Advocating
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” (Luke 4:18-19)
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At St. Mark’s we engage in events in our neighborhood, across St. Louis and throughout the world. We advocate On Our Feet by participating in events such as St. Louis PrideFest, the Labor Day Parade, and other social justice rallies. We advocate through the Power Of Pens as we coordinate letter, email, or phone call campaigns regarding issues that concern respecting the dignity of every human being. These issues include (but are not limited to) hunger, the unhoused, LGBTQI+, education, immigration and refugees. Please contact the Rector for more information: mark@saintmarks-stl.org
Missioner for Public Advocacy
On January 15, 2024, the 38th observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's Birthday as a National Holiday, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists - St. Louis Chapter presented The Rev. Dr. Teresa K.M. Danieley with Humanitarian Awards "for her contributions, in the tradition of Dr. King, for racial and economic justice, labor & human rights in the St. Louis Metro Area Communities."
The Rev. Dr. Teresa Mithen Danieley currently serves as Missioner for Public Advocacy for the St. Louis Diocese. She is involved with many local and state advocacy groups and keeps us informed of opportunities to learn and let our voices be heard on a variety of issues.