St. Mark's United Methodist Church - Carmel, IN

06/10/2026

From June 13 – 20, eight individuals will be representing St. Mark’s UMC and serving at Mission Guatemala.

Please support them in prayer this week as they go to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Keep up with them during the week by visiting the team blog at http://www.stmarkscarmel.org/missions.

06/09/2026

During the month of June, we are collecting personal items of greatest need for Outreach Indiana.

Requested items are listed below and may be dropped off in our donation bins, inside Door #2, Monday-Friday, between 9-4. Pick up a postcard from the Missions table in the Gathering Area with a list of items, as well as a QR code to shop from our Amazon Wish List.
NEW men’s boxer briefs,
NEW women’s underwear,
NEW socks,
backpacks/daypacks,
full-size shampoo, conditioner, lotion,
laundry detergent pacs (Tide pods or similar).

06/08/2026

Donate to the Habitat for Humanity Women Build
July 8
Give online at stmarkscarmel.org/give and select Habitat Women Build from the pull-down menu

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

The world gives us a certain idea of what it means to be strong and powerful. Those same traits can so easily be – and often are – used to do evil. Jesus turns them upside down and shows how real strength and power lie in loving and serving each other.

06/05/2026

Walking as a Spiritual Practice

It's a summer of simplicity! Explore themes of decluttering our lives, physical spaces, and attention as we connect on mindful walks at your own pace.

See the schedule at stmarkscarmel.org/groups.
Any urgent updates will be in the comments below.

06/04/2026

Vacation Bible Camp (VBS) is filling up fast!

July 13-17, 2026 | 9 AM - 12:15 PM
Ages 4 - Grade 5

This summer at Rainforest Falls VBS, campers will explore the nature of God and discover evidence of God's love and grace in everyday life.

Register at stmarkscarmel.org/vbs

06/03/2026

Share music and fellowship at Symphony on the Prairie!

ISO presents SUMMER BREEZE YACHT ROCK CLASSICS
Lush harmonies and iconic melodies of yacht rock legends like Jimmy Buffett, Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, The Doobie Brothers, Toto, and Christopher Cross.

Saturday, July 18th
🎵 We will meet on the grass lawn to watch the show. Look for the St. Mark’s Banner to find your fellow St. Mark’s members.

🎵 Bring your blanket, lawn chair, cooler, food, anything else to help you picnic on the lawn while watching the show.

🎵 Gates open at 6 PM, show starts at 8 PM

🎵 Order your tickets from ISO at this link
https://www.indianapolissymphony.org/event/sat-iso-yacht-rock/

06/01/2026

June Mission Focus: Outreach Indiana

Outreach Indiana is an organization that provides social services and a safe haven for youth and young adults (ages 14-24) who are experiencing homelessness, in Indianapolis. Outreach staff and volunteers build relationships to help them achieve long-term stability, assist with individual needs such as transportation, social skills, medical appointments, and job interviews.

Program Centers allow youth to take showers, do laundry, use computers, eat, and spend time with staff and friends. They provide lunch bags, clothing, and hygiene items. Youth are empowered to experience life transformation. Learn more at stmarkscarmel.org/outreachindiana.

Financial donations for Outreach Indiana can be made online at stmarkscarmel.org/give or by using the mission offering envelope in the blue attendance pads.