Journey of Faith

Journey of Faith is a process of spiritual growth and renewal where we gather around the word of God and reflect on our relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Reconciling in Christ

Saint Mark is a Reconciling in Christ congregation. Our welcoming statement reads:

“At Saint Mark Lutheran Church, we celebrate that Christ has made us one body with many members, all sharing in God’s grace and unconditional love. As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, we embrace all of God’s people, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or economic circumstance. We commit ourselves to the work of anti-racism, social and economic justice, and environmental care. We believe we are all unique and worthy individuals created by God. We joyfully welcome all to join us in worship, prayer, study, service, and fellowship.”

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Saint Mark Lutheran Church Land Acknowledgement

We at Saint Mark Lutheran Church are gathered on the land of the Kalapuya, who today are represented by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, whose relationship with this land continues to this day. We offer thanks and gratitude for the land itself and for our opportunity to worship and be in community on this land.

We respect the rich history and on-going relationship that indigenous peoples have with this land over which they have been stewards for many generations. We acknowledge that Saint Mark’s history, like that of many churches, is fundamentally tied to the first colonial developments in the Willamette Valley.

This land acknowledgement is merely a first step in the process of reconciliation. We commit ourselves to strengthen our relationship with indigenous peoples and to seek healing and justice for those whose lands we occupy. —Adopted February 2024