Service and Ministry at St. Mark's
At St. Mark's we put our faith into action by feeding the hungry, providing warm clothes to the those who need them, and visiting the sick both within and outside our community.
The following is a sample of the service that we practice -- if you want to know ask about something not listed, just give us a call or send an e-mail. The phone number and e-mail address are at the bottom of this page, or visit the Contact Us page. We will be glad to hear from you!
Hot Meals for the Hungry
On the third Saturday of each month, volunteers from St. Mark's and the wider community cook for 120 guests. The volunteers work in two shifts. From 1:30-4 p.m. volunteers set tables, prepare and cook the meal, and prepare box lunches. From 4:30-6:30 p.m., volunteers serve the meal and clean up.
All volunteers are welcome, including one-time or walk-in volunteers. Call (510) 848-5107 for further details or just show up and introduce yourself
Prepare Dinner for Youth Shelter YEAH!
Once a month, a small group in the congregation cook and deliver a dinner to a nearby Berkeley shelter for homeless youth that hosts about 25 to 30 during the rainy season. This smaller program builds especially strong bonds among the band of volunteers. Contact the church office for more details on the date each month.
Convalescent Home Ministries
For more than twenty-five years, a team from St. Mark's has held Sunday worship services at Berkeley Pines Care Center. Contact the church office for more details on how to join this ministry. Click here to see this ministry in action and to find out more about this rewarding ministry.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a national movement started in 1998 to provide shawls to people who are confined to home, nursing home, or hospital, and to those who have recently given birth or suffered a personal loss. Under the guidance of the Deacon, Ellen Ekström, a group of avid knitters gather once a month to knit shawls or blankets for members of the congregation in need of this ministry. Contact the church office for more information.