Get Involved: Mission & Outreach

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Faith in Action: Our Mission Activities

At St Mark, our faith calls us to action. We are deeply committed to serving our neighbors, both near and far, through a wide variety of ministries and outreach programs. Below you will find opportunities to learn more about each mission and discover how you can get involved. Every act of service, big or small, makes a difference.


Global & National Outreach

Our commitment to service extends far beyond our local community, providing care and support to those in difficult circumstances across the country and the world.

Helping Ukrainian People

Join our efforts to provide relief and support for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

A heart in the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
A stylized drawing of the Great Wall of China.

China Outreach

Funding life-altering surgeries and supporting orphan care facilities for children in China.

Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service

Partnering with LIRS to welcome and support refugees and immigrants as they build new lives.

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A stylized drawing of children holding hands.

Adopt-a-Child, Ecuador

Sponsor a child at the Refugio in Quito, providing them with meals, education, and medical care.


Local Community Support

We are called to love our neighbors, and that begins right here in our own community. Explore the ways we provide direct support to those in need on the Peninsula.

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PORT Homeless Ministry

Providing emergency winter shelter, meals, and support for our unhoused neighbors in Newport News.

Challenger League Baseball

An inclusive baseball program for youth with mental and physical challenges, where every player shines.

A baseball on a grassy field.

Fellowship & Crafting Groups

Connecting with one another is central to our life at St Mark. These groups offer wonderful opportunities for fellowship, creativity, and service.

Colorful balls of yarn and knitting needles.

Knitters & Crocheters

Crafting with purpose, this group creates prayer shawls, blankets, and other items for those in need.

Quilters Guild

Weaving stories and crafting memories, our quilters create beautiful works of art and comfort.

A vibrant, multi-colored quilt pattern.
A circle of hands clasped in fellowship.

Dorcas Circle

A vibrant group of women who meet monthly for fellowship, insightful discussions, and meaningful service.

SMLC Spirit Walkers

Join us for a weekly walk at the Yorktown Battlefield for devotion, fellowship, and fresh air.

Footprints in the sand on a beach at sunrise.
A compass pointing north.

Scouting America

We proudly charter Cub Scout Pack 595 and Scouts BSA Troop 306, fostering leadership and character.


Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact the church office to learn about other ways to get involved!