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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Gastonia
NC
28052
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Who we are
St. Mark's is a downtown parish dedicated to serving all in our community. We are called to be Christ centered and focus on touching lives, transforming hearts and teaching God's word. We are active in many areas of outreach in our town and across our Diocese and our parish live activities are full of fun and fellowship. All are welcome in this place.
Church Address
258 West Franklin Boulevard
Gastonia,
NC
28052
United States
Phone: (704) 864-453l
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Church Pastor
The Rev. Shawn Griffith
Rector
258 West Franklin Boulevard
Gastonia,
NC
28052
United States
Phone: (704) 864-453l
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Quote of the Day
Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
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Episcopal Church
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The Rev. Shawn Griffith
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Rector
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Shawn Griffith was born in Huntington, West Virginia. After attending West Virginia University for a semester, he withdrew from school and joined the Army where he became a pilot. During his 21 years of service, he completed an undergraduate degree at Emory Riddle Aeronautical University, a Master of Arts in Education, Counseling and Guidance, from Ball State University, and a Master of Business Administration in Information Systems from Golden Gate University. Just prior to his retirement Shawn served in Desert Storm as the senior Army office onboard an experimental intelligence aircraft.
Shawn attended Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. His first calling was to a partnership of three small churches in southern Virginia where he served for 6 years. Shawn is currently the Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Gastonia where he has served for 16 years. The two areas of ministry that Shawn is most passionate about is outreach and Evangelism. Shawn has been married to his wife, Rosanne for 48 years. They have a son who lives in Savannah, Georgia. Shawn enjoys golf, playing the drums, and spending time with his family.
Shawn attended Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. His first calling was to a partnership of three small churches in southern Virginia where he served for 6 years. Shawn is currently the Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Gastonia where he has served for 16 years. The two areas of ministry that Shawn is most passionate about is outreach and Evangelism. Shawn has been married to his wife, Rosanne for 48 years. They have a son who lives in Savannah, Georgia. Shawn enjoys golf, playing the drums, and spending time with his family.
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Dionne Browning
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Weekly Services
Saturday - 5:00 PM - Contemporary Service in the Parish Hall
Sunday
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist - Rite I
9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Sunday School for all ages
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist - Rite II
12:00 PM Coffee Hour
12:00 PM Youth Group
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - Eucharist
Thursday - 12:00 PM - Healing Service
Lessons and Carols - Sunday, 12/22/2024 at 3PM
Service Times last updated on the 6th of December, 2024
Saturday - 5:00 PM - Contemporary Service in the Parish Hall
Sunday
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist - Rite I
9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Sunday School for all ages
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist - Rite II
12:00 PM Coffee Hour
12:00 PM Youth Group
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - Eucharist
Thursday - 12:00 PM - Healing Service
Lessons and Carols - Sunday, 12/22/2024 at 3PM
Service Times last updated on the 6th of December, 2024
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church History
Members of just five families gathered in Christian devotion on July 13, 1877, to observe the first service of record for what was later to become St. Mark’s Parish. The service was conducted by the Rev. William Robards Wetmore, who had pedaled a bicycle from Lincolnton for the occasion. It is thought that the name Mark was chosen for the new parish because there were already churches in the area named for St. Matthew, St. Luke, and St. John.
During the formative years of the parish, services were held in the old Academy on the north side of town, as well as the City Hall and the old YMCA building. A church building was erected on West Long Avenue and was consecrated on November 20, 1903, by the Rt. Rev. Junius M. Horner, Bishop of the Missionary District of Asheville. St. Mark’s officially became a parish in 1915 with an enrollment of 74 communicants.
During the formative years of the parish, services were held in the old Academy on the north side of town, as well as the City Hall and the old YMCA building. A church building was erected on West Long Avenue and was consecrated on November 20, 1903, by the Rt. Rev. Junius M. Horner, Bishop of the Missionary District of Asheville. St. Mark’s officially became a parish in 1915 with an enrollment of 74 communicants.
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