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Funeral Liturgy for Mac Brown February 5, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 5, 2022 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for Kenneth “Mac” Brown 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.

Annual Parish Meeting, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 4, 2022 with No Comments

UPDATE: A COMPLETE VIDEO OF THE MEETING MAY BE SEEN BELOW. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 12:30–2 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. 2022 Meeting Agenda Last year’s Annual Meeting minutes Vestry Candidate statements Annual Report (or pdf) The new Vestry members elected to three-year terms at this meeting were: Scott Hulet Wayne Duncan Kristen Kelly Justin Mills In addition, Doug Thorpe was appointed to serve a one-year term filling a vacant position. The Dean annonnced the appointment … Read More

The Spirituality of the Meal

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022, 9:30 A.M.–12 P.M., in person only. Registration required—limited to 20 attendees. Facilitated by Chef Marc Aubertin & Dean Steve Thomason An offering from The Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s Food is a profound portal into spiritual growth even as it often carries trappings of stress and shame for many. It doesn’t have to. Sharing a meal is a holy experience, if we avail ourselves of the opportunity to practice presence and to see the bounty before … Read More

Compline on Epiphany 4, 2022

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

Compline on the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany | January 30, 2022, 9:30 p.m. Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/30/compline-2022-the-fourth-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ January 30, 2022 • The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON: Now as the troubled day departs – M. Searle Wright (1918-2004) PSALM 70 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: God, that madest earth and heaven (Tune: AR HYD Y NOS) – Welsh melody; arr. Ralph Vaughan … Read More

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, 2022

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

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, 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.

Second Sunday Book Group: Skid Road

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1 P.M., Cathedral House 210 or via Zoom We’ve chosen Josephine Ensign’s, “Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American City (2021), for our March 13 discussion. Ensign, a professor in the School of Nursing, University of Washington, informs us that Seattle has the third highest homeless population in the United States and per capita probably the highest. How can we reconcile Seattle as a progressive city with a city where homelessness is … Read More

Compline on the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, 2022

by Christopher Brown on January 23, 2022 with No Comments

Compline on the Third Sunday after the Epiphany | January 23, 2022, 9:30 p.m. Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/23/compline-2022-the-third-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ January 23, 2022 • The Third Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON (see HYMNS): Blessed Jesus, at thy word we are gathered (Tune: LIEBSTER JESU) – mel. Johann Ahle (1625-1673); harm. George Palmer (1846-1926) PSALM 19 – Plainsong, Tone III.4 HYMN: O Christ, the Word Incarnate (Tune: MUNICH) … Read More

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany, 2022

by Christopher Brown on January 23, 2022 with No Comments

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany, 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.

Funeral Liturgy for Joy Goodenough, January 21, 2022

by Christopher Brown on January 21, 2022 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for Joy Eden Goodenough | January 21, 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.

Choral Evensong observing the Feast of Presentation of Christ in the Temple

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 4:30 P.M. In this service, we join our voices with those of Anna and Simeon when the boy Jesus was presented to them by Mary and Joseph in the Temple: “For mine eyes have seen thy salvation which thou hast prepared for all people.” The Evensong Choir will offer an effervescent setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G major by the English composer, Herbert Sumsion; and a contemplative setting of the beloved spiritual, “This little … Read More

Funeral Liturgy for Kazuyo Makimura, January 17, 2022

by Christopher Brown on January 17, 2022 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for Kazuyo Makimura | January 17, 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.

Compline on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, 2022

by Christopher Brown on January 16, 2022 with No Comments

Compline on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany | January 16, 2022, 9:30 p.m. Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/16/compline-2022-the-second-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ January 16, 2022 • The Second Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON (H 135): Songs of thankfulness and praise (Tune: SALZBURG) – mel. Jakob Hintze (1622-1702); harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) PSALM 36:5-10 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) HYMN 138: All praise to you, O Lord (Tune: … Read More

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, 2022

by Christopher Brown on January 16, 2022 with No Comments

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, 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.

Theologian-in-Residence for 2022: The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 13, 2022 with 2 Comments

UPDATES: Read Rev. Raining’s article on spiritual inheritance and gratitude here. See video of her two-part online forum on intergenerational trauma and intergenerational blessing, March 9 & 16, 2022, here. See video of her online forum on spiritual practices in times of change, May 18, 2022, here. Materials and video of her in-person workshop on Mary Magdalene and spiritual healing, August 20, 2022, may be found here. She also offered an in-person guest sermon and participated in a Sunday morning … Read More

Compline observing the Baptism of Our Lord, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 9, 2022 with 1 Comment

Compline observing the Baptism of Our Lord | January 9, 2022, 9:30 p.m. Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/09/compline-2022-the-first-sunday-after-the-epiphany-the-baptism-of-jesus/ January 9, 2022 • The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Jesus ORISON (see HYMNS): ‘I come,’ the great Redeemer cries (Tune: THIS ENDRIS NYGHT) – English melody; harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) and Martin Fallas Shaw (1875-1958) PSALM 89:1-2, 20-29 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) … Read More

The First Sunday after Epiphany, 2022

by Christopher Brown on January 9, 2022 with No Comments

The First Sunday after Epiphany, 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.

Following Jesus to a New Counter-Cultural, Post-Pandemic Normal

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 7, 2022 with 2 Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2022, 9:30 A.M.–3 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall OR online via Zoom A Saturday gathering led by Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows The year 2022 is already being called “the year of all things,” as the world attempts to catch up on two years of pandemic postponements. But Jesus, ever attentive to the present moment, calls us to liberation from the tyranny of being overcommitted and offers us the invitation to rest, heal, and be … Read More

Saint Mark’s at the 2022 Seattle MLK Jr. Day Rally & March

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 6, 2022 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2022, 11 a.m. Rally; 12:30 p.m. March Starts At the Garfield High School Front Parking Lot on 23rd Grab your walking shoes and join us at the 2022 MLK Jr Rally and March in Seattle on Monday, January 17. This year will mark the 39th year of the event honoring Dr. King’s legacy. Due to COVID, Garfield High School is CLOSED. There will be porta-potties (including an accessible unit), so please plan accordingly. Please … Read More

The Inquirers’ Class Returns for Spring 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 6, 2022 with 1 Comment

SIX SUNDAY MEETINGS, 12:30–2 P.M., BEGINNING MARCH 6, 2022, AND CONTINUING THROUGH PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2022 IN-PERSON IN BLOEDEL HALL OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM, registration required No matter where you are on your journey, consider attending this two-class series, facilitated by clergy, where we will explore together the basics of the Christian faith through the Episcopal lens. Whether you are new to Saint Mark’s, or just interested in sharing and learning, you are welcome. The current series will meet at 12:30 p.m. on: … Read More

Twelfth Night Liturgy, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 5, 2022 with No Comments

Twelfth Night Celebration & Burning of the Greens | Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.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.

Sledding & Snowballs & Snow Angels

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 5, 2022 with No Comments

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2:30–4:30 P.M. Middle School and High School youth (and families) are invited to a sledding, snowball fight, snow angel extravaganza up in the mountains after church at the end of the month. When: Sunday, January 30th, 2:30PM-4:30PM (We will meet at the Easton Reload Parking area). Where: Easton Reload Sno-Park *subject to change based on conditions so RSVP! About 75-90min from Seattle RSVP here (Even a “maybe” is helpful so we can communicate changing plans as needed with weather/Covid) How to get there: At this … Read More

Following the Magi: Exploring and Celebrating Dimensions of Culture

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 5, 2022 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO TWO WEDNESDAYS: JANUARY 19 AND 26, BOTH 6:45-8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom The season of Epiphany is a time of unveiling, light, and revelation. On Wednesdays, January 19 & 26, we will gather in the spirit of the Magi following the bright star, exploring and celebrating 9 dimensions of culture. The Rev. Canon Eliacín Rosario-Cruz will facilitate our conversation. On Wednesday, January 19, we will explore the following dimensions of culture: Power Distance Uncertainty … Read More

The Radix Project Returns, January 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 4, 2022 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO OPENING PLENARY: SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 6:30–8 P.M. via Zoom (Note: this link is for the presentation only. Groups will each have their own Zoom link, issued separately.) GROUPS MEET: STARTING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 24. The seventh series in The Radix Project is titled Doing Justice, Loving Mercy, and draws inspiration from selected scripture stories and accompanying artwork to invite reflection on current events and how we live and move and have our being in this time. … Read More

20s/30s Bagel Bar in Leffler House

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 4, 2022 with No Comments

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 12:30 P.M., Leffler Living Room 20s/30s are invited to join together for a light bite and conversation following the 11 a.m. service with a bagel bar at Leffler House. We’ll have an assortment of bagels, cream cheeses, and spreads with gluten free and vegan options. Questions? Email Emily Meeks (emcmeeks@gmail.com).

Compline on the Second Sunday after Christmas, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 2, 2022 with No Comments

Compline on the Second Sunday after Christmas | January 2, 2022, 9:30 p.m. Order of Service in Christmastide | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/01/02/compline-2022-the-second-sunday-after-christmas-day/ January 2, 2022 • The Second Sunday after Christmas Day PROCESSIONAL: Puer nobis nascitur – Moosburg Gradual, c. 1355-1360; arr. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) PSALM 84 – Peter R. Hallock HYMN 90: It came upon the midnight clear (Tune: NOEL) – English melody; arr. Arthur Seymour … Read More