Homecoming Cookout on August 29

Homecoming Cookout on the Front Lawn

Plan now to attend a church cookout, hosted by your Administrative Council, on the front lawn after second service on Homecoming Sunday, August 29. Hamburgers and hot dogs and all the trimmings, including side dishes and beverages will be provided. You are asked to bring your favorite dessert to share.

Our guest speaker for Homecoming for both services will be our new District Superintendent, Rev. Jim Cantrell. As is our custom for Homecoming, invite friends who used to attend Saint Mark to come back for a visit, and remind them to dress casually.

There is no charge for lunch; however, a donation basket will be available.

Midtown Festival of the Arts - September 25 and 26, 2010

Peachtree Street will be closed from 5th through 10th streets for the first annual Midtown Festival of the Arts the weekend of September 25th and 26th.  There will be artists and performers all along the five-block section of Peachtree.  Saint Mark will serve as the southernmost hub of performers and choral arts presentations will be made in our sanctuary on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, September 25 and 26 from 2:00 until 5:00.  The main outdoor stage will be placed in the 805 Peachtree parking lot; children's events will be housed at the Margaret Mitchell House; culinary events and the artist's market will be located along Peachtree from 5th to 10th.  On Saturday evening, an outdoor showing of "Driving Miss Daisy" will be situated on Peachtree near 10th.

Saint Mark will have extended Open Doors hours on both days in order to welcome the large number of expected visitors.  This is a great opportunity for us to show off our church and our hospitality. If you're interested in helping serve a couple of hours as a Saint Mark host during either day, contact stmarkspecialevents@gmail.com.

Updates regarding Midtown Festival Activities and how they will affect Saint Mark worship that weekend will be forthcoming on the blog and in Remarks.

Complete information about the festival may be found at the festival website.