^{Welcome to St. Mark's          27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, IL 60506        630/897-6891}

Thanks for visiting stmarksaurora.net.  St. Mark's Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located at the corner of Edgelawn and Galena, in Aurora, Illinois. 

Whether you are a long-time member or a first-time visitor, we're glad you're here!  St. Mark's offers a wide range of worship, mission, and ministry opportunities open to visitors and members alike.

• Our mission is To Proclaim Christ's Abundant Love

To contact us with questions or comments, please e-mail at office@stmarksaurora.net 

LENTEN LEARNING:  Rob Bell NOOMA Series

Tuesday Evenings, February 23 - March 23

6:00 p.m. - Sub Sandwich Meal and Video

7:00 p.m. - Taize Worship Service

More information at ADULTS and WORSHIP

MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP 2010

Tuesday Evening Taize Services

February 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, read the Taize article on our WORSHIP page.

PREHEAT THOSE OVENS ...

the Butter Braids are coming!

Cash and carry sales will be held after each service the weekends of March 13/14, March 20/21 and March 27/28.  Six varieties for $11 each!  Please support St. Mark's Youth Mission Trip to Swan Quarter, NC.

THE SWEET LIFE CAFE

WOMEN'S RETREAT

Friday, April 30 - Saturday, May 1 at the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center in Oregon, Illinois

A place where women of all ages slow down and savor time with God and each other.

More information at WOMEN.

COFFEE GIVEAWAY!      

CLICK ON THE COFFEE CUP TO LEARN MORE!     

We invite all St. Mark's members to share their heartfelt thoughts and ideas by completing our Stewardship Questionnaire.  

Click on this image to get started:

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FOR ELCA INFORMATION AND NEWS, CHECK OUT THESE ELCA WEB SITES:

Metropolitan Chicago Synod:  www.mcselca.org

National:  www.elca.org

    PASSION SUNDAY CONCERT

Sunday, March 28 -- 3:30 p.m.

The music ministry will be presenting "Requiem" by John Rutter with orchestral accompaniment.  A reception will follow the concert.

Please join us for this magnificent entry into Holy Week.

Tuesday, March 30

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 

Lower Level Fellowship Hall

This traditional Passover meal is shared as if we were a family gathered at home.  It is very meaningful and a wonderful experience for young and old alike. 

More information at SEDER.

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RISE AND SHINE WITH THE ST. MARK'S YOUTH GROUP!

Easter Breakfast will be served this year between the April 4th morning services by the St. Mark's Youth Group in an effort to fund the 2010 Mission Trip to Swan Quarter, North Carolina.

Enjoy a great hot breakfast and show your support of our annual mission trip!

"Letting the Children Come Unto Him"

The St. Mark's congregation is blessed to have two wonderful programs for children.  One is the preschool that is housed on the church grounds, which offers classes for children ages three and four with morning and afternoon sessions.

The second program is St. Mark's Child Development Center located at 1995 W. Downer Place--just a couple of blocks from church.  This not-for-profit corporation has openings in the following high quality programs:

• Full/Part-time Preschool and Child Care
• Full Day Kindergarten
• School Age Child Care
• Summer Camp

Follow this link for more information:  St. Mark's Child Development Center