SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, August 13, 2023:
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
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8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in person in Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in person in the cathedral nave
10:20 p.m. • Safety Where You Are—Community Security Orientation
in person in the cathedral nave
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist*
12:20 p.m. • Safety Where You Are—Community Security Orientation
in person in the cathedral nave
9:30 p.m. • Compline
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The cover shows the Lakeview viaduct of Interstate 5 under construction in January 1962, with Saint Mark's Cathedral Looming in the background, from the Lenggenhager photography collection, © Seattle Public Library, permission granted for non-commercial use [link]
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NEW THIS WEEK
A community orientation this Sunday
Learn about the summer 2024 journey on Sunday morning, August 20
Sunday, September 10
"The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism" by Bradley Onishi
registration for the 2023/24 program year now open
Give your input to the Search Committee before August 31
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UPDATED
Safety Where You Are: An Orientation for Community Members
THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 10:20 A.M. & 12:20 P.M. (two duplicate sessions), in the cathedral nave
Following both the 9 and 11 a.m. services this coming Sunday, Junior Warden for Facilities Scott Kovacs and Dean Thomason will co-lead a brief orientation regarding basic procedures in the event that a violent person enters the cathedral during worship. They will share the information outlined in this Quick Reference Guide from the Department of Homeland Security, along with details specific to Saint Mark's, such as locations of "safe rooms." The sessions will begin approximately 15 minutes following the conclusion of the liturgy, and will last approximately 15 minutes. No one must attend, but all are welcome. Parents should consider whether to have their children present.
These orientations are a part of the ongoing comprehensive review of the cathedral's emergency and disaster response preparedness; for more information, please contact Dean Thomason or Junior Warden for Facilities Scott Kovacs.
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Sunday Forum Announcing the 2024 Ireland Pilgrimage
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall
Between the 9 and 11 a.m. services on Sunday morning, August 20, Dean Steve Thomason and Canon Jennifer King Daugherty will make a brief presentation announcing details of the summer 2024 Saint Mark's pilgrimage to Ireland. The pilgrimage will be offered July 24–August 2, 2024, with an option extension to Iona in Scotland August 2–7. Many more details about the itinerary will be revealed at the forum, along with time for questions.
Please note that while this Sunday morning forum will not be livestreamed, it will be recorded and made available to be viewed at your convenience.
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Homecoming Sunday & Ministry Fair
SUNDAY, SEPTMEBER 10
Saint Mark’s “Homecoming Sunday” and Ministry Fair is just around the corner! On Sunday, September 10, all the ministries of the cathedral will be blessed and commissioned for the new program year during the morning liturgies. Then, following both the 9 and 11a.m. services, the Ministry Fair will take place in the cathedral nave. Come and learn from the ministry leaders and volunteers of Saint Mark’s about the many opportunities to grow in faith and relationship with one another, and to serve our community. Bring your curiosity and learn about a new aspect of cathedral life!
(Note: Ministry leaders should have recently received an email regarding reserving your table at the Ministry Fair. If you think you should have received that message but did not, please email Olivier Santos as soon as possible.)
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Saint Mark's Book Group Selection for September—The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 12:30–2 P.M., in Room 210 or online via Zoom
For their September gathering, participants of the Saint Mark's Second Sunday Book Group have selected Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism—and What Comes Next (2023) by Bradley Onishi. Onishi, who once served as a youth minister in a mega-white evangelical church, writes about White Christian Nationalism (WCN) as someone once on the inside. He focuses on the latter half of the twentieth century up to the present and draws a direct line from Barry Goldwater's "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice," to the January 6 insurrectionists. WCN, he writes, prioritizes white supremacy over a multi-racial democracy, the male as the natural head of the household over equality of the sexes, and the belief that America was founded as a Christian nation over religious tolerance. A common slogan within QAnon conspiracy groups is "it's our nation, not theirs." The January 6 insurrection was not their last stand. If WCN is not dismantled, Onishi warns, our democracy will not be preserved. Learn more about the Second Sunday Book Group here.
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Choir School Registration Now Open for 2023/24 Program Year
The Cathedral Choir School welcomes all children to sing their hearts out here at Saint Mark's. Choristers will gain musicianship and vocal skills as well as an understanding of why we do what we do in our liturgical life together. If you have a child, ages 5–18, consider the chorister program as a way for them to have instant community and a role here in our cathedral parish. We have FUN. Registration and tuition information as well as full schedules for the choir year can be found at: saintmarks.org/choirschool
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TOMORROW, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 9 A.M.–12 P.M.
The cathedral's Garden Ministry meets for a monthly work party on the second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon. The next opportunity will be Saturday, August 12. Wear clothes you can get dirty in, sunscreen, and a hat; bring gardening gloves and a water bottle. Any questions, write to Norva Osborn.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 5:30-8 P.M. & SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 10 A.M.–3 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and throughout the cathedral grounds. Register here.
In this special weekend of community, connection, and creativity, all ages come together to actively explore the Kingdom or Reign of God—what it is, how to recognize it, and how we help to bring it about right here, right now.
Through story, conversation, justice-seeking, art, music, gardening, bread-baking, and more, we'll delve into three of the kingdom parables in our summer lectionary: The Parable of the Mustard Seed, the Parable of the Leaven, and the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price. Previous iterations of this offering have occurred as a series of weekly or monthly meetings, but for 2023, participants will gather Friday evening—including dinner and Compline—and Saturday morning and afternoon—including lunch, snacks, and an outdoor Eucharist. There will then be an the opportunity to help with the Tent City 3 community supper on Sunday evening.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 3–5 P.M., meet in the parking lot of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 13th Ave. E. and E. Aloha St.
A Seattle Community Emergency Hub is a pre-determined location where neighbors and community members are likely to gather to begin exchanging information and resources among themselves without outside assistance from city services. Hubs are organized and run entirely by volunteers. Here’s a short video that explains the interconnection between households, our neighborhood, our Hub, and city efforts to meet our needs in a city-wide emergency. All are invited to participate in the upcoming North Capitol Hill Emergency Practice Drill. Volunteers are need to be "Hubsters" as well as to play the role of neighbors affected by an emergency. Your participation will help test our Hub's systems. Meet at at 3 p.m. at the North Capitol Hill neighborhood Hub, located in the church parking lot at 13th Ave. E. And E Aloha. For more information and emergency prep checklists, email: ncaphillhub@gmail.com
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 9 A.M.–2:30 P.M., Skinner Auditorium, registration required
All are welcome to join in this important conversation as we plot a course for the cathedral community’s efforts in restorative justice. Guided by an abiding commitment to be in relationship with...—rather than simply supplying needs for…—we seek to heal what is broken, restore what is lost, and foster the possibility of transformation for those we serve and ourselves as well. Registration required so we can plan for lunch and room setup. Register here. For more information, contact Dean Thomason or Senior Warden Scott Hulet.
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UPDATE: At this time the registration for this first Sacred Ground circle at Saint Mark's is at capacity. However, you can still use this registration form to add yourself to a waiting list, particularly if you are willing to be a Sacred Ground group facilitator in the future.
GROUP MEETS TUESDAYS, 6:30–8:30 P.M.., BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 4, 2024, in Leffler House or online via Zoom. Capacity is limited; registration is required.
Everyone in the Saint Mark's Cathedral community is invited to consider participating in Sacred Ground, an intense small-group learning cohort which will meet over thirteen sessions on the second floor of Leffler House (hybrid option available). Find the complete list of dates and additional information here. The series is part of Becoming Beloved Community, The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society. Check out much more introductory material here.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2 P.M., in the cathedral nave; find the link to purchase tickets here
Tickets have now gone on sale for this very special event, presented by the Slow Flowers Society and co-sponsored by Saint Mark's Cathedral. Learning to be Kinder to Nature is a lecture, floral design demonstration, and book signing with Shane Connolly, an influential role model in sustainable floristry and environmentally-mindful design practices. This lecture will also encompass Shane's remarks about the Sustainable Church Flowers project in the U.K. as he shares his message with flower enthusiasts, organic gardeners, and floral professionals. Connelly's clients include major museums, public institutions, and celebrities, but he is best known for his work for The Royal Family, including the coronation in May 2023. Tickets: $45 per person; $70 includes a signed copy of A Year in Flowers by Shane Connolly. Learn more and find the link to buy tickets here.
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Hawaii Wildfire Response
Bishop Skelton sent out a message to the diocese on Thursday regarding the devastating fires on Maui, sharing a message she had received from The Rt. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai’i. He shared this image of Mary and Jesus that hung above the altar at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, Lahaina, a parish dating back to 1872. This painting, along with the church, vicarage, offices, preschool, and elementary school, have now been completely destroyed. Episcopal Relief and Development is still working with local authorities to assess where aid is needed; links to donate to the relief effort through ERD will be shared with the Saint Mark's community when they are available. You can sign up to receive emails from the Bishop using this form.
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This Week at the Tent City 3 Meal Sharing Ministry
Sunday, August 6 was our eighth week of serving a Sunday night dinner to our Tent City 3 guests. A full set of volunteers for the kitchen and serving teams gave up their Sunday afternoon to meet, greet and make our guests feel at home by setting the tables with wrapped utensils and beautiful bouquets of bright yellow flowers.
We had an amazing 35 guests, with hearty appetites that enjoyed our Momo chicken served over coconut rice, a tossed green salad mixed with radishes, green onions, carrots, and dishes of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce! Our talented cooks prepared enough food for 50 guests, allowing for any leftover food to be delivered to the main camp for those who are unable to attend dinner. This Sunday, our guests continued to come through the door; and just like with the loaves and fishes, we had enough to feed everyone, including the volunteers.
We also learned more about the residents of this small city full of amazing, gifted, and caring people. We see familiar faces each week, but this Sunday was unusual in that many of the former residents had moved on and new residents replaced them. They opted to put their names on a name tag, so this sharing helped us connect further. Tables were filled with guests and volunteers sharing conversation. Things we learned:
- Two residents wrote grants and received $1500 to purchase new Core tents. These 2-person tents have roofs that are flatter than domed tents allowing the for more standing comfort.
- They have a row of small pup tents near the front for any late-night arrivals seeking a bed while not disturbing the sleeping residents.
- The University of Washington donated the decorated screens for the fencing.
Kitchen Team – Maris Olsen, Lead, James Brumbaugh, and Elaine Dondoyano.
Server Team –Chris Rigos and Mark Stumpf, Leads, Todd Baker, Hilary McLeland-Wieser, Heather Millar, Timothy Shore, and Carolyn Woodward.
Check out a few photos below. Many more photos from this week, along with reports and photos from previous weeks, can be found here.
—report by Barb Erickson
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"Holy Cow" Survey from the Bishop Search Committee
SURVEY CLOSES AUGUST 31
The Diocese of Olympia Bishop Search Committee wants as many as possible to complete the "Holy Cow" Survey. The survey is an additional way to be involved in contributing to the bishop profile. Share feedback and opinions regarding the Diocese, hopes for the future, and desires for our new bishop using the survey link here. The survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete, and all your responses will be confidential. Please complete the survey by August 31. As always, additional information about the Bishop search process can be found at: olympiabishopsearch.ecww.org
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
School Supplies Requested for Lowell Elementary
The administrators and staff of Lowell Elementary School, our neighbor on Capitol Hill, have begun preparing for their students to return to class, and could use our help! (The Lowell Student body includes a large proportion of children from families experiencing homelessness or in transitional housing, as well as a disproportionate number of medically fragile students.) Their principal writes:
Hello, and Happy Summer, Wonderful Lowell Community Partners!
We have started a Lowell 2023-24 school supply list using this Amazon Wish List. If you are able to contribute to our student school supply list for 23–24, that would be wonderful. These are supplies to be shared collectively in classrooms for our approx.: 370 students.
With gratitude for your kindness and love for our school,
—Chelsea Dziedzic, Principal of Lowell Elementary
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Cathedral Yoga will be offered as usual on Monday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the cathedral nave. The regular monthly Sound Bath experience is offered on the third Monday of the month (August 21), but this month Sound Bath artist Andrea Suzuki will be present on August 14 as well to play during the class itself.
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It's not too late to register for the Diocese of Olympia's Young Adult retreat on the beautiful Hood Canal, A Holy Waste of Time. The retreat will be Friday, August 18 through Sunday August 20. Learn more about the many offerings at this popular annual offering here, and contact Valerie Reinke with any questions.
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Dean Thomason recently sent a message to the community regarding members of the cathedral staff and clergy. Emily Meeks has now begun her new role as Special Projects Coordinator and Interim Staff Support for 20s/30s Ministry. Deacon Emily Austin will be taking a leave of absence. And The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker will be remaining on at Saint Mark's following the end of her curacy! Please read the complete announcement here. More details about these changes will be announced in the future.
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The Facebook and Instagram accounts @flowersatsaintmarksseattle post a photo from the archives every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. These posts won't have any announcements or information—it's just a little dose of beauty from the amazing work of the cathedral's Flower Ministry to brighten your day. If that sounds nice to you, please visit the pages (here and here) and click "like" or "follow."
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FUNERALS
A funeral for Jeannine Ryan will be offered
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 11 A.M., in the cathedral nave
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Sunday, August 13, 2023:
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Download the service leaflets in advance here.
Join the 11 a.m. service via livestream here.
Read the Scriptures appointed for this Sunday here.
Scripture:
1 Kings 19:9–18
Psalm 85:8–13
Romans 10:5–15
Matthew 14:22–33
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8 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Thomsen Chapel; in-person only
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Hymns:
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty [Hymn #390]
Eternal Father, strong to save [Hymn #608]
Organ:
Carson Cooman, Meditation on Melita from Two for Pentecost
Fela Sowande, Obangiji [based on the Yoruba hymn “Almighty God, you are worthy of our worship”]
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9 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person only
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Hymns:
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty [Hymn #390]
Precious Lord, take my hand [WLP #800]
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord [Hymn #637]
Organ:
Carson Cooman, Meditation on Melita from Two for Pentecost
Fela Sowande, Obangiji [based on the Yoruba hymn “Almighty God, you are worthy of our worship”]
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11 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person & livestreamed
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Hymns:
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty [Hymn #390]
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord [Hymn #637]
Precious Lord, take my hand [WLP #800]
Eternal Father, strong to save [Hymn #608]
Organ:
John Stuntebeck, Improvisation on Melita Fela Sowande, Obangiji [based on the Yoruba hymn “Almighty God, you are worthy of our worship”]
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The 7 p.m. Sunday Contemplative Eucharist is on summer hiatus. It will resume in September. |
The Compline Choir will be conducted by Ken Peterson this Sunday.
Highlights:
John F. Kriebel, Dear Lord and father of mankind
tune by Benjamin Britten, adapt. Kenneth V. Peterson, Before the ending of the day
Samuel S. Wesley, Si iniquitates observaveris
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Liturgy and repertoire information subject to change. |
Each week, those for whom the community has been asked to pray are published each Friday afternoon in the Cathedral Prayer List, found as a PDF at saintmarks.org/prayer
On that same page, find information about joining the cathedral's Prayer Chain, to receive emails about individual prayer requests as they are submitted.
The prayer list is also available in printed form in the back of the nave.
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THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, AND THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12:30 P.M., meet in the rear of the nave following the 11 a.m. service.
A newcomers' coffee with clergy is offered on the first Sunday of each month immediately following the 11 a.m. Sunday service. This coffee hour is offered especially for newcomers, guests, or anyone who has questions about the cathedral community and liturgies. Gather in the back of the nave. Email newcomers@saintmarks.org if you cannot attend in person, or with any other questions. And as always, please spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested.
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EVERY SUNDAY, DURING THE 9 A.M. SERVICE
Children's Chapel is offered on Sunday during the 9 a.m. Sunday service. All children are invited to join the Gospel procession and gather around the Deacon as the Gospel is proclaimed. Then children pre-school through 2nd grade will process to Thomsen Chapel for storytelling, singing, and prayer. Parents are welcome to join their children. They return to their families in the nave at the Peace. If you have any questions or would like to help out, please contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie at: wbarrie@saintmarks.org
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Weekday Prayer Services
Daily Morning Prayer is offered by St. Paul's, Seattle, weekdays at 8:30 a.m., online via Zoom only. Members of the cathedral community are encouraged to participate
Thursday Morning: A service of Holy Eucharist is offered in person in Thomsen Chapel 7 a.m. on the 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays of the month only. On the 2nd/4th Thursdays of the month, an online-only prayer service is offered via Zoom at 7 a.m. instead.
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Saint Mark’s Cathedral acknowledges that we gather on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People, who are still here, and we honor with gratitude the land itself and the life all the Coast Salish tribes. [Learn more]
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Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
206.323.0300
info@saintmarks.org
www.saintmarks.org
Pastoral Care Emergency Line: 206.323.0300 x100
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