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Saintmarks-lewistownpa Since 1823, the people of St. Mark's have worshipped God and served their neighbors.

Why we do what we do: Part 1Why do we make the sign of the cross?The sign of the cross reminds us of our baptism and Chr...
06/08/2026

Why we do what we do: Part 1

Why do we make the sign of the cross?

The sign of the cross reminds us of our baptism and Christ’s saving work. It is a physical prayer that marks us as followers of Jesus

Interesting facts: The practice of making the sign of the cross dates back to the earliest centuries of Christianity, with evidence of its use by the third century, as noted in writings by early Church Fathers like Tertullian and St. Basil

Join us today and every Sunday at 10amCome as you are!21 S Main Street, Lewistown
06/07/2026

Join us today and every Sunday at 10am

Come as you are!

21 S Main Street, Lewistown

All are welcome!
06/03/2026

All are welcome!

Nic Stark, a new voice for First Sunday!On Sunday, June 7, Nic Stark with his powerful tenor voice will take you on a mu...
06/02/2026

Nic Stark, a new voice for First Sunday!

On Sunday, June 7, Nic Stark with his powerful tenor voice will take you on a musical
tour of classical, theater, folk and gospel music. Nic Stark is an experienced performer
and voice teacher currently living in central Pennsylvania. As a performer, Nic is
particularly drawn to the operatic stage, though he also enjoys singing musical theatre,
pop, rock, and folk music when the occasion strikes. As a teacher, he enjoys working
with untrained and developing voices. Nic aims to help his students find an effortless
and flexible sound, regardless of style.

The selections include Strauss’s first publication, 8 Gedichte aus Letzte Blatter, (a
rendition of German poems by Letzte Blatter). In that genre, he will perform music by
Puccini, Brahms and other classical composers. Mr. Stark transitions from classical to
musical theater as demonstrated by his rendition of Come Thou Fount of Every
Blessing, also Corner of the Sky (from Pippin). Also in that genre will come Space
Oddity by David Bowie.

Just as Joni Mitchell made a statement with her song of Blue, Mr. Stark will recount
Blue for the First Sunday audience with the accompaniment of Carolyn Barr. For those
wishing to hear gospel such as Love Lifted Me or The Lord’s Prayer, you will not be
disappointed. As a performer, Nic has most recently been spotted as Basilio/Don
Curzio in Le nozze di Figaro at Music On Site Inc.. His other recent stage credits
include Giles Corey in The Crucible, Bardolfo in Falstaff, both at Harrower Summer
Opera, and Father Confessor/Chevalier de la Force in Dialogues of the Carmelites with
Penn State Opera.

In concert, Nic was recently seen as a soloist with the Williamsport Symphony
Orchestra in their performance of Carmina Burana. He has also performed numerous
operatic excerpts, including roles such as The Magician in The Consul, Nemorino
in L'elisir d'amore, Candide in Candide, Ferrando in Così fan tutte, Rodolfo in La
bohème, Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, Valcour in L'amant anonyme, and Ruggero in
La rondine.

During his time at Penn State, Nic had the opportunity to interpret Ralph Vaughan
Williams' "On Wenlock Edge." He collaborated in concert with both the Early Music
Ensemble and the Department of Composition, performing everything from Bach
cantatas to contemporary American opera to premieres of new works. In addition to the
more traditional Western languages, Nic performed art song in Polish and Mandarin
Chinese. He also presented research on Spanish composer Fermín María Álvarez in
the form of a lecture-recital.

Join Nic and Carolyn at First Sunday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21 S. Main,
Lewistown. The program begins at 2:00pm, a goodwill offering will be taken with
refreshments after the concert!

Join us for Breaking Bread Together on May 26, 2026! Come enjoy chicken, macaroni salad, cole slaw, dinner rolls, and de...
05/25/2026

Join us for Breaking Bread Together on May 26, 2026! Come enjoy chicken, macaroni salad, cole slaw, dinner rolls, and dessert with the community.

📍 St. Marks Episcopal Church – 21 S Main St, Lewistown
🕔 5PM
🍽️ Dine-in only

We’d love to see you there! 💙

Join us for a warm and welcoming evening at Breaking Bread TogetherCome enjoy creamy potato soup, delicious fancy ham sa...
04/25/2026

Join us for a warm and welcoming evening at Breaking Bread Together

Come enjoy creamy potato soup, delicious fancy ham sandwiches, and dessert with great company.
📅 Tuesday, April 28
🕔 5 PM
📍 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Lewistown

Dine-in only, we’d love to see you there

Join us for a beautiful afternoon of music 🎶Our Piano Duet Recital will be held on Sunday, May 3 at 2pm at St. Mark’s in...
04/24/2026

Join us for a beautiful afternoon of music 🎶

Our Piano Duet Recital will be held on Sunday, May 3 at 2pm at St. Mark’s in Lewistown. Featuring talented pianists Yucheng Xu and Xiang Su, the program includes works by Bach, Mozart, Debussy, and more.

Stay after for light refreshments and fellowship—we’d love to see you there!

Yucheng Xu

Born in Guangzhou, China, Yucheng Xu is a second-year doctoral student in piano performance at the Pennsylvania State University School of Music. As an active solo, chamber, and collaborative pianist, he has performed across Spain, France, Poland, South Korea, Taiwan, and mainland China. In 2024, he received an Honorable Mention in the Penn State School of Music Concerto Competition and performed the first movement of Saint-Saëns’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Penn State Campus Orchestra.
Yucheng earned his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the Oberlin College & Conservatory in 2022, where he studied with Angela Cheng. His studies extended beyond piano to include composition, conducting, music theory, and pedagogy. During his senior year, he was awarded the Carol Nott Piano Pedagogy Award. Yucheng completed his Master of Music in Piano Performance at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2024 under the guidance of Jean-Louis Haguenauer, where he also continued his studies in conducting. Yucheng is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Penn State, studying with Dr. Melody Quah. In addition to his work as a graduate teaching assistant, he has recently developed an interest in the harpsichord, studying with Dr. Mark Ferraguto.
In his leisure time, Yucheng enjoys recreating recipes inspired by anime, films, and television.

Xiang Su

A native of Wuhan, China, Xiang Su is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance at Penn State University under the tutelage of Dr. Melody Quah. Xiang is active as a soloist and collaborative musician, featuring solo performances at the Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.), Recital Hall and Eisenhower Auditorium (State College, PA), Auer Hall and Ford-Crawford Hall (Bloomington, IN), Warner Recital Hall (Oberlin, OH), and Bianzhong Concert Hall (Wuhan, China); ensemble showcases with the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, Penn State Glee Club, as well as various university orchestras and wind ensembles; chamber performances in university recital halls, senior communities, local churches, coffeehouses, and bookstores. Xiang was recently awarded in the Penn State Concerto Competition and had her concerto debut with the Penn State Campus Orchestra.
Besides the piano, Xiang also plays historical instruments, including fortepiano, harpsichord, and organ. She is currently studying with Dr. Mark Ferraguto. Xiang performs regularly as a historical keyboardist in various venues.
Xiang holds a Master of Music from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory. In her leisure time, Xiang enjoys reading detective novels and connecting with nature.

Join us for a beautiful afternoon of music at St. Mark’s on Sunday, April 12 at 2 PM for a concert featuring Kaley Yeage...
04/07/2026

Join us for a beautiful afternoon of music at St. Mark’s on Sunday, April 12 at 2 PM for a concert featuring Kaley Yeager; accompanied by Jonah Glunt.

We would love to see you there for an uplifting concert and fellowship with refreshments afterward. 🎶

All are welcome!

The light shines bright!!!
04/04/2026

The light shines bright!!!

Join us this Tuesday for Breaking Bread Together! All are welcome, bring a friend to enjoy!*DINE-IN ONLY
03/22/2026

Join us this Tuesday for Breaking Bread Together! All are welcome, bring a friend to enjoy!

*DINE-IN ONLY

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Lewistown, PA
17044

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Friday 2pm - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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