Document Archive

Understand St. Mark's history through written materials:

Historical Documents:

• Original Charter - Issued by the Lycoming County Court - November 29, 1852 - and amendments to 1892.

  • Charter amendment 1918 - Name changed to St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Williamsport, Pa.

• Constitution of St. Mark's -1886
• Constitution and By-laws of St. Mark's - As amended in 1955
• "Historical Items" - Interesting handwritten summary of events during the pastorates of Rev. Yount and Rev. Kunkle, 1886-92.
• Constitution of St. Mark's - Current, as amended 1990.

Publications:

• "A Brief History of 25 Years of the Ministry of Music" pamphlet - 1962
• "This is Your Church" pamphlet - 1947
• Flyer describing activities for youth - undated
• "The Diamond Jubilee of St. Mark's Lutheran Church" - 1927 booklet - Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3

Directories (Adobe PDF Documents)

• 1977
• 1982
• 1988
• 1993
• 2008

Important Decisions:

• Church Council letter to the membership concerning implications of the new Market Street Bridge (abt. 1950).
• Architect Norman Mansell's recommendations and development scheme for a new church - June16, 1954.

Biography:

•  The Reverend Henry Ziegler - Biographical article of St. Mark's founding pastor written by Donald D. Housley, Ph.D., Professor of History, Selinsgrove University, Pa.

Interesting Events:

• Dedication of the W. Herbert Poff memorial stained glass windows - April 30, 1950.
• Centennial Celebration Program - May 4, 1952.
• Dedication of the Chaplain William F. Rick Monument - August 21, 1899.

Church Council:

• Recognition for 40 years of service on Council - Dietrick Lamade - May 31, 1936
• Ballot for Trustee and Deacon election - 1950's
• Church Council nominee list 1991 or 1992
• Church Council nominee list possibly in the 1980's

Annual Reports:

• Pastor Houser's annual report - 1937
• Pastor Hasskarl's annual report - 1963
• Report to the Annual Assembly - May 4, 2006
• Report to the Annual Assembly - May 20, 2007
• Report to the Annual Assembly - May 18, 2008
• Report to the Annual Assembly - May 17, 2009

The 1896 Church:

• Pastor Rick's letter to the congregation announcing the dedication of the church - October 4, 1896

The 1960 Church:

• Ground Breaking Service - July 20, 1958.
• Dedication Program - February 28, 1960.  Interesting facts, descriptions and details about the dedication ceremony and the new church.
• Mayor Thomas H. Levering congratulates St. Mark's on the dedication of the new church - February 28, 1960.
• Understanding the design elements of the new church.  Read this summary prepared after the completion of the church but before the windows were installed - 1960

The Parish House:

• Pastor Houser's remarks on the laying of the corner stone of the parish house, Nov. 26, 1939.
• Pastor Houser's remarks at the Dedication program, June 2, 1940.