Intergenerational Hike to Twin Falls

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UPDATE: Check out the Creation-themed liturgy shared at the event here, and some photos below: 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021,  2 –5:30 P.M.

Let’s hike together! All ages are welcome on this 3 mile roundtrip hike to Twin Falls as we take time to connect, move and pray in nature after church. We’ll meet at the trailhead at 2 p.m. and finish by 5:30 p.m. Bring your water, snacks and appropriate gear - we recommend good hiking shoes, layers, sunscreen and a hat.

Register to attend here!

Questions? Contact Emily Meeks (emcmeeks@gmail.com). 

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Liturgical Ministers Training

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Online Liturgical Ministers Training, September 18

On Saturday, September 18 from 9-noon is a recommended Liturgical Ministers Training on Zoom for everyone, including those who are interested in getting involved in liturgy for the first time. Every liturgical minister is asked to attend this training once every three years. (We offer this training twice a year: in Eastertide, and after Labor Day).  If you are able to attend and you haven't yet registered, please sign up here, and you will be emailed a link to attend the Zoom meeting. And please note the time(s) of the sessions you are interested in so you know when to attend. The training will be divided into three sessions:

  • 9–10 a.m. SESSION 1: For acolytes, lectors, ushers, and greeters.
  • 10–11 a.m. SESSION 2: Plenary for everyone, facilitated by Dean Thomason.
  • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. SESSION 3: For Eucharistic ministers, Eucharistic visitors, Altar Guild, and vergers.
Please click here to register, and please note that correct time that you should plan on joining as noted above!

In-person Liturgy Walk-through, September 11

On Saturday, September 11 at 1 p.m. is an OPTIONAL liturgy walk through in the cathedral nave. This training is intended only for currently-serving liturgical ministers. We will meet at 1 p.m. in the nave and walk through a nave liturgy together. This is helpful for anyone who'd like to go through the steps of a service and have the opportunity to ask questions as we move along. If you'd like to attend and haven't yet signed up, please sign up here. If you are not able to attend, no need to let me know! This is optional.

Friends Talking—Dean Thomason and Buddhist Monk Tan Nisabho

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall

The first Sunday Forum of the fall will feature a conversation with Buddhist monk Venerable Nisabho who is seeking to establish a Thai Forest Monastery in the Seattle area and is gathering people at Saint Mark’s for meditation, teachings and breathing practices. Tan Nisabho and Dean Steve are exploring together cross-cultural and interfaith expressions of contemplative practices, including Christian centering prayer. There will be time for those present to engage Nisabho with your questions. Read more about this branch of Buddhism.

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