UWF Meeting
Fellowship Coffee - March 1
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Class – Spring Session
We are excited to continue our upcoming Youth Confirmation Class at St. Mark!
Confirmation is a meaningful step in a young person’s faith journey as they learn more about the foundations of Christianity, the United Methodist tradition, and what it means to live out their faith in daily life.
Remaining Class Dates:
March 1
March 15
March 22
Time: Sundays at 6:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
Students will be officially welcomed and recognized during the church service on Sunday, March 29 as they complete their confirmation journey.
If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact the church office..
Ash Wednesday Service -FEB 18
Ash Wednesday Service
February 18 at 6:00 PM
We invite you to begin the sacred season of Lent with us at St. Mark United Methodist Church during our Ash Wednesday worship service.
Ash Wednesday marks a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal as we prepare our hearts for Easter. During this meaningful service, the imposition of ashes reminds us of our humanity and our need for God’s grace, while also pointing us toward the hope we have in Christ.
Whether you observe Lent every year or are exploring its meaning for the first time, you are welcome here.
Service Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 18
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: St. Mark United Methodist Church, 7001 S. Northshore Drive
Come for a quiet, reverent time of worship, prayer, and reflection as we enter this Lenten journey together.
Cerebral Palsy Cleaning Day
Cleaning Day at the Cerebral Palsy Center – Volunteers Needed!
Help us lend a hand and make a difference in our community!
Saturday, February 21
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
241 E Woodland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
We’ll be spending the morning cleaning, organizing, and refreshing spaces for the individuals and families served by the Cerebral Palsy Center.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring cleaning supplies if possible!
Whether you can stay the whole time or just drop in to help, every set of hands makes an impact.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or sign up using the link provided to volunteer!
❤️ Valentine’s Parent’s Night Out
Enjoy a kid-free evening while we take care of the fun!
Join us for a special Valentine’s Parent’s Night Out hosted by our Children & Youth Ministries. This fun-filled night is designed for kids ages 2 years through 5th Grade and is the perfect opportunity for parents to enjoy a date night, run errands, or simply relax.
📅 Date: Friday, February 13
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: St. Mark Church Campus
🎉 What Kids Can Expect
🍕 Pizza Dinner
🍿 Popcorn & Movies
🎨 Crafts
🧩 Games & Activities
All activities are completely FREE — just come ready for fun!
💛 Donations Welcome
This is a joint event sponsored by our Children & Youth Ministries.
Donations are appreciated and will go toward our Youth Summer Mission Trip to TeamEffort Missions (Seymour, TN).
✅ Pre-Registration Required
Please register in advance so we can plan food, supplies, and staffing.
👉 Register using the link below.
Love Your Neighbor Campaign
❤️ Love Your Neighbor – February Food Drive ❤️
During the month of February, we are collecting nonperishable food donations for Second Harvest.
This is a simple way to show love to our neighbors in need—please help us fill our bucket!
Thank you for sharing kindness this season 💕
❤️ Help Us Share Valentine Love to our College Students❤️
❤️ Help Us Share Valentine Love ❤️
UWF is preparing Valentine boxes for our college students on Tuesday, February 3!
✔️ If you have a college student in your family, please notify the office or a UWF member by Sunday
✔️ UWF members, please remember to turn in items and candy by this Sunday.
Together, we can bless our students with encouragement and a little sweetness this Valentine’s Day. 💝
Super Bowl Sunday Soup Donation
Join us for our Super Bowl Sunday Soup & Salad Luncheon on Sunday, February 8, immediately following worship! This is always a fun and delicious time of fellowship, and we hope you’ll be part of it.
Soup & Salad Luncheon
February 8 (following worship)
Fellowship Hall
All donations from the luncheon will help fund our 2026 Youth Summer Mission Trip, supporting our youth as they serve and grow in faith.
We are asking for soup donations to help make this luncheon a success. If you’re able to bring a pot of soup, please sign up using the link below:
Dan Biggerstaff Grounds Maintenance Fund for 2026
Thank You for Supporting Our Church Grounds
We are grateful for the beauty of our church property and for those who help make its care possible. An anonymous donor has offered to match the first $2,000 given to the Dan Biggerstaff Grounds Maintenance Fund for 2026.
Every gift makes a difference, and right now, every gift is doubled!
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
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
Charge Conference - NOVEMBER 16
UWF Sunday - October 12
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!
FISH Food Pantry Event
Join us for our Back to School Bash - SEPT 7 at 10AM
Bring lawn chairs, a dish to share, and
yard games for adults.
We are excited to have The Collective Unit Revival Band
from UT Appalachian Strings to join us and provide
some bluegrass music to our event.
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.
