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Trinity – St. Mark’s United Church of Christ is an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, since we are all created in God’s image. We welcome into full membership and participation in the Body of Christ persons of every race, ethnic background, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, social and economic situation, marital status and faith background. We welcome all to share in the life, leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities and blessing of participation in our congregation.

CONGRATULATIONS REV. ROSLYN!

We are overjoyed to announce that our Pastor, Rev. Roslyn Murray Bouier, successfully completed her Ecclesiastical Council for the United Church of Christ on December 3rd! The next steps in her ministry include a call as settled pastor and ordination. See below for information about the special congregational meeting to begin this process.

Please congratulate Rev. Roslyn on this blessed achievement!

In July we were saddened by the passing of our beloved Pastor Emeritus, the Rev. Dr. Steven Archer, D.Min. Pastor Archer served Trinity-St. Mark’s UCC from 1998–2016 as Senior Pastor. He was a staunch advocate and community activist in Southwest Detroit. He is remembered fondly by the congregation, community and neighbors. You can read his obituary on the Voran Funeral home website.

The UCC Michigan Conference and Detroit Metropolitan Association both passed resolutions recognizing Rev. Steve’s ministry. The resolutions are printed on pages 9-11 of this issue of The Tidings.

Trinity-St. Mark’s received gifts in memory of the Rev. Dr. Steven C. Archer

From Barbara Lewis

Noeleen Baker

Tom and Karen Fayz

Grace Langea

George Bozanich

Karen Poland

A Message from Our Pastor

Rev. Roslyn Murray Bouier, M.Div.

“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice.15 He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.16 Luke 17: 15—16, NRSV

Dearly Beloved, Happy Lent,

In the above text we read of Jesus’ cleansing of ten Lepers. The story is likely familiar to most. Jesus, on his way to Jerusalem, enters a village and happens upon a group of ten lepers. As custom dictated the lepers kept their distance but called to Jesus, asking to be healed. Jesus’ response was; “go show yourselves to the priests. And as they went, they were made clean.”

They went in obedience, with I am sure great hope and expectation. And the text says as they left, in faith, and obedience, they were made well. As we continue to read, we find out that one of the lepers comes back and pre-praises God for his imminent healing and thanks Jesus, in advance.

As we enter this Lenten Season, I pray that we each walk in faith, and obedience—believing God in advance for our healings, peace, deliverance and that which is personal to each. Praising God in advance, and Thanking God for what God has declared is available to each of us—

The love, protection, and salvation of our Lord and Savior.

I do not know about you, but as for me, I am already praising, and thanking God for Resurrection morning and yes, even the Good Friday’s as well.

Believing and trusting God, as we each make our way, on this Lenten journey of life, leading to restoration and resurrected hopes, and dreams, all made available through our Lord and Savior.

Lord in your mercy, hear us as we pray, praise and give you Thanks!