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 Quick Look Ahead
August 21:        Nursery Open

                         9am Children's Chapel

                        10am Summer Sunday School
August 28:        Nursery Open

                       9am Children's Chapel

                       10am Summer Sunday School

                       12:30 Summer Service Trips                                             Celebration
September 4:     Nursery Open

                        No Children's Chapel

                        No Sunday School
THIS WEEK!



AUGUST SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL: 
Won't You Be My Neighbor?


All month long is a Sunday School Special that is all about being a good neighbor! We will be looking at the story of the Good Samaritan and creating our own interpretation with fun games and art projects all along the way.


When? 10am, after the 9am service
Where? The Adams Room
Who? Children of all ages!


JOIN US!
Worship this Week: 9am Children's Chapel!


We are back in Children's Chapel this Sunday! We will gather in the Nave for the 9am service and head up to the Dance Studio after the opening hymn for a time of creative worship. See you there!
COMING UP

Aug. 22: CHGM FAMILY NIGHT!



St. Mark's is once again hosting the back to school Family Night for Capitol Hill Group Ministries' shelter families on Monday, August 22 in Baxter Hall. Just as the youth wrapped gifts for the Christmas Family Night, we are stepping up again to stuff back packs to be distributed at the dinner so that the kids are ready for school! 


ALL FAMILIES AND YOUTH-- Join us on Monday, August 22 from 5:30pm-8pm to help out at the dinner, play board games with the families, and pass out the backpacks! These activities are great for children and families of all ages! 


For more information or for questions, email Caroline!
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Aug. 28: Service Trips Celebration Pub Lunch!



ALL PARISHIONERS Join us in Baxter Hall after the 11:15am service on Sunday, August 28 for a special celebration of our High School and Middle School summer service trips! Come for a yummy lunch, hear the youth share about their experiences, and watch a picture video recapping each trip. This is a great way to support the youth program and to let us say thank you for making these summer trips a success!
September 11: Parish Picnic!



After the 10am Service on Sunday, September 11 we will have parish-wide lunch to kick off the new school year! Join us for food and games in Baxter Hall and the church courtyard. 


Parents and teens! I need volunteers to help run the games and activities- email me if you are available to help! 
Sept. 17-18: Middle School Lock In!


Kick off the school year with your St. Mark's family and join us for a night of food, movies, games, and general mayhem at our fall Middle School Lock In! 


When: Saturday, September 17 at 6:30pm - Sunday, September 18 at 11am
Where: St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Who: 6th-8th Graders (bring a friend!)
Cost: $20
                                                                       Registration deadline: September 12
                                                                       Theme: Inside Out!


REGISTER TODAY and email Caroline with any questions/concerns! 
September 18: Fall Parents Meeting!



ALL PARENTS are encouraged to join us in the Adams Room at 10am on Sunday, September 18 for an informational meeting regarding important fall dates, events, and activities for St. Mark's Youth and Family Ministries. This is an oppotunity to connect with other parents, learn how to become more involved at St. Mark's, and sign up to volunteer.  
Safeguarding God's Children: Fall Training Dates!

The Fall training dates Safeguarding God's Children, the required child abuse prevention training offered by the diocese, have been announced.


This training is required for any volunteers working with children and youth (including Christian education leaders) who have not completed a child abuse and sexual misconduct prevention program in the last three years and is strongly encouraged for anyone who wishes to learn more about how their parish can protect children and youth. 


Please register for one of these Saturday sessions and encourage others to join us in ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth program! 




September 24St. Duntsan's9:30am-12:30pm
October 15St. George's, DC9:30am-12:30pm
November 5Transfiguration, Silver Springs9:30am-12:30pm
December 7St. Columba's6:30pm-9:30pm




SAVE THE DATES!


August 22: CHGM Family Night
September 11: Parish Picnic
September 18: First Day of Sunday School +                            Fall Parent's Meeting!
September 17-18: Middle School Lock In
September 24-25: High School Retreat
Caroline McReynolds-Adams | Youth and Family Ministries | 202.543.0053, ext. 320 | caroline.mcreynoldsadams@stmarks.net | www.stmarks.net



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