Justice Ministries - Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

In our Baptismal Covenant, we promise to strive for justice and peace, respecting the dignity of every human being. In our Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action, we recommit our resolve to condemn the discriminatory and violent discourse and actions in our nation that target particular groups of people based on their skin color, their religious affiliation, their gender or orientation, their disabilities, or their country of birth. The Restorative Justice Council seeks to nurture a culture in the Parish where all are encouraged and equipped to live out the call to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

Affordable Housing Development Project

Saint Mark’s is in preconstruction planning to redevelop the Saint Nicholas property for affordable housing, welcoming those previously excluded from the immediate neighborhood due to systemic housing inequities and discriminatory practices.

John Hoerster (affordablehousing@saintmarks.org)

Creation Care Ministry

The Creation Care Ministry at Saint Mark's Cathedral strives to faithfully address the climate crisis through education, advocacy, and action. With a commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions on the cathedral campus by 2030, this ministry also lifts up the deep connections between climate change and social justice.

The Rev. Canon Rich Weyls (rweyls@saintmarks.org)

Habitat for Humanity Team

Saint Mark's Habitat crew builds Tiny Houses in partnership with the Low Income Housing Institute, assists with projects on the cathedral grounds, and volunteers at the Habitat Interfaith Build.

Gordon & Jacquelyn Miller (jcmiller31@gmail.com)

Hunger Offering

The Hunger Offering Ministry supports six food banks and food support organizations in the Seattle area. Contributions are collected on the second Sunday of every month.

Liz Shea (lizeshea@gmail.com)

Indigenous Justice

As part of of the cathedral's commitment to restorative justice and systemic change, the community of Saint Mark's offers education on issues of Indigenous justice, invites special guests, and supports the Duwamish Tribe through their Real Rent program.

The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason (sthomason@saintmarks.org)

Lowell School Volunteers

Saint Mark's supports our neighborhood public elementary school—which serves a diverse population of students and families—in a number of ways, including supporting special events, providing grocery cards for at-risk families, and running a holiday clothing and toy drive.

Cherie Bradshaw (bradshawcherie@msn.com)

Meal Sharing Ministry

The Meal Sharing Ministry is committed to providing nutritious meals and warm hospitality to our fellow neighbors in Seattle who are homeless/hungry. We prepare and serve meals regularly for First Covenant Church Breakfast and St. Martin de Porres Men's Shelter.

Peter Snyder (mealministry@saintmarks.org)

5 p.m., quarterly on Sunday afternoons on Zoom

Migrant Justice

Saint Mark's supports and connects parishioners with a variety of local migrant justice organizations. We also partner with WAISN (Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network) and the Archdiocese of Seattle on accompanying community members to immigration-related appointments.

The Rev. Canon Emily Griffin (egriffin@saintmarks.org)

Queer in Christ

QuiC seeks to connect queer people, allies, and families at Saint Mark's, increase visibility of queer people in all areas of ministry, and honor the unity and diversity of the Body of Christ.

Colton Carothers & Julian Falgout (queerinchrist@saintmarks.org)

Restorative Justice Council

The work of the Restorative Justice Council arises from prayerful reflection on Saint Mark's Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action. The Council supports the Cathedral’s array of justice ministries and seeks to nurture a culture in the Parish where all are encouraged and equipped to live out the call to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God.

Christopher Breunig (restorativejustice@saintmarks.org)

Typically 3-4 p.m., every other 2nd Sunday of the month, on Zoom

A.A. and Al-Anon

Weekly 12-step meetings at the cathedral occur Monday afternoon (Al-Anon) and Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings (A.A.).

Donna Jean’s Place

Donna Jean’s Place is a women’s shelter housed on Saint Mark’s campus in partnership with Operation Nightwatch. Women in the shelter receive a hot meal and assistance from a case manager. Saint Mark's members are welcome to volunteer in a variety of ways to support this ministry.

Michelle Aguilar Ramirez, Operation Nightwatch Volunteer Coordinator (michelle@seattlenightwatch.org)

Episcopal Relief & Development

Episcopal Relief & Development is the Episcopal Church's organization that responds to human suffering around the world. They provide emergency assistance after disasters, rebuild communities, and relieve poverty.

Faith Action Network

Faith Action Network is a statewide, multi-faith partnership striving for just, compassionate, and sustainable communities through courageous advocacy and public action.

Mission to Seafarers

The Seattle Seafarers Center (Mission to Seafarers) is a nonprofit organization and an ecumenical partnership with a mission to welcome and care for international seafarers in Puget Sound. The Center offers that care primarily through chaplaincy, advocacy, transportation, and ditty bags.

Julia Cooper (julia@mts-seattle.org)

Operation Nightwatch

Operation Nightwatch provides meals 365 nights a year, shelter, supportive housing, medical care, and street ministry to individuals living unhoused in Seattle.

Molly Bosch (molly.bosch@outlook.com)

Peter R. Hallock Institute

The Peter R. Hallock Institute is a ministry of the Diocese of Olympia that oversees an archive of the music, papers, and ephemera of Peter R. Hallock and manages the assets of the Institute.

Dr. Jason Anderson (director@hallockinstitute.org)

Senior Living Center Eucharists

Saint Mark's priests partner with clergy from other Episcopal churches to offer monthly Eucharists at Skyline, Horizon House, and Mirabella. This ministry nurtures bonds of affection and community with members who find it difficult to attend church on Sunday morning.

The Rev. Adam Conley (aconley@saintmarks.org)

The Cathedral Foundation

The Cathedral Foundation raises and manages capital and endowment funds to preserve and enhance the buildings and grounds of Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.

Julia Logan (foundation@saintmarks.org)

Threshold Fund

The Saint Mark's Cathedral Threshold Fund helps individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity by providing financial assistance with rental deposits and move-in costs.

The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason (sthomason@saintmarks.org)