Featured Events and Announcements

Sundays and Beyond with the Weekly Update from the Canon Missioner

View from the Tent: Thoughts from a Homeless Man

This dramatic monologue performed by actor Dan Niven is based on a book compiled by M. Barrett Miller which offers insight into the lives of Tent City residents. (Niven is also a member at Saint Mark's.) Presented by the Homeless Advocacy Ministry, all proceeds will benefit Tent City 3, a self-managed homeless community, organized by SHARE (Seattle Housing and Resource Effort). SHARE is the national leader in breaking down attitudinal & unconstitutional legal barriers to Tent Cities.

The one-hour show will be followed by a Q&A with the actor and author. A reception follows the show. The book will be available for sale and signing by the author after the show.

Tickets may be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/117494. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Volunteers needed! Ticket takers, Ushers and Refreshments! To volunteer to assist with this event, please contact Rev. Helen Harper at UrbanPriest@gmail.com or Linda Julien at lindajulien@prodigy.net.

Gratitude Gatherings

This summer’s Gratitude Gatherings will be an opportunity for Saint Mark’s members and friends to build our community and just enjoy being together. As our hosts said "I really enjoyed meeting people that I had not yet had a chance to visit with (i.e. only seen in church). Hearing other people's stories and getting to know my neighbors was such fun!"

Click for the list of gatherings. Then, look for the Gratitude Gatherings sign ups at the back of the Nave after Sunday services. We will have lots of details on locations, dates and times—find one that suits your schedule (don't forget to bring your calendar!). Join us...and bring a friend! gatherings@saintmarks.org.

Clean Greens- Community Supported Agriculture

Saint Mark's and New Hope Bapist Church Clean Greens Farm bring you fresh organic produce throughout the summer and fall.

Sign up for one or two 10-week sessions at www.cleangreensfarm.com. Click on the link for "CSA Program" for FAQs and registration information. Saint Mark's is a delivery point! For more information about the Clean Greens program at Saint Mark's, contact Marge at andermar@comcast.net.

Farm work party! Saturday, June 19. Help is needed with planting/weeding or just come out and visit the farm and see where the CSA baskets come from! Stay for a couple of hours or all day. Contact Liz Shea at lizeshea@gmail.com or 206.782.1608 to find out more information on the time, location, carpooling, etc. Should be fun!

SAGE August Luncheon: WA State Initiatives & Referendums

All ages welcome and encouraged to attend! Learn about the upcoming issues on our voter ballots from our guest speaker Allison Feher, President of the League of Women Voters.

From Hiroshima to Hope: Lantern Floating Ceremony

Honor the victims of the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki and remember all victims of war and violence with a Lantern Floating Ceremony. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. Come early, bring a picnic and join Peace and Justice friends at 7312 West Green Lake Drive North, just south of the Bathhouse Theater. For further information, phone Bob Beveridge at 206.407.1785.

Duwamish River EcoJustice Boat Tour

A unique opportunity: For decades Seattle’s only waterway, the Duwamish River, has suffered a slow oil spill from polluted run-off and toxic chemical dumping. In 2001, The EPA listed it as a federal Superfund site, naming it as one of the most contaminated sites in the U.S. People who live near the Duwamish, predominately communities of color, are at risk from a toxic stew of chemicals which also endangers salmon, shellfish, eagles, seals and orcas.

Religious communities in this area have joined together to organize a boat tour of the lower Duwamish River narrated by staff of the Duwamish River Cleanup coalition. On this short trip, we will join in prayer, learn about the contaminated ecosystems of the waterway, and be updated about advocacy opportunities to protect the only river in the City of Seattle.

Check in 11:30 at Harbor Island Marina. Tour is 12:00-2:00. $15 person. Register with Rachel Ross at St. James Cathedral 206.903.4629 or rross@saintjames-cathedral.org. Space is limited!!!! For more information, contact Carolyn White 206.285.0225.

Let's All Read the Summer Sustainability Reading List

Interested in learning more about environmental sustainability and how we all can live more sustainably? Please join us in some summer reading to explore these timely issues.

We are planning to read three books this summer on underlying issues of sustainability and a hopeful vision for the future. We plan to gather three times to share and reflect. See attached flyer for booklist and specific dates.

The books will be available at the Cathedral Shop. Please talk to George at the Shop, 206.323.1040 or gtreusch@saintmarks.org.

To get on the email list for the Sustainability Reading Group contact: Ruth Mulligan, 206.706.9620, rmulligan@earthministry.org, or Judy Andrews, 206.915.2494, judy@judithandrewslaw.com.

Youth 'Dinner and Compline' Nights

Join fellow Saint Mark’s youth once a month in dinner on Broadway, followed by attending the 9:30 p.m. Compline service.

Contact: Cindy, Children and Youth Ministries cspencer@saintmarks.org or call 206.323.0300, ext. 225.

Creation Jamboree

Announcing the third annual retreat sponsored by the Bishop’s Committee for the Environment (BCE) and the Olympia Diocese of the Episcopal Church. We are again hosting an invigorating yet relaxing retreat for those within the diocese who love Creation and are involved with greening work. Bishop Greg Rickel will be joining us as we share stories about our caring-for-creation and greening works. We’ll commune with nature and each other as we work toward healing from recent tragedies regarding creation, in the Gulf and the world.

Lunch will be provided, including vegan options. Suggested donation of $10, as you are able. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible.

To register: Contact Marilyn Hall at ak-mj@msn.com or 425.908.7558.

Stewardship Sunday - A Celebration of Time, Talent and Treasure

Each service that morning will recess to Bloedel for the festive gathering of refreshments and displays.

All active Saint Mark's ministry groups are welcome to display. Ministry leaders are receiving display reservation information and tables must be reserved by August 31. If you have not received information please email Joyce Ramee at mavijramee@aol.com (please include "Stew Sunday" in your subject!)

Travel to Nicaragua with the Rev. David Mesenbring

The trip will be designed to shed light on how Nicaraguans live and sustain thier communites amid challenges such as fair trade and social justice.

Save the date! For details contact Neal Sullins at nsullins@comcast.net or 206-448-4627.