St. Mark's by the Lake Church is a Canadian nonprofit religious organization and parish within the Anglican Diocese of Huron. It is part of the Anglican Church of Canada and the global Anglican Communion, which traces its origins to the Church of England's expansion across the British Empire. The church is located in Tecumseh, Ontario, and was established in the 1950s to serve the spiritual and community needs of the St. Clair Beach area.

History and Mission

Founded in the 1950s, St. Mark’s by the Lake was created as a gathering place for worship and faith for the local community. The church's mission emphasizes worship, community fellowship, and service rooted in Christian grace. It aims to embody the five marks of mission common to the Anglican Communion:

• Proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom
• Teaching, baptizing, and nurturing new believers
• Responding to human need through loving service
• Seeking to transform unjust societal structures
• Safeguarding the integrity of creation and renewing the life of the earth

The parish pursues these goals by engaging scripture, reason, and tradition, valuing kindness, acceptance, and open conversation, and fostering a sense of humor and joy in faith practice[1][3].

Community and Worship

St. Mark's by the Lake serves a diverse congregation welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, religions, genders, and ethnicities. The church offers regular worship services on Sundays at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM, as well as a midweek service on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Accessibility is a priority, with facilities designed to accommodate congregants with mobility needs.

The community life at St. Mark’s is marked by a commitment to "walking the walk and talking the talk," meaning members strive to live out their faith actively and authentically both within the church and in wider society[1][2][3].

Governance and Affiliations

As a registered Canadian nonprofit organization (Business Registration Number: 119186740RR0001), St. Mark’s by the Lake operates under the ecclesiastical authority of the Anglican Diocese of Huron. The church’s leadership includes ordained clergy such as The Reverend Ryan Boivin, who serve to guide worship, pastoral care, and community outreach[2].

Outreach and Activities

The church encourages its members to support its life and ministry financially and through volunteer service. This support enables St. Mark's to maintain its programs and community initiatives aimed at extending God’s grace and love beyond the parish itself. St. Mark’s by the Lake highlights its role not only as a place of worship but also as a center for loving service to fellow human beings and its environment[1][3].

This synthesis reflects St. Mark's by the Lake Church’s identity as a faith community rooted in Anglican tradition, focused on worship, inclusiveness, and active service within the Tecumseh and broader Ontario region.