Behind the Scenes with the Mighty Flentrop and Your Favorite Hymns

by on May 24, 2023 with 1 Comment

SUNDAY, JULY 16, 12:30–2 P.M., in the organ loft 

Hosted by the 20s/30s Group; All are welcome

Join Canon Michael Kleinschmidt for a fabulous “back-stage” pass experience of Saint Mark’s famous Flentrop Organ.

First, we’ll gather after the 11 a.m. service for light refreshments and conversation in the nave. At 12:30 pm, we’ll head up to the organ loft where Michael will offer a “tour” and demonstration of the instrument with opportunity for questions. At 1 p.m. we’ll join in a singalong of our favorite hymns. Email Bryan Pansing (bpansing@gmail.com) with your favorite title from The Hymnal 1982.

20s/30s Parent Connect

by on May 24, 2023 with No Comments

SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2–3:30 P.M., cathedral lawn 

What's it like to be a young adult and parent of faith? Join for a gathering to connect and share in fellowship together. Snacks, juice and lawn activities for children of all ages will be available. Bring a snack and/or camp chair if you would like. Drop in or out as your schedule allows. Questions? Email Emily (emcmeeks@gmail.com).

Pentecost Polar Plunge!

by on May 11, 2023 with No Comments

SUNDAY, MAY 28, 7 A.M., meet at Madison Park Beach

Let's gather for an early morning dip in Lake Washington that promises to wake up the senses and have us feeling fully alive and ready to celebrate Pentecost! We'll meet at the Bathhouse, at Madison Park Beach at 7 a.m., pray then plunge, then head over to Leffler House for a shared breakfast. We'll be dried-off and well-fed in plenty of time for the 9 a.m. liturgy! Dip in whatever you're happy getting wet (doesn't have to be a swimsuit) and bring a towel! Be in touch with Rev. Linzi if you have questions or would like to bring something to share for breakfast.

20s/30s TGIF Coffee Break

by on May 11, 2023 with No Comments

NEXT OPPORTUNITY:

  • FRIDAY, MAY 26, 8 A.M.

PAST GATHERINGS:

  • FRIDAY, MARCH 31
  • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
  • FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

at Saint Bread, 1421 NE Boat Street, Seattle

Start the day with fellowship and reflection at Saint Bread, a bakery and community space on the Portage Bay waterfront near UW in Seattle. Dress warm—we'll sit outside on a heated patio. Questions? Email: emcmeeks@gmail.com

A Mobile Feast

by on May 4, 2023 with No Comments

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SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 12:30–5 P.M., meet on the labyrinth

Join other 20s/30s for an afternoon of festivity to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Barnabas. We’ll begin at Saint Mark’s on the labyrinth with a brief liturgy and then start our mobile feast with stops at several Capitol Hill restaurants for refreshment. At each stop, we’ll learn more about the life of Barnabas—an early Christian who was one of the first to welcome Paul and accompanied him on his missionary journeys. Interested in attending? Sign up here. Questions? Email Bryan Pansing (bpansing@gmail.com) or Rose Hazard (pinuprose90@gmail.com).

Check out some photos from the event below. (Click to enlarge):

Behind the Seams: Ugly Clothes with 20s/30s member Clara Berg

by on April 13, 2023 with No Comments

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2–3 P.M., MOHAI and White Swan Public House. Sign up required.

Hosted by 20s/30s—All are welcome 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! The aesthetics of fashion are constantly changing and with it our perception of what looks good. We’ll join MOHAI Curator of Collections and 20s/30s member, Clara Berg, for an in-person, one-hour session to view the historic fashions in MOHAI’s collection which were once stylish but don’t translate well to our modern eyes. What do you think—is it fabulous or frightful?

Some may choose to join early (12:30 p.m.) to visit the museum’s exhibit and/or join after (3:30 p.m.) for snacks and refreshments at White Swan Public House.

Tickets are required for Behind the Seams admission. A limited number of discounted tickets from Saint Mark’s are available ($20). Sign up here. Questions? Email Betsy Heimburger: betsy.heimburger@gmail.com

 

20s/30s Questioning Together with St. Luke’s Ballard: Sabbath & Rest

by on April 13, 2023 with No Comments

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SUNDAY, MAY 7, 7:30–10 P.M., Leffler House

How does keeping sabbath allow us to break a restless cycle and focus on the wholeness God intends? Join for a conversation to explore the practice of sabbath with young adults from St. Luke's and their clergy, Canon Britt Olson and Mother Hillary Kimsey. Conversation will draw on themes from Walter Brueggemann's Sabbath as Resistance but prior reading is not required.

Dessert provided. At 9:15, we'll head over to Compline together. Questions? Email Emily: emcmeeks@gmail.com

RESOURCES SHARED AT THIS EVENT:

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BOOKS

20s/30s Explore West Seattle Day

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SATURDAY, APRIL 15, meet at the catehdral at 9:30 a.m. to carpool

All 20s/30s are invited to join in this exploration of distant and exotic West Seattle. The group will visit the Duwamish Longhouse, eat lunch, and spend some time helping with cleanup along the West Duwamish Greenbelt by removing invasive plants in Pigeon Point Park. The day will end in the afternoon with a visit to St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church to walk their labyrinth.

  • 9:30 a.m. - Meet at Saint Mark’s for those who want to carpool
  • 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. - *Update* Instead of exploring Puget Park later in the day, we will explore Pigeon Point Park and help with cleanup along the West Duwamish Greenbelt by removing invasive plants in the urban forest led by the DNDA-Nature Consortium.
  • 12:30 p.m. - Lunch. If the weather is nice, we'll have a picnic outside.
  • 1 p.m. - Visit the Longhouse (close by to Pigeon Point) as we contemplate the work we have just done in helping restore land and the ongoing work of the Duwamish to honor sacred spaces of their tribal heritage.

Optional: for those who would like, we will have the opportunity to end our day with reflection on the labyrinth at St. John the Baptist Episcopal.

What to bring:

  • Long pants and close toed shoes are required for the service activity
  • Water - We will bring some granola bars and fruit for snacks

To participate, submit the sign up form here: https://forms.gle/FkveMHfq5Lfdu3vx8

20s/30s Questioning Together: Efficacy of Prayer

by on March 29, 2023 with No Comments

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SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 7:30 P.M., Leffler Living Room

Come join a discussion with The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker and Fraser Reach as we explore the efficacy of prayer. Afterwards, some may wish to go to Compline together. Questions? Email Emily Meeks: emcmeeks@gmail.com

RESOURCES SHARED AT THIS DISCUSSION:

Lenten Lake Plunge with the 20s/30s and 40s/50s

by on March 26, 2023 with No Comments

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 5–6 P.M., Madison Park Beach, 1900 43rd Ave E, Seattle

Saint Mark’s 20s/30s and 40s/50s groups invite you to an unusual gathering on the shore of Lake Washington at Madison Beach.

Come experience the enlivening power of a cold water dip and its possible invitation as we enter into Holy Week. We'll gather below the boathouse by the beach area.

You may want to check out some of the possible benefits of cold water dips here! Warm refreshments provided. Bring your own towel and warm clothes. We will meet at the Madison Beach Bathhouse at Madison Park Beach. There are restrooms to change in, if you’d like.

Questions? Email Rev. Linzi Stahlecker: lstahlecker@saintmarks.org

UPDATE: Check out some photos below! (click to enlarge) 

Midnight Breakfast following the Easter Vigil

by on March 17, 2023 with No Comments

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, after the Easter Vigil Liturgy (approx. 11:30 p.m.) at Lost Lake Cafe (on Capitol Hill—10th Ave between Pike and Pine)

All are welcome to join members of the 20s/30s group for a late-night breakfast following the Easter Vigil! After the service concludes, and Easter has been proclaimed, we will celebrate at Lost Lake Cafe in Capitol Hill. It will be a joyous feast. Questions or more information? Contact Luke Abdow at: labdow@saintmarks.org

Find Lost Lake Cafe on Google Maps here.

20s/30s Agape Meal on Maundy Thursday

by on March 14, 2023 with No Comments

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THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 5:30 P.M., Leffler House

The 20s/30s Group will gather for an Agape Meal in Leffler House before the Maundy Thursday liturgy. An Agape Meal is a Christian fellowship meal recalling the meals Jesus shared with his disciples during his ministry. We will use the prayers found in the Book of Occasional Services to bless our meal. We will have vegetarian lentil soup and salad to share, and other simple, vegetarian dishes are welcome—bread, vegetables, hummus, nuts, cheeses, etc.

Please RSVP to Luke Abdow at: labdow@saintmarks.org

The order used for this dinner can be found in The Book of Occasional Services.

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Bilingual Stations of the Cross

by on March 2, 2023 with No Comments

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 12:30–2 p.m., in the cathedral nave,

20s/30s lunch follows in Leffler House.

All are invited to participate in the ancient practice of collectively walking and praying the Stations of the Cross with the cathedral community, in a bilingual Spanish/English format led by Canon Rosario-Cruz and community members. The service will begin following the conclusion of the Palm Sunday liturgy. The service leaflet for this liturgy may be seen here.

Following the service, there will be a 20s/30s potluck lunch in Leffler, with time for a bilingual reflection and conversation led by member Ross Pearson. Please bring your favorite brunch or snack item to share. Use this sign up form to indicate what you will bring.

RSVP encouraged but not required for brunch. Email Emily at: emcmeeks@gmail.com

Dig Deeper—Exploring Food Justice with 20s/30s

by on February 14, 2023 with No Comments

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DIG DEEPER EVENTS AND INITIATIVES

  • SATURDAY, APRIL 22, following the Cathedral Day confirmation liturgy, about noon – Cathedral Day Smoothie Bike 
  • SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 12 P.M. – Juneteenth Celebration at Saint Mark’s Cathedral
  • THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 6 P.M. – Dinner with the Bishop at Diocesan House in the historic Leary Mansion
  • TBA – Heart of the Table Dinner & Liturgy – Location TBD
  • TBA – Farm Days – Location TBD

About Dig Deeper 

Come explore ways to grow, harvest, share and repurpose food in community and advocate for a more just food system. Dig Deeper will provide opportunities for young adults to produce and share nutritious foods with others while learning techniques and practices that reclaim land and restore habitats.

Dig Deeper is a food justice initiative made possible by a grant from The Episcopal Church’s Young Adult and Campus Ministry to Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Saint Mark’s is partnering with the Diocese of Olympia and Nurturing Roots Farm to create opportunities for young adults to participate in the work of food justice. 

Learn more at ecww.org/dig-deeper or contact Emily Meeks (emcmeeks@gmail.com).

NOTE:

Nurturing Roots has not been able to renew their lease and will be looking for a new location for the farm. To best support their farm Nurturing Roots in this transition, we will be rescheduling new dates for farm work days (originally scheduled for April 16 and 30 and June 18). To best support Nurturing Roots in this transition, we will be rescheduling new dates for farm work days (originally scheduled for April 16 and 30 and June 18). Nurturing Roots will be onsite for Cathedral Day on Saturday, April 22 featuring a smoothie bike and information on farm fresh fruit and vegetables. . Follow and support Nurturing Roots’ displacement journey on Instagram (@nurturingrootsfarm). 

20s/30s Questioning Together: Theodicy and Suffering

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 7:30–9 p.m., Leffler House

How do we justify God when there is so much suffering in the world? Come explore these themes at the beginning of Lent with Curate Linzi Stahlecker and 20s/30s member Fraser Reach as we consider transformation and the journey of deeper union with God. Dessert and light snacks provided.

Questions? Email Emily: emcmeeks@gmail.com

UPDATE: "Notes and Quotes" from this discussion can be downloaded here. 

See images from the presentation below (click to enlarge).

All Desires Known: A Theology of Sexuality

by on February 11, 2023 with No Comments

A 20s/30s Conversation with Dean Steve Thomason

SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 7:30–9 pm, Leffler House

Nothing is more human than our sexuality. The world can send many signals about the body, sex and sexuality that can be confusing or toxic.  In this conversation with Dean Steve Thomason, we'll discuss a theology of sexuality and how it can deeply resonate with the divine mystery and the gift of desire that flows from it. We'll consider how an understanding of sexuality does not have to be distorted and can be life-giving as we lean into our inherent goodness as sexual beings. Do you have questions you may like to see explored? Email Luke Abdow (labdow@saintmarks.org) in advance. Light refreshments provided. Afterward, some may choose to go to Compline together.

UPDATE: Resources shared by Dean Steve Thomason: 

Advent & Apocalypse: A 20s/30s Discussion Series

by on December 27, 2022 with No Comments

SESSION 1: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 5:30–7 P.M.

SESSION 2: SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 7:30–9 P.M., Leffler House (Note new time)

How does our anticipation for the birth of Christ reflect the seismic significance of the incarnation? In this two-part series, we’ll explore the Advent and Christmas season in the context of the apocalypse and how this may change our preparation with Rev. Linzi Stahlecker and Fraser Reach. We'll end in time for the option to attend the Contemplative Eucharist Compline together. Questions? Email emcmeeks@gmail.com

Dessert and warm beverages provided. Even if you didn't attend the first part of the discussion, you are more than welcome to join session 2 on January 8!

RESOURCES:

The slides from Session 1 can be seen here.

The slides from Session 2 can be seen here.

20s/30s Cooking Circle

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 6:30-9 P.M., Bloedel Hall 

Prepare and share a meal together. The menu will have a Lebanese theme and we’ll learn several cooking techniques from trained chefs Luke Abdow, Marc Aubertin, and Deborah Person. Questions? Email Luke: labdow@saintmarks.org

Fee: $15, includes resources and food. Financial assistance available if needed.

UPDATE: Check out the recipes from the event here. See some photos below. (Click to enlarge)

20s/30s Candy Cane Lane Walk and Holiday Cheer 2022

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 7–9 P.M.

A tradition since 1949, the houses on this section of NE Park Road in Ravenna transform into Candy Cane Lane, a display of lights and decorations representing traditions and themes from around the world. We’ll meet first at the home of Penny and Rob Reid (6114 21st Ave NE) from 7–8 pm. for hot chocolate and cookies, and then walk together to Candy Cane Lane, just a under a mile away.

Please note: Penny and Rob live less than a mile from the Roosevelt light rail station. Also, plan to dress warm—the forecast is for chilly temps ahead!

RSVP (appreciated but not required) to Emily Meeks (emcmeeks@gmail.com).

“Spreadable Hope”: An Advent Gathering to Benefit Edible Hope

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7:30–9 P.M., Leffler House

Young adults, drop-in to decorate and frost cookies at Leffler House for an Advent gathering to benefit Edible Hope. Frosting and decorations will be provided along with a custom hot chocolate and tea station. Bring your own pre-baked sugar cookies either homemade or bought. We recommend trying this go-to recipe from Jade Bawcom-Randall. Decorated cookies will be delivered to Edible Hope, which is also a site placement for the Seattle Service Corps. Questions? Email Luke Abdow (labdow@saintmarks.org).

The Return of 20s/30s Sunday Stairway Walks

by on October 12, 2022 with No Comments

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3–5:30 P.M., meet at Trinity Parish on First Hill (registration required)

In the fall of 2021 the 20s/30s Group from Saint Mark's gathered for a series of Sunday urban hikes inspired by the book Seattle Stairway Walks, and incorporating tours of different Episcopal parishes in the area. They were a great chance to connect with our neighbors and siblings in the Diocese of Olympia, and to discover new nooks and crannies of Seattle's urban landscape.

On October 23 this popular offering will return, with a tour of the "mother church" of the Diocese of Olympia, Trinity Parish on First Hill. The group will begin with a brief presentation and tour from Dr. Lisa Graumlich, deacon-in-training, and then wind our way up and around to explore the architectural details of the rapidly-transforming Seattle waterfront and downtown, finishing up with refreshments back at Trinity. Questions? Email Emily Meeks (emcmeeks@gmail.com)

UPDATE—Here are some photos from the event (click to enlarge): 

 

About the Stairway Walks

Did you know that Seattle has 650 publicly accessible stairways? In the early 1900s, property developers in hilly Seattle would construct public stairways for convenience and to improve access to trolley lines. Now, these scenic passageways provide opportunities to discover off-the-path views through Seattle neighborhoods.

Join with other young adults from around the Diocese of Olympia to explore and learn about different neighborhoods and Episcopal parishes within Seattle. Routes will draw inspiration from Seattle Stairway Walks and range between 2.5–4 miles at an easy pace. The walks start and end at the parish, with an opportunity to connect with clergy and other participants. We’ll also have an opportunity to learn more about the parish, meet clergy and enjoy refreshments after the walk. 

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water 
  • Sun glasses/sun screen
  • Masks for when entering a parish

Below: A photo from the August, 2021, Stairway Walk: Saint Mark's Cathedral and “The Olmsted Vision”

20s/30s Game Night

by on October 6, 2022 with No Comments

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 7–9 p.m., Leffler House

Bring your favorite game and a snack or appetizer to share. Betsy Heimburger will have a selection of games on hand, and you are invited to bring your favorite to share with the group, too. A light meal will be provided.

Contact Emily Meeks with questions: emcmeeks@gmail.com

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