SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 12:30pm, St. Nicholas Building 2nd Floor
All 20s/30s are invited to join in for brunch and conversation following the 11 a.m. service. Newcomers are especially welcome. Bagels, cream cheese, fruit and yogurt will be provided – bring a spread, topping, or drink to share! Questions? Email Julia Cooper julia7cooper@gmail.com
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 5:30–7 P.M., Diocesan House Great Room (two doors north of the cathedral at 1551 10th Ave. E, Seattle). Registration required. Donations will be given to Recovery Cafe.
Author, spiritual director, and life coach, The Rev. Erin Jean Warde, will meet with 20s/30s following Choral Evensong to engage in conversation around the challenges and blessings of becoming more mindful about alcohol. A copy of the book Sober Spirituality: The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol will be provided for registered attendees. Light appetizers and refreshing nonalcoholic beverages to be provided.
PART 2:
A second part to this conversation will be an opportunity for service. Join 20s/30s at Saint Mark's to support an Open Mic Night at Recovery Cafe on Saturday, June 15. Volunteer opportunities will include food and decoration prep, event support and hospitality. Spots are limited. Learn more about Recovery Café here. Questions or RSVP, email Molly: molly.bosch@outlook.com
RESOURCES:
If you are in need of resources or know of someone who is looking for support around their substance use, the Washington Recovery Helpline is a helpful place to start. It is a resource that can help with any step of your journey and also provide local resources for your exact location for loved ones of individuals who have a substance use disorder. They are available 24/7. Visit their website at: WARecoveryHelpline.org
If you or a loved one is in direct, urgent crisis, you can call the Suicide Hotline at 988.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 12:30 P.M., Leffler House
Continue the festivities of Easter by gathering for brunch and conversation after the 11 a.m. service. Quiche, fruit, drinks, and salad will be provided. Baked goods and sides are welcome! Questions? Email Julia (julia7cooper@gmail.com).
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 8:30 P.M., Leffler House
Join in for conversation post-Tenebrae to reflect on the liturgy and share in fellowship over a warm cup of tea. Questions? Email Molly (molly.bosch@outlook.com).
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 8 A.M., Meet on the Labyrinth, Trail Location TBD
Mark the first week of spring by hitting the trail and enjoying nature. Meet at Saint Mark’s to carpool. Sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing, water, and snacks are recommended. Email Adrienne (adriennehub@gmail.com) to carpool or for any questions.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023, 9 AM – 3 PM, Office of the Bishop (D-House)
Join in for an exploration of Advent to consider the meaning and relevance of this season in today’s context. Advent is a time of focused preparation and waiting that readies us for a deeper experience of both the birth of Christ and the “Second Advent” or return of Christ. During this holy and often busy season, you are invited to take part in this day of reflection as we connect to faith, other young adults in their 20s and 30s, and God’s goodness. $15 includes continental breakfast, lunch, and all materials. Childcare available. Register here. Questions? Email emily.meeks@saintmarks.org.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 5:30 P.M., at St. Luke's in Ballard, 5710 22nd Ave NW, Seattle 98107 (Parking onsite available)
Each day, Edible Hope serves up to 120 meals. Come help meal prep for their meal service with other young adults from St. Luke’s Ballard. Tasks will vary by the menu that week but there will be lots of opportunities to chop, dice and season food. Sign up by emailing Emily Meeks (emeeks@saintmarks.org).
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024
with Dr. Sarah Elwood
Longtime Saint Mark's parishioner and professor of geography at the University of Washington Sarah Elwood will lead a discussion about holding and embracing Christian identity within largely secular spaces. Seattle is one of the least religiously affiliated major cities in the country; how does this influence our identities as practicing Christians? We will discuss how Christian values can be embodied in irreligious institutions such as school and work. At 9:15, there is an option to head over to Compline together. Questions? Email Adrienne at adriennehub@gmail.com
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12
with the Rev. Canon Rich Weyls
What does it mean to accompany others through spiritual suffering and pain? What is our call as Christians to show up in care for others while also tending to our own souls in the discomfort of entering the suffering of others? Join us for Questioning Together as we host the Rev. Canon Rich Weyls, who has had a long career as a hospital chaplain. At 9:15, there is an option to head over to Compline together. Questions? Email Hilary or 20s30s@saintmarks.org
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17*, 2024:
*NOTE: moved to the THIRD Sunday in November due to Veterans Day
Facilitator: Prof. Doug Thorpe
Saint Mark's parishioner Prof. Doug Thorpe led a discussion about unfolding events in Israel and Gaza. Doug is a member of the Bishop's Committee and has long been involved in activism work for justice in Israel and Palestine.
Prof. Thorpe shared the following poem and bibliogrpahy:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024
Facilitator: The Rev. Canon Elise Johnstone
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Facilitator: Dean Steve Thomason
SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024
Facilitator: Prof. Doug Thorpe, Molly Bosch, and Molly Porter
Join 20s30s members Molly Bosch (poet and writer) and Molly Porter (UW English PhD student), along with Doug Thorpe (SPU Professor Emeritus of Literature), to talk about their experiences with poetry and spirituality. The evening will include a group discussion of prayerful poems by George Herbert, Rainer Maria Rilke, and more.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
Facilitator: The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton
Come explore this question with Bishop Melissa Skelton as we discuss ways evangelism can be reclaimed and used as a spiritual practice that is lifegiving and welcoming. We’ll consider how Episcopal/Anglican identity informs this approach in seeking, naming and sharing Christ’s presence in all persons. Questions? Email Emily Meeks (emeeks@saintmarks.org).
SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024
Facilitator: The Rev. Canon Linzi Stahlecker
We will look back on a brief history of the movement and how it translates to our contemporary context. Theological themes and questions will include a focus on the sacraments, the importance of beauty, and a legacy of social justice. Questions? Email Fraser (fraserreach@gmail.com).
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023
Facilitator: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Join in for discussion on the relationship between money and Christian life. Living in a world that spans a spectrum of extreme need and great excess, this gathering is a time to ponder "how much is enough" in our own lives. This session will seek to offer insight and discussion on money in our context, and explore how we can improve the stewardship of our resources in our lives, church, and community. At 9:15, there is an option to head over to Compline together. Questions? Email Fraser Reach: fraserreach@gmail.com
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2024
Facilitator: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
This discussion will focus on the roots of Mysticism, Celtic Spirituality, and how the Mystics practiced a spirituality rooted in discovering the indwelling Divine in all creation. Please join this lively discussion to dive deeper into the lives of the Mystics and discuss how exploring Mysticism may enhance our inner spiritual lives and our spiritual community.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Facilitator: Brian Sellers Petersen
Join in for a conversation on how food practices can reflect Christ in how we cultivate diversity and stewardship, support the land, and nourish mind, body and spirit. Brian is the author of Harvesting Abundance: Local Initiatives of Food and Faith, the host of Spade Spoon Soul podcast and a consultant on Good News Gardens.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023
Facilitator: The Rev. Danae Ashley
In the weeks approaching All Saints' Day and a season of reflection and gratitude, join in for a conversation about the significance of the saints in the Episcopal tradition and how our relationship with the saints fosters gratitude. How can the values of these venerated saints inform our attitude about gratitude in contemporary life? The Rev. Danae Ashley, a priest in the Diocese of Olympia and licensed marriage and family therapist, will facilitate this spirited discussion.
About the Rev. Danae Ashley
A native of Spokane, Washington, the Rev. Danae Ashley is an Episcopal priest and marriage and family therapist who has ministered with parishes in North Carolina, New York, Minnesota, and Washington State and is a marriage and family therapist at Soul Spa Seattle, LLC. Danae uses the Arts in counseling, spiritual direction, and creation of ritual. She also joined the Episcopal Church’s CREDO Faculty in 2022, living into another aspect of her call of supporting clergy across the Church. Danae has written for Working Preacher, Luther Seminary’s Faith+Lead, Episcopal Café, and Sermons that Work, as well as being a contributor to podcasts, books, and producing a play about fertility struggle. She writes and does the audio narration for Sermons That Work, a global ministry of the Episcopal Church. Her favorite past times include reading, traveling with her husband, making sure their rescue dog, Cooper, is living his best life, dancing with wild abandon to Celtic music, and serious karaoke.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Facilitators: The Rev. Paul Benz and The Rev. Michael Cox,
What does it look like to deconstruct the meaning of “church” and apply it to a context that exists outside a physical building? Join us for a conversation about the power of connection when our faith is brought outside the church walls and onto the streets. We will be welcoming The Rev. Paul Benz, who was ordained in the ELCA church and The Rev. Michael Cox, who was ordained in the Assemblies of God and transferring to the Disciples of Christ. Both individuals work as Street Ministers with Operation Nightwatch, a Christian nonprofit working to bring the power of chaplaincy and presence to those living and sleeping on the streets of Seattle. We will explore the idea of “church” as an expansive meaning of sharing Christ in the most human moments of connection in the world and what it looks like to live out the understanding of Christian ministry in the context of accompaniment and kinship with those on the margins. Dessert provided. At 9:15, we'll head over to Compline together. Questions? Email Molly (molly.bosch@outlook.com).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6*, 2023
*Note: first Sunday in August 2023 only
Facilitator: The Rev. Canon Elise Johnston
How does a sense of place shape theology and belief? Join for a conversation to explore how different social, political and geographic landscapes can provide different contexts of expressing faith with Canon Elise Johnstone from St. John the Baptist Episcopal, West Seattle.
Learn more about Canon Elise here.
