Shalom is the Hebrew word for God’s peace. It is a peace that isn’t simply the absence of conflict, but instead it is God’s deep love for all of creation and life. As Christians when we respond and participate in God’s grace, we are taking part in God’s Shalom. 

Therefore the Shalom Team at St. Mark’s seeks to guide and accompany our congregation so that it might embody God’s Shalom.

Since 2021 the Shalom Team has been implementing a collaborative and comprehensive approach to help St. Mark’s live into its shared mission and vision of bringing about God’s grace, welcome, and peace for all people.

The Shalom Team remains committed to growing deep authentic relationships between members and participating in diversity, inclusion, and justice throughout congregational life.

What are the objectives of the Shalom Team?

• To foster a safe and courageous congregational dynamic where members can ask open questions and engage in conversation related to faith and diversity
• To create opportunities to come together for the purpose of authentic relationship-building through listening, empathy, and mutual storytelling
• To accompany the congregation of St. Mark’s as we grow to be more reflective of our diverse context
• To increase our ability and willingness to share the Gospel with all people
• To live into the gospel-oriented perspective that drives our collective mission, vision, and values
• To increase our engagement with local organizations and faith communities for the purpose of outreach and partnership