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Fritts Organ Concert – John Stuntebeck, Organist

by Christopher Brown on February 2, 2021 with No Comments

Fritts Organ Concert • John Stuntebeck, Organist Service Leaflet 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 Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 2, 2021 with No Comments

Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 p.m. • The Feast of the Presentation, 2021 This service was streamed on the livestream page as usual, but in addition participants were also invited to participate using a special Zoom meeting. Service Leaflet The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple • February 2, 2021 from Saint Mark’s Cathedral Seattle on Vimeo. Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark’s Cathedral If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making … Read More

Print your Alleluia Poster Here

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 2, 2021 with No Comments

IN PREPARATION FOR SHROVE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 5:30 PM Click on the document link below and print out the file. Color and decorate the poster pieces as you like before or during the Shrove Tuesday zoom gathering. Kids and adults alike can decorate the banner using crayons, markers, ribbons, or glitter. Ponder where in your house to hide your banner at the end of the night’s service. When the time comes to say goodbye to our Alleluias, you may hide … Read More

Virtual Easter Hymn Project

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 1, 2021 with No Comments

Once again, you—yes, YOU—are invited to be part of a video offering of “Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!”—the tune known as “Easter Hymn.” The video will resemble the virtual choir & congregation video of “O come, O come, Emmanuel” offered by this community last Advent, a video that was profoundly moving to many who saw it. No matter if you have no experience in choirs, if you think your voice isn’t good enough, if you’ve only recently connected with … Read More

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany 2021

by Christopher Brown on January 31, 2021 with No Comments

Sunday, January 31, 11 a.m. • The Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany, 2021 Service Leaflet 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.

Parish Annual Meeting and Elections, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 30, 2021 with No Comments

DOCUMENTS Agenda Last Year’s Annual Meeting Minutes 2021 Election Rules 2020 Annual Report Please note the changes made to this year’s Annual Parish Meeting which has been adapted given the cathedral’s closure and the need to conduct our business virtually. All sessions of the Annual Meeting will take place via Zoom. The Link to cast your vote will be announced in the meeting during Session 2, January 31. ABOUT VOTING Parish Communicants in Good Standing are to vote using the … Read More

Fritts Organ Concert

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 29, 2021 with No Comments

FRITTS ORGAN CONCERT • January 29, 2021, 7 p.m. Concert Program 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. In preparation for this recital, John Stuntebeck recorded a tour and demonstration of the … Read More

Candidates for Vestry and Diocesan Convention Delegate, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 29, 2021 with No Comments

Meet the Vestry Candidates! Sunday, January 24, 2021, in the Zoom Coffee Hour following the 11 a.m. service Vestry Members Continuing in Office Term ends January 2022: Kristen Austin Jim Buskirk Marjorie Ringness Robert Stevens Micah Kurtz (St. Columba’s Kent), Diocesan Member Term ends January 2023: Peter McClung, Junior Warden Walter Stuteville, Junior Warden Clara Berg Emily Meeks Karla Koon (St. Andrew’s, Seattle), Diocesan Member Term ends January 2024: Four members elected at the 2021 Annual Meeting All members of St. … Read More

2020 Annual Report

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 28, 2021 with No Comments

Click in the lower right of the reader below to read the report full-screen. Click here to download a pdf.

Holy Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 28, 2021 with No Comments

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 6:30 P.M. The Presentation of Christ in the Temple on February 2 is one of the Feasts of the Our Lord. On Tuesday evening, a brief service Holy Eucharist will be offered from Thomson Chapel, which you may join either on the livestream page in the usual way, or by joining a special Zoom meeting (with some time for chatting afterwards). Dean Thomason will preside and preach. Join using this Zoom link.

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: January 31, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 28, 2021 with No Comments

On Thursday, January 28, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns that will be sing at the livestream service of Holy Eucharist this Sunday, January 31, 2021, The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: “O! for a thousand tongues to sing” [Hymn #493] “From thee all skill and science flow” [Hymn #566] “From all that dwell below the skies” [Hymn #380] Plus a few words about his organ preludes for this … Read More

Saturday Night Shakespeare Live! with the 20s/30s

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 28, 2021 with No Comments

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 4-7 P.M., via Zoom Join the 20s/30s Group for a virtual group reading of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Contact Emily Meeks (emcmeeks@gmail.com) for more information, or join via Zoom here.

Creation Care All-Parish Survey

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 27, 2021 with 12 Comments

The Creation Care Ministry team wants to hear from YOU! Everyone is the Saint Mark’s community is invited to complete the brief survey below to help guide our programming in 2021. There are just eight simple questions—it should take less than five minutes to complete. The deadline to submit is February 14, 2021. Thank you! CREATION CARE SURVEY 2021 “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.” —Psalm 24:1 Saint Mark’s Cathedral … Read More

The Fritts Organ: An Introduction

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 27, 2021 with No Comments

In preparation for his concert on Friday, John made this delightful video introducing the Marion Camp Oliver Organ in Thomsen Memorial Chapel—constructed and installed by Paul Fritts of Tacoma Washington in 2003. John talks about its sounds, mechanism, temperment, decorative carvings, and more, concluding with a full performance of a brief prelude by Buxtehude. It’s 25 minutes, but feel free to jump around—the Buxtehude starts around minute 21. More information and technical details about the Fritts organ may be read … Read More

Virtual Coffee Hour, Every Sunday via Zoom

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 27, 2021 with 11 Comments

UPDATE: Virtual Coffee Hour has now come to an end. The Final Virtual Coffee Hour was: SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2021, 12 P.M. Throughout the pandemic, virtual coffee hour has been a way for parishioners to connect after each Sunday’s service. In light of reopening, virtual coffee hour will end in favor of an in-person social time (details to be announced)! The final Zoom will take place following the 11 a.m. liturgy this Sunday, July 18. Many thanks to Senior Warden … Read More

The Doctrine of Discovery: The Episcopal Church, Indigenous Peoples, and the Necessity of Decolonizing Christianity

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 25, 2021 with No Comments

UPDATE: Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide a recording of this presentation. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 7–8:30 P.M., via Zoom A Presentation and Discussion with The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton Saint Mark’s welcomes The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, who is Shackan First Nation, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Everett, and Coordinator of Ethnic Ministries Circles of Color. The Doctrine of Discovery historically informed the legal premise for justifying the forces of colonialism, including the enslavement of African and Asian peoples … Read More

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany 2021

by Christopher Brown on January 24, 2021 with No Comments

Sunday, January 24, 11 a.m. • The Third Sunday After the Epiphany, 2021 Service Leaflet 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 Second Sunday after the Epiphany, 2021

by Christopher Brown on January 17, 2021 with No Comments

Sunday, January 17, 11 a.m. • The Second Sunday After the Epiphany, 2021 Service Leaflet 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 weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: January 24, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 13, 2021 with 2 Comments

On Thursday, January 21, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns that will be sing at the livestream service of Holy Eucharist this Sunday, January 24, 2021, The Third Sunday after the Epiphany. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: “How wondrous and great” [Hymn #533] “O Master, let me walk with thee” [Hymn #659] “Put down your nets and follow me” [WLP #807, but sung to the tune “Martyrdom”] …plus a few words about John’s upcoming … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: January 17, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 13, 2021 with No Comments

On Thursday, January 14, Associate Organist John Stuntebeck introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. Sunday morning livestreamed liturgy on January 17, 2021, The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, from Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: “Will you come and follow me?” [see leaflet] “How bright appears the Morning Star” [Hymn #496/497] “Lift every voice and sing” [Hymn #599] …plus a few words about John’s upcoming recital … Read More

The First Sunday After the Epiphany with Baptisms, 2021

by Christopher Brown on January 10, 2021 with No Comments

Sunday, January 10, 11 a.m. • The First Sunday After the Epiphany, 2021 Service Leaflet 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 weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: January 10, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 7, 2021 with No Comments

After a holiday hiatus, on Thursday, January 7, Associate Organist John Stuntebeck introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. Sunday morning livestreamed liturgy on January 10, 2021—The First Sunday after the Epiphnay and the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord— from Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: “Arise, your Light has come” [see leaflet] “Wade in the water” [LEVAS II p. 143] “Christ when for us … Read More

The Feast of the Epiphany, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 6, 2021 with No Comments

Wednesday, January 6, 6:30 p.m. • The Feast of the Epiphany Service Leaflet NOTE: Canon Ross’s sermon begins at approximately 09:50 in the video below. The Feast of the Epiphany • January 6, 2021 from Saint Mark’s Cathedral Seattle on Vimeo. 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 … Read More

Christmastide Evensong, 2021

by Christopher Brown on January 3, 2021 with 2 Comments

Sunday, January 3, 4:30 p.m. • Christmastide Evensong, Second Sunday after Christmas Day Service Leaflet 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 Second Sunday after Christmas 2021

by Christopher Brown on January 3, 2021 with No Comments

Sunday, January 3, 11 a.m. • The Second Sunday after Christmas Day Service Leaflet 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.