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The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Christopher Brown on September 4, 2022 with No Comments

The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost | September 4, 2022, 11 a.m. Service Leaflet 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. ARCHIVES Video of past services can be seen here. Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Celebrating 10 Years of Steve and Kathy Thomason’s Ministry at Saint Mark’s Seattle

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on September 4, 2022 with 40 Comments

Steve and Kathy Thomason’s first Sunday at Saint Mark’s, Seattle, was September 2, 2012. The community of Saint Mark’s Seattle recognizes with joy and gratitude ten years of their presence in this place, and of Steve’s leadership of the cathedral community. Everyone is invited to add their voice to the community’s expression of thanks by leaving a comment of any length, at the bottom of this post. Your email address will not be shown. If this is your first time … Read More

Wednesday Night Community Dinner Resumes

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on September 1, 2022 with No Comments

One of the first cathedral offerings to be suspended in March of 2020 was the treasured community supper, offered most Wednesdays for several years as part of the regular Wednesday night suite of offerings. Now at last we are able to gather for this shared meal once again, created by the team led by Chef Marc Aubertin. Wednesday evening offerings begin with in-person Evening Prayer in Thomsen Chapel at 6 p.m. Dinner is served in Bloedel Hall from 6 to … Read More

Luke Abdow Called as Seattle Service Corps Program Director

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 31, 2022 with No Comments

Dear friends, It is my great delight to announce that Luke Abdow has accepted the call to serve as Program Director for the Seattle Service Corps and as staff support for the vibrant 20s & 30s ministry group. Luke is a native of Massachusetts and served as a fellow in an Episcopal Service Corps program in Boston for two years, 2016 to 2018. Prior to that he served in the Fulbright Scholars program as an English teacher in Senegal, and … Read More

Compline on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 28, 2022 with No Comments

The Office of Compline the 12th Sunday after Pentecost | August 28, 2022 The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/08/28/compline-2022-the-twelfth-sunday-after-pentecost/ August 28, 2022 • The 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17C) ORISON: O Christ, you are both light and day – Tune: COMPLINE by David Hurd (b. 1950) PSALM 112 – plainsong, Tone I.7 HYMN: Thy kingdom come on bended knee – Tune: ST. FLAVIAN, melody from Day’s Psalter, 1562; adapt. and harm. Richard Redhead (1820-1901) NUNC DIMITTIS – “Marilyn” … Read More

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Christopher Brown on August 28, 2022 with No Comments

The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost | August 21, 2022, 11 a.m. Service Leaflet 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. ARCHIVES Video of past services can be seen here. Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

The Holy Land: What’s Next?

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 26, 2022 with No Comments

A Conversation Among Faith Leaders Witnessing to Peace and Justice in Israel-Palestine SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1–4 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, but registration required for either option. The Mideast Focus Ministry of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, the Bishop’s Committee for Justice & Peace in the Holy Land, and Kairos Puget Sound Coalition present this symposium, which brings together prominent voices from different religious backgrounds to ask where the struggle to achieve justice and peace in … Read More

Radix 8: Creation, Community, and Connection

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 25, 2022 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO The Return of The Radix Project OPENING PLENARY: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022, 6:30–8 P.M., online via Zoom ONLY (Note: This presentation will NOT be offered in person in Bloedel, as previously announced.) The Radix Project is an opportunity to gather in small groups, share their stories, reflect on Holy Scripture and sacred art, and pray for one another with intention. The project was created to provide a way to connect in a setting that fosters trust, so that … Read More

Compline on the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 21, 2022 with No Comments

The Office of Compline the 11th Sunday after Pentecost | August 21, 2022 The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/08/21/compline-2022-the-eleventh-sunday-after-pentecost/ August 21, 2022 • The 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16C) ORISON: Christe, qui lux es et dies – Plainsong, arr. Kevin Seigfried (b 1969) PSALM 103 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.5 HYMN: Te lucis ante terminum NUNC DIMITTIS – Two-part setting with handbell – Richard Proulx (1937–2021) ANTHEM: O bone Jesu – Claudio Monteverdi Jeremy Matheis, … Read More

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Christopher Brown on August 21, 2022 with No Comments

The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost | August 21, 2022, 11 a.m. Service Leaflet 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. ARCHIVES Video of past services can be seen here. Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Two Important Ministry Surveys

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 19, 2022 with No Comments

The Needs and Hopes of Families with Children and What Happens After the 20s/30s Group? The Children and Families Committee has a survey for parents, grandparents, and caregivers about faith formation and community building for kids and their adults. We’d love to learn what you are hoping for! Find the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/se0nRia2RH What might be next for those who are moving on from the 20s/30s Group at Saint Mark’s? The cathedral leadership is eager to hear what you need … Read More

Conversations About Gratitude

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 18, 2022 with 3 Comments

This year’s annual Stewardship campaign will occur in October as usual, but as a “prelude” to Stewardship season the members of the Stewardship Committee, led by Junior Warden for Stewardship Chris Rigos, invite all to participate in a five-week conversation about gratitude. Each week, a broad question to stimulate mindfulness of and reflection on gratitude will be posted. In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul writes: “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus … Read More

Blessing of Backpacks, Community Picnic, and Dessert Dash

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 18, 2022 with No Comments

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 6–7:30 P.M. All are welcome to a back-to-school gathering on Friday evening, September 3—to reconnect in person, have some fun together, and celebrate the amazing kids of our community. Bring a blanket and your own picnic dinner. The cathedral will provide fresh fruit, chips, and water/lemonade for everyone along with a variety of fun activities. There will also be a Lunchbox Dessert Dash (featuring cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and bars) to benefit the Seattle Service Corps and the … Read More

Easing COVID-19 Requirements at Saint Mark’s—August 17, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 17, 2022 with No Comments

A MESSAGE FROM DEAN THOMASON AUGUST 17, 2022 Dear friends, As you may have seen in the news in recent days, the CDC has promulgated new guidelines related to COVID precautions and interventions. More importantly for us locally, King County public health officials have observed a dramatic decrease in infection rates and have reduced the risk level to LOW. That change, along with the trending infection rate of less than 200 new cases daily per 100,000 population, means that Saint … Read More

Sharing Meals with Tent City 3

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 16, 2022 with No Comments

SUNDAY EVENINGS, JUNE 19 through SEPTEMBER 4, 2:30–6:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner: Sunday, September 11. Tent City 3 arrives in the cathedral parking lot June 4, and the cathedral’s TC3 meals team has been coordinating the details of their stay. The residents have decided that they would like to share Sunday dinners with us indoors in Bloedel Hall! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down and share dinner with them. At this time all the … Read More

Compline on the Eve of the Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 14, 2022 with No Comments

The Office of Compline the Eve of the Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin | August 14, 2022 The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/08/14/compline-2022-the-eve-of-saint-mary-the-virgin/ August 14, 2022 • THE EVE OF SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN ORISON: Virgin-born, we bow before thee – Claude Goudimel (c. 1514–1572) PSALM 34:1-9 – Plainsong, Tone V.2 HYMN 278: Sing we of the blessed Mother (Tune: RUSTINGTON) – Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848–918) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainchant, Mode 6 ANTHEM: … Read More

The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 14, 2022 with No Comments

The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost | August 14, 2022, 11 a.m. Service Leaflet 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. ARCHIVES Video of past services can be seen here. Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Climate Conversations

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 11, 2022 with 2 Comments

SECOND THURSDAYS, 6:30–7:30 P.M., online via Zoom Looking for practical ways to reduce your impact on the environment? Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry is hosting Climate Conversations about everyday things in our lives. These monthly conversations will be held on environmentally-friendly Zoom on the second Thursday evening of each month. Register to participate using this link (same Zoom link each month). Scroll down on this page to find materials, slides, and videos of past conversations in this series. UPCOMING CONVERSATIONS MAY … Read More

20s/30s Mariners Game Outing

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 8, 2022 with No Comments

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 6:40 P.M. Join a group for Friday night baseball as the Seattle Mariners play the Atlanta Braves. More details to come. Ticket price: $10. For more information, or to reserve your ticket, email Emily: emcmeeks@gmail.com UPDATE: The group had a fantastic time, even though the Mariners lost. See a photo below!

20s/30s Heart of the Table

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 8, 2022 with No Comments

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 5–8 P.M. Gather around the table at Nurturing Roots for an evening of conversation, food and liturgy with other young adults. Located in Beacon Hill, Nurturing Roots is an urban farm committed to community, self-sufficiency, food empowerment, social justice and education. Tickets are $10 with 100% of sales going to benefit Nurturing Root programming. Register here (https://heartofthetable.eventbrite.com/). For questions or more information, email Emily: emcmeeks@gmail.com

Compline on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 7, 2022 with No Comments

The Office of Compline on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost | August 7, 2022 The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/08/06/compline-2022-the-ninth-sunday-after-pentecost/ August 7, 2022 • The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14C) ORISON: O Gracious Light – Bruce E. Ford (b. 1947) PSALM 91 – Plainsong, Tone VI HYMN : To you before the close of day (Tune: TE LUCIS) – Sarum Plainsong, mode 8 NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone III.6 ANTHEM: Where true charity and … Read More

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 7, 2022 with No Comments

The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost | August 7, 2022, 11 a.m. Service Leaflet 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. ARCHIVES Video of past services can be seen here. Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Compline on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on July 31, 2022 with No Comments

The Office of Compline on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost | July 31, 2022 The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/07/31/compline-2022-the-eighth-sunday-after-pentecost/ July 31, 2022 • The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13C) ORISON: Round me falls the night – melody by A. Drese (1620-1701); verse 1 harm. S.S. Wesley (1824-1899); verse 2 harm. Henry Ley (1887-1962); verse 3 harm. J. S. Bach (1685-1750) PSALM 4 – Plainsong, Tone IV.1 HYMN 617: Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless … Read More

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on July 31, 2022 with No Comments

The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, 2022 Service Leaflet 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. ARCHIVES Video of past services can be seen here. Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Treasures of the Cathedral: The Thomsen Chapel Processional Cross

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on July 30, 2022 with No Comments

by Gregory Bloch, Director of Communications The Thomsen Chapel processional cross is one of the most liturgical adornments in the collection of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, but unless you attend the a.m. service, you may never have seen it. It has always been clear just by looking that the cross is a precious object. However, after a recent restoration, repair, and cleaning, it now gleams and sparkles in a way that it has not for many decades. We know an unusual … Read More