Funded Projects by the St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation


The Foundation's mission focuses on community outreach, missions, property expansion and development, Christian education, music and performance, staff, and pastoral care to help strengthen the ability of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church to pursue its mission beyond that which is possible with the church's normal operating budget. 

Through the generosity of the St. Mark's members, the following projects have become a reality to assist in the spiritual growth and outreach of the community. 

Interested in learning more about the St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation? Please look through the website to see what the Foundation is all about – we welcome your questions and interest.

Projects funded through your generosity:
  • Quilting materials for St. Mark's quilters
  • Seeds for Ukraine (providing money for seeds to be purchased in Ukraine and planted by local villagers)
  • Meals from the Heart (meal-packing events for local, national, and international food shelves)
  • KidsFest event for St Mark's and neighborhood kids
  • North High School band students one-to-one or small group lessons 
  • Hope for The Brave, housing assistance for victims of domestic violence
  • Food gift cards to help North High School families at holiday times
  • Transportation to the ELCA Youth Convention in New Orleans for St Mark's Youth
  • North St. Paul Area Food Shelf for food and a new freezer 
  • Entertainment and new member attendee costs to attend the annual Progressive Dinner
  • Tanzania Secondary School Student sponsorships
  • Restocking supplies for the first responders who use space in Fellowship Hall for breaks and respite
  • Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra equipment delivery truck
  • Lutheran Social Services “Circle of Welcome” program to help settle an Afghan family
  • New Electronic Outdoor Signage
  • St. Mark’s youth canoe trip
  • Seed money for the Mental Health Committee to begin a long-term program at St. Mark’s Church
  • Ministry Fair to highlight St. Mark’s ministries
  • North High School/St. Mark’s Church coat drive
  • Grace Space in the sanctuary 
  • The youth of St. Mark’s worked to raise money for God’s Global Barnyard; helped complete their goal
  • Supporting congregational members involved in seminary internship, YAGM (Young Adults in Global Mission), and seminary
  • Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age” presentation
  • North High School Polar Pack and Polar Den food programs
  • Social Ministry holiday baskets/gift cards
  • St. Mark's Memorial Garden and Columbarium
  • St. Mark's Wellness Education Series
  • Summer Youth Mission Trips
  • Bible Camps for Youth
  • Pastoral Internship Program
  • Woman to Woman Transitional Housing
  • New Sanctuary Organ Fund
  • New Sanctuary Cross
  • New Electronic Outdoor Signage
  • Holden Evening Prayer Service Worship booklets