ON VIEW MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, in the cathedral nave. (The cathedral building is open 12–5 P.M., MONDAY–FRIDAY during the exhibit.)
OFFICIAL LAUNCH EVENT: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 5–10 P.M. Free, but registration required.
For three weeks in November, a 24-foot museum-grade Earth globe will be suspended from the central beam in the cathedral nave. This awe-inspiring exhibit is co-produced by Revival Gatherings and Orbis Globes, in collaboration with Saint Mark's.
The power of the TERRA Exhibition is in opportunity to experience the “overview effect,” a profound shift in human consciousness previously only made possible by viewing the earth from outer space. When Commander Frank Borman first glimpsed the blue-green marble from Apollo 8, he exclaimed, “This must be what God sees.”
Every weekday during the period when the globe is on display, the cathedral will be open and accessible to the public from 12–5 p.m., and it will form a moving backdrop to weekly offerings—like Cathedral Yoga, Contemplative Prayer, and Sunday services including Compline—as well as special events like the United We Stand Prayer Vigil (Wednesday, November 5, 7 p.m.) a Creation-themed Taizé litrugy (Tuesday, November 11, 7 p.m.) and the Skyros Quartet concert (Sunday, November 23, 3 p.m.).
In addition, there will be events specifically tied to the exhibit: a presentation and community resource fair organized by Saint Mark's Creation Care Ministry and Visual Arts Ministry on November 14 titled Thin Places: Climate Change and Seeing Earth Whole (Friday, November 14, 7:30 p.m), and a five-hour "ritual concert experience" titled THE CIRCLE: Bridging Culture Through Song & Story organized by the producers of the Terra Exhibit itself (Saturday, November 22, 5:45–11 p.m.)
Debut event
The official TERRA debut evening on Friday, November 7, begins at 5 p.m. with an informal reception and refreshments, and continues with introductory remarks at 6:30, collective & participatory music-making at 7 p.m., and a sound bath at 9:30 p.m. This event is free, but attendance is limited, so registration is required. Register here.
Click on the photos to enlarge (but be aware that photos do not do the experience justice!)
The Rev. 
Shelby Ketchum, Inflation Reduction Act Specialist at Seattle City Light, is a dedicated advocate for equitable and sustainable energy solutions. With a background that includes experience in skilled trades, community organizing, and energy policy, Shelby brings a unique perspective to his work, which is primarily centered on decarbonizing the built environment through building electrification and the proliferation of distributed energy resources. He holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning and a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Labor Studies. His career is driven by a passion and a commitment to a sustainable future, which is best encapsulated in the vision of 'Net Zero By Retirement.'
Stone Fennell is a graduate student studying Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Washington. He has studied the design of solar cells and batteries and participated in the Global Renewable Infrastructure Development RSO as a technical lead. Last year he volunteered with Kilowatts for Humanity, helping to install a solar microgrid in the Dengeza community in Zambia. He enjoys reading, cooking, and teaching math and science to future engineers.
The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason has served as Dean and Rector at Saint Mark’s for more than ten years after serving churches in his native state of Arkansas and practicing medicine as a family doctor and hospice/palliative care specialist. In his time of parish ministry, he has served in various leadership roles in the community, diocese and wider church including guiding Saint Mark’s commitment to have a net zero carbon footprint by 2030. His educational degrees include Bachelor of Science from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN; Doctor of Medicine from University of Arkansas; and Master of Divinity from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
