Weekly Connector

Monday, May 22, 2023

Summer Book Reading

A Narnian Vision of the Atonement

Author: Charles Taliaferro Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, St. Olaf College

At great risk of self-promotion, I recommend my book A Narnian Vision of the Atonement; A Defense of the Ransom Theory (Cascade Books, 2022). It is a presentation of an ancient theory of Christ's atoning work as found in The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. It is the culmination of various publications on Lewis (including a contribution to the Cambridge Companion to C.S. Lewis); it has been widely endorsed and reviewed favorably in the current Journal of the Inklings (University of Edinburgh Press). You can find the book and reviews on Amazon as well as in the Cathedral Bookshop.

I have been attending Saint Mark's since last fall. My wife, Jil Evans (American painter and writer) and I joined Saint Mark's this spring. We love the community, especially the warm welcome from many various people, the clergy and sermons, liturgy, the building and location (we live in the neighborhood.)

What are YOU reading or recommending right now? Send your suggestions to Mary Lusk, maryl@ourcathedral.org, for possible use in the Connector.

Summer Hours Begin Today

Summer is upon us! As such, Saint Mark’s wants you be aware of our summer office hours.

Beginning today, Monday May 22, our office hours are:

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

You can reach our main office at 612-870-7800. As always, the Pastoral Care voice mail is available 24 hours a day and can be reached at 612-870-7800 x 101.

Along with Sunday worship and fellowship, Wednesday Eucharist continues at 12:15 p.m. each week. The Nave doors will also remain open from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. each Wednesday for guests to explore the space.

Opportunities for Youth

ECMN Youth Camp

June 11-15 | St. Andrew's Bible Camp, New London

Youth Camp is a traditional teen sleepaway camp, and this year it will be held at Green Lake Bible Camp at their Shores of St. Andrew’s location. Join for fun, play, discipleship, and prayer as young people learn, grow, and experience God’s love in an outdoor ministry setting.

ECMN Family Camp

July 30 – August 4 | St. Andrew's Bible Camp, New London

ECMN Family Camp is a family-oriented and family focused sleepaway camp, held at Green Lake Bible Camp, at their Shores of St. Andrew’s location. Join for fun, play, discipleship, and prayer as families learn, grow, and experience God’s love in an outdoor ministry setting.

Ongoing Opportunities

Godly Play for Children

Out of session for the summer. Stay tuned for fall plans.

Sunday Morning Youth Gathering for 4th-12th Grade

Out of session for the summer. Stay tuned for fall plans.

Youth Group for 6th-12th Graders

Out of session for the summer. Stay tuned for fall plans.

Timely Topics with the Dean

Summer Sabbatical

Men's Ministry

Watch for summer events!

Reminders

Third Annual Rise and Remember: May 25-27

“Rise and Remember exists to hold in remembrance those like George Floyd whom we have lost to the pervasive impacts of systemic racism, and to gather people to pursue racial justice and equity.’ Find all details and registration info here.

Worship & Prayer

Summer Worship Schedule

Saturday

5:30 p.m. Santa Misa en Español (Worship Service in Spanish)

Sunday

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Traditional Language) – In Person

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II (Contemporary Language) – In Person & Online

Join us for Fellowship time and refreshments throughout the morning.

Wednesday

12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist – In Person

4 p.m. Episcopal House of Prayer Contemplative Prayer – Zoom

Prayers

Special Needs

Nancy Foster, David Hyduke, Lee King, Nordiea Miller, Libby Prest, Linda Schelin, Ella Slade, Tom Smith, Rodney Tanabe, Donald Woodard Jr.

Departed

For all the faithful Departed

Ongoing Prayers

Lois Becker, Cindy Beukema, Donald Browne, Mary Jo Browne, Anders Christensen, Bob Collier, Marie Irwin, Anneke Jessup, Young Ja-lee, Carol Adele-Jewett, Tyler Johnson, Ishmael Little, Mike Matt and family, Simon Pervaiz, Terry Schlink, Matthew Smith, Dianne and Don Sutton, Donald Woodard Jr., Oluwanifemi Adedipe, Viktor, Randy

Thanksgivings

For graduates from high school, colleges, academies, and seminaries

From the Book of Common Prayer

For Congress or state legislatures:

O God, the fountain of wisdom, whose will is good and gracious, and whose law is truth: We beseech thee so to guide and bless our Senators and Representatives in Congress assembled (or in the Legislatures of this and other states), that they may enact such laws as shall please thee, to the glory of thy Name and the welfare of this people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.