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Watch Party and Discussion of Documentary “13th”

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 17, 2020 with No Comments

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 5:30 P.M. • MOVIE WATCH PARTY OVER ZOOM; 7:15 – 8:15 P.M. POST-FILM DISCUSSION OVER ZOOM THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED! A USEFUL DISCUSSION/REFLECTION GUIDE MAY BE SEEN HERE. Gather together online to watch and then discuss the profound documentary “13th,” filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s exploration of the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the mass incarceration of African Americans. Scholars, activists, and politicians analyze the history of criminalization of African Americans and … Read More

Erik Donner receives the Ky Chen Service Award

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 15, 2020 with No Comments

Each year at Diocesan Convention, the Bishop recognizes a church employee in the diocese with The Ky Chen Employee Excellence “No Problem” Award, named after the staff member at Diocesan House who ran the print shop for 25 years, and famously replied “No problem!” to any request. At this year’s (virtual) diocesan convention, held last weekend, the 2020 Ky Chen award was presented to Saint Mark’s Cathedral’s own Erik Donner. As is made clear in the award citation, printed below, Erik serves … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: October 18, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 15, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, October 15, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on October 18, 2020, the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: Jesus shall reign [Hymn #544] O God of earth and altar [Hymn #591] …plus a few words about this Sunday’s anthem at the offertory, Kevin Siegfried’s arrangement of the Shaker song “Peace unto Zion,” and the organ prelude, two baroque … Read More

Tent City 3 at Saint Mark’s: A Report from Summer 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 15, 2020 with No Comments

Click the image below to see a pdf of this report as it appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of The Rubric. Links Homeless Ministries at Saint Mark’s Justice Ministries at Saint Mark’s The following report was published in the Fall 2020 issue of The Rubric. Ministry report by The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman. Between 2001 and 2013, Tent City 3 (TC3), a movable community of people who have experienced homelessness, took up residence at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in … Read More

United for Good: An Interfaith Election Contemplative Prayer Vigil Co-Sponsored by Saint Mark’s

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 14, 2020 with No Comments

Click on the flyer image below to enlarge. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020, 6:30 P.M., watch live here or on the Saint Mark’s livestream page This event is co-sponsored by Saint Mark’s, St. James Catholic Cathedral, Temple de Hirsch Sinai, First African Methodist Episcopal, and the Church Council of Greater Seattle Please join with Dean Thomason, virtually, as Saint Mark’s cosponsors this event with Temple DeHirsch Sinai, First AME Church, St. James Cathedral, and Church Council of Greater Seattle. Amidst the … Read More

Voting, Politics, and the Church: A Message from Dean Thomason

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 14, 2020 with No Comments

Thursday, October 15, 2020 Dear friends, This Friday, October 16th, marks the opening day in this state for early voting in the November 3rd general election. As I consider my own ballot, I find myself prayerfully mindful of the right and privilege I have as a voting citizen in this nation. Not everyone is afforded the right, restrained either by law or by impediments of disenfranchisement or disinterest. I am especially mindful of our nation in these turbulent days and … Read More

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on October 11, 2020 with No Comments

October 11, 11:00 a.m. Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost 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.

Virtual Choir Anthem Collection

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 11, 2020 with 3 Comments

Inspired by the success of the “O come, O come Emmanuel” video, the next virtual choir video will again be for the entire cathedral community—a rendition of “Jesus Christ is risen today” for Easter Sunday! Click the image above for all the details. In the Stewardship video above, Heather and Peter briefly reflect on their history at Saint Mark’s, and then explain how the Saint Mark’s virtual choir offerings came about. Like many choral and instrumental ensemble around the … Read More

Faith Action Network Candidate Forum

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7 P.M., via Zoom The Faith Action Network will offer a candidate forum for candidates in legislative districts, which includes Sarah Reyneveld and Liz Berry from the 36th District, Kirsten Harris-Talley and Chukundi Salisbury from the 37th District, and Sherae Lascelles and Frank Chopp from the 43rd District. Participants may send in questions to use during the forum before the event. RSVP here: bit.ly/36-37-43CandidateForum to receive the Zoom link. There will be questions prepared by the sponsors as well … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: October 11, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 8, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, October 8, Associate Organist John Stuntebeck introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on October 11, 2020, the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: Rejoice, ye pure in heart! [Hymn #556] Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness [Hymn #339] … followed by a few words by John about his organ selections for Sunday, and more than a few words from Gregory Bloch about … Read More

Stewardship Videos

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

This year’s stewardship campaign will feature videos from a number of community members, including brief messages included in Sunday morning worship, and longer videos and reflections send out via email and shared on social media. Check back on this page—more videos will be added here as they are released in the coming weeks.

Noel House Ministry Update

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 7, 2020 with 2 Comments

Links Homeless Ministries at Saint Mark’s Justice Ministries at Saint Mark’s Our Noel House guests have found a new home! The women who formerly slept on the floor of Bloedel Hall now have a permanent home in the Central area of Seattle. The building is a former day care center and is named the Bunny Wilburn Home, in honor of a woman who worked to establish an early childhood education facility in the space a few decades ago. Each woman … Read More

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on October 4, 2020 with 1 Comment

October 4, 11:00 p.m. The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 2020 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.

Choral Evensong – Feast of Saint Michael, 2020

by Christopher Brown on October 4, 2020 with 1 Comment

October 4, 4:30 p.m. Choral Evensong • The Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels 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.

Blessing of the Animals 2020

by Christopher Brown on October 3, 2020 with No Comments

Saturday, October 3, 4:30 p.m. A Blessing of the Animals Celebrating Creation on the Feast of Francis and Clare of Assisi 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.

Stewardship Season Begins

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

OCTOBER 4 (LAUNCH) THROUGH NOVEMBER 8 (INGATHERING) Join a community Facebook discussion: THIS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020, 5:30 P.M. in the Community Facebook Group (highlights will be posted later in the week on the Cathedral website) To the greater Seattle community, Saint Mark’s Cathedral provides a welcoming place to come in joyous times, times of sorrow, times to pray for peace, and as a beacon on the hill for justice. For many of us, both near and far, The Holy Box on the … Read More

Earth Ministry Presents: Salmon, Justice, & Community

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 6 P.M.–7:30 P.M. This program is presented by Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light, a Saint Mark’s partner organization with longstanding links to the cathedral. Salmon are a Northwest icon, a species of great cultural, ecological, and spiritual significance. Author Timothy Egan once defined the Northwest as “wherever the salmon can get to.” In the Northwest, our regional identity is steeped in mighty rivers and the fish therein, and the connections we share run deep. Join LeeAnne … Read More

St. Francis Day Outdoor Liturgy with Blessing of the Animals.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020 Two different opportunities are offered: 2:30–3:30 P.M.: DRIVE-THROUGH PRAYER AND ANIMAL BLESSING (no pre-registration required) 4:30 P.M.: IN-PERSON OUTDOOR LITURGY ON THE LABYRINTH (In-person registration is now closed, but the liturgy will be available via livestream.) Like last year, the event will feature contributions from acclaimed Seattle musician James Falzone, and include prayers for healing humanity’s relationship with the earth, and for all the creatures who share the earth with us. All are invited to attend, with … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: October 4, 2020

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

On Thursday, October 1, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on October 4, 2020, the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: Christ is made the sure foundation [Hymn #518] Lord Christ, when first thou cam’st to earth [Hymn #598] …plus a few words about this Sunday’s anthem at the offertory, Kevin Siegfried’s arrangement of the Shaker song “Heavenly Display.” Join us … Read More

The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on September 27, 2020 with 1 Comment

September 27, 11:00 a.m. The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020 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 Radix Project Returns, Fall 2020!

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

OPENING PLENARY VIDEO NOW AVAILBLE. GROUPS MEET: ONCE A WEEK FOR SIX WEEKS, BEGINNING OCTOBER 7 In January of 2020 the cathedral launched The Radix Project: Small Groups/Deep Roots. Over 150 people met together weekly for 6 weeks to study scripture, share stories, and pray for one another. Then, when the Cathedral closed in the Spring, 80 people met in small groups via Zoom to study the Resurrection narratives in the season of Easter. This fall, you are invited to … Read More

Introductions to Sunday’s Hymns: September 27, 2020

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

On Thursday, September 24, Associate Organist John Stuntebeck introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on September 27, 2020, the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: Come thou fount of every blessing [Hymn #686] Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing [Hymn #344] 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 … Read More

The Wisdom School 2020–21 Season Announcement

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

See the complete 2020–21 Season Schedule here. Earlier this week, an email was sent to the community announcing the upcoming season of The Wisdom School, now entering its fifth year. The complete schedule may now be seen at saintmarks.org/wisdom, and the full season brochure can be downloaded as a pdf. The earliest special event on the schedule is the annual Advent Quiet Morning at St Andrews on December 12, 2020 (update: Quiet Morning cancelled); the main programing of the season, organized under the … Read More

The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on September 20, 2020 with 1 Comment

September 20, 11:00 a.m. The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020 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.

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: September 20, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on September 17, 2020 with 2 Comments

On Thursday, September 17, Gregory Bloch introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on September 20, 2020, the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: Awake, awake to love and work [Hymn #9, starting with stanza 3] Guide me, O thou great Jehovah [Hymn #690] …plus a few words about Sunday’s anthem, The eyes of all wait upon thee by Jean Berger. Join us in the … Read More