Film Screening: The Philadelphia Eleven

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall only. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). Optional post-film discussion & dessert 8:15–8:30 p.m.

In 1974, a group of 11 women and their supporters organized their ordination to become Episcopal priests in an act of civil disobedience. This story is told in a compelling new documentary The Philadelphia Eleven. The 90-minute documentary film will be screened a the Wednesday evening forum on November 15.

This film tells a story that echoes today as women continue this fight for the pulpit. It explores the lives of these remarkable women who succeeded in transforming an age-old institution when they took a stand despite the threats to their personal safety and the risk of rejection by the church they loved. These women are an inspiration for a generation of women in the ministry, and a clarion call for the entire Christian Church.

This event is free. The community dinner precedes the screening at 6 p.m. If you wish, please stay for dessert and conversation immediately following the film, from 8:15 to 8:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner, 2023

by on November 3, 2023 with 1 Comment

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 11:45 A.M., Bloedel Hall. Registration requested. DEADLINE: 10 a.m. on Monday, November 20. 

Several members of the cathedral community have expressed interest in joining chosen family here at Saint Mark’s for a Thanksgiving Day feast in Bloedel Hall following the service of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.

All are welcome, and feel free to bring others in your circles to join the fete. Turkeys (and a vegetarian alternative main dish) will be provided; bring a side dish, bread or dessert if you can. No worries if not—just come and be a part as we give thanks together in this place. In order to plan for room setup and the size of the turkey, please reserve your spot no later than 10 a.m. on Monday, November 20. Register using this link or submit the form below:

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A Visit to Brier Patch Farm

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2-4 P.M., at Brier Patch Farm, 22526 Hickory Way, Brier, WA 

Tyler Morse and Rebekah Gilmore have extended an invitation to all to visit Brier Patch Farm for a fall gathering and short tour of the farm. Come see how a local, organic farm prepares for winter. We’ll share hot beverages and good conversation, with a focus on how soil and farming are connected to our care for creation. This gathering will be an excellent opportunity for Saint Mark’s folks of all ages to enjoy some time together and learn a little bit about farming in the Pacific Northwest. More details to follow. For questions, contact Kathy Minsch or Marjorie Ringness at creationcare@saintmarks.org or Tyler Morse at tyler@brierpatch.farm

UPDATE: Check out some snapshots from the event below! 

Sunday Forum on The Pageant of the Nativity

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO

The Pageant of the Nativity at Saint Mark's: An Inside Look at Its History, Inspiration, and Imagery

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall

Anyone who has attended the cathedral's Pageant of the Nativity since 2015 can confirm: this is not your average children's Christmas pageant! Bejeweled crowns, the creative use of cathedral finery, four choirs with guest instrumentalists, a focus on prayer and Holy Scripture, and even a Royal Hound make this grand liturgy welcoming the Incarnation something unique to Saint Mark's. At this Sunday morning forum, the Pageant's co-producers, Rebekah Gilmore (director of the cathedral Choir School) and Dr. James Savage (former Director of Music at St. James Cathedral in Seattle), will give a behind-the-scenes look at the traditions and imagery which originally inspired the liturgy, how it has changed over the past 8 years, and the ideas that lie at the foundation of this special telling of the birth of Jesus through music, action, and art.

UPDATE: A complete video is now available below:

Saint Mark’s Receives $100,000 Grant from Trinity Church Wall Street

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A MESSAGE FROM DEAN THOMASON

Saint Mark's Receives $100,000 Grant from Trinity Church Wall Street to further explore affordable housing on the Cathedral campus

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to share that Saint Mark’s is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Trinity Church Wall Street Philanthropies to help fund feasibility and predevelopment costs for further exploring affordable housing on the Cathedral campus. The grant will span a six-month period through April 2024 and supports the completion of key assessments of the St. Nicholas site such as financial feasibility, geotechnical surveys, environmental and historic building rehabilitation studies.

From its formation by Vestry leadership in fall 2022, the Affordable Housing Exploratory (AHE) Committee has been committed to offsetting pre-development costs in exploring affordable housing on campus. In May 2023, Enterprise Community Partners awarded Saint Mark’s $35,000 that funded initial feasibility costs, including working with a consultant, architect, and surveyor.

The work of exploring affordable housing on campus is guided by Saint Mark’s mutual ministry goals of Restorative Justice and Systemic Change, Intergenerational and Innovative Community, and Creation Care and Carbon Reduction. Safe and affordable housing is a foundational need to live and thrive but the rise in the cost of buying and renting homes in Seattle continues to make it challenging for individuals and families to live in the city.

In September the AHE Committee shared initial background on affordable housing and progress made in this phase of exploration in two parish forums. Recordings and resources from those conversations, in addition to FAQs, can be found at saintmarks.org/affordablehousing. No decisions have been made, and the AHE Committee continues to seek your input -- email affordablehousing@saintmarks.org with comments or questions.

While no decision has been made about this project, the grant from Trinity Church Wall Street will enable the Saint Mark’s Vestry to make a well-informed, data-driven and mission-guided decision about redevelopment at the appropriate time. We are glad for this partnership with Trinity, and we will continue to communicate at key stages in the exploratory process.

Faithfully yours,

The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason
Dean and Rector

 

Transgender Day of Remembrance, 2023

by on October 26, 2023 with 4 Comments

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 8 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed

Saint Mark’s Cathedral will offer a special Vigil and Eucharist in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance 8 p.m. on Monday, November 20, in the cathedral nave and livestreamed, hosted by the Queer in Christ ministry. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 which honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. The Reverend Linzi Stahlecker will preside.

UPDATE: A video of the service may be seen below:

2023 All Saints’ Day Celebration & Eucharist

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person only in Bloedel Hall. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m.

This Wednesday, everyone is invited to join together for a community commemoration of All Saints' Day, beginning with a lively conversation about the Communion of Saints—the Christian community, living and dead and yet to be born, with whom we gather every time we share the bread and wine made holy. Please bring a picture, a photo, or a small object that represents someone in your own "great cloud of witnesses" whose example helps you follow Jesus. We'll conclude our time together with a simple Eucharist.

St Martin and St. Nicholas—Giving Generously

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall

All ages are invited to hear the stories of St, Martin of Tours and St. Nicholas of Myra, generous givers both, while making ditty bags for the Mission to Seafarers. Donations are needed for the ditty bags—find a list of items at this Amazon wish list link.

That Amazon Wish List contains items requested by our neighbors at Lowell School and by our partners at Mission to Seafarers. Social workers at Lowell Elementary have requested donations of socks and underwear—these are currently the most urgent need for the large proportion of students from families currently in insecure housing or shelters.

Mission to Seafarers needs treats and toiletries for the 1,000 ditty bags they present each year to workers on commercial ships who find themselves far from home during the holidays (many unable to disembark while in Seattle).

You may order from the wish list directly, or use it as a guide for what is needed. Either way, please bring items with you to church on Sunday, November 12. Some will be used to create ditty bags at the Intergenerational Sunday Forum that morning at 10 a.m. The remainder will be delivered to Lowell School or passed on to the main diocesan ditty bag stuffing party, to be held at St. John the Baptist in West Seattle on November 18.

Special Forum: It’s Complicated—War (and Peace) in the Holy Land

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom only

Dean Thomason will offer a brief historical perspective on the war unfolding now. How did we get here? Its roots can be traced across decades, even centuries. How do we find a way out? We will look at Just War Theory and other ethical guides to war and peace specific to the Holy Land. Guided by the theological virtues of faith, hope and love, we will seek to humanize all involved. And we will hold time for a structured conversation around our grief at what is and our hopes for what may yet be amidst the suffering and strife. Note: this is not a platform for demagoguery, debate, or partisan point-making. Take a pass if that is your impulse. We seek a space of compassion (the word literally means “to suffer together”).

UPDATE: The slides for this presentation may be downloaded (pdf) here.

Resources shared at this forum: 

Bainbridge Troll Hike!

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, meet at the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal at 12:10 p.m. OR at Saint Mark's at 10 a.m. Bring a sack lunch.

If you have this Friday off from school/work, join together for this outdoor adventure for all ages!

Updated directions: Meet at the parking lot entrance to the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal in Winslow at 12:10 p.m. (which is the scheduled time for the ferry from Seattle to dock) OR meet at Saint Mark's at 10 a.m. The group gathered at the cathedral will take the 49 bus to downtown Seattle and walk through Pike Place Market to the waterfront, then onto the Bainbridge Island ferry as foot passengers. (Orca cards work for all public transportation).

Once the whole group is gathered, we'll walk the waterfront trail in Winslow and then take the foot path to meet Pia the Peacekeeper It's about a mile, or a 20–30 minute walk. There we will eat our sack lunches and start back at 1:30 pm.

Find more details here. This adventure is accessible for families with strollers and people in wheelchairs. Please email Canon Barrie if you plan to attend: wbarrie@saintmarks.org

Discerning Call with Killian Noe

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M. PST, in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom

All of us know that it is in giving our lives that we find life, full of joy and meaning. But there are so many ways to give our lives. How do we discover the specific way we are to offer our lives, the place our gifts connect with some need in the world? This evening in both the presentation and small group discussions we will work with the “hallmarks of call” and listen for any new call within our long-time call or any new, emerging call on our lives.

Killian Noe is the Founder of the Recovery Café Network, and is the author of Finding Our Way Home and Descent Into Love. Read more about Killian here.

Program is free. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($8/adult; $25/family max.)

UPDATE: a complete video is now available:

Exploring Sources of Transformation at Saint Mark’s

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A Hands-On Strategic Planning Activity at Stewardship Ingathering 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, following the 9 and 11 a.m. services

As people of faith, we are about the work of spiritual transformation—of responding to God’s presence in our lives in the ways we live, move and have being. The Strategic Planning Committee is using a “Sources of Transformation” model to gather information from the parish. On October 29, 2023, there will be a hands-on opportunity to engage in a visual and colorful way. Come check out the Strategic Planning table in the coffee corner to add color where you have experienced transformation! Learn more about the work of Strategic Planning Committee here, including a ​word cloud of comments shared from the Transformation Tree from the Ministry Fair.

Behind the Scenes with the Flower Ministry

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 10:10–10:50 A.M., meet at the flower arrangement in the nave

All ages are invited to learn about what the flower ministry does each week and how they do it! Meet at the flower arrangement in the nave following the 9 a.m. service. Beatrix Hamm will talk briefly about the process of creating an arrangement and about the spiritual practice of flower arranging. She will then lead the group on a tour through flower room, and the program will conclude in Bloedel Hall where participants will make their own small arrangement to take home.

Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace, October 17, 2023

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SPECIAL MONDAY EVENING FORUM

It’s Complicated—War (and Peace) in the Holy Land

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom only

Dean Thomason will offer a brief historical perspective on the war unfolding now. How did we get here? Its roots can be traced across decades, even centuries. How do we find a way out? We will look at Just War Theory and other ethical guides to war and peace specific to the Holy Land. Guided by the theological virtues of faith, hope and love, we will seek to humanize all involved. And we will hold time for a structured conversation around our grief at what is and our hopes for what may yet be amidst the suffering and strife. Note: this is not a platform for demagoguery, debate, or partisan point-making. Take a pass if that is your impulse. We seek a space of compassion (the word literally means “to suffer together”). Join using this Zoom link.

We continue to watch with horror at the war, hatred, violence, and destruction in the Holy Land. On Sunday, in the midst of the overwhelming and ongoing tragedy, we learned that Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, an institution long supported by Saint Mark's Cathedral, has been struck by rocket fire, damaging the Diagnostic Cancer Treatment Center and injuring four hospital workers.

UPDATE 10/17: The Ahli Arab Hospital has been struck by a missile, killing a reported 500 people.

The Most Rev. Hosam Naoum, Archbishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East, has released a statement in which he, in conjunction with leaders of other Christian denominations in the Holy Land, calls for a Day of Fasting and Prayer for peace, reconciliation, and an end to the war on Tuesday, October 17.

To that end, Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, will offer the following:

    1. The cathedral nave will be open to all from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    2. A special Zoom-only service of Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. (Join using this link*)
    3. A brief service of Noonday Prayer will be offered in person in the cathedral nave at 12 p.m. Our Bishop Provisional, The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton, will officiate.
      • UPDATE: This brief liturgy, followed by a period of quiet prayer, will be livestreamed.
    4. Prayers for peace will be offered at the regular daily Zoom-only Evening Prayer at 6 p.m. (Join using this link.)
    5. All are invited to join regular Tuesday evening Contemplative Prayer, 7 to 8 p.m. This gathering begins with an extended period of silence.

Archbishop Naoum's pastoral letter concludes:

We entrust the countries of our Lord’s earthly home into the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, asking him to have mercy on us and to give us his peace and blessing. Amen.

UPDATE: A video of Noonday Prayer:

Noonday Prayer for Peace | October 17, 2023 | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle from Saint Mark's Cathedral Seattle on Vimeo.

Sacred Stories of Place

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M. PDT, in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom

led by the Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty

Why do the sights, smells, and sounds of certain places and landscapes evoke deep spiritual resonance? How do our own stories and spirituality connect to the places of our ancestors? Canon Daugherty will explore these questions and how our experiences of place provide grounding for our identity and relationships with God. She will also share spiritual practices that consider place as the ongoing revelation of divine movement across generations.

Program is free. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($8/adult; $25/family max.)

UPDATE: A complete video may now be seen below:

Bike Ride and Board Games!

by on October 12, 2023 with 2 Comments

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 12:30 P.M., meet on the labyrinth; gather at ~1:30 p.m. at Mox Boardinghouse, 5105 Leary Ave NW, Seattle

All ages are invited to celebrate the arrival of with a bike ride to Ballard! Following the 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist, meet on the labyrinth for a blessing and pre-ride snacks and connection. Then we will travel as a group to Mox Boarding House in Ballard, a board game paradise complete with restaurant for post-bike refreshments and fellowship.

There are three ways to experience this event:

Option 1: Bike 7 miles – Join pre-gathering at Saint Mark’s on the labyrinth, then bike to Mox, mostly on the Burke Gilman trail. See route here.

Option 2: Bus/Rapid Ride – Following the pre-gathering, a group will travel together from Saint Mark’s to Ballard on the bus (route to be decided on the day).

Option 3: Drive and meet the group there. Mox has a parking lot.

This event is great for anyone who enjoys playing games or wants to try out something new—Mox offers a library system to check out games—and anyone who would enjoy fellowship with other parishioners. Ballard locals, please stop by! Learn more about Mox here.  Questions? Email Alexandra at: alexandra.thompson98126@gmail.com

Sunday Forum on Spiritual Companions

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 10:10-10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall

Come learn what it means to be a sponsor at Saint Mark’s for youth and adults exploring baptism, confirmation and reception. Parishioners Juan Gardner, Adrienne Hubbard, John McLaughlin and Doug Thorpe will share about their experiences of this work in accompanying or being accompanied on the spiritual journey. Canon Wendy Claire Barrie will share about different opportunities at Saint Mark’s to participate in the program year ahead.

UPDATE: A compline video of this forum is now available:

Spirituality of the Meal: Our Daily Bread

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023, 9:30 A.M.–1 P.M., registration required

The act of feeding ourselves and sharing food with others is a daily necessity. It can also provide opportunities to deepen our spiritual paths and practices. In this morning session led by Marc Aubertin & Deborah Person, we will explore how, in practice, we connect our faith to the daily work of providing “daily bread”. How does our theology of abundance play out in the grocery store? How do we model God’s love for us, nurturing others and ourselves, while caring for creation through supporting a just food system? The day will also include putting our ideas of abundance and stewardship into action by preparing a meal together with food that participants bring from home—either from their gardens or their pantry shelves. Fee: $10. In-person only. Limit 12 participants. Register using this link.

Saint Mark’s Singers Plus

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TWO SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 21 & 28, 9:30–10:45 a.m., in the cathedral nave

Experience what it's like to be in the choir

This invitation is for you if you have ever wanted to sing in a choir at Saint Mark's but have been unable to commit to the demands of the regular choir schedule. You are invited to Saint Mark's Singers Plus. Come to two practices and sing one service with Saint Mark's Singers. There is no audition, and ability to read music not required. The practices are on Saturdays October 21 and 28, 9:30-10:45 a.m. The service is on Sunday, October 29, when we will meet at 8 a.m. and then sing the 9 a.m. Eucharist. Interested? Contact Canon Kleinschmidt to reserve your place. Can't join this time? Saint Mark's Singers Plus will be offered again February 10–25, and April 6–14, 2024. Mark your calendars now!

2023 St. Francis Day Celebration & Blessing of the Animals

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 4:30 P.M., on the front lawn and labyrinth

On Saturday, October 7, Saint Mark’s will once again offer its beloved Saint Francis Day tradition. A few years ago this offering was moved from Sunday morning to Saturday afternoon, and the outdoor celebration has a truly festive community atmosphere. Dogs, cats, bird, bunnies, ponies, chickens, and all creatures great and small are welcome!

Music will be offered by the young choristers of Choir School, and The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker will offer a brief reflection. The service includes prayers for healing humanity’s relationship with the earth, and for all the creatures who share the earth with us. Following the service, animals can receive an individual blessing from a priest if desired. All are invited to attend, with or without their animal companions. Stuffed animals are also welcome to be blessed, as are photographs of pets who would not find attending the event a blessed experience. Animals should remain leashed or kenneled. You are welcome to bring your own chair to use on the lawn, although chairs will also be provided.

Dementia and Spirituality: Hope on the Journey

by on September 30, 2023 with 5 Comments

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or Online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). This forum is in collaboration with St. James Cathedral.

Join online or in person at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral for a conversation titled Dementia and Spirituality: Hope on the Journey.

The evening will include a presentation from Dr. Thomas Grabowski from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center followed by a panel conversation reflecting on dementia and ministry with Father James Eblen, Sister Judy Ryan and the Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason.

Come learn more about what dementia is, its impact on people living with the disease and their caregivers, and ways to provide support along the journey.

Program is free, but registration is requested for in-person or online participation. Optional community dinner served at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). If you choose to participate online, a Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event. For assistance in registering, contact: edonner@saintmarks.org or 206.323.0300 ext. 217

The scripture passage about the Road to Emmaus shared during the event can be found here. 

Dr. Grabowski's slides from his presentation can be downloaded in pdf format here. 

Additional Resources:

A complete video can now be seen here:

Learn more about the speakers:

Dr. Thomas J. Grabowski is a neurologist and medical director of the UW Memory Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center where he leads a provider team that diagnoses, treats, and supports patients living with memory loss or dementia. Dr. Grabowski has made patient and family wellbeing into a top priority in the clinic by helping people adjust to cognitive challenges over time and leveraging intact personal strengths. He also oversees a multi-disciplinary effort to further a precision medicine approach to Alzheimer's disease through the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) and conducts research at the UW Integrated Brain Imaging Center (IBIC).

 

James Eblen has ministered as a priest in the Seattle Archdiocese for more than fifty years, half of them teaching in the School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University. For the last ten years, James has provided liturgical ministry for residents at Providence Mount Saint Vincent in West Seattle and for retired women religious at the nearby Saint Joseph Residence. Ministry among these older adults has been my learning ground about dementia.

 

 

Sr. Judy Ryan has been a member of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary for 63 years. She earned her BA degree from Holy Names College at Fort Wright; and her Master's degree in Theology and Pastoral Ministry from Boston College. Her ministry has steadily evolved from high school teaching to years of campus ministry with students and faculty at Gonzaga University and San Jose State. As she began to feel her own aging and need to slow down, she readily accepted an invitation to be a pastoral and spiritual presence with her older Sisters in Community at Los Gatos, CA.  There she "fell in love" with elders, completed CPE training as a Chaplain and spent the next 17 years in spiritual care with elders living in residential care: at Providence Center in Olympia, WA and  Mount St. Vincent's here in West Seattle. These were 20 privileged years of learning wisdom from these men and women who daily shared their living, dying and entering into eternal life with her.

 

The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason has served as Dean of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle since 2012 after serving churches in his native state of Arkansas. He was ordained a priest in 2004 after graduating from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Arkansas (1991) and practiced medicine for more than 20 years as family doctor and hospice/palliative care specialist before turning to parish ministry full-time in 2012.

Queer in Christ Coffee & Art Walk

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 12:30 P.M., meet on the front patio

Join members of Queer in Christ on October 8 at 12:30 p.m. for a visit to Lower Queen Anne to grab some coffee and then visit The Fishbowl, one of Seattle’s newest art galleries designed specifically for QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists, creatives, and community members. We will meet at 12:30 p.m. on the cathedral’s front porch, and then travel together to Lower Queen Anne.

Rethinking Poverty: Faith, Place, and Relationality

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TWO WEDNESDAYS, OCTOBER 11 & 18, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or Online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)

Led by The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker and Sarah Elwood

Poverty is perhaps one of the most pressing issues of our time. Across two weeks, we will explore impoverishment with Saint Mark's parishioner Sarah Elwood, one of the co-authors of Abolishing Poverty: Toward Pluriverse Futures and Politics, a book published in August. Sarah will share from her own lived experience (both personal and scholarly), about the power of relationship and the impact of unidentified boundaries in the landscape of our understanding. What role does faith play in our response to impoverishment? How might our relationships, with God and with one another, transform our understanding of the complex causes of impoverishment, and shape our collective learning and actions across boundaries of many kinds? Sarah is Professor of Geography at the University of Washington, and co-founder of the Relational Poverty Network, a transnational interdisciplinary group of scholars working in the field of relational poverty studies.

Part 2, on October 18, will include a panel discussion with The Rev. Christopher Cox of Operation Nightwatch Seattle, parishioner Molly Bosch, a public health nurse at Harborview Hospital, and The Rev. Kae Eaton of the Mental Health Chaplaincy. You are welcome and encouraged to attend, in person or online, whether or not you participated in Part 1.

Join online using this Zoom link (same link for both sessions).

UPDATE: Video of parts 1 & 2 are now available below:

 

A Spirituality of Place: The Pilgrim’s Journey and Finding Home

by on September 23, 2023 with 1 Comment

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TWO WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20 & 27, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or Online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)

The Wisdom School 2023/24 Program Year Opening Plenary Presentation, Led by Dean Steve Thomason

Place matters. It is the locus of spiritual purpose, whether at home, on the pilgrim’s way, or in the wilderness. It is the locus of belonging, of grounding, of meaning. The mystics remind us to “look deeply and discover God there.” The geography of the heart is shaped by the land and the ties that bind us to particular places, especially when we come to see it all as holy ground. This two-part series will explore the spirituality of place, pilgrimage and finding home, with spiritual practices that serve as maps for the journey.

Program is free; optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($8/adult; $25/family max.) All are welcome.

UPDATE:

THE SLIDES FOR PART 1 ARE AVAILABLE HERE

THE SLIDES FOR PART 2 ARE AVAILABLE HERE.

A COMPLETE VIDEO OF PARTS 1 & 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE:

40s/50s Fall Walk Through Capitol Hill Parks

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 12 P.M. (following the conclusion of the the 11 a.m. service), meet in the cathedral nave

Following the 11 a.m. service on October 8, the 40s/50s Group will meet in the nave to have a quick snack before walking up and over Volunteer Park to Interlaken Park. Part city park, part city neighborhood, part urban greenway and forest, we'll walk 2.5 miles through the north Capitol Hill area. Hopefully, the fall colors will be glowing by then! This is a nice follow-on to last week's tour of the Saint Mark Greenbelt and a great opportunity to enjoy nature in the city. Occurs rain or shine.

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