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The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday, 2020

by Christopher Brown on May 31, 2020 with 2 Comments

Sunday May 31, 11:00 a.m. • The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday • 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.) 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 … Read More

Dean Thomason: Racial Violence and God’s Call to a “New Normal”

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 30, 2020 with 4 Comments

Confronting Racism—Working for Change: (A list of antiracist resources, references, and recommendations compiled by cathedral staff) Statement from the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, The Most Rev. Michael Curry Statement from the Bishop of Olympia, The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry on President Donald Trump’s use of a church building and the Holy Bible Dean Thomason’s message about the Seattle clergy prayer service and march planned for Friday, June 5 Read Dean Steve … Read More

National Day of Mourning and Lament

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 29, 2020 with 2 Comments

Monday, June 1. Special service of Evening Prayer: 6:30 p.m., via Zoom Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has joined with over one hundred other faith leaders—from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions representing major denominations, national faith-based organizations, local congregations, and millions of people of faith across the country—in calling for a National Day of Mourning and Lament to grieve and honor the over 100,000 people in the U.S. who have now died from COVID-19. This call is being supported by the U.S. … Read More

An Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: May 31, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 28, 2020 with 3 Comments

On Thursday, May 28, Associate Organist John Stunteback introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for May 31 at 11 a.m—The Feast of Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The Hymns discussed are: Hail thee Festival day! (tune: Salva festa dies) – The Hymnal 1982 #225 Loving Spirit (tune: Omni die) – Wonder Love & Praise #742 Holy Spirit, ever living (tune: Abbot’s Leigh) – The Hymnal 1982 #511 …with a bonus presentation … Read More

A Pentecost Video Reflection from Dean Steve

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 27, 2020 with 1 Comment

“I will, with God’s help.” In preparation for the Feast of Pentecost, 2020, The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason invites the community of Saint Mark’s Seattle to reflect on the Baptismal Covenant of our denomination’s Prayer Book. Featuring voices from the congregation.

Women Clergy at Saint Mark’s Panel Discussion Video

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 26, 2020 with No Comments

On Sunday, May 24, The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty moderated a panel discussion with three women priests who served at Saint Mark’s, Seattle, in three different decades: The Rev. Carla Berkedal Pryne, the first woman priest at Saint Mark’s, who served in the 1980s, The Rev. Kate Kinney, who served in the 1990s, and The Rev. Sue Reid, who served in the 2000s.

Compline on the Seventh Sunday of Easter

by Christopher Brown on May 24, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday May 24, 9:30 p.m. • Compline on The Seventh Sunday of Easter (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

Heritage Sunday Slide Show

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 24, 2020 with No Comments

Thank you to everyone who submitted photographs for the Heritage Sunday Slideshow, shown immediately before the livestreamed liturgy on May 24, 2020. Please note: The photograph at 5:50 depicting the Saint Mark’s Habitat for Humanity Team was not, as the caption says, taken in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. It was taken several years earlier at a work site in South Seattle.

The Seventh Sunday of Easter—Heritage Sunday, 2020

by Christopher Brown on May 24, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday May 24, 11:00 a.m. • The Seventh Sunday of Easter—Heritage Sunday • 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.) 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 … Read More

Preparing for Pentecost from Home

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 22, 2020 with No Comments

The Feast of Pentecost is upon us! On May 31, the Church observes the Feast of Pentecost. It is a great feast, a grand day, and one full of joy and anticipation! While social distancing may change the look of some of our celebrations, nothing can stop the Holy Spirit from transforming our lives and the life of the Church. This year, there are lots of ways to catch that Pentecost Spirit at Saint Mark’s! Read on for some suggestions… … Read More

An Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: May 24, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 21, 2020 with 2 Comments

On Thursday, May 21, Canon Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for May 10 at 11 a.m—The Seventh Sunday of Easter, The Sunday after the Ascension, AND, at Saint Mark’s, Heritage Sunday. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. Join us in the future on Thursdays at 4 p.m. for another live hymn chat! Just visit the cathedral’s public Facebook page at the time of the broadcast—if you “follow” the cathedral on Facebook, … Read More

Compline on The Sixth Sunday of Easter, 2020

by Christopher Brown on May 17, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday May 17, 9:30 p.m. • Compline on The Sixth Sunday of Easter 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 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 … Read More

The Sixth Sunday of Easter, 2020

by Christopher Brown on May 17, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday May 17, 11:00 a.m. • The Sixth Sunday of Easter • Service Bulletin 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 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 … Read More

An Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: May 17, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 14, 2020 with 1 Comment

On Thursday, May 14, Associate Organist John Stuntebeck (standing in for a stay-cationing Canon Kleinschmidt) introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for The Sixth Sunday of Easter, on May 17 at 11 a.m. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. Join us in the future on Thursdays at 4 p.m. for another live hymn chat! Just visit the cathedral’s public Facebook page at the time of the broadcast—if you “follow” the cathedral on Facebook, … Read More

Storytelling and the Bible: An Interview with The Rev. Earl Grout

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 13, 2020 with 2 Comments

Spend some time with The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman and The Rev. Earl Grout, and hear how Earl approaches the reading of the Gospel, the stories of the Bible, and the way we tell our stories as people of faith! Earl also shares a few of his favorite Bible stories. What are your favorite bible stories? Post in the comments below.

Climate Change Forum

by Christopher Brown on May 11, 2020 with No Comments

Climate Change Forum with Drawdown Seattle: MAY 4 & 11, 7–8:30 P.M., Via Zoom Led by his faith to be a steward of life on this planet, Scott Henson is the co-founder of Drawdown Seattle, a collection of concerned and engaged Seattle citizens who are interested in enacting proven solutions which create the possibility of reversing the global climate crisis we face. Scott will lead two sessions focused on introducing “Project Drawdown” as well as facilitating the beginning of your … Read More

Compline on The Fifth Sunday of Easter, 2020

by Christopher Brown on May 10, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday May 10, 9:30 p.m. • Compline on The Fifth Sunday of Easter 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 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 … Read More

The Fifth Sunday of Easter, 2020

by Christopher Brown on May 10, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday May 10, 11:00 a.m. • The Fifth Sunday of Easter • Service Bulletin 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 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 … Read More

Organ Concert – All-Bach On The Flentrop

by Christopher Brown on May 8, 2020 with 5 Comments

Friday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. • Organ Concert – All-Bach On The Flentrop • 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 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 … Read More

An Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: May 10, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 7, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, May 7, Canon Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for The Fifth Sunday of Easter, on May 10 at 11 a.m—the Sunday of “The Way, the Truth, and the Life.” This introduction was presented live on Facebook. Join us in the future on Thursdays at 4 p.m. for another live hymn chat! Just visit the cathedral’s public Facebook page at the time of the broadcast—if you “follow” the cathedral on Facebook, … Read More

All-Bach Recital on the Mighty Flentrop

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 5, 2020 with No Comments

A livestreamed event FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020, 7:30 PM with MICHAEL KLEINSCHMIDT, ORGANIST Right now Bach is as essential as ever, and we are excited to be able to bring Bach to your homes through livestreaming. Michael Kleinschmidt, Canon for Cathedral Music, will offer a 70-minute program featuring three of Bach’s famous Toccatas and Fugues, and Bach’s monumental Passacaglia in C Minor. In addition, Canon Kleinschmidt will offer brief commentary from the organ console about the music and the Flentrop … Read More

The Inquirers’ Class Resumes Online

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

BEGINS SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020, 12:30 P.M., via Zoom Are you curious about Episcopal liturgy, beliefs, or tradition? Are you feeling called a deeper commitment with God? No matter where you are on your journey, consider attending this multi-week series, where will explore the basics of the Christian faith through the Episcopal lens. The series, called ” Living the Questions,” is usually offered in Lent, and was cut short this year… but it will begin anew, virtually, on Sunday, May … Read More

Compline on the Fourth Sunday of Easter

by Christopher Brown on May 3, 2020 with No Comments

Mideast Focus Ministry Presents: Voices Across the Divide

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

Film Screening and Live Discussion FRIDAY, MAY 15 — FILM AT 7 P.M.; Q&A BEGINS AT 8:00 P.M., via Zoom. Watch the film online any time between now and Friday evening, using this link: https://vimeo.com/73860850 (The film is 60 minutes long—begin watching at 7 p.m. at the latest in order to paricipate in the discussion at 8 p.m.) Live Q&A with the director begins at 8:00 P.M. via Zoom. Email info@saintmarks.org to receive the link. Please note that the time of … Read More

Creation Care Online Forum

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

PART 2: MAY 11, 7–8:30 P.M., Via Zoom Led by his faith to be a steward of life on this planet, Scott Henson is the co-founder of Drawdown Seattle, a collection of concerned and engaged Seattle citizens who are interested in enacting proven solutions which create the possibility of reversing the global climate crisis we face. Scott will lead two sessions focused on introducing “Project Drawdown” as well as facilitating the beginning of your personal action plans to help reverse … Read More