As we head toward 2021, we remain hopeful in what the year will promise. This past year we needed to adapt and think on our feet but guess what, we made it! This pandemic was tough, but we worked together and St. Mark remained flexible, faithful, and connected. We now get to look toward what lies ahead for us as a community of faith, and who we are becoming as God's people. This look ahead invites us to look back too, at who we've been and who we've become along the way.

To create and adapt in 2021, will take commitment from everyone--our time, our energy, and our financial resources. 2020 has proved that we can be successful in our giving, so now let’s plan accordingly to our 2021 budget. Even with all the unknowns, we need to set a budget. Ministries may look different as we adjust to policies and protocols, but we will continue to remain faithful in our outreach and mission.

"How much should I give?" This is not an unusual question, but there's no one answer across the board. We hope you can be generous with your financial resources in a way that gives you joy in recognizing your part of bringing about the Kingdom of God. In order to be as wise and accurate as possible in forecasting our budget, our strong preference is to receive financial offerings by way of regular (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly), automated giving. We will still continue to accept cash and check through the mail or our drop box as well as online giving and text to give.