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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

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

by Christopher Brown on May 3, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday May 3, 11:00 a.m. • The Fourth 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

Heritage Sunday at Saint Mark’s Cathedral

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

SUNDAY, MAY 24 DEAN’S FORUM AT 10 A.M., via Zoom SPECIAL LITURGY AT 11 A.M. FESTIVE COFFEE HOUR AT NOON, via Zoom In 2019 Saint Mark’s began what was intended to be an annual tradition: Heritage Sunday, an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for all the generations who have come before us in the community of Saint Mark’s, Seattle—from the founders of the parish in the nineteenth century, to those longtime members of the community who still bless us … Read More

Trying Times: Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Grief—How to Tell the Difference

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 1, 2020 with No Comments

A Webinar with Shelley Mackaman, PhD, and Wayne Duncan, PhD SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020, 3 P.M., via Zoom Documents for this event: List of Resources (pdf) Complete Powerpoint presentation (pdf) A complete video of the webinar is available below: Do you find yourself fretting or anxious about reopening? Are your children stressed with the challenges of virtual school? Are you struggling to balance all the aspects of life now converging in your home life? We are all facing new pressures … Read More

An Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: May 3, 2020, “Good Shepherd Sunday”

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on April 30, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, April 30, Canon Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for The Fourth Sunday of Easter, on May 3 at 11 a.m—”Good Shepherd 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, you should receive a notification when we’re … Read More

Mideast Focus Ministry Presents: Gaza Fights for Freedom

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

Film Screening & Live Discussion FRIDAY, MAY 29 Watch the films at 6:00 p.m. (or earlier) 8 p.m.: Live discussion with Former Congressman Dr. Brian Baird via Zoom. paired with the award-winning short film Nightmare of Gaza On Friday, May 29, the Online Film Series continues with Gaza Fights for Freedom. Filmed during the height of a six-week campaign of protests near the Gaza-Israeli border in 2018, this film features exclusive footage of the demonstrations. This documentary tells of Gaza’s … Read More

Compline on the Third Sunday of Easter 2020

by Christopher Brown on April 26, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday April 26, 2020, 9:30 p.m. – Compline on the Third Sunday of Easter at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle, WA 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 … Read More

The Third Sunday of Easter

by Christopher Brown on April 26, 2020 with 2 Comments

Sunday April 26, 11:00 a.m. • The Third 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: April 26, 2020, The Third Sunday of Easter

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on April 23, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, April 23, Canon Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns to be sung during this coming Sunday’s live-streamed service for The Third Sunday of Easter, on April 26 at 11 a.m. This introduction was present live on Facebook. Join us in the future on Thursdays at 4 p.m. for another live hymn chat! Simple introducing the hymns for The Second Sunday of Easter. Just visit the cathedral’s public Facebook page at the time of the broadcast—if you “follow” the cathedral on … Read More

The Radix Project Returns!

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

In January we launched The Radix Project: Small Groups/Deep Roots. More than 150 people in 18 small groups met weekly for six weeks to share their stories, reflect on scripture, and pray for one another with intention. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, so we are going to do it again! The next opportunity to participate will be in the season of Easter, with groups meeting online. “Radix 2” will occur in the Easter Season, from late April through early June. It … Read More

Noonday Prayer, Wednesdays 12 p.m.

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on April 21, 2020 with No Comments

UPDATE 6/17/20: The Wednesday noon prayer service has been discontinued at this time. Due to the success of the Daily Office Zoom meetings at 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. on Thursdays, Cathedral Sacristan Michael Seewer is now offering Noonday Prayer, following the order of the Book of Common Prayer 1979, every Wednesday at noon. This is a brief service (around 10 minutes) of Psalms, scripture, and prayer that all are invited to join. The same link as … Read More

Compline on the Second Sunday of Easter

by Christopher Brown on April 19, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday April 12, 9:30 p.m. • Compline on the Second 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 Second Sunday of Easter

by Christopher Brown on April 19, 2020 with 3 Comments

Sunday April 19, 11:00 a.m. • The Second 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

Alicia Goodwin: Godly Play in the Time of COVID

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

A few days ago, I saw a t-shirt with the words DO LESS. It didn’t have anything else written on it so I’m not sure how to execute that plan but it was an intriguing idea. I’m clear I cannot do more but I’m not sure doing less is an option either. With that conundrum in mind, I’m offering a few ways to weave a little Godly Play into our current quarantined lives. Many of our stories tell us God … Read More