You have dozens of opportunities to involve yourself in the support of the church community at St. Mark’s. There’s never a shortage of work to be done in a parish as energetic and alive as ours.
If you’re interested in participating in any of the following groups, or just want more information, simply click the “learn more” link to send an email to the church office.
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Acolytes assist the clergy in worship services in the church. Young people in grades 6-12, and adults of any age, are assigned to teams which serve on a rotating basis at the Eucharist services each Sunday. Acolytes also assist at other special services. Email for more information
Altar Guild is a group of volunteers who prepare and maintain the church for worship. This group works in teams assigned to each service – from the regular Sunday liturgies to special services like weddings and funerals – to prepare and maintain the elements needed for dignified and beautiful worship. Email for more information
Church Angels keep the church building in order by replacing visitor cards and pencils, straightening Hymnals and Prayer Books, and seeing that the church and chapel are ready for worship. Email for more information
Eucharistic Ministers assist the clergy in administering the bread and wine at the celebrations of the Holy Eucharist. Email for more information
Eucharistic Visitors go out each Sunday after church to conduct a brief but complete Eucharist, taking consecrated bread and wine to sick and shut-in members. Email for more information
Family Care Guild members step in to help out in times of stress and crisis. When you or a family member is sick, has a new baby or a death, this group offers support in the form of meals, phone calls, cards of encouragement, prayers and other forms of assistance. Email for more information
Flower Guild purchases and prepares floral decorations for the church on Feast Days and special occasions. Email for more information
Greeters are volunteers who are there to welcome all who come to our services, particularly visitors and newcomers. Email for more information
Grounds Keepers are volunteers who look after our large and beautifully landscaped campus which includes our Garden Columbarium, several separate garden areas, playgrounds, fields, and woods. Email for more information
Hospital Visitors are trained volunteers who take turns visiting people in area hospitals. Their visits are in addition to our clergy visits. A Hospital Visitor usually visits one day per week. Email for more information
Intercessors are parishioners who pray daily for those whose names are on the Intercessory Prayer List. Names are placed on the list by calling the parish office. Email for more information
Knitters Guild While members knit or crochet beautiful shawls, they pray for the recipients. The shawls are then blessed at the altar during a worship service, and are given to parishioners who have a serious illness or death in the family. The Guild also participates in projects for organizations such as Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Email for more information
Lectors are lay persons who come forward during worship services to read a designated portion of that day’s assigned scriptures. Email for more information
Schedules: 8 am | 10:30 am | 5 pm
Newcomer’s Committee members are here to assure that every person who visits St. Mark’s is given a warm welcome, a special gift and the opportunity to meet parish members at a meal. Email for more information
Office Volunteers work limited and flexible hours in the church office, providing assistance to the staff. These folks serve as office receptionist, answer phones and assist with other office tasks. Email for more information
Ushers greet worshippers and offer them a worship bulletin as they enter the sanctuary. During communion, ushers maintain an orderly flow to the altar rail. After the service they collect used worship bulletins and lock the church. Email for more information
Worship Leaders are non-ordained persons who participate in worship services by reading designated parts of the service. Additionally, they lead the service of Morning Prayer each weekday morning in the chapel. Email for more information
Any one of these groups would welcome your involvement. And you’ll have a great time working with others, extending the Body of Christ at St. Mark’s.
