Welcome to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. St. Mark’s is an historic congregation of the ELCA that unconditionally welcomes all people of all ethnicities, genders, identities and backgrounds. Please join us for worship on Sundays at 8:30 or 10:30 am with inspiring music and talented musicians as we gather to grow together […]
May 31, 2026, The Holy Trinity / Senior Sunday
This Holy Trinity Sunday we celebrate that we are created in the Imago Dei, the image of the Triune God. As created beings, we reflect the brilliant spectrum light of our Creator, displaying a full-colored variety of creative gifts. We delight in making, fashioning, and stewarding the talents God has entrusted to us we are […]
View the Sermon (PDF)May 24, 2026, The Day of Pentecost
On Pentecost, we celebrate that we too are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world. The church is one body made up of many members, unified in our diversity through Jesus so that we too might hear and speak of God’s mighty deeds […]
View the Sermon (PDF)May 17, 2026, Seventh Sunday of Easter
Through today’s scriptural images we witness the early church yearning for restoration, support, strength, and provision in times of struggle. We hear Jesus pray, “that they may be one, as we are one.” In joy, we present ourselves to God our Creator, acknowledging our dependence upon the Holy Spirit for the living of our days.
View the Sermon (PDF)May 10, 2026, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Today in 1 Peter, we are reminded to always be ready to give an account for the hope that is in us. In Athens, Paul used the poetry of the Greeks to gave an account for the hope that was in him of Jesus Christ. Today’s readings encourage us to grasp anew Jesus’ promise that […]
View the Sermon (PDF)May 3, 2026, Fifth Sunday of Easter
In today’s gospel, Jesus says he is the way, truth and life, and promises that he goes to prepare a place for us in his Father’s house. He invites us to ask in his name, reminding us that our lives and our times are lived in his name. Peter also declares that we are the […]
View the Sermon (PDF)April 26, 2026, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lives raised to shepherd us into abundant life in him. He leads us to green pastures and restores us in the waters of Baptism. In the Eucharist, he spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence and war. He lives that […]
View the Sermon (PDF)April 19, 2026, Third Sunday of Easter
In today’s gospel two disciples are joined by a stranger as they walk to Emmaus. The stranger listens to them, encouraging them with God’s word by opening their minds and kindling faith in their hearts. The disciples said “Stay with us” to the stranger, and as they gathered around the table, the stranger took bread, […]
View the Sermon (PDF)April 12, 2026, Second Sunday of Easter
This morning Christ appears to his disciples, giving them peace by breathing upon them and encouraging them, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” As a faithful response to Christ’s Resurrection, may we prepare to be sent out as witnesses and messengers of His peace in our world.
View the Sermon (PDF)April 5, 2026, The Resurrection of Our Lord / Easter Sunday
This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. No matter who you are or how you are, God loves you. With the women at the tomb, we are filled with […]
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