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St. Mark Lutheran Church

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod) · Clifton Heights, PA 19018 · also known as The Welcome Place

Info coverage: High Its website covers 4 of the 5 key areas we look for (beliefs, service times, newcomer info, leadership). This is about how much the church’s own website shares, not a judgment of the church. What this means

Last checked Oct 17, 2026 · Suggest a correction (we review every correction before changing a listing)

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About / Welcome

“The Mission of St. Mark Lutheran Church is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through Word and Action.”

From the church’s website · Home (stmarkcliftonheights.org) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

What We Believe

ChurchCompass note: We did not find a statement of beliefs on the pages of the church website we read.

Checked: Our Beliefs (stmarkcliftonheights.org/pages/our-beliefs) · Oct 17, 2026 · Church website
Denomination’s beliefs: cdn.elca.org/cdn/wp-content/uploads/ELCAConstitutionsBylawsandContinuingResolutions2026_09.pdf · Denomination directory

Ratings DRAFT

These ratings are a draft for review. They are assessments based only on what this church and its denomination publish online, not official reviews or endorsements.

Gospel Clarity
2/5 · Weak
The mission is 'to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through Word and Action', but the Good News isn't explained. The Our Beliefs page names only the ELCA. Mentions in passing; no newcomer pathway. (Rubric per ChurchCompass, 2026-10-17) source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Elements found: 0 of 4; newcomer pathway: not found
Scripture & Teaching
2/5 · Weak
The Bible is read in worship. The Education page has general wording and lists no classes. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Core Orthodoxy
3/5 · OK
ELCA congregation. Its beliefs aren't spelled out, so the denomination's confession applies. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Denomination directory
Welcome & Community
5/5 · Strong
The I'm New page covers parking, the accessible entrance, arrival, dress, children in worship and the livestream. source 1 · Church website
Discipleship Path
2/5 · Weak
Education is described in general terms only. Recovery groups and a thrift shop are in the menu (not read). source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Transparency
3/5 · OK
Denomination and synod named and a team page given. The beliefs page has no content, and the home banner is out of date. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website; source 3 · Church website
Worship style Liturgical: 'We sing together, pray together, read the Bible, and share in communion' (source · Church website) (a description, not a rating)

Ratings are DRAFT assessments based on public information. How ratings work

Practical details

Address
436 North Oak Avenue Clifton Heights, PA 19018 (source · Church website)
Municipality
Upper Darby township
Denomination
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod) (source · Church website)
Service times
  • Sunday 10:00am in the sanctuary; also on Facebook (source · Church website)
Worship style
Liturgical: 'We sing together, pray together, read the Bible, and share in communion' (Choir sings on festival days (Worship With Us).)
Kids & youth
  • Children of all ages welcome in worship; room in the narthex and an accessible restroom nearby (source · Church website)
  • Christian School (menu) (source · Church website)
Accessibility
  • Parking lot entered from Oak Avenue (source · Church website)
  • Accessible entrance on Crestwood Drive (source · Church website)
Phone
610-626-5295
Website
stmarkcliftonheights.org
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What to expect on a first visit

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Next steps to grow or serve

Not listed on the church’s website

Location

Map pin: APPROXIMATE: the Census matched 436 S Oak Ave; the church is at 436 N Oak Ave.

Sources and last-checked dates

All facts on this page were checked on Oct 17, 2026 against these pages: