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SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, October 29, 2023:
The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
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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. • Festive Coffee Hour & Ingathering Celebration
in the cathedral nave
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in the nave and livestreamed
12 p.m. • Festive Coffee Hour & Ingathering Celebration
in the cathedral nave
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel
9:30 p.m. • Compline
in the nave and livestreamed
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NEW THIS WEEK
Apollo5
new details of repertoire and collaborators
Diocesan Convention
watch online this weekend
Stewardship Ingathering
submit your financial commitments before this Sunday!
Sunday's Guest Preacher
Climate Scientist and Deacon the Rev. Lisa Graumlich
Dean's Forum on Israel and Palestine
online only, Monday, October 30
All Saints' Day
in person only, Wednesday, November 1
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Monday, November 20
The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D.
a Wisdom School workshop with renowned Womanist theologian and scholar
Announcing the Cathedral's New On-site Security Manager
Welcome Micah Clark!
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Apollo5—Program and Collaborators Announced
TOMORROW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023, 7:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. Tickets $20–25.
Tomorrow's concert on the Saint Mark's Music Series with Apollo5, one of the world’s pre-eminent a cappella choral ensembles is not to be missed. The concert program is now available here, and the performance will include selections ranging from William Byrd to Elton John.
The program also includes a performance by Seattle Pro Musica, and Apollo5 will join with Seattle-area students with whom they will work during the days prior, including singers from Ballard High School, Overlake School, and Lincoln High School—over 170 singers participating in total! Purchase tickets (in person or livestream!) here.
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Sunday's Guest Preacher: The Rev. Lisa Graumlich
THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, at all morning services
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Graumlich is a climate scientist whose ministry bridges the worlds of science and faith. She has devoted her career to investigating and sharing insights into impacts of climate change, especially on those most vulnerable and least responsible for global warming. As a newly ordained deacon serving at Trinity Parish, she in committed to joining with others to pursue Creation Care in the context our urban neighborhoods.
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Ingathering Sunday
THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
This Sunday, all the commitments of financial support that have been submitted to the cathedral so far will be brought forward to the altar, in a community expression of generosity and gratitude. Please plan to stay for a festive coffee hour following the 9 and 11 a.m. Eucharists, with refreshments provided by the Stewardship and Finance Committees.
During the festive coffee hour, The Strategic Planning Committee will offer a hands-on creative project to engage with the "sources of transformation" model that guides their ongoing work. (Learn more about the work of the Strategic Planning Committee here, including a word cloud of comments shared from the Transformation Tree from the Ministry Fair.)
If you have not yet made a financial commitment to Saint Mark's for 2024, please do so as soon as you can. Submit the online form here, or contact Erik Donner at 206.323.0300 x 217 or edonner@saintmarks.org. Check out the Stewardship FAQ, video messages, and Sunday reflections here.
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Special Monday Forum: It’s Complicated—War (and Peace) in the Holy Land
THIS MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom only
Dean Thomason will offer a brief historical perspective on the war unfolding now. How did we get here? Its roots can be traced across decades, even centuries. How do we find a way out? We will look at Just War Theory and other ethical guides to war and peace specific to the Holy Land. Guided by the theological virtues of faith, hope and love, we will seek to humanize all involved. And we will hold time for a structured conversation around our grief at what is and our hopes for what may yet be amidst the suffering and strife. Note: this is not a platform for demagoguery, debate, or partisan point-making. Take a pass if that is your impulse. We seek a space of compassion (the word literally means “to suffer together”). Join using this Zoom link.
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CATHEDRAL COMMONS
All Saints' Day Celebration & Eucharist
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person only in Bloedel Hall. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m.
This Wednesday, everyone is invited to join together for a community commemoration of All Saints' Day, beginning with a lively conversation about the Communion of Saints--the Christian community, living and dead and yet to be born, with whom we gather every time we share the bread and wine made holy. Please bring a picture, a photo, or a small object that represents someone in your own "great cloud of witnesses" whose example helps you follow Jesus. We'll conclude our time together with a simple Eucharist.
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Choral Evensong for the Festival of All Saints
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 4:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Saint Mark's Cathedral invites one and all to offer praise and prayers to God in the company of all saints and all souls, including those we love but see no longer, those who are among us now, and those who are known only to God. The intergenerational Evensong Choir will offer a setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis composed by Herbert Howells in 1945 for the choir of King's College Chapel, Cambridge University, England; and a dramatic setting of the 7th-century Latin hymn, Blessed city, heavenly Salem by Edward C. Bairstow, composed in 1913–14, just as he assumed the post of Organist and Director of Music at York Minster, England. The whole assembly will join in singing the beloved hymn, Ye holy angels bright [Hymn #625 in The Hymnal 1982].
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YOUTH OF SAINT MARK'S
A Visit To Recompose: The Human Composting Funeral Home
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, meet in Thomsen Chapel at 12:30 p.m. to carpool
On the heels of All Hallows Eve and All Saints' Day, the youth of Saint Mark's will travel to Recompose, the world's first human composting facility and funeral home. Recompose seeks to change the death care paradigm and is the result of years of extensive research with green death care experts, ecologists, biologists, legislators and more. No, we will not see dead bodies. Yes, we will think about death and dying, and it doesn't have to be scary. Together we can buck the macabre death tropes of Halloween and instead explore the holiness of end of life practices and the care for creation implicit in this organization's mission.
To participate, please submit this form. Youth will meet at 12:15 p.m. in Thomsen Chapel and then carpool to Recompose in South Seattle. Youth may be picked up at Saint Mark's at 3 p.m. For more information or to chaperone, contact Rebekah Gilmore at: rgilmore@saintmarks.org
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Queer in Christ Book Discussion: The Book of Queer Prophets
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 12:30 P.M., Leffler Living Room
All are welcome to join the next Queer in Christ book discussion on Sunday, November 19 at 12:30 p.m., discussing the first two sections of The Book of Queer Prophets: 24 Writers on Sexuality and Religion (Ruth Hunt, editor). We will discuss the essays in the first two sections of the book (Visions and Lamentations). Interested in joining? Contact Vicky Greenbaum (vgreenbaum1@gmail.com) with questions, and also to let her know if you'd like to join remotely.
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SAVE THE DATE
Transgender Day of Remembrance
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 8 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Saint Mark's Cathedral will offer a special Vigil in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance 8 p.m. on Monday, November 20, in the cathedral nave and livestreamed, hosted by the Queer in Christ ministry. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 which honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. The Reverend Linzi Stahlecker will officiate.
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THE WISDOM SCHOOL
Womanist Midrash & Biblical Interpretation with The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 9 A.M.–12 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom. Registration required for either option.
Womanist Biblical scholar and renowned author of A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. will lead a seminar on Womanist Midrash, exploring the complexity of scripture and importance of translation as she interprets the Hebrew Biblical tradition of women prophets and leaders. Fee: $65 (for both online and in-person participants). Partial scholarships available. Includes a light lunch and snacks for those participating in person. Register by submitting the form here.
Note: Dr. Gafney will also offer a guest sermon on Sunday, December 3, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
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Micah Clark joins Cathedral Staff as On-site Caretaker and Security Manager
It is with delight that we announce Micah Clark has accepted the position of On-site Cathedral Caretaker and Security Manager. They will reside on campus in the Leffler House apartment and devote their part-time work to ensuring the campus is safe and welcoming. This is a newly-created position that involves daily campus monitoring, parking management, nightly lock-up rounds, and security support when large groups gather on campus. Micah is a native of Tennessee and has eclectic work experience ranging from elementary school student safety, urban gardening, nightclub security, homeless youth outreach, parking management, and managing a Seattle coffee shop. Please welcome Micah when you see them.
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SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 28 & NOVEMBER 18, 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
Two more Greenbelt work parties remain in the current season: tomorrow, October 28, and November 18. You must register for each date separately. Work parties are limited to 18 people. More details can be found here. Find sign-up links for the individual events here. Tools and training will be provided. Bring a snack and a water bottle, and enjoy working alongside fellow parishioners and members of the community in this beloved space. For questions and more details contact Guy Oram or Kathy Minsch at: creationcare@saintmarks.org
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 5:30 P.M., Cathedral House Room 210
Join the Queer in Christ ministry on All Saints'Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in Cathedral House 210 (after Choral Evensong) for the next in the monthly series of Queer Conversations. We will discuss the saints in our tradition that have been embraced by the queer community (including Vida Dutton Scudder, Marina the Monk, Perpetua and Felicity, and Simeon Bachos), as well as those holy people who have been saints to us in our own lives. We will have refreshments starting at 5:30, and the conversation will start at 5:45. (Note: If you don't know how to get to Cathedral House 210, meet Michael Seewer at the baptismal font immediately after the end of Choral Evensong).
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 6-8 P.M., Leffler House
Let's taco 'bout it! Come share a meal with us and practice sacred stillness with the wider cathedral community. Join in for a taco dinner at 6 p.m. in Leffler House—tortillas, beans and chips and salsa provided, just bring a favorite side—and conversation to start the week. After dinner, the group will head over to the cathedral nave to take part in Contemplative Prayer from 7–8 p.m. No prior experience with Contemplative Prayer or meditation is required. The November gathering is hosted by Julia Cooper: julia7cooper@outlook.com
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CATHEDRAL COMMONS/WISDOM SCHOOL
Discerning Call with Killian Noe
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M. PST, in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom
All of us know that it is in giving our lives that we find life, full of joy and meaning. But there are so many ways to give our lives. How do we discover the specific way we are to offer our lives, the place our gifts connect with some need in the world? This evening in both the presentation and small group discussions we will work with the “hallmarks of call” and listen for any new call within our long-time call or any new, emerging call on our lives.
Killian Noe is the Founder of the Recovery Café Network, and is the author of Finding Our Way Home and Descent Into Love. Read more about Killian here.
Program is free. Register to attend via Zoom. (No advance registration needed for in-person participation.) Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($8/adult; $25/family max.)
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 6:30–7:30 P.M., online via Zoom
The Climate Conversation for November will be on the topic Celebrate Thanksgiving & Christmas with a Creation Care Mindset. The holidays are a wonderful time for getting together with family, meeting friends and celebrating a special season. There’s about 25 percent more trash in December, however, and homeowners produce 22 percent more light with their Christmas decorations. We can care for creation and still have a great time. From shopping and traveling better to enjoying climate-friendly meals and travel, small changes we make can have a big impact. We’ll show how to care for creation better around the holidays and we’ll center discussion around actions participants take for climate-friendly holiday celebrations. Register to participate using this link. Learn more about upcoming conversations and find resources and video of past offerings in the series here.
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UPDATED!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, meet at the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal at 12:10 p.m. OR at Saint Mark's at 10 a.m. Bring a sack lunch.
If you have this Friday off from school/work, join together for this outdoor adventure for all ages!
Updated directions: Meet at the parking lot entrance to the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal in Winslow at 12:10 p.m. (which is the scheduled time for the ferry from Seattle to dock) OR meet at Saint Mark's at 10 a.m. The group gathered at the cathedral will take the 49 bus to downtown Seattle and walk through Pike Place Market to the waterfront, then onto the Bainbridge Island ferry as foot passengers. (Orca cards work for all public transportation).
Once the whole group is gathered, we'll walk the waterfront trail in Winslow and then take the foot path to meet Pia the Peacekeeper It's about a mile, or a 20–30 minute walk. There we will eat our sack lunches and start back at 1:30 pm.
Find more details here. This adventure is accessible for families with strollers and people in wheelchairs. Please email Canon Barrie if you plan to attend: wbarrie@saintmarks.org
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 9 A.M.–12 P.M.
The Saint Mark's Garden Ministry meets for a monthly work party on the second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon. The next opportunity will be Saturday, November 11. This will be the final work party before the winter hiatus in December and January. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Wear clothes you can get dirty in, sunscreen, and a hat; bring gardening gloves and a water bottle.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 12:30–2 P.M., in Cathedral House Room 210 or online via Zoom.
The Saint Mark's Book Group selection for November is Elif Shafak’s 2021 novel The Island of Missing Trees. sSet in late 20th century Cyprus through to present-day London, the book explores the physical, psychological, and moral cost of the long conflict between Turkish and Greek Cypriots on its citizens and on the environment. Shafak exhibits a passion for an endangered natural world that possesses wisdom the human world lacks. The novel is framed around London high school student Ada’s attempts to learn about her parents’ past on Cyprus and what drove them to emigrate. She is angry about their silence until she discovers the hardships, violence, betrayals, and impossible choices faced not only by her parents but by generations of Cypriots. Much of the novel is narrated by a fig tree that is central to the story and has seen everything. Shafak is an award-winning British-Turkish novelist whose works have been translated into 55 languages.
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SUNDAY FORUM
St. Martin and St. Nicholas—Giving Generously
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall
All ages are invited to hear the stories of St, Martin of Tours and St. Nicholas of Myra, generous givers both, while making ditty bags for the Mission to Seafarers.
Donations are needed for the ditty bags, as well as a recent request from our neighbors at Lowell Elementary—order from this Amazon Wish List or just use it as a guide for what is needed; please bring items to Bloedel Hall on November 12.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 7:30–10 P.M., Leffler House
20s/30s are invited to join in a conversation on how food practices can reflect Christ in how we cultivate diversity and stewardship, support the land, and nourish mind, body and spirit. At 9:15, there is an option to head over to Compline together. Questions? Email Emily: emeeks@saintmarks.org
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
The next service of prayer in the style of Taizé at Saint Mark's will be Tuesday, November 14. Note the change of date—this service was originally announced for November 7, but was rescheduled to accommodate the Taizé event at Seattle U that evening (see below). The service will be offered with special intention for peace. Please join in person or via livestream. Learn more here.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 6:45–8:15 P.M., IN PERSON in Bloedel Hall only. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). Optional dessert & conversation, 8:15–8:30 p.m.
In 1974, a group of 11 women and their supporters organized their ordination to become Episcopal priests in an act of civil disobedience. This story is told in a compelling new documentary The Philadelphia Eleven. The 90-minute documentary film will be screened a the Wednesday evening forum on November 15. This film tells a story that echoes today as women continue this fight for the pulpit. It explores the lives of these remarkable women who succeeded in transforming an age-old institution when they took a stand despite the threats to their personal safety and the risk of rejection by the church they loved. These women are an inspiration for a generation of women in the ministry, and a clarion call for the entire Christian Church.
This event is free. The community dinner precedes the screening at 6 p.m. If you wish, please stay for dessert and conversation immediately following the film, from 8:15 to 8:30 p.m.
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The 113th Convention of the Diocese of Olympia
TOMORROW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
The Diocesan Convention is held annually for clergy and lay delegates from across western Washington to conduct diocesan business. This includes electing individuals to offices and deputations, ratifying a budget, presenting awards, and voting on resolutions. The bishop also gives an annual address. This year, Diocesan Convention will be online-only, and it will last one day. The theme for he convention is Holding On To What is Good. Delegates will participate using a special online platform, but all are welcome to observe the proceedings on Saturday via livestream here. Schedule, resolutions to be voted on, and more information can be found at the convention website.
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Register now to participate in 2023 Pageant of the Nativity
The preparations for Saint Mark's unique telling of the birth of Jesus are underway, and all kids 5 years and older are encouraged to participate. Speaking and non-speaking roles are available, and all children play costumed roles. Families with kids who want to participate should register online at saintmarks.org/pageant-info Deadline to register: November 15.
The Pageant of the Nativity is a fully intergenerational, congregational event for the Saint Mark's parish. If you have a background in theater, lighting, stage design, costuming or if you're just interested in lending a hand or helping to feed the cast, sign up here to offer your assistance either in the preparation or production of this unique liturgy.
See photos and videos from previous years here. The 2023 Pageant is Wednesday, December 20, 7 p.m. Rehearsal schedule can be found here (not all volunteers are needed for all rehearsals). Questions? Contact Rebekah Gilmore: rgilmore@saintmarks.org
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A SEASON OF PILGRIMAGE
Compline Choir Pilgrimage to England’s Historic Cathedrals
AUGUST 1–19, 2024. Registration deadline: November 6, 2023
As part of the suite of pilgrimage opportunities from Saint Mark's in the coming year, you are invited to join the Compline Choir as a companion pilgrim to three of England’s most storied and historic cathedrals: Saint Alban’s, Saint Paul’s in London, and Canterbury. Drawing on Benedictine values and pilgrimage rhythms, our time together will include daily prayer, study, community building, rehearsals with the Choir, and group excursions to Windsor (including St. George’s Chapel), Oxford, Cambridge (including King’s College Chapel), and Canterbury (including St. Augustine’s Abbey and St. Martin’s Church), with ample free time to explore the many sights and attractions in London on your own or in smaller groups.
Space is limited to 15 persons. $500 deposit required by November 6, 2023, to hold your place. Provisional itinerary, more information, and registration link can be found here.
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Alternative Gifts Market
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
This year Saint Mark’s will host an Alternative Gifts Market on Sunday, December 3. It will open between the 9 and 11 a.m. services on Sunday morning, and then continue on following the 11 a.m. liturgy. Mark your calendars! There will be a variety of creative gift ideas for everyone on your list, and it will be a great way to support Saint Mark’s and many other beloved organizations at the same time. If you would like to know more, have ideas to share, or would like to participate please reach out to Rev. Linzi: lstahlecker@saintmarks.org
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Nominations for Candidates for the Saint Mark’s Vestry and Delegates to Diocesan Convention are Now Open
Members of the Nominating Committee will be in the back of the nave each Sunday in October to answer questions and accept names of those interested in running for a position on the Saint Mark's Vestry (the cathedral's governing board) or as a Diocesan Convention delegate. These elections are held at the Annual Parish Meeting in February. If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself!) or would like more information about either of these important roles, please send an email to nominations@saintmarks.org or visit the Vestry page of the cathedral website. Thank you!
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Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution to Support Saint Mark’s
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a tax-efficient way for individuals who are 70½ years or older to donate funds directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified charity like Saint Mark’s Cathedral. It offers several advantages, including reducing your taxable income and meeting your required minimum distribution (RMD) obligations. Making a QCD can be a savvy way to support charitable causes in retirement while enjoying potential tax benefits, but it's essential to follow IRS rules to avoid penalties. Please consult with a tax advisor or financial professional to ensure compliance with current tax regulations.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Seattle Symphony Chorale in Concert at Saint Mark's
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 8 P.M., in the cathedral nave. Free and open to the public.
The Seattle Symphony Chorale is excited to present Gabriel Fauré's Requiem and Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms in this one-night event. The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Weavers' Guild Annual Sale
(YESTERDAY) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
(TODAY) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 10 A.M.–8 P.M.
(TOMORROW) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10 A.M.–4 P.M., in Bloedel Hall
The sale showcases one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, including towels, rugs, blankets, tapestries, wall hangings, sculptural baskets, handmade cards, accessories for pets, children's items, hats, bags, jackets, scarves, wraps, exquisite jewelry, liturgical weaving, and handspun and hand-dyed yarns along with weaving and spinning tools. Learn more here.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Underhill House Update
Underhill House is "a quiet place to pause for prayer or meditation, or simply to come out of the noise of life and gather one’s thoughts." It is hosted nearby on Capitol Hill, in a space of All Pilgrims Church on Broadway. Saint Mark's community member and Contemplative Prayer Group leader Phil Fox Rose now serves as the director of Underhill House, and in his most recent newsletter he reflects on the role of contemplative practices more generally—what they are for, and who they are for. Check out his reflection here.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Phantom of the Pipes: A Haunting Halloween Organ Concert and Spooky Storytelling Soirée
TONGIHT! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7:30–9 P.M., at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Shoreline, 722 N 145th St.
Join St. Dunstan's for a frightfully delightful evening of ghost stories and organ music, and prepare to be thrilled by spooky tales and haunting melodies that will send shivers down your spine. Storyteller Geoff Poor will transport you to a world of ghosts and ghouls, where spirits of the undead walk amongst us and strange things lurk in the shadows. Organist Susanna Valleau, maestro of macabre music, will complement the stories with eerie, sinister, and sometimes lighthearted organ music, ending, of course, with the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. Suggested Donations: $5 for Students, $20 for Adults. Register here. Costumes are encouraged! Seasonal treats and prizes for best costume will be shared after the concert.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Special Taizé Prayer Liturgy at Seattle University
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 7 P.M., in the St. Ignatius Chapel at Seattle University
A special Taizé liturgy will be offered at Seattle University (St. Ignatius Chapel) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7. A group from Saint Mark's will travel to Seattle U together to attend. Brother Emile from the Taizé community in France will lead us in an evening of prayer, song and reflection. This event is hosted by the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement and Seattle University Campus Ministry. If you are interested in joining the Saint Mark's group, please contact Michael Seewer: mseewer@saintmarks.org
PLEASE NOTE: Due to this special event, the Taizé Prayer liturgy at Saint Mark's that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 7 has been rescheduled to the following Tuesday, November 14, at 7 p.m. in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. On November 7, Contemplative Prayer will occur at its usual Tuesday evening 7 p.m. time.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Come Join the Dance: An Afternoon of Music & Movement
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2 P.M., at St. Paul's in Queen Anne, 15 Roy St, Seattle. Registration required.
Lutheran organist, conductor, and composer Mark Sedio will be coming to St. Paul's to help raise funds for the St. Paul's music ministry. Mark will lead us in singing hymns from around the world that are based on dance music. No actual dancing required! The music event will last just under an hour and will be followed by a festive reception. Tickets for the music event are $15 or $95 for the music event and donor reception (which includes appetizers and conversation with Mark Sedio). Tickets may be purchased here. All proceeds will benefit St. Paul's music program.
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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 November, December, and January), 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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Cathedral Yoga will be offered on Monday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the cathedral nave, led by instructor Luna Miller. Remember that the doors to the nave are locked at 6:45 p.m.
Please note: Due to the Trans Day of Remembrance service in the nave at 8 p.m. on November 20, the usual third-Monday Sound Bath will not be offered that night. The 90-minute class with extended Sound Bath savasana will be offered on November 13 instead.
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Tuesday Noon Bible Study has resumed meeting each week for a conversation around the scripture readings for the following Sunday led by rotating guest leaders, online via Zoom. Join early (11:30) for social time and chat. For more information and to get the Zoom link to join online, contact Lynne Cobb at: biblestudy@saintmarks.org
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Canon Wendy Claire Barrie recently sent out a new issue of the Intergenational Ministries Newsletter, containing , announcements, updates, and events for all ages. Check out the new issue here. | |
Recently the Creation Care Ministry sent out a new issue of their email newsletter, containing events, reflections, snapshots, recommendations, and more. Check out the new issue here, and sign up to receive future issues here (or use the "update my profile" link at the bottom of this email.)
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The Queer in Christ Ministry recentlysent 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 | |
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FUNERALS
A funeral for Judy Schuchart will be offered
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
A funeral for The Rev. Jerry Shigaki will be offered
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
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Sunday, October 29, 2023:
The Twenty-first Sunday after 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:
Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18
Psalm 1
1 Thessalonians 2:1–8
Matthew 22:34–46
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8 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Thomsen Chapel; in-person only
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Preacher: The Rev. Lisa Graumlich
Hymns:
Immortal, invisible, God only wise [Hymn #423]
What does the Lord require [Hymn #605]
Organ:
Mark Fax, Chorale Prelude on St Anne
Nicholas Bruhns, Präludium in G minor
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9 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person only
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Preacher: The Rev. Lisa Graumlich
Hymns:
Immortal, invisible, God only wise [Hymn #423]
What does the Lord require [Hymn #605]
Choir:
Gilbert M. Martin, Sing now to God!
arr. Geoffrey O’Hara and Dennis Slaughter, He has done marvelous things, praise the Lord!
Organ:
Louis Vierne, Lied, Op. 31, No. 17
Nicholas Bruhns, Präludium in G minor
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11 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person & livestreamed
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Preacher: The Rev. Lisa Graumlich
Hymns:
Immortal, invisible, God only wise [Hymn #423]
How lovely is thy dwelling-place [Hymn #517]
What does the Lord require [Hymn #605]
Choir:
Arthur H. Biggs, Day by day
Anton Bruckner, Os Justi meditabitur sapientiam
Organ:
Louis Vierne, Lied, Op. 31, No. 17
Nicholas Bruhns, Präludium in G minor
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7 A.M. • CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST
in Thomsen Chapel
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Musician: James Falzone
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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:
M. Searle Wright, Slowly the rays of daylight fade
Jason Anderson, Psalm 1
Cyrillus Kreek, Õnnis on inimene [Blessed is the Man] from Taaveti Laul [Psalms of David]
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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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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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MOST TUESDAYS, 7–8 P.M., in the cathedral nave
This time of meditative prayer is open to anyone who yearns for a time to simply sit in the presence of the Divine—whether you sit regularly and miss doing it with others, are curious, or think you can’t do it, come, sit together and talk about it. Meetings begin with a period of silent meditation, followed by discussions on a variety of contemplative practices including Centering Prayer. There is no doing it right or wrong; there is only doing it. Read more here. Email Phil with questions: phil@philfoxrose.com
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Weekday Prayer Services
Daily Morning Prayer is offered by St. Paul's, Seattle, weekdays at 8:30 a.m., online via Zoom only. Members of the cathedral community are encouraged to participate.
Daily Evening Prayer is offered Monday–Friday at 6 p.m., online via Zoom only.
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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