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Events and Calendars
 Survey results for the new United Methodist hymnal
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship (GBOD) recently conducted surveys about the opinions of United Methodists - pastors, musicians, worship leaders and laity - on a variety of subjects related to United Methodist worship, congregational singing, The United Methodist Hymnal (1989) and The Faith We Sing (2000). Generating over 19,000 responses, a few of the survey findings include:
- The top three favorites in the United Methodist Hymnal are Amazing Grace, Here I Am, Lord, and How Great Thou Art.
- The top three favorite hymns from The Faith We Sing are The Summons, I'll Fly Away, and As the Deer.
- The #1 hymn (not currently in the hymnal) requested to include in a new hymnal: Eternal Father, Strong to Save.
- Top three requests to add to a new hymnal are: Love Lifted Me, Open the Eyes of My Heart, and God Bless America.
- 75% would like to have Healing Services in the hymnal.
- 43% want more praise choruses in the hymnal; 34% do not.
- 70% sing the melodies of our hymns; 61% will sing harmony when it is provided.
- 70% are comfortable using male-only language for God. 25% are comfortable using female language for God. 42% are comfortable using male or female language for God.
- 28% prefer to sing lyrics on a screen. 70% prefer to use a hymnal or songbook.
- 65% prefer Wesley texts with their traditional tunes. 33% prefer contemporary tunes.
 Parking Lot Update
Called Church Conference
We will have a Called Church Conference on Sunday, May 18, 12:45, following the 11:15 worship service to deal with another issue related to an easement for the alley of the recently-purchased property on Juniper Street. We have to make a decision in order to meet another City of Atlanta requirement so that we can move forward with plans for our new parking lot. Any Saint Mark member can attend and vote at any Church Conference.
Midtown Neighbors' Association
On May 29, the Midtown Neighbors' Association will meet to consider our request to demolish our three recently acquired buildings along Juniper & to replace them with a parking lot. The meeting will be held at Redeemer Lutheran. A large group from Saint Mark would show the MNA that Saint Mark's membership feels strongly about safe, attractive, and convenient parking and that the parking lot could be good for the neighorhood. Please make plans to attend.
Click here to view the proposed parking lot site plans. 
Dessert Auction Update
Thanks to your enthusiastic participation, last week’s dessert auction was a huge success! We raised approximately $3500 to go towards school uniforms for the students of John Hope Elementary School! Click here to see photos from the auction. 
 Saint Mark has a New Logo
Saint Mark's Publicity & Promotions Committee has been working with a student at Savannah College of Art & Design to design a new logo for Saint Mark. In the coming weeks, you will begin seeing this new logo replace the current "shield" logo. It's contemporary & urban - reflecting Saint Mark in 2008. Notice the new banners along Peachtree & Fifth Streets as well as the posters hanging in the Narthex - all designed to help inform & direct visitors AND members.
Click here to read The Anatomy of Saint Mark Logo.
 Saint Mark T-Shirts Are Now Available
The bright green Saint Mark t-shirt, made famous (or infamous) during the 2007 Atlanta Pride parade, is back! Besides being stylish, you are quietly inviting people that see you to find their home at Saint Mark. For more information, contact Mark Haley, 404-374-7993.
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