SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, April 28, 2024:
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
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8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in the cathedral nave
10 a.m. • Sunday Forum: Interfaith Taizé Preview
in Bloedel Hall
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in the nave and livestreamed
12 p.m. • Meal Sharing Ministry Planning
in Leffler House
3 p.m. • High School Text Study
at the Deanery (advance RSVP required)
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel
9:30 p.m. • Compline
in the nave and livestreamed
| Parish banners from across the diocese are brought to Saint Mark's on Cathedral Day. (Photo from 2019 by Kevin Johnson.) | |
NEW THIS WEEK
Affordable Housing Committee: New Updates
now seeking development partners
Cathedral Day 2024!
a diocesan celebration, tomorrow!
Meal Sharing Ministry
planning for the future at a mini-retreat this Sunday
Stewardship Forum
Cathedral Commons, Wednesday May 1
Blue Box
the fourth film in the Mideast Focus Film Series
Rogation Day 2024
A Wednesday evening celebration of the gifts of the Earth
Supporting Sustainable Farms
Climate Conversation for May
Bishop Electing Convention
volunteers needed
Retirees Group Potluck
Sunday gathering for Third Act-ers
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Cathedral Day 2024 Tomorrow!
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 10:30 A.M.–3 P.M., registration required for lunch
Cathedral Day is a “family reunion” for Episcopalians from across western Washington—a time for connecting across communities, experiencing your cathedral in a new light... and having a lot of fun. There’s something for everyone—no matter your age! A liturgy of Holy Eucharist with the rites of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation for candidates from parishes near and far will begin at 10:30 a.m., opening with a grand, colorful procession of parish banners. Following the service, all are invited to enjoy lunch from food trucks and participate in activities for all ages. (Food truck lunch free with registration.) Check out Bishop Skelton and Dean Thomason's video invitation to Cathedral Day 2024:
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This year’s Cathedral Day is Saturday, April 27, and celebrates the idea of pilgrimage, with Saint Mark’s serving as your sacred destination. For centuries, cathedrals have served as Christian pilgrimage sites, drawing people of faith into the orbit of wonder and awe. And so this year, all are encouraged to consider the day’s journey as a pilgrimage to your cathedral. Saint Mark's parishioners are especially encouraged to attend, both to participate in a very special occasion, and to help extend hospitality to visitors, many of whom will be visiting their cathedral for the first time. Learn more and find the link to register here. | |
Meal Sharing Ministry Planning Mini Retreat
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 12–3 P.M., in Leffler House
Are you interested in getting more involved with Saint Mark’s Meal Sharing Ministry? You are invited to attend a special gathering this Sunday, April 28 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Leffler House. We will share a meal (of course!) and discuss how we currently serve our community and how we may want to serve in the future. We welcome all people who are interested—no previous experience required, just interest and a willingness to learn more, contribute your ideas, and potentially get involved.
If you would like to attend—or if you can't attend but would like more information—please contact Deborah Person: Deborah.person@gmail.com
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CATHEDRAL COMMONS
Stewardship as Spiritual Practice
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom
At the next Cathedral Commons forum, come hear members of the Stewardship Committee and Creation Care Ministry talk about the many ways we can experience stewardship as spiritual practice. This is an opportunity to explore what stewardship can mean outside the context of the fall annual campaign. With storytelling, humor, small group work, and creativity, let's explore how the new Strategic Plan can underpin our efforts to care for our Cathedral's finances, campus, and living environment.
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Seattle Mideast Focus Film Series 2024: Roots of Chaos and Catastrophe
NEXT DISCUSSION: THURSDAY, MAY 2, 7 P.M., via Zoom
The fourth film in this year's series is Blue Box. The title refers to the little boxes used to collect money for the Jewish National Fund to plant trees in Israel, before and after 1948. The director is Michal Weits—the great-granddaughter of Yosef Weitz who was the Director of Lands and Afforestation for the JNF beginning in the 1930s, known as "Architect of the Transfer" for his role in the expulsion of Palestinians from what would become the state of Israel. This compact (82-minute) and compelling documentary is based on the director’s use of primary sources from her ancestor’s dairies and papers. It also takes us into the complexities of Yosef’s realization of what he did to the natives of the land and her family’s coming to terms with their famous relative.
If you wish to participate and you are not already receiving messages from the film series organizers, please request a link by emailing: seattlemideastfocus@gmail.com (No need to write again if you are already receiving emails.) A link to watch the film at your convenience along with the link to join the discussion on Thursday, May 2, will be emailed to everyone on the list soon.
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Choral Evensong on the Sixth Sunday of Easter
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 4:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Saint Mark's Cathedral invites one and all to unite their prayers and praises on the eve of the sixth week in Eastertide. The Evensong Choir of children, youth, and adults will offer a tuneful and keenly expressive setting of the Songs of Mary and Simeon (Magnificat and Nunc dimittis) composed for King's College Cambridge by contemporary British composer Joanna Forbes L'Estrange. In addition, the choir will offer Canon Michael Kleinschmidt's own a cappella setting of the poem Church-musick by George Herbert. This work, commissioned in 2020 and first presented in 2023 in Tennessee, will received its West Coast premiere at this liturgy. All will join in singing joyful hymns of eventide and Eastertide.
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Rogation Day Procession & Liturgy
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person only, starting in the cathedral nave. Optional community dinner in Bloedel Hall at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)
An outdoor liturgy for Rogation Day, an observance that dates to the 5th century. For 1,500 years, the weekdays preceding Ascension Day have been marked by outdoor prayers and thanksgiving for the fruitful Earth. Following the community dinner in Bloedel Hall, participants will process around the cathedral grounds, stopping to reflect and pray at significant locations. Canon Rich Weyls will officiate. The liturgy includes a portion of the Great Litany.
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Climate Conversation for May:
Farms for a Sustainable Future and How to Support Farmers
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 6:30–7:30 P.M., via Zoom
Join others in our monthly Climate Conversation, when the topic will be Farms for a Sustainable Future and How to Support Farmers. Tyler Morse of Brier Patch Farm will join host, Richard Hartung for this month’s discussion. Farms across the state produce food for those of us who live here as well as for the nation and the world. Farmers are changing their practices to be more eco-friendly, which can save time, money, resources and the environment. We’ll compare traditional practices with modern ones, look at innovative solutions farmers use now to farm better, and consider organic farming. Along with learning about farming practices, we'll also explore how you can support farmers better through what you purchase, where, and how you purchase it. These conversations are held only on Zoom, and the link is the same each month. If you don't already have it, find the registration link here.
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Volunteer Opportunities for Bishop's Electing Convention at Saint Mark's
SATURDAY, MAY 18, in the cathedral nave
The cathedral nave will be the venue for the Bishop's Electing Convention on Saturday, May 18, when the next bishop of the Diocese of Olympia will be chosen. The organizers are seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of responsibilities throughout the day. This is a good opportunity if you wish to attend the convention in person, as only voting delegates, clergy, staff, and volunteers are allowed in the building during the convention. (All others are invited to watch via livestream.) Volunteers will be asked to arrive at 7 a.m., and stay until an election occurs, potentially as late as 5 p.m. Lunch will be provided. If you are available and interested in volunteering, please click here to sign up. Questions? Contact Michael Seewer: mseewer@saintmarks.org
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Third Act-ers Retirees Group Sunday Potlucks
SUNDAYS, MAY 19 & 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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Interfaith Taizé Preview Forum
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall
Come to Bloedel Hall between the 9 and 11 a.m. liturgies on April 28 for an informational forum in preparation for the Interfaith Taizé liturgy to be offered in the cathedral nave on the evening of Tuesday, May 21, a collaboration between the Saint Mark's Cathedral Taizé Ministry and Clear Mountain Monastery Buddhist Community (the faith community which currently meets on the Saint Mark's property on Saturday mornings).
At this Sunday morning forum, the organizers of this special event will introduce the motivations behind this interfaith liturgy, and will walk through some elements of the service, including some of the chants, both Buddhist and Taizé. Bring your questions and curiosities, and leave better prepared to appreciate this unique offering next month.
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High School Text Study at the Deanery
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 3–5 P.M., meet at the Deanery (three blocks south of the cathedral—901 Federal Ave, at Aloha)
Dean Steve and Kathy Thomason will host the high school youth at the Deanery for a time of conversation, snacking, and text study. Come get to know your Dean and together we will dig into challenging texts from a recent and upcoming liturgies. Bring snacks and desserts and bring your opinions!
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Bishop Candidate Meet & Greets
Carpool from Saint Mark's on THURSDAY, MAY 2 (also offered April 29–May 3 in various locations)
The four nominees for the next Bishop of Olympia were announced at the end of February. For the next step in the process, all four will be visiting and participating in Meet & Greets around the diocese during the week of April 29, 2024, and you are invited to participate. Register to participate here and submit a question in advance here.
On Thursday, May 2, a group from Saint Mark’s plans to carpool together from Saint Mark’s to St. Thomas, Medina on Thursday, May 2. Please email Hilary McLeland-Wieser, indicating whether you need a ride or can offer to drive, at: hmcleland12@live.com
Other Meet & Greets are planned for Longview, Lakewood, Bainbridge, and Bellingham. All events begin at 7 p.m. For much more information on the candidates and process, visit the Bishop Search website here. Contact the committee with questions at: bishoptransition@ecww.org
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All-Bach Concert on the Flentrop Organ
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 7:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and by ticketed livestream. Tickets $20–25
The Saint Mark's Music Series 23/24 season concludes with Kimberly Marshall performing Saint Mark’s annual All-Bach concert. This multi-faceted musician is known for pushing the organ to its limits with her virtuosic playing. Combining her artistry on the Flentrop with Bach’s genius will surely be awe-inspiring. Enjoy an evening exploring organ music from Bach's time as court organist and chamber music in the royal court in Weimar, Germany, from 1708 to 1717. This program will present some of Bach's most virtuosic works, as well as an arrangement for organ of an orchestral concerto, and early versions of chorales he would later return to and revise. Reserve tickets here.
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The Rev. Erin Jean Warde
WORKSHOP: SATURDAY, MAY 4, 9:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom. Registration required.
DEAN'S FORUM: SUNDAY, MAY 5, 10:10–10:50 A.M., in Bloedel Hall
Author of Sober Spirituality, spiritual director and life coach, the Rev. Erin Jean Warde will guide Heal Thyself: Spiritual Practices that Lead Us into Joy, a day retreat exploring spiritual healing in mind, body, and soul. The day will explore barriers to feeling joy and fulfillment and how to make small, accessible life changes to care for ourselves, even in overwhelming times.
Fee for the Saturday Workshop: $15 (for both online and in-person participants). Partial scholarships available. Register using this link.
NOTE: Rev. Warde will also preach at Saint Mark's on Sunday morning, May 5, at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Eucharists. Then, on Sunday evening, May 5, (following Choral Evensong) she will lead a discussion especially for 20s/30s on Sober Spirituality: Exploring a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol, 5:30–7 p.m. at Diocesan House. Learn more, submit a question in advance, and register (free) here.
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Being Intergenerational: A Morning of Education & Conversation
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 9:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom; registration required
Help spread the word! Pastors, educators, ministry leaders and teams members from a number of different denominations will gather on May 9—in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom—to engage and explore the growing field of intergenerational ministry with others passionate about seeing people of all ages grow in faith together. The event will be led by Saint Mark's own Canon Wendy Claire Barrie, with Dr. Valerie M. Grissom (Presbyterian Church—USA), and Chris Barnett (Uniting Church in Australia). Learn more about the presenters and the event here.
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SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2–3 P.M., Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle. Sign up required for special rate.
Hosted by 20s/30s—All are welcome
Pink for girls? Pants for boys? From color to cut, what we wear is infused with our era’s ideas about gender. Designers may emphasize “masculine” or “feminine” elements on a garment or create a “unisex” look, but the rules around what those words mean change over time. Join MOHAI Curator of Collections and Saint Mark's 20s/30s member Clara Berg for an intimate, in-person, one-hour session to view historic fashions in MOHAI’s collection which align with, deviate from, and expand our ideas about gendered clothing.
The Saint Mark's group will attend the session at 2 p.m.—some may choose to arrive early (1 p.m.) to visit the museum’s exhibits and/or join after (3:30 p.m.) for snacks and refreshments at a restaurant nearby the museum.
Tickets are required for Behind the Seams admission. A limited number of discounted tickets from Saint Mark’s are available ($20). Sign up here.
Questions? Email Rose Hazard: pinuprose90@gmail.com
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As Canon Linzi Stahlecker prepares to move with her family to California, her last day will be Sunday, May 12, when she will preach, and we will bless and send her from the font. Receptions after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. will have cake in her honor.
As announced previously, Dean Thomason and the wardens are conducting a search for a new canon. (The job description can be found here.) Pastoral care is available with Dean Thomason, Canon Rich Weyls, and Interim Pastoral Associates, the Rev. Canon Dr. Marda Steedman Sanborn and the Rev. Edie Weller.
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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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SATURDAY, MAY 24, 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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SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 12:30–2 P.M., in Cathedral House Room 210
For its June gathering, the Second Sunday Book Group is reading the award-winning book The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl (2006) by New York Times journalist and a Seattleite Timothy Egan. It chronicles the hopes of people who moved to the high plains and the Texas panhandle in search of a living or a fortune and the terrible retribution nature exacts when abused. From 1930–1935, nearly a million people left their farms, their dead animals, their stunted crops, and their destroyed towns. Thousands died from inescapably swallowing and inhaling the swirling topsoil. Some stayed; some survived; some were heroes. This is a cautionary tale about trifling with nature.
The Saint Mark's Book Group meets on the second Sunday of even-numbered months. Contact Pearl McElheran with questions.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE TOMORROW, SATURDAY, APRIL 27
SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 6 P.M.
Join others from Saint Mark’s for Seattle Storm’s Pride Night at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, June 29, hosted by the Queer in Christ ministry. All are welcome! Reserve your tickets by completing this web form. The cost per ticket is $37. Deadline to reserve your tickets is end of day, Saturday, April 27. (You will be asked to pay for your ticket if you submit a reservation, even if you are not able to attend in the end, but if you purchase a ticket and end up not being able to attend, you can gift your ticket to somebody else.) And, if at least 20 people sign up, we will qualify for a Fan Experience and will be invited to join in a post-game photo with the players on the court. Invite your friends! Contact Liz Shea with questions: lizeshea@gmail.com
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New Update from the Affordable Housing Exploratory Committee: Development Partner Phase
The Affordable Housing Committee is now in a period of accepting Expressions of Interest from affordable housing developers who meet criteria outlined by the Committee and Vestry. This decision process will be guided by the Committee and Vestry. No decisions have been made, but this is a key next step in the project to realize the vision of a multi-generational affordable housing community on the St. Nicholas site. The Request for Expressions of Interest along with other updates recently share can be found at saintmarks.org/affordablehousing.
Questions? Email: affordablehousing@saintmarks.org
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Visit the Saint Mark's Seed Library
Saint Mark's now has a seed library! Come visit the 15-drawer vintage card catalog in the coffee corner to share or take seeds for growing at home. Sunflower seeds will be available on Cathedral Day with more varieties of seeds available on Sunday, April 27. If you wish to donate seeds, please make sure to use the Saint Mark's Seed Library envelopes provided (designed by Sandy Nelson) and fill in as much information as possible on the envelope to help others plant the seeds. Questions? Email Emily Meeks: emeeks@saintmarks.org
Thank you to so many who made this possible: Dean Steve Thomason, Gordon and Jacquelyn Miller, Liz and Richard Gilbert, Kathy Minsch, Marjorie Ringness, Alexandra Thompson, Canon Wendy Claire Barrie, Robin Ethridge, Natalie Willis and Maris Olsen.
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Changes to the Thursday Morning 7 a.m. Service
For many years, a small but faithful congregation has gathered together at 7 a.m. each Thursday for worship and fellowship. This offering went online in 2020, and when in-person worship resumed, it was decided that the Thursday morning offering would remain online-only for two Thursdays a month (2nd and 4th Thursdays), with an in-person Eucharist offered on the remaining Thursdays. With Daily Morning Prayer now offered at 7:30 a.m., Monday–Friday, there is now a NEW LINK for the online 7 a.m. service. Starting now, use this link to join at 7 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursday. This link can be found on the cathedral website—on the Worship Schedule page, the Events Calendar, and elsewhere. All are welcome to these online services, or to the in-person Eucharist on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays. Time for fellowship follows the liturgies .
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Forward Day by Day New Issue Available
Forward Day by Day is a daily devotional published quarterly by Forward Movement, containing scripture, reflections, and prompts to prayer for each day of the year. The new issue (covering May, June, and July 2024), is now available just inside the office entrance, on the table beneath the community bulletin board. This resource is made available to the community through the generosity of anonymous parishioners.
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Thomsen Chapel Doors Restoration Update
The doors to Thomsen Chapel are a signature feature of the Cathedral’s façade, and after a century of weather, they are in need of restoration.
Update, April 19: The doors were removed this week and taken to the artisan’s shop for restoration, which will take about six weeks. Temporary doors have been installed to secure the entrance, but allow for entry as usual. This is made possible through a gift in memory of Don and Alice Jean Lewis by their sons.
For more information, contact Dean Thomason.
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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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Pastoral Care Update
The cathedral clergy are available to parishioners in need of pastoral care, and the best way to contact a priest after hours for urgent concerns (e.g. emergency hospitalization, serious injury, etc.) is by calling or texting them on their personal cell phones. These numbers are readily available to all parishioners via the Parish Directory (accessible via a link in the upper right of the cathedral website) or the Church Life mobile app. If you have not yet installed this app on your phone, we encourage you to do so—it is a great resource. Erik Donner can assist you with downloading the app or can simply provide you with the priests’ numbers himself; email edonner@saintmarks.org or call 206.323.0300 ext. 217.
For non-urgent pastoral messages, call the church office and leave a voicemail message, either for one of the priests or in the general mailbox. You can also email prayer requests anytime to prayers@saintmarks.org. Thanks!
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
St. Luke's, Ballard: Building a Place Where Love Dwells
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. St. Luke’s leaders are now conducting a capital campaign to raise $2.5 million in support of their project, and they are inviting the broader community to participate. To learn more, go to Building a Place Where Love Dwells.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Meaningful Movies: Activating Faith Communities for Climate Justice
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 12-1:15 P.M., at First United Methodist Church, 180 Denny Way, Seattle, or via Zoom. Registration requested.
Do something for Earth month! Be part of this ecumenical gathering on Sunday, April 28 at First United Methodist Church for a Meaningful Movies event, including a discussion prompted by The Letter, a documentary about the impact on people around the world of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’s encyclical on the climate crisis. Jim Antal serves as Special Advisor on Climate Justice to the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. Anna Johnson is North America Senior Programs Manager with the Laudato Si’ Movement. They will share how faith communities are responding to the climate crisis. Register here to receive the link to watch the movie beforehand and to attend, either in person at First Church or via Zoom. If attending in person, come at 11:30 for lunch and meet some of our climate justice friends at First Church and other faith communities ($5 donation requested for lunch). Find more information here.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Seattle Architecture Foundation Walking Tour of the Cathedral’s Neighborhood
SATURDAYS: MAY 4, JUNE 1, and JULY 20, 10 A.M. TO 12 P.M., tour begins and ends at Saint Mark’s
The Seattle Architecture Foundation, which exists to connect the people of Seattle to the rich history of our built environment, offers a two-hour walking tour of Federal Avenue and North Capitol Hill. The tour, titled Understated Elegance on the Park, visits 21 different historic properties around Saint Mark’s, placing them in the context of Seattle's social and economic history in the early 20th century. The tour concludes with a brief presentation of the cathedral building itself. Tickets are $25 ($22 for student/seniors), and capacity is limited—find the link to get tickets here.
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Cathedral Yoga will meet as usual on Monday, April 29, 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the cathedral nave.
Arrive early to get a good place! Doors open at 6 p.m. and are locked at 6:45 p.m.
Update: 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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The liturgy of Daily Morning Prayer is now offered weekday mornings, Monday through Friday, at 7:30 a.m. At this time Morning Prayer uses the same Zoom link as Daily Evening Prayer. (The link used in Lent will no longer work.) Learn more about the Daily Office here. | |
The Contemplative Prayer group has resumed its usual Tuesday evening meetings in the nave. The next gathering in Tuesday, April 23. Each meeting begins with a period of silence, followed by discussion. | |
Spring work parties in the Greenbelt are happening on the first and third Saturdays of May and June. The next opportunity is Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each work party is limited to 18 people, and you must sign up beforehand for each date. Sign up for the May 4 event here. more information can be found here. | |
The next gathering of the cathedral first Saturday Run Group will be Saturday, May 4 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. | |
FUNERALS
A funeral for Geraldine Wallace will be offered
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2 P.M., in Thomsen Chapel
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Sunday, April 28, 2024:
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
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 8:26–40
1 John 4:7–21
John 15:1–8
Psalm 22:24–30
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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:
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more [Hymn #296]
In Christ there is no East or West [Hymn #529]
Organ:
Philip Moore, Variations: Noël nouvelet [“Now the green blade riseth”]
Dietrich Buxtehude, Fugue in C, BuxWV 174
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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:
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more [Hymn #296]
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life [Hymn #487]
In Christ there is no East or West [Hymn #529]
Choir:
B.E. Boykin, John 3:16
Organ:
Marcel Dupré, Theme and three variations on Noël nouvelet [“Now the green blade riseth”]
Dietrich Buxtehude, Fugue in C, BuxWV 174
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11 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in the cathedral nave & livestreamed
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Linzi Stahlecker
Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Hymns:
God is love; let heaven adore him [Hymn #379]
Thou art the Way, to thee alone [Hymn #457]
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more [Hymn #296]
Choir:
Plainchant, Ubi caritas
Maurice Duruflé, Ubi caritas et amor
Juan Esquivel, Ego sum panis vivus
Organ:
Philip Moore, Variations: Noël nouvelet [“Now the green blade riseth”]
Marcel Dupré, Fugue and Toccata on on Noël nouvelet [“Now the green blade riseth”]
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7 P.M. • CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST
in Thomsen Chapel
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Musician: Rebekah Gilmore, soprano
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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.
Special Service Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Death of Compline Choir Founder Peter R. Hallock
Highlights:
Kievan chant, Kontakion for the Departed
Peter R. Hallock, Psalm 84
Peter R. Hallock, Nunc dimittis ("Marilyn" setting)
Peter R. Hallock, Peace
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THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH 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 link. See above, and 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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