WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 6:45-8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom
At the next Cathedral Commons forum, come hear members of the Stewardship Committee and Creation Care Ministry talk about the many ways we can experience stewardship as spiritual practice. This is an opportunity to explore what stewardship can mean outside the context of the fall annual campaign. With storytelling, humor, small group work, and creativity, let's explore how the new Strategic Plan can underpin our efforts to care for our Cathedral's finances, campus, and living environment.
ORISON: The Lord is my Shepherd – Bobby McFerrin (b. 1950)
PSALM 23 (Setting I) – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)
HYMN: Victimae Paschali laudes – Plainsong, Mode I; melody att. Wigbert (d. 1050?) and Christ the Lord is risen again (Tune: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN) – harm. Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612)
NUNC DIMITTIS from First Fauxbourdon Service – Philip Moore (b. 1943)
ANTHEM: Abendgebet [U.S. premiere] – Jacob Beranek (b. 1998)
Jason Anderson, director • J. Scott Kovacs, reader • Kenneth Peterson, cantor
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality minister Estephan Meza and videographer Michael Perera.
Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/
LEAFLETS
The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.
NEWSLETTER
The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.
Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral
If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.
You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.
The Rev. Erin Jean Warde—Heal Thyself: Spiritual Practices that Lead Us into Joy
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024, 9:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom. Registration required.
Author of Sober Spirituality, spiritual director and life coach, the Rev. Erin Jean Warde will guide this day retreat exploring spiritual healing in mind, body, and soul. She offers: “Together we will learn how community, creativity, rest, and joy can care for us when we are struggling, whether that's with mental health challenges, the inevitabilities of being alive, or with habits that don't serve us.” The day will explore barriers to feeling joy and fulfillment and how to make small, accessible life changes to care for ourselves, even in overwhelming times.
Fee for the Saturday Workshop: $15 (for both online and in-person participants). Partial scholarships available. Register using this link.
NOTE: Rev. Warde will also preach at Saint Mark's on Sunday, May 5, at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Eucharists.
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 8 A.M.–12 P.M., Leffler garden, the Greenbelt, and around the cathedral campus
Join Creation Care and Intergenerational Ministries for a morning of exploring nature and learning about birds on the campus of Saint Mark's. Activities will include learning about local birds and making a simple bird feeder or birdhouse.
There will two guided bird walks in the Saint Mark's Greenbelt: at 8 a.m., Gordon and Jacquelyn Miller will lead a bird walk designed for adults and older youth, and at 11 a.m., David Poortinga and Phil Fox Rose will lead a bird walk for all ages.
Between 9 a.m. and noon there will be refreshments, conversation, and materials for birdhouse and bird feeder building in Leffler Garden. Questions? Email Emily Meeks:emeeks@saintmarks.org
ORISON: This joyful Eastertide (Tune: VRUECHTEN) – mel. from Psalmen, 1685; harm. Charles Wood (1866-1926) [see HYMNS]
PSALMS 134 & 4 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)
HYMN: Lift your voice rejoicing, Mary (Tune: FISK OF GLOUCESTER) – Thomas Foster (1938-2024)
NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone I; harm. Thomas Morley (1557-1602)
ANTHEM: Regina caeli – Robert White (c. 1538-1574)
Jason Anderson, director • Jeremy Matheis, reader • James Wilcox, cantor
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers John Gulhaugen and James Davidson
Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/
LEAFLETS
The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.
NEWSLETTER
The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.
Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral
If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.
You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.
Since the Annual Parish Meeting update in February, the Affordable Housing Committee and Vestry have continued to make progress in taking the next steps in the predevelopment process to explore affordable housing on campus.
NEW Update, April 24, 2024:
The Affordable Housing Committee is now in a period of accepting Expressions of Interest from affordable housing developers who meet criteria outlined by the Committee and Vestry. This decision process will be guided by the Committee and Vestry. No decisions have been made, but this is a key next step in the project to realize the vision of a multi-generational affordable housing community on the St. Nicholas site. A link to this Request for Expressions of Interest along with other updates recently share can be found at saintmarks.org/affordablehousing. Questions? Email affordablehousing@saintmarks.org
Update from April 7, 2024:
On March 14, Saint Mark’s received an additional grant from Trinity Church Wall Street in the amount of $150,000 to complete pre-development studies and support the process of identifying a development partner.
On March 19, the Vestry approved moving to the stage of selecting a development partner. While feasibility analysis will be ongoing, the Committee and Vestry believes that feasibility has been demonstrated at a level that supports initiating a process to select a development partner with which to pursue affordable housing on the St. Nicholas site, in anticipation that the development partner would bring its expertise, credibility, and financial strength to the project, while being aligned missionally with Saint Mark’s and being supportive of the project criteria that were approved by the Vestry.
Engaging in sustainability planning work with The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) This collaboration is part of a planned path to “Core” certification for ensuring sustainability and carbon reduction goals on top of the base standards for affordable housing in Washington State.
Integral to this work has been continued analysis on further historical rehabilitation of the building. Saint Mark’s has been working with atelierjones, an architecture firm, for initial predevelopment planning that includes two options—(1) retaining the historic wing of the St. Nicholas Building through historic rehab or (2) new construction entirely on the site. A key next step in this work will be a meeting with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection (SDCI) this spring to review an initial enhanced site plan to get feedback from the City on key aspects about the project design.
“There are still many questions to answer, but we are getting closer to a more informed view of what redeveloping the St. Nicholas property could look like for affordable housing on campus,” said Dean Steve Thomason. “The Committee and Vestry are working diligently and intentionally to ensure that such a project design remains congruent with the Cathedral’s mission and serves a multigenerational population at a variety of lower-income levels.”
The parish is invited to join in two opportunities to learn more and share questions:
Wednesday, May 22 (6:45–8:15 p.m., in person in Bloedel Hall and by Zoom) – A Cathedral's Complicity in Redlining and Restrictive Covenants: a forum exploring the impact of Civil Rights history and racial segregation to consider how church communities, including Saint Mark’s, have a responsibility to honest face this and respond in just ways in our time.
Come to Bloedel Hall between the 9 and 11 a.m. liturgies on April 28 for an informational forum in preparation for the Interfaith Taizé liturgy to be offered in the cathedral nave on the evening of Tuesday, May 21, a collaboration between the Saint Mark’s Cathedral Taizé Ministry and Clear Mountain Monastery Buddhist Community (the faith community which currently meets on the Saint Mark’s property on Saturday mornings). At this Sunday morning forum, the organizers of this special event will introduce the motivations behind this interfaith liturgy, and will walk through some elements of the service, including some of the chants, both Buddhist and Taizé. Bring your questions and curiosities, and leave better prepared to appreciate this unique offering next month.
Click images below to enlarge.
More work by Tracy Councill, creator of the Buddha/Jesus diptych above, may be found here.
ORISON (H 206): Alleluia! O sons and daughters, let us sing! (Tune: O FILII ET FILIAE) – mel. from Airs sur les hymnes sacrez, odes et noëls, 1623
PSALM 133 – Anglican Chant setting based on a theme from Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990); adapt. Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976)
HYMN: That Easter Day with joy was bright (Tune: PUER NOBIS) – mel. from Trier MS., 15th cent.; adapt. Michael Praetorius (1571–1621); harm. George R. Woodward (1848–1934)
NUNC DIMITTIS – Anonymous [No. 29], Lumley Books, c. 1547–1552
ANTHEM: Haec est dies – Jacob Handl (1550–1591)
Jason Anderson, director • William Turnipseed, reader • Fred McIlroy, cantor
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Robin Ethridge and Estephan Meza, and videographer Michael Lee
Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/
LEAFLETS
The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.
NEWSLETTER
The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.
Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral
If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.
You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 6 P.M. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 27
Join others from Saint Mark’s for Seattle Storm’s Pride Night at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, June 29, hosted by the Queer in Christ ministry. All are welcome! Reserve your tickets by completing this web form. The cost per ticket is $37. Deadline to reserve your tickets is end of day, Saturday, April 27. ( You will be asked to pay for your ticket if you submit a reservation, even if you are not able to attend in the end, but if you purchase a ticket and end up not being able to attend, you can gift your ticket to somebody else.) And, if at least 20 people sign up, we will qualify for a Fan Experience and will be invited to join in a post-game photo with the players on the court. Invite your friends! Contact Liz Shea with questions: lizeshea@gmail.com
Chris Barnett Canon Wendy Claire Barrie Dr. Valerie Grissom
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024, 9:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom; registration required for either option.
(If you choose to participate online, a Zoom link will be included in your confirmation email.)
Resourced and facilitated by Chris Barnett, Canon Wendy Claire Barrie, and Dr. Valerie Grissom, this is a unique opportunity to engage and explore the growing field of intergenerational ministry with others passionate about seeing people of all ages grow in faith together. For pastors, educators, ministry leaders and their teams, Being Intergenerational: A Morning of Education and Conversation will provide a mix of input, sharing of experience, time for reflection, and prompt to action. Come along to be inspired, encouraged and equipped for you and your community's ongoing intergenerational journey.
SCHEDULE
9 A.M. PDT - Doors open; coffee, tea, and snacks
9:30–11 A.M. PDT - Hybrid program
11 A.M.–12:30 P.M. PDT - In person lunch, networking, and resource sharing
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Chris Barnett is the Executive General Manager of Intergen, an Australian organization committed to resourcing and supporting ministry with children and their families, with an emphasis on intergenerationality. Chris brings to the intergenerational space a wealth of experience, a heart for connecting, and a commitment to facilitating learning together. More known as a curator, rather than creator, and sharer of resources, Chris has nevertheless contributed to a number of key intergenerational resources, including Intergenerate, Engage All Generations, Messy Discipleship, and Being an Intergenerational Church: A Commitment. A Vision. An Invitation.
Dr. Valerie M. Grissom serves as the Chair of the Intergenerate Team, whose mission is to bring the generations of the church together. As a worship leader and pastor for over 20 years, and now a certified candidate for ordination as Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Northwest Coast Presbytery (PC-USA), Valerie provides research, writing, speaking, coaching, and mentoring regarding intergenerational and intercultural worship. Valerie recently edited the book All Ages Becoming: Intergenerational Practice in the Formation of God's People.
Wendy Claire Barrie is Canon for Intergenerational Ministries at Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle. She is the author of Faith at Home: A Handbook for Cautiously Christian Parents and is (still) finishing up her second book, The Church Post-Sunday School: How to Be Intergenerational and Why it Matters. Wendy has served eight Episcopal congregations on both coasts over the last 30-plus years, and is the creator of an intergenerational curriculum for the book Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints by Daneen Akers.
To register, please submit the form found below, or here.
FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY IN APRIL, MAY, & JUNE, 10 A.M.–2 P.M., meet in the lower parking lot; registration required
Spring work parties in the Greenbelt are starting up again!
Come commune with the forest while helping weed and maybe plant. Get your hands/gloves dirty as you remove non-native plants and create native habitat in the middle of Seattle’s urban environment. Wear sturdy, close toed shoes that can get wet, long-sleeved shirt, pants, and hat. Bring water, a snack, and a raincoat if there's a chance of rain.
Each work party is limited to 18 people, and you must sign up beforehand for each date. All ages are welcome. Tools and training will be provided. Sign up links for each event can be found at:
For questions and more details contact Forest Stewards Robert Hayden and Joey Baumgartner (emails on the registration pages linked above), or Creation Care ministry leaders Guy Oram or Kathy Minsch at: creationcare@saintmarks.org
The Creation Care Ministry and the Intergenerational Council are hosting the Sunday forum on April 14. Come hear about the importance of tress for our climate and in our lives. Share your own stories of trees in your lives. We hope to spend some time outside, weather permitting.
Join for a casual and informative public speaking training session led by Michael Perera, a public speaking and communications coach. This session will provide practical tips, guidance, and support to help you gain and refine public speaking skills in ministry settings in our community. Come and bring your questions in a welcoming and supportive environment. All are welcome to participate. Join using this Zoom link. Questions? Email Emily Meeks: emeeks@saintmarks.org
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and the cathedral nave. The first portion of the presentation also available via Zoom; optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)
UPDATED DESCRIPTION:The opening theological reflection and overview portion of the forum will be available online—join using this Zoom link. The second half of the forum will be a hands on, interactive experience in the cathedral nave and will not be livestreamed.
This forum will explore some of the colors, gestures, and symbols we use in liturgy throughout the church year. We often notice that some things stay the same across the year, and some things change. Let’s learn together about what those things are and why these things all come together to form our worship experiences. Do you have specific questions? ("Why do some people bow at the gospel reading?" "Why are the icons covered up sometimes?" "Why do they use tree branches to sprinkle us?") Submit your question ahead of time using this link. Questions will be compiled and major themes will be addressed during the forum. Join online using this Zoom link.
Optional community dinner served at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)
NUNC DIMITTIS: Plainsong setting, Tonus peregrinus; harm. William Byrd (c. 1540-1623)
ANTHEM: Cпасение coдeлaл (Salvation is created) – Pavel Chesnokov (1877-1944); arr. for men’s voices by Vladimir Morosan
Jason Anderson, director • Josh Sandoz, reader • Tyler Morse, cantor
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Priscilla Strand and Estephan Meza.
Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/
LEAFLETS
The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.
NEWSLETTER
The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.
Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral
If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.
You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.