Royal Tea Party hosted by the St. Mark’s Women's Ministry! Lorri Genovese will be speaking on Esther's journey of faith, courage and hope in the one true God, a journey completely relevant to us today!

The table for the tea will be fabulously decorated by the Women of SMCC and there will be a "Best Dressed Table" competition! There will be plenty of tea, scones, pastries and sandwiches to choose from.

What Tea would be complete without the proper attire? Don your fascinators and be a part of the "Best Fascinator" competition. Don’t fear—if you don't have one, we will be making them at the event!

Children are welcome and will share in a special tea of their own, complete with snacks, activities and a very special princess!

Wednesday, April 23 | 1pm | Alamance Room

Our first Senior Adult Health Workshop in April will be on age-related memory loss. In May, we will discuss falls and arthritis.

Congregational nurse Diane Hitzke will lead discussions on these important subjects. There will also be a time for questions. Please register below.

April 20 | Worship Center | 11am

Join us this Easter at St. Mark’s Community Church!

We proudly affirm the Easter truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ…but at the time of Jesus’s death and resurrection, there were many who dismissed it as too good to be true. This Easter we will explore those who denied Christ—and learn about the truth that is too good to be a conspiracy!

April 20 | Worship Center | 9am

Join us this Easter at St. Mark’s Community Church!

We proudly affirm the Easter truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ…but at the time of Jesus’s death and resurrection, there were many who dismissed it as too good to be true. This Easter we will explore those who denied Christ—and learn about the truth that is too good to be a conspiracy!

April 18 | Chapel | 6:00pm Service

Join us for one of two identical Good Friday services in the Chapel as we recognize the sacrificial love of Christ through communion, hymns, and meditating on scripture together.

During both services, children 3 years-old to 5th grade will have a separate, special service of their own!

April 18 | Chapel | 4:30pm Service

Join us for one of two identical Good Friday services in the Chapel as we recognize the sacrificial love of Christ through communion, hymns, and meditating on scripture together.

During both services, children 3 years-old to 5th grade will have a separate, special service of their own!

Sunday, April 13 | 3-5pm | St. Mark’s Ballfield

Join us for a fun-filled family day featuring Spring pictures with adorable donkeys, bounce houses, face painting, popcorn, and, of course, the most unique and exciting egg hunt in town! Invite your friends for this community event. We can't wait to see you there!

Deadline to apply is April 7th!

Our college scholarship application is live. Graduating seniors and current students accepted or enrolled at Elon University or Catawba College are encouraged to apply. Deadline to apply is April 7th. Fill out the application form below, or reach out to Nick or Shawn to find out more info.

Sunday, March 30 | 12:15-8pm | Starting in the Student Center

City Rush is our brand new youth spring event designed to give students space to invite friends and bond as a small group. This year we will be heading to Greensboro to engage in a series of activities including Top Golf, Escape Rooms, and Bowling. Along the way, we will have food, snacks, and lots of fun! Invite a friend and don't miss it!

Lunch: In the Student Center after 11am service at St. Mark's until 1pm

Depart: At 1:15pm, our bus leaves for Greensboro

Return: At 8:00pm we will be back at the church

Cost: $55, includes all activities, food, and transportation

Connect Lunch | Sunday, March 23 | 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, and our Connect Class starting on March 30.

Learn more about Connect Class here!

Sunday, March 16 | 9 & 11am | Worship Center

We are holding special baptism services at St. Mark’s. We will worship together, hear a message, and watch and celebrate those wishing to be baptized before our summer baptism at Lake Cammack.

Baptism at Lake Cammack | Sunday, August 3 | 9:30am

Our annual lake baptism and service will be held the first Sunday in August. For more info, visit smc.church/baptism.

Tuesday, March 11 | 1pm | St. Mark’s Atrium

Come out for a senior adult social as we play Bunco! We’ll have fun, fellowship—and prizes will be awarded! Everyone bring a treat to share. Please RSVP by clicking the button below.

Saturday, March 8 | 7:00pm | St. Mark’s Worship Center

Support our missions partner, Young Musicians of Alamance, and catch the “Electrify Your Symphony” concert with Mark Wood of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra right here at St. Mark’s! For more information about YMA, click here. For tickets, click the button below.

More about Electrify Your Symphony:

Experience the electrifying fusion of classical and rock music, brought to life by the powerful sounds of electric violins, cellos, and more. This high-energy concert promises to sweep you off your feet and ignite your passion for music.

Be part of a night where generations of musicians come together to create something truly extraordinary. Support these incredible young performers as they share the stage with Mark Wood in a celebration of creativity and collaboration.

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event that will electrify your senses and leave you cheering for more!