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The Women’s Compline Choir on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, 2020

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

The Women’s Compline Choir | Sunday, July 26, 2020, 9:30 p.m. Information and texts for this service may be seen here. 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

Dedication Liturgy of Memorial Benches

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 5:30 P.M. On the first Sunday in August, at 5:30 p.m., you are invited to attend (via livestream or in person) a brief service of dedication and blessing of four benches that have been placed around the perimeter of the labyrinth on the front lawn of Saint Mark’s Cathedral. These benches are given in loving memory of four long-time members of the cathedral who have recently died—The Rev. Canon Mike Jackson, Randy Revelle, Kathie Moen, and The … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: August 2, 2020

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

On Thursday, July 30, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on August 2, 2020, the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, in addition to the hymn that will be sung a special outdoor service at 5:30 p.m. that same Sunday. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. Please note: Due to technical issues, the discussion of the first hymn on the agenda, # 579, God is Love, was not streamed correctly, and … Read More

Come Hell or High Water: Climate Justice Webinar

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

FILM: WATCH ANY TIME BETWEEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3–5 WEBINAR: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 5 P.M., via Zoom Please note that some information listed in this week’s Sundays & Beyond about this event was in error. A generous member of the Creation Care Ministry has made it possible for people from Saint Mark’s to watch the film for free. Visit https://interfaithpowerandlight.salsalabs.org/comehellorhighwaterfilm to register and indicate “Saint Mark’s Cathedral” under “congregation.” Also, note that the free webinar begins at 5 p.m. … Read More

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on July 26, 2020 with 1 Comment

Sunday July 26, 11:00 a.m. The Eighth 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 … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: July 26, 2020

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

On Thursday, July 23, Associate Organist John Stuntebeck introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy on July 26, 2020, the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The Hymns discussed are: Immortal, invisible, God only wise [Hymn #423]; God, you have given us power [Hymn #584, but sung to the tune of Hymn #684, Caithness] If Thou But Trust in God [Hymn #635] Join us in the future on Thursdays … Read More

The Women’s Compline Choir on the 7th Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on July 19, 2020 with No Comments

The Women’s Compline Choir | Sunday, July 19, 2020, 9:30 p.m. Information and texts for this service may be seen here. 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 Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on July 19, 2020 with No Comments

Sunday, July 19, 11:00 a.m. • The Seventh 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.) 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 … Read More

Introduction to Sunday’s Hymns: July 19, 2020

by Christopher Brown on July 16, 2020 with No Comments

On Thursday, July 16, Canon Michael Kleinschmidt introduced the hymns that will be sung at the 11 a.m. morning liturgy in July 19, 2020, the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. This introduction was presented live on Facebook. The Hymns discussed are: To God with gladness sing (399) As Jacob with travel was weary one day (453) For the fruits of all creation (424) Join us in the future on Thursdays at 4 p.m. for another live hymn chat! Just visit the … Read More

Cathedral Bees Updates—Summer 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on July 16, 2020 with No Comments

The cathedral building has two beehives on the roof of Bloedel Hall. Thanks to beekeeper Rob Reid, our bees are thriving! Scroll down to view pictures. Your prayers for the health of our hives are welcome. For more information about protecting pollinators, visit this link. If you are interested in helping out with the bees, contact the cathedral and we will put you in touch with Rob. Sundays & Beyond Update August 30, 2020 The bees and beekeepers have been … Read More

Flentrop Organ Workshop Open House

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

The Flentrop Orgelbouw, founded in Zaandam in the Netherlands in 1903, created the organ for Saint Mark’s Seattle in 1965, and is still producing world-class instruments in 2020. On Saturday, July 18, 2020, the firm presented a virtual open house via YouTube livestream, during which they presented a tour of their workshop, presented videos and sound recordings illustrating their work, answered live questions from viewers, and revealed their current project, a large instrument for the Royal Birmingham (U.K.) Conservatoire. View … Read More

A New Liturgical Pattern for Summer

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on July 15, 2020 with 1 Comment

UPDATE 8/18: With the return of a Sunday Morning service of Holy Eucharist on August 23, the cathedral’s experiment with Morning Prayer has concluded. Eucharist will be continue to be offered every Sunday as we enter the fall season. Please reach out to the cathedral or to Dean Thomason directly and let us know what your experience of this liturgy was like. For a period of time this summer, Saint Mark’s Cathedral will adapt the rhythms of its Sunday Morning … Read More

Taking Up Our Responsibility for Racial Justice

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on July 15, 2020 with 2 Comments

Photo by Tim Pierce via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 THIS SERIES MET IN JULY AND AUGUST, 2020 Although this offering is now concluded, you are invited to view the video of the plenary presentation, and explore course materials below. At this critical moment in our nation’s and community’s history, we are confronted again with fresh knowledge of longstanding racial injustice – in policing, the justice system, health care, housing, education, the Church, and many other sectors of our common life. … Read More

The Women’s Compline Choir Returns

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on July 15, 2020 with 2 Comments

TWO SUNDAYS, JULY 19 & 26, 9:30 P.M., broadcast live on KING-FM, and livestreamed After the historic and moving all-women Compline services offered last summer, plans were made for a repeat offering in the summer of 2020. The 21 women who participated last year cannot gather now, but a choir consisting only of Rebekah Gilmore and three other singers will offer Women’s Compline once again on two Sundays in July. These services will be livestreamed on the cathedral website and on Facebook Live. Like … Read More

#VoteFaithfully Parish Forum

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 7 P.M. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry tells us: “It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get souls to the polls.” Come hear about the #VoteFaithfully movement in the Church – working together to empower every voice to get freely to the polls. We’re looking at ways to encourage voter registration and to speak out against voter suppression. We will hear from community members of their personal voting … Read More

Taking White Supremacy to Court: The Charlottesville Case

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

TUESDAY, JULY 28, 5 P.M., presented by Temple de Hirsch-Sinai, co-sponsored by Saint Mark’s Cathedral and Faith Action Network Integrity First for America (IFA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to holding those accountable who threaten longstanding principles of our democracy—including our country’s commitment to civil rights and equal justice. The IFA is backing Sines v. Kessler, the landmark federal lawsuit filed by a coalition of Charlottesville community members against the neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and hate groups responsible for the August 2017 violence. … Read More

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, 2020

by Christopher Brown on July 12, 2020 with 2 Comments

Sunday, July 12, 11:00 a.m. • The Sixth 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.) 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 … Read More

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