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January 16th, 2026 | Rev. Dr. Mark Charles
Friends, It was so good to be together this past Sunday as reflected on the "State of the Church." We are entering 2026 in a strong state of health and with a strong foundation, a clear sense of direction, and a shared commitment to ensure that Christ’s love "shows up" in everything we do. Here are three wonderful opportunities for us to help love show up through our worship, study, connection, and service: This Sunday, we will gather after worship to honor and celebrate Mon

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November 28th, 2025 | Rev. Dr. Mark Charles
Dear Grace-filled Family, I hope that you and your loved ones enjoyed a truly blessed and restorative Thanksgiving. We have so much to be grateful for, and I give thanks that I get to be part of this grace-filled family . I also want to express a huge, heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers from Memorial who helped ensure that Christ’s love showed up at the "Open Table of Thankfulness & Love" at St. Peter's Episcopalian Church on Thanksgiving morning. What a wonderf

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Nov 28, 20252 min read


September 19th, 2025 | Rev. Dr. Mark Charles
Dear Memorial, Our mission statement reminds us that Memorial is a place where Christ's love shows up through our worship, study,...

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Sep 19, 20252 min read


October 4th, 2024 | Rev. Dr. Mark Charles
Last weekend we were all shocked by the scenes of devastation being reported from communities affected by Hurricane Helene. In the week...

Memorial Fernandina
Oct 4, 20242 min read


March 1st, 2024 | Rev. Dr. Mark Charles
When I think about the patterns of ministry I have observed and experienced in the churches I have served, I can reflect on having had...

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Mar 1, 20242 min read
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