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Spring 2026 is shaping up to be a busy and meaningful stretch at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, with several events and programs designed to bring people together — around the table, in conversation, in service, and in family life.
Whether you’re looking for a community dinner, a way to give back, a chance to share your story, or a faith milestone for your child, St. Mark’s has something happening.
Here’s what’s coming up:
GodCorps invites the wider community
Inspired by StoryCorps, GodCorps invites anyone in the community to record a short interview sharing a personal God-encounter story during the season of Lent. St. Mark’s hopes to collect and preserve these stories as a reflection of faith across the community.
For more information or to schedule a session, contact St. Mark's Church at [email protected].
First Holy Communion preparation begins
Families with children in second grade — or older children who haven’t yet received lessons in Holy Communion — are invited to participate in St. Mark’s 15-week preparation program, which begins in February month and culminates in a wonderful celebration on Sunday, May 3.
The hands-on curriculum gives kids a deep Scriptural understanding about the meaning, purpose, and practice of the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Families interested in learning more or enrolling their child can contact Jen Beall, Director of Children’s Ministries, at [email protected].
Hands-on service opportunity
On Saturday, February 28, St. Mark’s will partner with the Salvation Army for an in-house clean-up project in St. Charles. The morning service opportunity runs from 9:30AM to 12:30PM and is open to individuals, families, and groups.
Click here to learn more and sign up.
Morning prayer service
The Fox Valley community is warmly invited to join St Mark's Church Geneva on Wednesday mornings at 7:30AM for Healing Prayer Service. Each service lasts 45–60 minutes and includes scripture readings and prayer focused on physical, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. Participants are welcome to pray for themselves and for others.
More details on all of these opportunities — including how to attend, serve, record a GodCorps story, or enroll a child — can be found at stmarks-geneva.org or by contacting St. Mark’s directly.
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