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Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: July 12, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on July 9, 2020 with 2 Comments

On Thursday, July 9, Associate Organist John Stuntebeck introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for July 12 at 11 a.m—The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The Hymns discussed are: “O day of radiant gladness” (Hymn #48, tune: Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein) “Almighty God, your word is cast” (Hymn #588, but sung to the tune of #529, McKee) “There is a balm in Gilead” (Hymn #676) Herr Jesu … Read More

Sandra Smith: A Reflection on Mask Worry

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on July 8, 2020 with 2 Comments

Back in March, Sandra Smith submitted the very first reflection posted on the cathedral website on the events that were then rapidly unfolding, from her perspective as an immune-compromised person. Now, three months later, she has submitted the following thoughts about the current situation. I believe all people in our human community do matter, especially the vulnerable and oppressed. We must keep ourselves safe. For people who don’t chose to mask, I have felt righteous indignation with my inner bully/tyrant … Read More

The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on July 5, 2020 with 1 Comment

Sunday, July 5, 11:00 a.m. • The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020 • Service Bulletin (Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-706820. On occasion, we will remove sections of music from the archived version of the service, due to licensing restrictions.) If you are having problems watching a live liturgy in the player above, please try watching on the back-up livestream page here. Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark’s If … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: July 5, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on July 2, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, July 2, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for July 5 at 11 a.m—The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, and (informally) the day after Independence Day. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. Canon Kleinschmidt introduces the hymns to be sung at the live-streamed liturgy for the Fifth Sunday After Pentecost, July 5, 2020. The Hymns discussed are: Hymn #594, God of grace and God of glory (tune: Cwm Rhondda); … Read More

ORDINATIONS to the sacred order of priests

by Christopher Brown on June 30, 2020 with No Comments

Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 p.m. • ORDINATIONS to the sacred order of priests • Service Bulletin (Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-706820. On occasion, we will remove sections of music from the archived version of the service, due to licensing restrictions.) If you are having problems watching a live liturgy in the player above, please try watching on the back-up livestream page here. Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark’s … Read More

An Invitation to the 2020 Diocesan Ordination Liturgy

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 29, 2020 with No Comments

DIOCESAN LITURGY TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 6:30 P.M., on the Saint Mark’s livestream page God willing and the people consenting, four candidates will be ordained to the priesthood in a very special livestreamed liturgy this coming Tuesday. Stephen Crippen , who served as a Deacon at Saint Mark’s several years ago, is one of them, along with Rong By, Natalie Johnson, and Hillary Kimsey. This extremely solemn and moving liturgy will be offered by Bishop Rickel, with many participants joining remotely.

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on June 29, 2020 with 1 Comment

Sunday, June 28, 11:00 a.m. • The Fourth Sunday After Pentecost • Service Bulletin (Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-706820. On occasion, we will remove sections of music from the archived version of the service, due to licensing restrictions.) If you are having problems watching a live liturgy in the player above, please try watching on the back-up livestream page here. Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark’s If you … Read More

An Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: June 28, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 25, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, June 25, Associate Organist John Stunteback introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for June 28 at 11 a.m—The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook, and this week, after two weeks away, was again offered in the organ loft, now featuring a beautiful, newly-refinished floor. The Hymns discussed are: O God of every nation (607); Where cross the crowded ways of life (609); Lord Christ, when first thou … Read More

The Wisdom of Children: An Audio Project from Saint Mark’s

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 23, 2020 with 2 Comments

The Wisdom of Children is an audio project recorded in June, 2020, featuring the voices of the children of the Saint Mark’s Cathedral community. Listen now using the embedded player below, or read on for other ways to listen. LISTEN NOW: A MESSAGE FROM DEAN THOMASON Dear friends, Several weeks ago, in the throes of feeling the acute loss of human interaction, it washed over me how much I missed hearing the voices of children in my life—the murmurs of … Read More

The Third Sunday after Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on June 21, 2020 with 2 Comments

Sunday June 21, 11:00 a.m. • The Third Sunday after Pentecost • Service Bulletin (Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-706820. On occasion, we will remove sections of music from the archived version of the service, due to licensing restrictions.) If you are having problems watching a live liturgy in the player above, please try watching on the back-up livestream page here. Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark’s If you … Read More

An Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: June 21, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 18, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, June 18, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for June 21 at 11 a.m—The Third Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook, and this week it was presented on the Pasi portative organ from McCaw Chapel, due to ongoing renovation work in the choir loft. The Hymns discussed are: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (390); They cast their nets in Galilee (661); Take up your … Read More

The Second Sunday after Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on June 14, 2020 with 1 Comment

Sunday June 14, 11:00 a.m. • The Second Sunday after Pentecost • Service Bulletin (Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-706820. On occasion, we will remove sections of music from the archived version of the service, due to licensing restrictions.) If you are having problems watching a live liturgy in the player above, please try watching on the back-up livestream page here. Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark’s If you … Read More

Parent Connections Group: Gathering and Growing through a Quarantine

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 13, 2020 with No Comments

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, at 4 P.M., via Zoom So much has changed so quickly! As parents and caregivers, we are continually adapting to these unusual times. Many of us report that juggling competing responsibilities and dealing with ongoing change is trying and overwhelming. It can also reveal a capacity for resilience we didn’t know we had. Join The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman and fellow parents for connection and reflection each month. To receive the link, contact the Rev. Canon Nancy … Read More

Exploring Sunday’s Scripture (Online)

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 12, 2020 with No Comments

FOUR MONDAYS IN JUNE: JUNE 8, 15, 22, and 29, 7–8 P.M., via Zoom. Join Cathedral Clergy and gather on Zoom for an hour on Monday evenings, June 8, 15, 22, and 29, to check in with each other and look ahead at some of the readings for the upcoming Sunday. A little Bible Study and a little reflection together as we find new ways to connect to our lives to the shared sacred narrative of Scripture. What is God … Read More

An Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: June 14, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 11, 2020 with 2 Comments

On Thursday, June 11, Associate Organist John Stunteback introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for June 14 at 11 a.m—The Second Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook, and this week it was presented on the Pasi portative organ from Thomsen Chapel, due to renovation work in the choir loft. The Hymns discussed are: The God of Abraham Praise (401, stanzas 1, 4, & 5); Come thou fount of every blessing … Read More

Compline with the Seattle Service Corps

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 11, 2020 with 2 Comments

THURSDAYS, JUNE 18, & 25, 7:15 P.M., via Zoom Join Seattle Service Corps for Compline during their last month in residence on the cathedral campus. Everyone in the Saint Mark’s community is welcome! This simple, grounding prayer service from the BCP takes no more than 15 minutes and will be led by corps members with light instrumental accompaniment. All the text and responses for the office are included in a slide-show broadcast through a Zoom link, available by emailing aconley@saintmarks.org.

Celebrating the Seattle Service Corps

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 10, 2020 with No Comments

WEDNESDAY PARISH FORUM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 7–8 P.M., via Zoom This year’s members of the Seattle Service Corps invite you to a Zoom Forum and Q&A as their program year draws to a close. Learn firsthand their individual and collective experiences of intentional community, what they’ve discovered about faith and service, and where they’re headed next. Discover what it’s been like to be the Saint Mark’s anchor community on campus during a stay-at-home pandemic, and what it’s been like to inhabit … Read More

“Today Was A Good Day” — Watch Party with Director David Wild

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 9, 2020 with No Comments

WEDNESDAY PARISH FORUM WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 7 p.m., via Zoom Join with the broad Saint Mark’s community for a watch party of parishioner David Wild’s documentary film, Today Was A Good Day. This 40-minute film offers different perspectives on the day-to-day life of a caregiver, as seen through the eyes of three Southeastern Michigan residents who have taken on the many roles and responsibilities of caring for an aging parent. Afterwards, we’ll have a chance to hear David reflect on the … Read More

POST Vimeo Tests

by Christopher Brown on June 9, 2020 with No Comments

Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark’s 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 make a contribution online at saintmarks.org/give (link opens in new tab). You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.

Choral Evensong on Trinity Sunday, 2020

by Christopher Brown on June 7, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday June 7, 4:30 p.m. • Choral Evensong on Trinity Sunday • Service Bulletin 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 make a contribution online at saintmarks.org/give (link opens in new tab). You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity. (Permission to podcast/stream the music in this … Read More

The First Sunday after Pentecost – Trinity Sunday, 2020

by Christopher Brown on June 7, 2020 with 1 Comment

Sunday June 7, 11:00 a.m. • The First Sunday After Pentecost: Trinity Sunday • Service Bulletin 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 make a contribution online at saintmarks.org/give (link opens in new tab). You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity. (Permission to podcast/stream the music … Read More

An Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: June 7, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 4, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, June 4, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for June 7 at 11 a.m—Trinity Sunday. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The Hymns discussed are: I bind unto myself today (tune: St Patrick’s Breastplate) – The Hymnal 1982 #370 Holy, holy holy! (tune: Nicaea) – The Hymnal 1982 #362 Sing praise to our Creator (tune: Christus des ist mein Leben) – The Hymnal 1982 #295 …with a bonus … Read More

Seattle Multifaith Clergy Lament & Prayer for Racial Justice

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 3, 2020 with No Comments

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 12 NOON This Friday, June 5, at noon, a group of Seattle clergy from many faith traditions will gather on the terrace and steps of St. James Cathedral to pray and observe eight minutes, 46 seconds of silence while the Cathedral’s funeral bell tolls. Rev. Dr. Kelle Brown, Lead Pastor, Plymouth Church, will speak and invite all to the time of silence. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral will be represented at the event by Dean Steve Thomason. Learn … Read More

Confronting Racism—Working for Change

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on June 3, 2020 with 8 Comments

Anti-Racism Learning Resources What can I do? There are articles galore, lists galore, books galore – no dearth of resources and actions online and in publications. It’s not about you doing everything; it’s about all of us doing something. You are encouraged to be willing to be uncomfortable, to read challenging works from sources you may not ordinarily seek out, and to be intentional in doing both the inner work and the active work in the world that we are … Read More

Compline on The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday, 2020

by Christopher Brown on May 31, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday May 31, 9:30 p.m. • Compline on The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday (Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-706820. On occasion, we will remove sections of music from the archived version of the service, due to licensing restrictions.) Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark’s 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. … Read More