St. Mark's to host program with Joseph Standing Bear April 20

On Wednesday, April 20, St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn will welcome Joseph Standing Bear for "A Connection to the People and Land On and Near Where St. Mark's Stands" from 7 to 8 p.m. in-person at the church, 393 N. Main St., or on Zoom (483-170-780)

St. Mark's welcomes the community to hear Joseph Standing Bear of Midwest SOARRING Foundation present history of Native Americans in our area, what land acknowledgement is, and the background of Midwest SOARRING Foundation, www.midwestsoarring.org, a nonprofit whose mission is to work toward repatriation, protect sacred sites, educate the public, and promote community building among all people regarding indigenous lifeways.

There will be opportunities for questions and answers at the end of the presentation.

St. Mark's member Edna Heatherington is excited to welcome Joseph Standing Bear. "Learning about the land that St. Mark's occupies is a sacred responsibility and a way to grow respect for all people."

For additional information, contact Wes Clay-Anderson at frontdesk@stmarkglenellyn.org or (630) 858-1020.

About St. Mark's: Since 1897, St. Mark's Episcopal Church is at the center of Glen Ellyn geography and community life. In addition to vibrant worship and education offerings, it is well known for the preschool, Parents' Day Oout program, annual Pumpkin Patch, and welcome to many support and community groups who meet and find a home at St. Mark's.