Many people ask you to lend them a hand ... We are asking you to GIVE US A FOOT!
Having had outgrown church's original size, we are enthusiastically involved in the process of building a new home for St. Mark Orthodox Church on Morgan Johnson Road here in Bradenton.

We look forward to a bright future, when we will be able not only to invite all people who wants to find the true faith, but also to
work for community, providing it support though our health care, education, and charitable programs. We cordially invite you to participate in our continued growth.

Our Plans for the future...
involve building a new temple which houses two chapels, one dedicated to St. James, Brother of the Lord and to the healing Saints and the other to St.Irene, the Great Martyr as well as to other Holy Women.

Designs for a fellowship hall and ministry center are already in progress. This building will house administrative offices, educational facilities, a library, a center for parish ministries as well as a grand fall for fellowship and special functions.
We later plan to construct St. Basil's Home - a personal care home to those who need more assistance and supportive care.
Finally, we hope to establish two independent living centers, allowing residents to live in a community that provides increased access and involvement in parish life.

Q. HOW DOES THE "GIVE US A FOOT" PROGRAM WORK?
A. It provides a tangible way for donors to envision just how their gift will be utilized.

In order to complete the new church building, we determined that the total construction cost per square foot is $150.00. The scope of the project equals 6,500 total square feet.

Therefore, a person standing for a service occupies an average of four square feet - for a total cost of $600.00. Someone who sits, occupies six square feet - at a total cost of $900.00. We offer this information in order to help you make a more informed decision about how your donation could be spent
We are asking for more then just a handout. WE want your FEET! Through your generous support, we will be able to provide ample room for many to wish to stand (or sit) and offer their prayers in Gods holy house.
If you wish to donate, please, fill the "FEET FORM" .

In addition to our gratitude for your support, the names of those you list here on your "Feet Form" will be actually written on the support beams of the new church prior to its completion. In this way, your loved ones will constantly be remembered not only as a support to you but for us as well.