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Special Parish Meeting – Exploring Potential Uses of the St. Nicholas Building

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

UPDATE (October 2020): In late October, it was announced that Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia had made a gift of their share of the St. Nicholas property. This is the largest single gift in the history of Saint Mark’s Cathedral! Read about it here. FORUM: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7 P.M., via Zoom On September 2, Dean Thomason sent an email to the cathedral community announcing that the Vestry has recently engaged a development consultant to assist us in exploring potential … Read More

“Wonder in Creation”: Two Wednesday Forums

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

TWO WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16 & 23, 7–8:30 P.M., via Zoom Wonder in Creation: A Two-Week Series of Spiritual Practices in Creation How do you experience God in everyday life? How might your daily living itself be and become a spiritual practice? The Creation Care and Faith Formation ministries will jointly host a two-week series in September to explore how spiritual practices outside bring opportunities to encounter presence, connection and reflection. Each evening, a panel from Saint Mark’s will reflect on their own … Read More

The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on September 13, 2020 with 1 Comment

September 13, 11:00 a.m. The Fifteenth 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.

“Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints Walking Tour” from St. Andrew’s, Green Lake

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on September 11, 2020 with No Comments

OPEN NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20 at St. Andrew’s Green Lake, 111 NE 80th St. Seattle, WA 98115 Saints from a diversity of faiths and backgrounds who have rocked the religious boat on behalf of love and justice are featured as part of this self-guided walking tour, located on accessible pathways on the west lawn at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Seattle, near Green Lake. [Parishioners may remember the current rector of St. Andrew’s, Rich Weyls, formerly a priest associate at … Read More

Saint Mark’s Music Series 2020–21 Season Announcement

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

The 2020–21 Saint Mark’s Music contains a variety of offerings, from beloved annual traditions to encounters with the unfamiliar. You can read the series announcement email here. This year, all the event on the Music Series will be livestreamed and viewable for free. Details of the complete series may be found on the Music Series page here. Highlights include: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020, 7:30 P.M., Flentrop Organ Concert with Canon Kleinschmidt FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020, 7:30 P.M., Native … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: September 13, 2020

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

On Thursday, September 10, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on September 13, 2020, the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: Creating God, your fingers trace [Hymn #394, but sung to the tune of #455, Dunedin] When Christ was lifted from the earth [Hymn #603] …plus a few words about the Sanctus from “A Community Mass” by Richard Proulx [#S-125 in the … Read More

Ministry Blessing Sunday and Ministry Fair (Online)

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, before, during, and after the morning worship service. Check out the Ministry Guide page here, including video introductions by ministry leaders! Here is the slideshow of cathedral ministries presented before the service on Sunday morning, including live organ accompaniment by Canon Michael Kleinschmidt: The building may be closed, but the ministries of Saint Mark’s are as vibrant in heart as ever. They are integral to our community—those fully in action during the pandemic and those … Read More

Reopening Plan is now available

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

On Wednesday, September 8, an email message was sent to the cathedral community with information concerning the eventual reopening of the cathedral building and resumption of in-person worship. Dean Thomason announced over four months ago, in May, that “we will not be among the first churches to reopen.” As of now, there is no date set to reopen. But a committee of staff and volunteers has worked hard to think through what it will look like when the cathedral’s doors … Read More

The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on September 6, 2020 with 2 Comments

September 6, 11:00 a.m. The Fourteenth 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 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. … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: September 6, 2020

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

On Thursday, September 3, Associate Organist John Stuntebeck introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on September 6, 2020, the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: Joyful, joyful we adore thee [Hymn #376] Lord, make us servants of thy peace [Hymn #593] 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

Tuesday Bible Study Returns

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

EVERY TUESDAY, 11:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M., currently meeting via Zoom, although a return to in-person meetings is under consideration Tuesday Bible Study provides a weekly conversation around the scripture readings for the following Sunday. It has recently re-launched using the Zoom platform. Each week a discussion is facilitated and lively conversation ensues as people share their thoughts about the lessons. The group meets from 11:30–12 p.m. for social time and 12–1:30 p.m. for study and prayer over the lectionary readings for the … Read More

Feeding Ministry Update Summer 2020

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

Saint Brigid’s Banquet/Saint Martin de Porres Ministry Report Saint Marks Episcopal Cathedral, August 2020 Hello to all the supporters of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral’s ministry to the Saint Martin de Porres shelter on Alaskan Way in Seattle! I hope that you are enjoying your summer. I wanted to report to our wider group of supporters and volunteers as to what has been happening during July and August for our ministry. We have had a very busy two months! We are as … Read More

The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on August 30, 2020 with 1 Comment

August 30, 11:00 a.m. The Thirteenth 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 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. … Read More

A Season of Creation

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

SEPTEMBER 1–OCTOBER 4, 2020 Saint Mark’s and the greater Episcopal Church joins Christian churches across the world in celebrating the Season of Creation September 1 – October 4. From the Season of Creation website: “The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator through repenting, repairing, and rejoicing together. During the Season of Creation, we join our sisters and brothers in the ecumenical family in prayer and action for our common home.” Be inspired by watching Presiding Bishop … Read More

Sample Ministry Desctiption Video

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 27, 2020 with No Comments

The Rev. Canon Nancy Ross describes the Sanctuary Ministry at Saint Mark’s Cathedral Seattle.

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: August 30, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 27, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, August 27, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on August 30, 2020, the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: All hail the power of Jesus’ Name [Hymn #450] When Israel was in Egypt’s land/Go down, Moses [Hymn #648] Join us in the future on Thursdays at 4 p.m. for another live hymn chat! Just visit the cathedral’s public Facebook … Read More

The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on August 23, 2020 with No Comments

August 23, 11:00 a.m. The Twelfth 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 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. … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: August 23

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 20, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, August 20, Associate Organist John Stuntebeck introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on August 23, 2020, the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: When morning gilds the skies [Hymn #427] From God Christ’s deity came forth [Hymn #443] 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 … Read More

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on August 16, 2020 with 1 Comment

August 16, 11:00 a.m. The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, 2020 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 your generosity. … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: August 16, 2020

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

On Thursday, August 13, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on August 16, 2020, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: Christ is the world’s true light [Hymn #542] To God with gladness sing [Hymn #399, but sung to the tune of #625, “Darwell’s 148th”] There’s a wideness in God’s mercy [Hymn #469] Join us in the future on Thursdays at … Read More

#VoteFaithfully Letter Writing Event

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 7 P.M., via Zoom GET-OUT-THE-VOTE! Please join a group of Saint Mark’s community members who are gathering via Zoom on Wednesday evening, 7-8 p.m., to write letters of encouragement to infrequent voters across the country. To participate: RSVP to Deacon Emily Austin eaustin@saintmarks.org, and register with VoteForward 48 hours ahead of our meeting. Print out 20 letters, bring a blue pen and 20 envelopes to the meeting. A perfect alternate activity for knitters who would like something … Read More

The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on August 9, 2020 with 1 Comment

August 9, 11:00 a.m. The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020 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 your generosity. … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: August 9, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on August 6, 2020 with 2 Comments

On Thursday, August 6, Associate Organist John Stuntebeck introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on August 9, 2020, the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The hymns discussed are: All people that on earth do dwell [Hymn #377]; Surely it is God who saves me [Hymn #679]; Precious Lord, Take My Hand [Wonder Love & Praise #800] Please note: Joyce Ramée is a faculty member at The University … Read More

Statement on Hiroshima Anniversary

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

SAINT MARK’S CATHEDRAL CALLS FOR NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT AT 75th ANNIVERSARY OF BOMBING OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI This August marks the 75th anniversary of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima, on August 6, and Nagasaki, on August 9, 1945. As the world community remembers and addresses the ongoing threat of nuclear aggression, the Vestry of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral Parish in Seattle has released a resolution “calling upon U.S. policymakers to determine a timely process for the dismantling of existing U.S. nuclear … Read More

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on August 2, 2020 with No Comments

August 2, 11:00 a.m. The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020 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 your generosity. … Read More