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April
aprFamily Promise’s Annual Night Without a Bed campaign
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As of January 2025, over 1,800 people were reported to be experiencing homelessness. Of that total, 17% were children. Unfortunately, this number may not include
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As of January 2025, over 1,800 people were reported to be experiencing homelessness. Of that total, 17% were children. Unfortunately, this number may not include many families doubling up, doing extended hotel stays, or living in their cars. Fortunately, YOU can help.
Join Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis and St. Mark’s United Methodist Church for Night Without A Bed, the primary fundraising campaign to support FPGI’s apartment shelter program which has served 329 families since 2020. Follow along with FPGI on Facebook and Instagram @Family Promise of Greater Indy for campaign updates, and come out to eat and meet staff, volunteers, and families for a Dine-to-Donate and T-Shirt Giveaway on April 30!
Participants are encouraged to find alternative sleeping arrangements for our annual sleepout and post pictures on their social media channel of choice. Be sure to tag #NightWithoutABed, so we can see, too!
Fundraising: Saturday, April 4 – Saturday, May 2
Dine-to-Donate and T-Shirt Giveaway: Thursday, April 30 from 11 AM – 8 PM @ BuffaLouie’s Carmel (43 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032)
Sleepout: Saturday night, May 2
Join the St. Mark’s team and/or make a donation at https://tinyurl.com/4t63ad5f.
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May
03may9:00 amCelebrating 3 Yr-olds - May 3 | 9 & 11 AM WorshipThree-Year-Old Recognition Sunday
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Milestone Recognition Sundays are important times for the congregation to express how very special young children are to the life of the church. Join us on May 3
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Milestone Recognition Sundays are important times for the congregation to express how very special young children are to the life of the church. Join us on May 3 when all three-year-olds will be invited to receive a pastoral blessing and a Spark Story Bible!
Parents, please email a recent picture of your child in a jpeg or png format to kidzchurch@stmarkscarmel.org on or before Wednesday, April 29 to be included in the worship service slideshow.
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03may2:00 pmSt. Mark's Presents - Brio
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Please join us on May 3, 2026 at 2:00PM for a St. Mark’s Presents concert featuring Brio! Kelleen Strutz is an accomplished pianist, singer, and
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Please join us on May 3, 2026 at 2:00PM for a St. Mark’s Presents concert featuring Brio! Kelleen Strutz is an accomplished pianist, singer, and teacher and she will be presenting a concert dedicated to women composers with her trio, Brio!
This is not to be missed! The concert is FREE and open to the public. Questions? Email Eric DeForest – edeforest@stmarkscarmel.org.
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10may11:00 amKids Music & Praise Sings in The CurrentKMP Sings
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All children of the church are invited to sing in worship at the beginning of The Current service for Mother’s Day! Rehearsals take place on Sunday mornings in
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All children of the church are invited to sing in worship at the beginning of The Current service for Mother’s Day! Rehearsals take place on Sunday mornings in the 11 AM Kidz Music & Praise class.
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10may5:30 pm7:00 pm2nd and 4th Youth Group
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2nd and 4th Sundays | 5:30 – 7:00 PM Youth group is the heart of our student ministry—and we’d
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2nd and 4th Sundays | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Youth group is the heart of our student ministry—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it! Whether you’re in middle school or high school, this is a space to grow in faith, build real friendships, and have a lot of fun!
Each week includes:
Dinner
Games
Prayer Time
Lots of Fun!
Bring a friend—you never know how one invite could change someone’s life.
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11may3:00 pm10:00 pmPreschool Spirit Night at Handel's Ice CreamSupport St. Mark's Preschool
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for Handel’s Homemade ICE CREAM! Gather your friends for St. Mark’s Preschool’s spirit night at Handel’s. 20% of the total sweet
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for Handel’s Homemade ICE CREAM! Gather your friends for St. Mark’s Preschool’s spirit night at Handel’s. 20% of the total sweet treat purchases will be donated back to the school! Show a copy of the event flyer to your server to be sure St. Mark’s receives the credit. Thank you for your support!.
This flyer is good for Monday, May 11th from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Please be sure to visit the correct location, only sales made at the CARMEL/WESTFIELD store will be tallied
Show the attached flyer to the cashier when you order at Handel’s on May 11th.
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Handel's Ice Cream & Yogurt
2466 E. 146th Street
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12may6:00 pmAn Upsy Daisy Picnic, He Loves Me, He Loves Me Lots
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Ladies of the church! Join UWFaith for an “Upsy Daisy Picnic: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Lots” on Tuesday, May 12, 6 pm in Wesley Hall. Come
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Ladies of the church! Join UWFaith for an “Upsy Daisy Picnic: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Lots” on Tuesday, May 12, 6 pm in Wesley Hall. Come in casual dress, invite your friends, children, grandchildren and enjoy the fun activities with singing and a traditional picnic meal. A freewill offering will be taken and shared with Fletcher Place Garden Ministry.
All are welcome! Bring a friend! In order that we have enough food prepared, click here to let us know you are coming.
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13may6:00 pmMusic Appreciation Dinner - May 13
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It’s time to celebrate with all of the wonderful participants involved in making a Joyful Noise at St. Mark’s! The Music Appreciation Dinner will be held on Wednesday,
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It’s time to celebrate with all of the wonderful participants involved in making a Joyful Noise at St. Mark’s! The Music Appreciation Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6PM in the Fellowship Hall. This event is open to all members on the St. Mark’s Music Ministry and their families.
Questions? Contact Eric DeForest at edeforest@stmarkscarmel.org.
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17may1:00 pm4:00 pmWalking for Dreams: Supporting Outreach Indiana
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Sunday, May 17, 1pm-4pmCrown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th St. Grab your favorite walking buddy. We’re Walking for
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Sunday, May 17, 1pm-4pm
Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th St.
Grab your favorite walking buddy. We’re Walking for Dreams in May!
This annual family walkathon supports Outreach’s mission to empower youth experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis.
Registration Fee: $30 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under
Registration and/or donations: http://outreachindiana.org/walking-for-dreams.
When registering, join the St. Mark’s UMC Carmel team, then create your own individual fundraising page to rally support from family, friends, colleagues, and fellow church members. Our goal is to raise $1,000 to provide transformational services and build relationships with youth experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis.
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17may2:00 pmSt. Mark's Presents - The Happy Enchiladas in Concert!
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Please join us on on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00PM in the St. Mark’s sanctuary for a unique concert experience! The Happy Enchiladas are
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Please join us on on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00PM in the St. Mark’s sanctuary for a unique concert experience! The Happy Enchiladas are a John Prine inspired folk band featuring vocals, guitar, mandolin, and string bass. Their infectious energy will delight your souls!
Mark your calendars so you do not miss this fun and FREE concert! Questions? Email Eric DeForest – edeforest@stmarkscarmel.org.
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31may9:00 am11:00 amCalling All Graduates! May 31st
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St. Mark’s is excited to celebrate our High School, College, and Post-Graduate graduates on Sunday, May 31st with a small gift and special blessing! If you or a
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St. Mark’s is excited to celebrate our High School, College, and Post-Graduate graduates on Sunday, May 31st with a small gift and special blessing! If you or a family member are graduating this year, we want to recognize your achievement.
Please submit the following information:
High School Graduates – Full Name
College Graduates – Full Name, College Attended, and Major
Post-Graduate Degrees – Full Name, College Attended, and Degree Earned
We would love to include a photo on the slideshow, please email one to youth@stmarkscarmel.org.
Deadline to register: May 21, 2026
Join us as we celebrate this special milestone!
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31may2:00 pm5:00 pm5 Crowns Game Day!
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You’re Invited to 5 Crowns Game Day!The Fellowship Team invites you to join us for 5 Crowns Game Day on Sunday, May 31, from
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You’re Invited to 5 Crowns Game Day!
The Fellowship Team invites you to join us for 5 Crowns Game Day on Sunday, May 31, from 2–5 PM.
5 Crowns is a fun, five‑suit rummy-style card game that’s light, easy to learn, and perfect for ages 8 and up. New players are not only welcome—they’re encouraged!
Come enjoy light refreshments, great company, and an afternoon of laughter and friendly competition in Cornerstone Commons. We’d love to see you there! Let us know you are coming so we can plan accordingly! RSVP at stmarkscarmel.org/game-night.
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June
09jun7:00 pmWalking as a Spiritual Practice - Simplicity, Nature, & Connection
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return for its 7th season. Join Jennifer Cloud-Buckner, Adult Discipleship Coordinator, for mindful walks in nature at your own pace.
All summer we’ll be exploring themes of simplicity and decluttering those things in our lives that get in the way of our connection with God, including lessons from Joshua Becker’s new book Uncluttered Faith. Becker describes minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.” What can you simplify this summer to find this kind of minimalism in your life, attention, and physical spaces? Join us in nature to consider these ideas as you reconnect with your spirit, with God, and with others on these dates:
Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 11, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 2, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 23, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 20, 9:00 AM
All locations are TBD, pending roundabout and street closures near our usual parks. Sign up at stmarkscarmel.org/studygroups for event notifications. Questions? Contact Jennifer (grow@stmarkscarmel.org).
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11jun9:00 amWalking as a Spiritual Practice - Simplicity, Nature, & Connection
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return for its 7th season. Join Jennifer Cloud-Buckner, Adult Discipleship Coordinator, for mindful walks in nature at your own pace.
All summer we’ll be exploring themes of simplicity and decluttering those things in our lives that get in the way of our connection with God, including lessons from Joshua Becker’s new book Uncluttered Faith. Becker describes minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.” What can you simplify this summer to find this kind of minimalism in your life, attention, and physical spaces? Join us in nature to consider these ideas as you reconnect with your spirit, with God, and with others on these dates:
Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 11, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 2, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 23, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 20, 9:00 AM
All locations are TBD, pending roundabout and street closures near our usual parks. Sign up at stmarkscarmel.org/studygroups for event notifications. Questions? Contact Jennifer (grow@stmarkscarmel.org).
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14jun1:30 pmSt. Mark's Afternoon @ Indianapolis Indians Game
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Come out to the old ballgame with your St. Mark’s friends! Join us Sunday, June 14th at Victory Field to watch the Indianapolis Indians battle the Columbus Clippers.
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Come out to the old ballgame with your St. Mark’s friends! Join us Sunday, June 14th at Victory Field to watch the Indianapolis Indians battle the Columbus Clippers. We will be sitting as a group on the lawn. Check back for more details on where to meet!
It is recommended to by tickets ahead of time by going to https://www.milb.com/indianapolis/tickets/single-game-tickets.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for kids. This is also a Kids Eat Free Sunday, with all children under 14 receiving a hot dog, bag of chips, and Capri Sun juice pouch.
For questions, contact Peter Elliott at peter.elliott@att.net.
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Victory Field
501 West Maryland Street Victory Field
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15jun9:30 am11:30 amPuppet Camp - Praise & CreationKMP Presents
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Join Kids Music and Praise for another great week of puppet fun! Age 4-Grade 3 Come join us as we make puppets
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Join Kids Music and Praise for another great week of puppet fun!
Age 4-Grade 3
Come join us as we make puppets each day and present a puppet show on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with an informal performance Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Children will make and use a variety of puppets to tell the stories of Jesus, play fun games and enjoy a snack each day. Friends are welcome and do not need to attend St. Mark’s.
Older students are invited to assist with the camps during the week. All staff and children’s ministry volunteers will have the required background checks.
Cost is $20 – with scholarships available.
Contact Joyce Click for more information jclick@stmarkscarmel.org. Registration will be available Feb 14 at stmarkscarmel.org/musiccamps.
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15jun12:00 pm2:30 pmDrama Camp - Oh Chick of Little FaithKMP Presents
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Join Kids Music and Praise for another great week of drama! Grades 1-5 are welcome! Volunteers Grades 6 – Adult
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Join Kids Music and Praise for another great week of drama!
Grades 1-5 are welcome!
Volunteers Grades 6 – Adult
The show will be presented on Friday at 2:00 p.m.
There will be a drama camp performance at 2 p.m. on Friday, and a medley of songs will be performed on Sunday, at the 11 a.m. service. Friends are welcome and do not need to attend St. Mark’s.
Older students are invited to assist with the camps during the week. All staff and children’s ministry volunteers will have the required background checks.
Cost is $20 – with scholarships available.
Registration begins in February 14. Contact Joyce Click for more information jclick@stmarkscarmel.org.
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30jun7:00 pmWalking as a Spiritual Practice - Simplicity, Nature, & Connection
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return for its 7th season. Join Jennifer Cloud-Buckner, Adult Discipleship Coordinator, for mindful walks in nature at your own pace.
All summer we’ll be exploring themes of simplicity and decluttering those things in our lives that get in the way of our connection with God, including lessons from Joshua Becker’s new book Uncluttered Faith. Becker describes minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.” What can you simplify this summer to find this kind of minimalism in your life, attention, and physical spaces? Join us in nature to consider these ideas as you reconnect with your spirit, with God, and with others on these dates:
Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 11, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 2, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 23, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 20, 9:00 AM
All locations are TBD, pending roundabout and street closures near our usual parks. Sign up at stmarkscarmel.org/studygroups for event notifications. Questions? Contact Jennifer (grow@stmarkscarmel.org).
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July
02jul9:00 amWalking as a Spiritual Practice - Simplicity, Nature, & Connection
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return for its 7th season. Join Jennifer Cloud-Buckner, Adult Discipleship Coordinator, for mindful walks in nature at your own pace.
All summer we’ll be exploring themes of simplicity and decluttering those things in our lives that get in the way of our connection with God, including lessons from Joshua Becker’s new book Uncluttered Faith. Becker describes minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.” What can you simplify this summer to find this kind of minimalism in your life, attention, and physical spaces? Join us in nature to consider these ideas as you reconnect with your spirit, with God, and with others on these dates:
Thursday, July 2, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 23, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 20, 9:00 AM
All locations are TBD, pending roundabout and street closures near our usual parks. Sign up at stmarkscarmel.org/studygroups for event notifications. Questions? Contact Jennifer (grow@stmarkscarmel.org).
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13jul9:00 am12:15 pmVBS 2026 - Rainforest Falls - Exploring the Nature of GodChildren's Ministries
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VBS is open to campers Ages 4 – Grade 5 and volunteers Grade 6 – Adult Vacation Bible Camp (VBS) is a summer camp program
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VBS is open to campers Ages 4 – Grade 5 and volunteers Grade 6 – Adult
Vacation Bible Camp (VBS) is a summer camp program designed to introduce children to the love and grace of Jesus. It contains all the fun activity stations you’d expect to find at a summer camp like, art, music, games, stories, snacks, and friendship building, but each area is infused with the message of God’s love! Every day of camp the children are introduced to a new Bible Point that is reinforced in each activity station they visit to help them explore God’s nature and what that means to their everyday lives.
This summer at St. Mark’s VBS, kids will step into a ficitional Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures! Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
Click here to find out more and register today. Contact Children’s Ministries for more information at kidzchurch@stmarkscarmel.org.
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21jul7:00 pmWalking as a Spiritual Practice - Simplicity, Nature, & Connection
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return for its 7th season. Join Jennifer Cloud-Buckner, Adult Discipleship Coordinator, for mindful walks in nature at your own pace.
All summer we’ll be exploring themes of simplicity and decluttering those things in our lives that get in the way of our connection with God, including lessons from Joshua Becker’s new book Uncluttered Faith. Becker describes minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.” What can you simplify this summer to find this kind of minimalism in your life, attention, and physical spaces? Join us in nature to consider these ideas as you reconnect with your spirit, with God, and with others on these dates:
Thursday, July 2, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 23, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 20, 9:00 AM
All locations are TBD, pending roundabout and street closures near our usual parks. Sign up at stmarkscarmel.org/studygroups for event notifications. Questions? Contact Jennifer (grow@stmarkscarmel.org).
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23jul9:00 amWalking as a Spiritual Practice - Simplicity, Nature, & Connection
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return for its 7th season. Join Jennifer Cloud-Buckner, Adult Discipleship Coordinator, for mindful walks in nature at your own pace.
All summer we’ll be exploring themes of simplicity and decluttering those things in our lives that get in the way of our connection with God, including lessons from Joshua Becker’s new book Uncluttered Faith. Becker describes minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.” What can you simplify this summer to find this kind of minimalism in your life, attention, and physical spaces? Join us in nature to consider these ideas as you reconnect with your spirit, with God, and with others on these dates:
Thursday, July 2, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 23, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 20, 9:00 AM
All locations are TBD, pending roundabout and street closures near our usual parks. Sign up at stmarkscarmel.org/studygroups for event notifications. Questions? Contact Jennifer (grow@stmarkscarmel.org).
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August
18aug7:00 pmWalking as a Spiritual Practice - Simplicity, Nature, & Connection
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return for its 7th season. Join Jennifer Cloud-Buckner, Adult Discipleship Coordinator, for mindful walks in nature at your own pace.
All summer we’ll be exploring themes of simplicity and decluttering those things in our lives that get in the way of our connection with God, including lessons from Joshua Becker’s new book Uncluttered Faith. Becker describes minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.” What can you simplify this summer to find this kind of minimalism in your life, attention, and physical spaces? Join us in nature to consider these ideas as you reconnect with your spirit, with God, and with others on these dates:
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 20, 9:00 AM
All locations are TBD, pending roundabout and street closures near our usual parks. Sign up at stmarkscarmel.org/studygroups for event notifications. Questions? Contact Jennifer (grow@stmarkscarmel.org).
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20aug9:00 amWalking as a Spiritual Practice - Simplicity, Nature, & Connection
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return
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It’s a summer of simplicity! Sign up now to be notified of our summer 2026 walks with our popular Walking as a Spiritual Practice group, which will return for its 7th season. Join Jennifer Cloud-Buckner, Adult Discipleship Coordinator, for mindful walks in nature at your own pace.
All summer we’ll be exploring themes of simplicity and decluttering those things in our lives that get in the way of our connection with God, including lessons from Joshua Becker’s new book Uncluttered Faith. Becker describes minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.” What can you simplify this summer to find this kind of minimalism in your life, attention, and physical spaces? Join us in nature to consider these ideas as you reconnect with your spirit, with God, and with others on these dates:
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 20, 9:00 AM
All locations are TBD, pending roundabout and street closures near our usual parks. Sign up at stmarkscarmel.org/studygroups for event notifications. Questions? Contact Jennifer (grow@stmarkscarmel.org).
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