Breakfast with Santa - December 13

We are excited to invite you and your loved ones to Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, from 9:00–11:00 AM here at St. Mark UMC (7001 S. Northshore Dr).

This fun and festive morning is free and open to everyone, so feel free to bring friends, neighbors, and family!

Along with a delicious breakfast, children will enjoy:
A Christmas Story Reading
Photos with Santa
Crafts & Games
Holiday fun for all ages.

If you have any questions, reach out to Tanner at children@stmarkknox.org or 865-816-4288.

We hope to see you there as we kick off the Christmas season together!

With joy,
St. Mark UMC

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Christenberry Elementary Clothing Drive

St. Mark Missions/Outreach and SMEEP are teaming up to bless local kids!

We are collecting clothing for the Christenberry Elementary School Clothing Drive, and we’d love your help!

Needed Items for Boys and Girls:

Sweatpants/Athletic Pants (S–L)

Long-Sleeve Shirts (S–L)

Youth Tennis Shoes (Sizes 1–6)

Grocery/Plastic Bags

All donations due by December 11

Drop items in the collection bin outside the church office.

Let’s come together and make a difference for children in our community!


Advent and Christmas Event Schedule

Join Us for Advent & Christmas at St. Mark!

As we enter this sacred season of anticipation and celebration, we invite you and your family to worship, gather, and share in the joy of Christ’s coming. St. Mark has several meaningful events planned throughout December, and we hope you’ll make plans to be part of this special time in the life of our church.

Ladies Christmas Luncheon

December 6 at 11:30 AM
Fellowship Hall
Enjoy a festive meal, fellowship, and holiday spirit as we gather for our annual Christmas luncheon.

RSVP today, cost is $10 to cover the cost of food.

SMEEP Christmas Program

December 11 at 9:45AM
Sanctuary
Come support our preschoolers as they share the Christmas story through music and joy. This heartwarming program is always a highlight of the season!

Breakfast with Santa

December 13 at 9:00-11:00AM

This fun and festive morning is free and open to everyone, so feel free to bring friends, neighbors, and family!

Along with a delicious breakfast, children will enjoy:
A Christmas Story Reading
Photos with Santa
Crafts & Games
Holiday fun for all ages.

Combined Christmas Cantata with Ebenezer UMC

December 14 at 6:00 PM
Held at Ebenezer UMC
Our choirs come together to present a beautiful evening of music celebrating the birth of Christ.

Blue Christmas Service

December 21 at 3:00 PM
Sanctuary
A quiet, reflective service for those who are grieving, hurting, or needing a gentler space during the holidays.

Candlelight & Communion Christmas Eve Service

December 24 at 5:00 PM
Sanctuary
Celebrate the miracle of Christmas with a traditional candlelight service and Holy Communion as we welcome the Christ Child.

We hope these services and gatherings will fill your season with hope, peace, joy, and love.
All are welcome at St. Mark United Methodist Church.

7001 S. Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919

FALL FESTIVAL - OCT 26

Fall Festival Candy Drive!

We’re getting ready for our Fall Festival and need your help! Please bring bags of candy and drop them off in the collection bins located at the office entryway.

Every donation helps us make this year’s festival extra sweet for the kids!

Thank you for supporting and making this event special for our community!

We are Hiring!

Now hiring a Director of Discipleship!

St Mark UMC seeks to hire a part-time Director of Discipleship responsible for developing and coordinating a comprehensive program of Christian Faith and Discipleship with an emphasis on children's and family ministry. It is important that the Director inspires and excites children and young families. The ideal person will play an important role in strengthening the foundation of our children's ministry, rebuilding and growing this vital part of the church, while also coordinating discipleship opportunities for their parents in cooperation with the Pastor. Our children’s program is to be a place designed so children can safely grow in their understanding of God.

Please email office@stmarkknox.org to apply and for a full job description.

St. Mark Women's Picnic

You're Invited!

Join us for the UWF Women’s Potluck Picnic — a fun evening of food, fellowship, and community!

When: June 10 at 6:00 PM

Where: Wesley Place Clubhouse

What to Bring: Your favorite dish to share!

This event is open to all women at St. Mark, and you’re encouraged to invite your sisters, friends, and neighbors!

We are also collecting cleaning supplies for the Cerebral Palsy Center — your support is appreciated!

Come enjoy great company and delicious food — we can’t wait to see you there!

Congrats Graduates!

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2025! 🎓

Your church family is so proud of you! Whether you're graduating from high school, college, or another program, we celebrate this incredible milestone in your life. Your hard work, perseverance, and faith have brought you to this moment, and we know God has amazing plans ahead for each of you.

As you step into this new chapter, remember that you are never alone—your church is here cheering you on, praying for you, and ready to support you every step of the way.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

Congratulations, graduates! May God bless you abundantly on the journey ahead.

Graduation Sunday

🎓 Save the Date! 🎓
Join us for Graduation Sunday at St. Mark on May 11, 2025 as we celebrate the achievements of our amazing graduates!

If you or someone you know is graduating and connected to St. Mark, please email their information to paulaesandoval@gmail.com by Monday, May 5th.

Let’s honor and uplift our grads together! 💙

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Maundy Thursday Service

Join us for a special evening of reflection and worship as we remember the Last Supper of Jesus Christ.

Featuring a Joint Choir with St. Mark & Ebenezer UMC Knoxville

Thursday, April 17

6:30 PM

All are welcome — come and be part of this meaningful service as we prepare our hearts for Easter.

St. Mark UMC, 7001 S. Northshore Drive, 37919