20s/30s GROUP

UPDATED WITH PHOTOS 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 … Read More

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 … Read More

UPDATED WITH PHOTOS 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, … Read More

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 … Read More

UPDATED 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 … Read More

UPDATED 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 … Read More

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 … Read More

A 20s/30s Collaboration with SMC Youth SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 5:30–7 P.M., Leffler House Assemble and stuff care packages for SMC students away at college and then enjoy a chili bar with toppings and cornbread. A great opportunity to connect with youth at SMC. RSVP encouraged but not required. Questions? Email Luke: labdow@saintmarks.org