St. Mark's Lutheran Church is located in Baltimore at the corner of St. Paul Street and 20th Street. Our congregation draws members from the Charles North neighborhood, across Baltimore, and from many suburbs. Presently we have 150 members; about 100 people attend worship on any given week. St. Mark's is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Different worship services are offered at St. Mark's. Children are always welcome. Our Thursday evening worship is a simple service of Holy Communion. The 11:00 service on Sunday morning is a traditional service. The Eucharist (Holy Communion) is celebrated at all worship services. Baptized Christians of all ages and denominations are invited to the table of the Lord.

Worship is the central act of the Saint Mark community, the wellspring of our spirit of caring, the inspiration for all of our work in all other areas. Through worship we connect with the source of our life and then reach out to our neighbor. The regular schedule of Sunday services is enriched by weekday worship and the full range of worship for the liturgical seasons. The congregation is encouraged to be involved in worship at many different levels; the church's traditional rites enrich both individual and family life. Answers to questions you may have about worship may be found by clicking here.

Our Christian education hour is every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Worship services are typically followed by a coffee hour or meal. This is a great chance to get to know other members and visitors.

Free parking is available in the lot immediately north of the church. The church is wheelchair accessible.

Baptisms are performed as part of regular worship services, except in emergencies. Weddings are scheduled with the pastor, generally after premarital counseling.

Our pastor leads services of worship and is also trained in counseling. He is available to assist anyone in need. To contact Pastor Dusman, the church's telephone and e-mail information is found below.

Persons may join the congregation of St. Mark's Lutheran Church by baptism, transfer from another congregation, or by affirmation of faith. Persons interested in membership are encouraged to speak with the pastor.

Our congregation began in downtown Baltimore in 1860 and has been at the corner of Saint Paul and 20th Streets since 1898. While we have a long and rich history, we are grateful for God's calling to service in this day. We are a diverse community worshiping God and serving God's people, confident in the promise of the resurrection. With your interest, encouragement and support we can advance our ministry to be the Body of Christ in Baltimore and in the world.

Welcome to St. Mark's Church. This building, completed in 1898, was designed by leading Baltimore architect Joseph Evans Sperry (whose most famous building is probably the Bromo-Seltzer Tower). The exterior is representative of the Romanesque revival style which gained popularity in the late 19th century.

Photography copyright 2006 and 2009: Greg Weddig; Rhian Atta; Joshua Merrill; St. Mark's Congregation