Children and Families during the Cathedral Closure • Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

A Message From Kelly Moody, Associate for Spiritual Formation

Welcome to our virtual home during the COVID-19 Cathedral Closure! Whether you have attended Saint Mark's in person before or are joining us now for the first time, I'm glad you're here.

Parenting during a pandemic is full of unexpected joys and struggles. The days are full, our kids' feelings are big, and our roles as parent and professional, educator and coach, partner and friend are now blended together in messy, unexpected ways. We believe there is beauty and promise emerging in the midst of the mess. That belief is rooted in the life of Jesus, who blended humanity and divinity together in his own life, death and resurrection.

Our Christian faith proclaims God is in the midst of messes, and marks each moment of our daily work and play as holy. Below, you'll find some ways we are banding together at Saint Mark's to remember and reflect God's love in our daily lives at home. Engage in the ways that best support you and your children, and know that we are praying for you!

Peace,

Church School Via Zoom

GODLY PLAY

9 a.m. on Sunday Mornings via zoom

Children in preschool- 2nd grade tell bible stories with objects from home, make art together, and share their prayers and praises. Led by Alicia Goodwin.

To get on the weekly preparation email list and receive the zoom link, contact Associate for Spiritual Formation Kelly Moody at kmoody@saintmarks.org

PRACTICING OUR FAITH

10 a.m. on Sunday Mornings via zoom

Children in 3rd–5th grades study scripture together and make connections to our life in quarantine, plan projects for the community, and more! Led by Kristen Kelly and Sonjia Gavin.

To get on the weekly preparation email list and receive the zoom link, contact Kelly Moody at kmoody@saintmarks.org

YOUTH RADIX GROUP

6 p.m. on Sunday Evenings. The Eastertide series has now concluded. A new Youth Radix Group will meet in the fall

Youth ages 5th–12th grades are invited to study the Resurrection Narratives using the Eastertide Radix Project Curriculum. Find more information about The Radix Project here, or contact youth@saintmarks.org

Monthly Encouragement for Parents

Gathering and Growing through a Quarantine

So much has changed so quickly! As parents and caregivers, we are continually adapting to these unusual times. Many of us report that juggling competing responsibilities and dealing with ongoing change is trying and overwhelming. It can also reveal a capacity for resilience we didn't know we had. Join The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman and fellow parents for connection and reflection each month. To receive the link, contact the Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman for more details at cchapman@saintmarks.org

Advent At Home, 2020

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on November 21, 2020 with No Comments

This simple form of evening worship is intended to be used during the lighting of the Advent wreath or other table candles at home from November 29 to December 24. It can be used at the daily evening meal, or another time. The entire form will take no more than … Read More

Alternative Giving 2020: Online Christmas Giving Tree

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on November 19, 2020 with No Comments

DEADLINE TO GIVE: DECEMBER 7! Yes! Saint Mark’s is still sharing Christmas joy with families from Casa Latina, Lowell Elementary School, and Mary’s Place even though we can’t meet in person! This year, we need donations for gift cards. Donations for Casa Latina, Lowell Elementary School, & Mary’s Place … Read More

Altar in the World: A Pre-Thanksgiving Offering of Service and Prayer

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on November 11, 2020 with No Comments

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 10–11:30 A.M. (mini-pilgrimage), 12 P.M. (prayer service) Watch video of the concluding prayer service: Service Leaflet As the season changes and the weather becomes colder, Saint Mark’s offers an opportunity to remember and be of service to those in our community who lack safe and secure shelter. … Read More

YOUR Voice is Needed—O Come O Come Emmanuel

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

You—yes, YOU—are invited to be part of a video offering of “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” the closing hymn in Saint Mark’s beloved annual tradition, the O Antiphons liturgy. The video will resemble one of the virtual choir videos our choirs have offered from time to time since the pandemic … Read More

The Wisdom of Children: An Audio Project from Saint Mark’s

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

The Wisdom of Children is an audio project recorded in June, 2020, featuring the voices of the children of the Saint Mark’s Cathedral community. Listen now using the embedded player below, or read on for other ways to listen. LISTEN NOW: A MESSAGE FROM DEAN THOMASON Dear friends, Several weeks … Read More

Parent Connections Group: Gathering and Growing through a Quarantine

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, at 4 P.M., via Zoom So much has changed so quickly! As parents and caregivers, we are continually adapting to these unusual times. Many of us report that juggling competing responsibilities and dealing with ongoing change is trying and overwhelming. It can also reveal a capacity for … Read More

Preparing for Pentecost from Home

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 22, 2020 with No Comments

The Feast of Pentecost is upon us! On May 31, the Church observes the Feast of Pentecost. It is a great feast, a grand day, and one full of joy and anticipation! While social distancing may change the look of some of our celebrations, nothing can stop the Holy Spirit … Read More

Storytelling and the Bible: An Interview with The Rev. Earl Grout

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 13, 2020 with 2 Comments

Spend some time with The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman and The Rev. Earl Grout, and hear how Earl approaches the reading of the Gospel, the stories of the Bible, and the way we tell our stories as people of faith! Earl also shares a few of his favorite Bible stories. … Read More

Trying Times: Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Grief—How to Tell the Difference

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

A Webinar with Shelley Mackaman, PhD, and Wayne Duncan, PhD SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020, 3 P.M., via Zoom Documents for this event: List of Resources (pdf) Complete Powerpoint presentation (pdf) A complete video of the webinar is available below: Do you find yourself fretting or anxious about reopening? Are your … Read More

Alicia Goodwin: Godly Play in the Time of COVID

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on April 18, 2020 with No Comments

A few days ago, I saw a t-shirt with the words DO LESS. It didn’t have anything else written on it so I’m not sure how to execute that plan but it was an intriguing idea. I’m clear I cannot do more but I’m not sure doing less is an … Read More

The Home Altars of Saint Mark’s

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

Earlier this week, the people of Saint Mark’s were invited to create home altars to serve as a focal point for their Holy Week observances. Visit this post for details. Below are some of the photographs that members of the community have sent in to the cathedral or shared in … Read More

A Special Video for Choir Members

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 26, 2020 with 2 Comments

The music program at Saint Mark’s Seattle, somewhat famously, involves seven different choirs (Saint Mark’s Singers, Cathedral Choir, Evensong Choir, Compline Choir, Junior Choristers, Senior Choristers, and Schola). During this time when choirs are neither singing for liturgies nor meeting weekly to rehearse, choir members are feeling separation and absence … Read More

Share your Dinner Wednesday night!

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 24, 2020 with No Comments

Let’s gather virtually and have fun staying connected! This Wednesday, March 25, on our usual Cathedral Commons night, visit the Saint Mark’s Seattle Community Life during the Closure group and post a photo of your dinner table or what you’re eating. Some members of the group tried this last Wednesday, and it was … Read More

Sonjia Gavin: Blessing and Curse

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 20, 2020 with 1 Comment

Yin and Yang. Sinner and Saint. Blessing and Curse. As they say, there are always to sides to a coin. In this time of limbo, I find myself thinking about this daily. What is the take-away from all of this? What are we supposed to be learning? How are we … Read More

Reflections on Signs of Grace…

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 20, 2020 with 1 Comment

After hearing Dean Thomason’s sermon on March 15, 2020, parishioners were invited to reflect on where they had been experiencing sacramental grace in their daily lives during this challenging time. I snapped a photo (attached) on my walk out of PCC this evening after being greeted by a brass … Read More

Table Grace for Your Wednesday Night Supper

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 19, 2020 with No Comments

Every Wednesday night the community of Saint Mark’s has been invited to join together for a meal in Bloedel Hall. That meal always begins with the table grace sung by the choristers of the Choir School and all the parishioners who are attending. During this time of isolation, if you … Read More

Kelly Moody: “Everything Has Changed”

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

Associate for Spiritual Formation Kelly Moody recently sent the following letter to the participants in Children and Family Ministries at Saint Mark’s. Her reflection is relevant, however, not just to parents of young children, but to all of us, and so we are sharing it here. “Everything has changed.” We … Read More

Join the Saint Mark’s Community Life Facebook Group!

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

All who feel a connection to the community of Saint Mark’s Seattle (where ever they might be) is invited to join the closed facebook group Saint Mark’s Community Life during the Closure. The purpose of the group is to connect with each other and with the cathedral during this time … Read More

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