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The care of the members and friends of St. Mark's is an important part of the mission of the church. Towards this end, the following services and programs have been established: OUR PASTORS Stuart Taylor - Originally from Greenville, S. C., Stuart completed a Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary and served as an Associate Pastor in Athens, GA. Before to becoming Co-Pastor at St. Mark’s in 1993, Stuart was a national organizer for Witness for Peace in Nicaragua. He and his wife, Lisa Kiser, have two daughters. Michael D. Smith, Parish Associate - San Francisco Theological Seminary, MDiv; University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, DMin (Congregational Revitalization). Campus Minister, 1966-77 (U of A, '71-'77); Assoc. Pastor, St. Mark's, '77-'86; Pastor, First Presbyterian, Grinnell, IA, '86-'03. Stated Supply Pastor, Papago United Presbyterian, '04-'07. Member, More Light Presbyterians national board. Mike and his wife Sylvia Thorson-Smith have three children. BOARD OF DEACONS The mission of the Deacons is that of care and compassion: a) On Call: Help with food provision on a short-term basis, minor home repairs. b) Hospital Visitation c) Network of Concern: Deacons make contact with parishioners on an on-going basis to keep in touch with their needs. In return, parishioners are welcome to contact their Deacon if a need or concern arises that they wish to bring to the attention of the pastors or the Session. d) Parish Nursing e) Servant Leader Award/Deacons' Offering f)  Memorial Service Receptions PASTORAL SERVICES * Pastoral Care: Hospitalizations, deaths, weddings, baptisms, funerals/memorial services, desire to join the church or any other need please call the Pastors' Assistant at the church office. * Counseling or Spiritual Direction: Call for an appointment.