History of St. Mark's Lutheran in Aurora.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church was founded in 1953, so we’ve existed in the Hoffman Heights neighborhood of Aurora for over 60 years now. When the church began, there were two active military bases nearby and much of the membership was made up of those folks. Today, those bases are closed and the demographics of the neighborhood has changed.
The area around the church has been constantly growing, changing, and shifting in demographics and the people that call Hoffman Heights home. The church itself has also changed as it has worked to embrace and celebrate the changing cultures around the church. The most recent development of a large, new medical facility, which has brought in new folks and new businesses to the area has continued to challenge St. Marks as it works on how to remain tied to our roots, while also continuing to be a welcoming congregation.
The area around the church has been constantly growing, changing, and shifting in demographics and the people that call Hoffman Heights home. The church itself has also changed as it has worked to embrace and celebrate the changing cultures around the church. The most recent development of a large, new medical facility, which has brought in new folks and new businesses to the area has continued to challenge St. Marks as it works on how to remain tied to our roots, while also continuing to be a welcoming congregation.