FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025, 7:30 P.M. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.), in the Saint Mark's Cathedral nave and livestreamed. Free and open to the public.
Join Saint Mark’s Cathedral for a compelling public conversation with the Rev. Lisa Graumlich, Ph.D., a distinguished climate scientist and ordained deacon.
Held in conjunction with the TERRA Exhibit—a 24-foot rotating replica of the Earth suspended in the nave—Dr. Graumlich’s talk will explore how climate change reveals our world as a single, interconnected system. She will discuss the "thin places" where science and faith converge, showing us that our climate crisis demands not just new technology, but new eyes to see the Earth whole. The evening will be introduced by Dean Steve Thomason and will feature an extensive Q&A.
Dr. Graumlich is professor emerita of environmental and forest science at the University of Washington, who has served as the dean of the UW College of the Environment and as the president of the American Geophysical Union. She is also a deacon in The Episcopal Church.
Come early or stay late for a Community Resource Fair, with representatives of community, government, and faith-based groups focused on creation care and climate justice, who will have tables set up in the nave. All are invited to visit the information tables before the presentation begins, 6:30–7:30 p.m., or after it concludes.
About the Presenter
The Rev. Lisa Graumlich, Ph.D., is a distinguished climate scientist and Episcopal deacon who bridges the worlds of scientific inquiry and faith leadership. From 2010 to 2021, she served as the inaugural dean of the University of Washington College of the Environment. She recently completed her term as president of the American Geophysical Union in 2024. Dr. Graumlich has represented The Episcopal Church as a faith leader at the United Nations Climate Conferences in 2023 and 2024. She holds a special connection to the community of Saint Mark's, having been ordained to the vocational diaconate at the cathedral in 2023. She currently serves as a Deacon in Arizona.
See an interview from 2020 in which Rev Graumlich discusses her work as a scientist and her faith journey here.
Enjoy an easy, scenic 2-mile out-and-back on a well-surfaced, mostly level trail (<60 ft gain) with access to the Snoqualmie River—perfect for young children and anyone who prefers an unhurried pace. Dogs on leash are welcome. Rain or shine!
I brought the dried hulls of a radish plant gone to seed to my gardening group last night. The brittle hulls contain the seeds for a next round of radishes to grow, not just in my garden, but in those of my neighbors. It brought me joy to think of how generous nature. We take something tiny and make food out of it. If we fail at making food, the plant gives us another chance. In my life Saint Mark’s is not much different. The church has an institution and the people inside have been so warm and generous to me and my family over the past 20 years. My small contribution of time, talent and treasure contributes to a vibrant cathedral community. I am glad to be part of Saint Mark's Cathedral and gladly choose generosity when it comes time to make a financial commitment this Fall.
In our consumer culture, we’re prompted to post online reviews of nearly everything we purchase. But we’re not usually prompted to post reviews when we give rather than buy. So I’ll take this opportunity to post my online review of our household’s annual giving to Saint Mark’s Cathedral:
I was at a game this weekend, and in front of me was a very young girl, so completely generous with her smiles, laughter, and attention to everyone around her. It was contagious. Everyone around her received her gifts of joy and generosity of spirit and spread it to each other. I went home grateful for that reminder of how quickly generosity can spread.
Elizabeth Antley
To me generosity means to give yourself the gift of giving. I find that in giving I receive joy from the connection made, the time shared, the need met, the fueling of love in our midst. During these dark times, contributing to what is enduring and good helps alleviate the rage and despair that threaten to consume me. We can’t do it all but we must do what we can, accepting it as sufficient for today. There will be many tomorrows and many ways to give ahead. Avoid battles of the good, which only dispirit us. Sometimes we make a lasting impact, sometimes fleeting but all kindle human kindness in our needy world.
John Hoerster
Michael Kleinschmidt
When I think of what generosity means to me—especially now—I am reminded that...