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SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, May 19, 2024:
The Day of Pentecost
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8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist with Renewal of Baptismal Vows
in Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist with Baptisms
in the cathedral nave
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist with Baptisms
in the nave and livestreamed
12:30 p.m. • Third Act-ers Retirees Group Potluck Brunch
in Cathedral House Room 210
3 p.m. • Pentecost Run/Ride/Roll
at Seward Park
3:30 p.m. • Restorative Justice Council meeting
online via Zoom
4 p.m. • 20s/30s Potluck with St. John the Baptist Parish
[RSVP for address]
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel
9:30 p.m. • Compline
in the nave and livestreamed
10 p.m. • Organ by Night
in the nave and organ loft
| Cover photo from the Baptismal litrugy on the Feast of Pentecost in 2023 by Kevin Johnson . | |
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NEW THIS WEEK
Electing Convention
a new bishop will be chosen at Saint Mark's tomorrow
The Feast of Pentecost
wear red to celebrate the Holy Spirit in our midst
20s/30s Potluck in West Seattle
with friends from St. John the Baptist parish
Organ By Night
with Wyatt Smith
Updates from the Affordable Housing Committee
an online Wednesday forum, June 5
Cathedral Garden Ministry
June's monthly work party
Climate Conversation for June
exploring renewable energy
Using The St. Helena Psalter in Worship
a hybrid Sunday forum with special guests
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Electing Convention of the Diocese of Olympia
TOMORROW, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 9:30 A.M. and continuing until a Bishop has been elected. Join via livestream.
The Diocese of Olympia will elect a new Bishop tomorrow. This is the next step in a process which began with announcement of Bishop Greg Rickel's resignation, almost two years ago, and which will culminate in a new Bishop Diocesan's Consecration and Installation later this year, on September 14 & 15. Deatiled information about the timeline and process can be found on the Bishop Search website.
Bishops are elected by (1) all ordained clergy who are "canonically resident" in the Diocese of Olympia, and (2) elected lay delegates from each parish and mission of the diocese. The lay electors are those who served as delegates to the most recent diocesan convention last October. (Since those elected as convention delegates at the Annual Parish Meeting typically serve as alternates the year they are elected and voting delegates the following year, the lay representatives from the cathedral are mostly those elected as delegates at the Annual Meeting in February of 2022.) To be elected bishop, a candidate must receive a majority of votes of both of the two "orders," clergy and lay. This typically does not happen on the first ballot, and after each round of voting the candidate receiving the fewest votes is invited to withdraw. Rounds of voting then continue until one candidate receives the required votes. The convention begins (with a service of Morning Prayer) at 9:30 a.m., and continues until there is a successful election and a new Bishop-Elect is announced.
All are invited to observe the proceedings via the cathedral's usual livestream on the cathedral website, Facebook , and YouTube. Please note that unless you are an officially credentialed participant in the electing convention (clergy, delegates, staff, volunteers), you may not enter any cathedral building on May 18 for any reason. This includes Leffler House. Please plan accordingly.
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Wear Red on the Feast of Pentecost
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 19
This Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost, marking the end of our fifty-day celebration of Easter. (Pentecost literally means "fiftieth day.") We remember the moment in the book of Acts when the Holy Spirit descended onto the apostles like tongues of flame, inspiring them to to speak in many languages, and we celebrate God's gift of the Holy Spirit to the whole Church. The cathedral will observe the Feast of Pentecost with special intention: Baptisms, multilingual reading of scripture, special music, and more. Everyone is encouraged to wear red, the traditional color of the Holy Spirit, as a tangible sign of our celebratory witness.
The Pentecost celebration continues with the annual cathedral tradition of the Pentecost Run/Ride/Roll in Seward Park, starting at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon (see below), and concludes with the Office of Compline for Pentecost at 9:30 p.m.
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20s/30s Potluck Gathering with 20s/30s of St. John the Baptist Parish
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 19, 4–7 P.M., at the home of Rev. Elise Johnstone in West Seattle (RSVP for address)
Join in with 20s/30s from St. John the Baptist Episcopal in West Seattle at the home of The Rev. Canon Elise Johnstone for a potluck on Pentecost. Bring a side dish to share. Email Emily Meeks (emeeks@saintmarks.org) to RSVP and address information.
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Organ by Night
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 19, 10 P.M. (following Compline), in the nave and organ loft
Longtime friend of the cathedral Wyatt Smith will offer this month's Organ by Night music following Compline this Sunday, May 19. He presently serves as the Affiliate Artist in Organ & Harpsichord at the University of Puget Sound. He will play works by Libby Larsen, Aaron David Miller, and Margaret Sandresky.
On every third Sunday of the month, organists offer 20 minutes of music on the mighty Flentrop organ, and encourage listeners to join them in the gallery to see and hear the organ and organist up close. They are also happy to answer questions about the music and the organ itself.
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Online Forum: Updates on Affordable Housing at Saint Mark’s
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom
Join Saint Mark’s Affordable Housing Committee and Vestry leadership to learn more about next steps ahead, including sharing two potential redevelopment options—new construction and adaptive reuse of the St. Nicholas School—and to discuss unique aspects of the projects and key learnings from the past year of discernment and exploration. The forum will include a presentation with opportunity for questions and conversation. If you have a question you would like addressed at the forum, email: affordablehousing@saintmarks.org
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Cathedral Garden Ministry
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 (and the second Saturday of each month), 9 A.M.–12 P.M., meet on the front lawn
The next work party of the Saint Mark's Garden Ministry will be Saturday, June 8. There is much deadheading and maintenance to do as the summer solstice approaches. Everyone is welcome to come help out, regardless of experience or ability. Kids are especially welcome too! Just bring gloves and a water bottle. The group is fun and supportive, and there are always fresh cookies to enjoy. Write to gardening@saintmarks.org with questions.
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CREATION CARE MINISTRY
Climate Conversation for June
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 6:30–7:30 P.M., online via Zoom
The next in the series of monthly online Climate Conversations will be on the topic of Solar, Wind, and Geothermal Energy, and How to Tap Renewable Energy. While solar panels on roofs get the most attention for renewable energy, there are plenty of other options. Wind and geothermal, and other sustainable sources of energy are being used to provide the quickly-increasing amounts of electricity we need to power everything from lights and ovens to EVs and phones. We’ll discuss the variety of sources of renewable energy, how you can use them, and how to ensure a reliable power supply with storage, microgrids, or other innovative solutions. These online conversations, focused on empowering, practical action to address the ongoing climate crisis, occur on the second Thursday of each month. Learn more and find video and materials from almost two years of previous conversations here.
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SPECIAL SUNDAY HYBRID FORUM
The Use of The St. Helena Psalter in Our Worship
A Special Hybrid Forum with Dean Thomason, Canon Kleinschmidt, and Two Sisters from the Order of St. Helena
SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 10:10–10:50 A.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom
During the past year, as part of our larger initiative of employing expansive language in our worship services, the cathedral has been regularly using translations of the Psalms as found in The St. Helena Psalter, a resource developed by an Episcopal monastic community of sisters in Augusta, Georgia. We are delighted that two sisters—Sr. Miriam Elizabeth and Sr. Ellen Francis—will join us via Zoom to share a bit of history and planned updates for the psalter. Canon Kleinschmidt and Dean Thomason will also guide a conversation about the historical role of psalms in worship and how we use them today. Join in person between the 9 and 11 a.m. services that morning, or join online using this Zoom link.
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TOMORROW SATURDAY, MAY 18, 10 A.M.–2 P.M., special meeting place: Egan House turnout (1500 Lakeview Blvd E, Seattle), advance registration required.
Spring work parties in our Greenbelt continue in May and June on first and third Saturdays at 10 a.m. The remaining opportunities are May 18, June 1, and June 15.
Note: On May 18, meet at the Egan House turnout, 1500 Lakeview Blvd E, Seattle, as Saint Mark's parking lot is not available that day due to the Bishop Electing Convention.
On this 44th Anniversary of the Mt. St. Helens eruption volunteers will contemplate the miracle of Spring and the new life that emerges with its coming. Wear sturdy, close-toed waterproof shoes, long sleeved shirt, pants, and a hat. Bring water, a snack, and raincoat if chance of rain. Learn more and sign up here.
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HistoryLink Central District Walking Tour
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 3–5 P.M., email for meeting point
Come Join the Saint Mark's Racial Justice group on a self-guided tour of the Central District offered by HistoryLink Tours. Restrictive covenants and racial redlining severely restricted where the Black community could call home in Seattle during much of the 20th century. This tour will walk us through prominent landmarks past and present and highlight efforts to retain and restore the neighborhood. This tour will serve as an excellent background for the forum on May 22, A Cathedral's Complicity. Please contact Liz Shea for information on carpooling and where we will meet up at: lizeshea@gmail.com
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Third Act-ers Sunday Potlucks
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 19 & SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 12:15–2 P.M., in Leffler House (in person only)
The Third Act-ers will gather for two in-person potlucks, both on Sundays after the 11 a.m. service, on May 19 and June 23. If you want to prepare a dish or dessert, great! If you want to simply grab something from a deli or some donuts to share, great! If you have nothing to share and just bring your dear self, that is also great! Coffee and tea will be provided. This will not be hybrid, only in-person. If you need transportation, or have questions, contact: Kathy Minsch kminsch@gmail.com or Elizabeth Clark-Stern ecstern@yahoo.com
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SUNDAY, MAY 19, 3–4:30 P.M., Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle
Calling all bikers, scooters, walkers, rollerbladers, runners, unicyclists and so forth to join in the annual Pentecost Sunday Ride/Run/Roll, May 19, around Seward Park in Southeast Seattle. We will meet on the lawn near the Seward Park Playground at 3 p.m.—look for the Saint Mark's banner and table to find the group. From there, we will head around the Seward Park 2-mile paved and flat loop.
Celebrate the moving of the Holy Spirit by stretching your legs, feeling the wind in your hair, and then indulging in root beer floats at the end! Families with children should plan to chaperone their own children around the loop as needed. The park is a popular place on Sunday afternoons, so allow time for parking.
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SUNDAY, MAY 19, 3:30–5 P.M., online via Zoom only
All members of the community of Saint Mark’s are encouraged to attend the next gathering of the Restorative Justice Council. Informed by the Saint Mark’s Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action, and guided by the cathedral’s 2024 Strategic Plan, the Restorative Justice Council strives to lead the Saint Mark’s community to actively pursue justice through spiritual practice and action and live out our Baptismal Covenant, “to seek and serve Christ in all persons.” Join using the Zoom link.
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TUESDAY, MAY 21, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Join in person or online on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. for an Interfaith Prayer Service in the style of Taizé. We will be joined by friends from Clear Mountain Monastery Buddhist Community (which currently meets on the cathedral campus every Saturday morning) as we celebrate Living Buddha, Living Christ, Living Spirit, acknowledging two sacred feasts: Pentecost (May 19), celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit in the Christian calendar; and Vesak (May 23) celebrating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing in the Buddhist calendar. This special service meditates on values that both traditions hold as sacred, represented by the "fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians, and the perfections (parami) of character necessary in Buddhism to achieve enlightenment. The liturgy will include prayers and readings taken from Christian and Buddhist scriptures, as well as chants from the Buddhist and Christian traditions. A video of the recent Sunday forum providing a preview and background of this service can be found here.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and by Zoom
As Saint Mark’s Cathedral considers redeveloping the St. Nicholas property for affordable housing, A Cathedral's Complicity is an opportunity to reflect on the history of North Capitol Hill, where racial redlining and restrictive covenants discriminated against people of color. Segregation suppressed homeownership and wealth building opportunities for people of color and has contributed to ongoing impact of housing inequities. Join in person or online to learn more about Seattle’s unique civil rights history and racial segregation and consider how church communities have responsibility to honestly face this and respond in just ways in our time.
Presenters will include the Rev. Canon Carla Robinson, Diocese of Olympia Canon for Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation, Sophie Betz of UW's Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project, E.N. West of the Church Council of Greater Seattle's Faith Land Initiative, and Dean Steve Thomason.
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Community Math Night at Lowell Elementary
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, at Saint Mark's and Lowell School (times and location vary depending on volunteer role)
Come join Saint Mark's in supporting Lowell Elementary's Community Math Night. Out of a grant from Safeway, Saint Mark's will serve a hot meal to children and families participating in an evening of activities focused on math skills. There are several ways to volunteer, including transporting food, serving the meal, and staffing the math activity stations. Click here to sign up. Questions? Email Stone Fennell: stonef44@gmail.com
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Liturgical Ministers Connect
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 6–8 P.M., at Little Water Cantina, 2865 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle
If you are involved in any liturgical ministry you should have recently received an email invitation to the next informal gathering on Thursday evening, May 23. Drop in Little Water Cantina any time between 6 and 8 p.m. to get to know your fellow liturgical ministers a bit better, and stay as long (or as short) as you like. There will be an icebreaker for those present at 6:30 p.m., and the rest of the time will be informal conversations. You are welcome to purchase food and drinks. RSVP using the links in the email invitation; if you did not receive the email and think you should have, email Cathedral Sacristan Michael Seewer: mseewer@saintmarks.org
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FRIDAY, MAY 24, 8–9 A.M., at Saint Bread, 1421 NE Boat Street, Seattle
20s/30s, start the day with fellowship and reflection at Saint Bread, a bakery and community space on the Portage Bay waterfront near UW in Seattle. Seating is outside so dress accordingly for weather. This is the final TGIF meetup before a hiatus in June, July, and August. It will resume on September 27.
Questions? Contact Hilary McLeland-Wieser: Hmcleland12@live.com
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SATURDAY, MAY 25, 8 A.M.–12 P.M., Leffler garden, the Greenbelt, and around the cathedral campus
Join Creation Care and Intergenerational Ministries for a morning of exploring nature and learning about birds on the campus of Saint Mark's. Activities will include learning about local birds and making a simple bird feeder or birdhouse. There will two guided bird walks in the Saint Mark's Greenbelt: at 8 a.m., Gordon and Jacquelyn Miller will lead a bird walk designed for adults and older youth, and at 11 a.m., David Poortinga and Phil Fox Rose will lead a bird walk for all ages. Between 9 a.m. and noon there will be refreshments, conversation, and materials for birdhouse and bird feeder building in Leffler Garden. Questions? Email Emily Meeks: emeeks@saintmarks.org
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 7–8 P.M., via Zoom
All are invited to a presentation and conversation about new ways to engage and advance sustainability and carbon reduction goals in faith communities. Presenters will include Dean Steve Thomason, Shelby Ketchum (Seattle City Light Inflation Reduction Specialist), and Stone Fennell (Saint Mark’s parishioner and UW Materials and Science Engineering student).
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SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 7:30 A.M., meet on the front patio/labyrinth
The next gathering of the cathedral first Saturday Run Group will be Saturday, June 1 at 7:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to meet on the outdoor labyrinth in front of the cathedral for a three-mile morning run through Volunteer Park. All paces welcome. Afterward, there will be a chance for fellowship over coffee. Email Adrienne (adriennehub@gmail.com) or Emily (emeeks@saintmarks.org) with questions.
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Liturgical Ministers Training
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 10 A.M.–12 P.M., in Bloedel Hall
All current and aspiring liturgical ministers are invited to join a day of conversations and training on Saturday, June 1 in Bloedel Hall (note: not the cathedral nave). Dean Steve Thomason, Sacristan Michael Seewer, and others have redesigned the training from years past, so be prepared to have some fun, good conversation, and conclude with a simple lunch. All liturgical ministers are asked to attend one of these trainings at least once every three years. RSVP using this form. Questions? Email Cathedral Sacristan Michael Seewer: mseewer@saintmarks.org
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Field Trip to Evensong and Benediction at St. Paul's
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 5:30-6:30 P.M., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Queen Anne (15 Roy St, Seattle); meet at 4:45 at Saint Mark's to carpool.
All are invited to join a group of 20s/30s who, as part of a continuing conversation about Anglo-Catholic spirituality, will attend a service of Evensong and Benediction on the Eve of the Feast of Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) at our neighbors, St. Paul's. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is a liturgy often practiced in parishes of the Anglo-Catholic tradition, in which we meditate on the Real Presence of Christ's Body. Parking is extremely limited in Lower Queen Anne, so carpooling or use of public transit is highly encouraged. A group will gather at Saint Mark’s at 4:45 to carpool over. After returning to Saint Mark’s, there will be an option to enjoy dinner and conversation the Deluxe Bar and Grill (625 Broadway E). If you would like to join the carpool group from Saint Mark’s, RSVP to David Poortinga at: poortingadavid@gmail.com
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Underhill House presents: Eternity at Our Centre in Thomsen Chapel
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 7–9 P.M., in Thomsen Chapel at Saint Mark's
Robyn Wrigley-Carr, an Evelyn Underhill scholar visiting from Australia, will delve into Underhill's wisdom, particularly relevant in today's uncertain and anxious times, at a unique offering in Thomsen Chapel on June 11. Saint Mark's is a co-sponsor of this event, which will combine a presentation and readings with experiential periods of prayer and meditation. Underhill's words, drawn from the lead-up to World War II, offer solace and guidance today, pointing towards our "God-given peace and joy" amidst the turmoil of the world. Learn more here.
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Volunteer at Open Mic Night at Recovery Café
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 3:30–6:30 P.M., 2022 Boren Ave., Seattle
Come sing, dance, read poetry, and cheer for Recovery Café community members. Volunteer opportunities will range from serving at the event, to preparing food, to decorations. Email Molly (molly.bosch@outlook.com) to sign up or if you have questions.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 7–8 P.M., on the labyrinth and front lawn
Join yoga instructor and Saint Mark’s parishioner Adrienne Hubbard to celebrate the Summer Solstice with an energizing 60 minute vinyasa flow on the labyrinth. All experience levels welcome; please bring your own yoga mat if available. Bring a post yoga snack to share and enjoy the longest evening of sunlight. Questions? Email Adrienne: adriennehub@gmail.com
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Saint Mark's Represented at Gathering of Leaders in Memphis
Recently former cathedral warden and current cathedral staff member Emily Meeks attended an conference of Episcopal laypeople, the Gathering of Leaders. In the words of a recent Episcopal News Service article:
Focused on the theme “Mission in the New Reality,” this Gathering provided a platform for leaders to exchange innovative missional strategies, learn new facilitation techniques, and challenge conventional perceptions of church structures in today’s changing world. Representatives included Vestry members, diocesan staff, formation professionals, seminary educators, and more, comprising a diverse array of leadership within the local church. Their collaborative discussions not only broadened their perspectives on the Episcopal church but also underscored its distinct role within contemporary society.
Read the full article (accompanied by a photo including Emily!) here.
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Call for Volunteers Saint Mark's Voter Registration Drive
MAY 26 THROUGH JUNE 30
The cathedral is launching a non-partisan effort to help eligible people register to vote, every Sunday from May 26 through the end of June, at a table in the rear of the nave following morning services and before Compline. For each Sunday, the organizers are seeking two volunteers to be present at the table in the nave after the 9 a.m. service, two volunteers after the 11 a.m. service, and one volunteer before Compline. Responsibilities will be to greet all warmly, hand out registration forms, and collect the completed forms or give instruction for how to mail it in. Absolutely no partisan conversation and/or debates are allowed. Sign up using this form. (Sign up for as many slots as you would like according to your availability.)
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Call for Graduate Names
The cathedral community will recognize and bless graduates of high school, college, trade and vocational schools, and post-secondary programs on Sunday, June 9 during the 11 a.m. service. If you or someone you love is graduating this spring and would like to be recognized and blessed at this threshold moment, please submit your name and graduation information to Rebekah Gilmore, rgilmore@saintmarks.org Please submit names before Tuesday, June 4 at 5 p.m.
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Meal Train Volunteers Requested
Meal trains are a wonderful way to show the love and support of our community to someone in need! Please sign up using this link to provide a meal for parishioner Kate Thorpe and her family as they adjust to having a new baby in their busy household. Fun fact: Kate grew up here at Saint Mark's and recently moved back to Seattle from the East Coast with her spouse and two sons. They now have a daughter, too!
We are looking for a new Meal Train Coordinator, someone who will connect with the person needing meals to learn their preferences and input them on the Meal Train website, then submit the announcement and link to the Saint Mark's newsletter. If you can help in this way, please email Canon Barrie: wbarrie@saintmarks.org
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Saint Mark's Seed Library: Give/Share/Plant
Check out the new seed library in the coffee corner of the nave. Seeds can be placed in packets provided or brought in store packets. Learn more about which seeds are available, and find more information about the Seed Library on the cathedral website here. Questions? Email Emily Meeks: emeeks@saintmarks.org
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Choir Camp Registration Now Open
Saint Mark’s Cathedral Choir School welcomes all, regardless of church affiliation, who are interested in singing beautiful sacred music in a striking cathedral setting, while growing musically and spiritually. This year the Choir School will offer camps for three age brackets: Junior Choristers (age 5 to 2nd grade) Senior Chorister Camp (for children in 3rd–8th grade), and Schola Camp (for high school singers and changed-voice boys). Find more information and registration links here. Email questions to: rgilmore@saintmarks.org
Junior & Senior Chorister Camp:
July 15–19, 2024 (plus Sunday morning participation July 21)
M–F, 9 a.m.–noon for Junior Choristers
9 a.m.–4 p.m. for Senior Choristers
Concluding Evensong Friday, July 19, 4 p.m.
Sunday morning July 21
Junior Chorister Camp Registration Link
Senior Chorister Camp Registration Link
Schola (High School age) Camp:
August 14–17, 2024 (plus Sunday morning participation August 18)
Wednesday–Saturday, 3 p.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday morning August 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Schola Camp Registration Link
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
St. Luke's, Ballard: Building a Place Where Love Dwells
GROUNDBREAKING EVENT: TODAY, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 10 A.M., at St. Luke's, 2035 NW 58th St., Seattle
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Ballard is redeveloping their property to include affordable housing, mixed use residential housing, and a new worship and program space for the church. The official groundbreaking is today, Friday, May 17. It will be a festive occasion with city officials, community partners, and residents of the neighborhood. Refreshments will be provided by the Edible Hope Kitchen.
To learn more about the project and St. Luke's ongoing capital campaign, go to Building a Place Where Love Dwells.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Congregational Truth-Telling: Racist Pasts and Liberating Futures
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 7 P.M., at Queen Anne United Methodist Church, 1606 5th Ave W, Seattle; registration required (pay what you can)
The Rev. Grey Maggiano, Rector of Memorial Episcopal Church in Baltimore, will recount his parish's journey in confronting its racist origins (as a church founded by slave owners, and whose leaders upheld racial segregation) and establishing a reparations fund. His story of truth-telling will then inform a discussion of how Seattle congregations can reflect on their role in perpetuating segregation and consider how to address historical legacies of discrimination. (This discussion could form an interesting complement to Saint Mark's exploration of similar issues at the Wednesday forum the day before, on May 22.)
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FROM THE DIOCESE OF OLYMPIA
Online Forum on Episcopal Churchwide Trends
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 12–2 P.M., online (registration required)
Are you wondering about declining church attendance, changes in pledging, or the challenges with finding clergy to fill the open calls in your communities? To plan for and adapt to this current and exciting moment in the church’s life, we must have a complete picture of the trends driving the changes we see across the church. Join Episcopal clergy and lay leaders from across Province VIII to dig into the 2022 Parochial Report data about trends across the Episcopal Church, including membership and giving numbers and the state of the clergy. We will engage the emerging nature of ministry models, clergy trends, and search and call contexts. We’ll also explore possible opportunities as we move forward into a future that looks very different from what many of us have known.
The Rev. Dr. Molly F. James from the General Convention Office, Dr. Matthew J. Price from the Research Department of the Church Pension Group, and The Rev. Meghan F. Froehlich from The Episcopal Church’s Office for Transition Ministry will offer current information and guide us in this discussion. Get more information and register here.
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ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CHOIR
Seattle Choral Company presents: American Psalmfest
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 8 P.M., at Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle. Tickets $27 general, $25 senior, $5 youth/student
The Seattle Choral Company concludes their 42nd season with American Psalmfest—a captivating selection of four distinct American compositions inspired by the Book of Psalms: Adolphus Hailstork's cantata I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes, Leonard Bernstein's iconic Chichester Psalms, Abbie Betinis' Psalm 126: A Song of Ascents, and Dr. Nathan Carter's Psalm 131. Guest soloists include Saint Mark's own Rebekah Gilmore and Tyler Morse!
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS/SAVE THE DATE
An Evening with Bill McKibben
MONDAY, JULY 2, 7–9 P.M., at First United Methodist Church of Seattle (180 Denny Way, Seattle) and livestreamed
Save the Date for a talk by Bill McKibben—renowned climate activist, author, and founder of Third Act—followed by Q&A. This event, presented by Third Act Washington, will be at First United Methodist Church of Seattle as well as livestreamed. A member of the Saint Mark's Creation Care Ministry is on the planning committee for the event. Learn more here. It is a free event, but registration is required, and it is sure to reach capacity. Register here.
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Cathedral Yoga will meet as usual on Monday, May 20, 6:30–8 p.m. in the cathedral nave. As it is the third Sunday of the month, class will conclude with the monthly Sound Bath savasana, extending until 8 p.m.
Doors open just before 6 and are locked at 6:45. Please note: beginning in June this policy will change, and the doors will be locked at the beginning of class at 6:30. Stay tuned for more information as the date of this change approaches.
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Please note that Godly Play, normally offered the first and third Sunday of the month, will not be offered in the 10 a.m. hour this Sunday, May 19, due to the Pentecost Baptism celebration following the 9 a.m. service.
However, Godly Play will be offered Sunday, June 2. After June 2, it will be on summer hiatus until September.
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Please note that the Creation Care Ministry will NOT have its usual monthly meeting in May so we may participate in the interfaith Taizé prayer service on May 21. | |
The Queer in Christ Ministry recently sent out a new newsletter issue, containing upcoming events as well as interesting links and resources. Check out the new issue here, and contact Sacristan Michael Seewer to be added to the list to receive future issues: mseewer@saintmarks.org | |
20s/30s Group Staff Support Emily Meeks sends out a seasonal newsletter, containing upcoming 20s/30s events, announcements, reports, snapshots, and more. Check out the new issue here, and sign up to receive future issues here (check "young adults") or use the "update my profile" link at the bottom of this email. | |
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FUNERALS
A funeral for Richard Tait will be offered
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1 P.M., in the cathedral nave
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Sunday, May 19, 2024:
The Day of Pentecost
Download the service leaflets in advance here.
Join the 11 a.m. service via livestream here.
Read the Scriptures appointed for this Sunday here.
Scripture:
Acts 2:1–21
Psalm 104:25–35, 37
Romans 8:22–27
John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15
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8 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in Thomsen Chapel
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Presider & Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Hymns:
Hail thee, festival day! [Hymn #225]
Holy Spirit, ever living [Hymn #511]
Organ:
Dietrich Buxtehude, Chorale-prelude on Nun bitten wir den Heiligen Geist, BuxWV 208
J.S. Bach, Chorale-prelude on Komm, Heiliger Geist, BWV 651
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9 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in the cathedral nave
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Richard C. Weyls
Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Hymns:
Hail thee, festival day! [Hymn #225]
Come down, O Love divine [Hymn #516]
Holy Spirit, ever living [Hymn #511]
Choir:
Plainchant, Vidi aquam
arr. William Dawson, Ev'ry time I feel the Spirit
Organ:
Dietrich Buxtehude, Chorale-prelude on Nun bitten wir den Heiligen Geist, BuxWV 208
J.S. Bach, Chorale-prelude on Komm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist, BWV 667
J.S. Bach, Chorale-prelude on Komm, Heiliger Geist, BWV 651
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11 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in the cathedral nave & livestreamed
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Presider & Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Hymns:
Hail thee, festival day! [Hymn #225]
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire [Hymn #504]
Come down, O Love divine [Hymn #516]
Praise the Spirit in creation [Hymn #506]
Choir:
Samuel Sebastian Wesley, O thou who camest from above
Kevin Siegfried, Vidi aquam
James Falzone, Love is the unfamiliar name
Thomas Tallis, If ye love me
Organ:
Dietrich Buxtehude, Chorale-prelude on Nun bitten wir den Heiligen Geist, BuxWV 208
J.S. Bach, Chorale-prelude on Komm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist, BWV 667
J.S. Bach, Chorale-prelude on Komm, Heiliger Geist, BWV 651
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7 P.M. • CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST
in Thomsen Chapel
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Presider: The Rev. Edie Weller
Musician: Canon Michael Kleinschmidt
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A beloved Seattle tradition since 1956. Broadcast live on KING 98.1 FM, and king.org; livestreamed on saintmarks.org and Facebook and YouTube; and available as a podcast. Learn more here.
Highlights:
Thomas Tallis, O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit
David Hurd (Anglican Chant), Psalm 104:24–35
John Munday, Nunc dimittis
Jeff Junkinsmith, Come down, O Love divine
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FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 12:30 P.M., meet in the rear of the nave following the 11 a.m. service.
A newcomers' coffee with clergy is offered on the first Sunday of each month immediately following the 11 a.m. Sunday service. This coffee hour is offered especially for newcomers, guests, or anyone who has questions about the cathedral community and liturgies. Gather in the back of the nave. Email newcomers@saintmarks.org if you cannot attend in person, or with any other questions. And as always, please spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested.
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EVERY SUNDAY, DURING THE 9 A.M. SERVICE
Children's Chapel is offered on Sunday during the 9 a.m. Sunday service. All children are invited to join the Gospel procession and gather around the Deacon as the Gospel is proclaimed. Then children pre-school through 2nd grade will process to Thomsen Chapel for storytelling, singing, and prayer. Parents are welcome to join their children. They return to their families in the nave at the Peace. If you have any questions or would like to help out, please contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie at: wbarrie@saintmarks.org
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Each week, those for whom the community has been asked to pray are published each Friday afternoon in the Cathedral Prayer List, found as a PDF at saintmarks.org/prayer
On that same page, find information about joining the cathedral's Prayer Chain, to receive emails about individual prayer requests as they are submitted. The prayer list is also available in printed form in the back of the nave.
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Weekday Prayer Services
Note that both Daily Morning Prayer and the Thursday 7 a.m. online service have recent changed their Zoom links. Find the updated links here.
Daily Morning Prayer is offered online via Zoom, Monday–Friday at 7:30 a.m.
Daily Evening Prayer is offered via Zoom, Monday–Friday at 6 p.m.
Thursday Morning: A service of Holy Eucharist is offered in person in Thomsen Chapel 7 a.m. on the 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays of the month only. On the 2nd/4th Thursdays of the month, an online-only prayer service is offered via Zoom at 7 a.m. instead.
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Saint Mark’s Cathedral acknowledges that we gather on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People, who are still here, and we honor with gratitude the land itself and the life all the Coast Salish tribes. [Learn more]
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