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SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, November 27, 2022:
The First Sunday of Advent
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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
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
12:30 p.m. • Art Unveiling
in Bloedel Hall
7 p.m. • "O" Antiphons Liturgy
9:30 p.m. • Compline
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NEW THIS WEEK
Special liturgies and events for this prayerful time
Sharing holiday joy with our neighbors
With the Evensong Choir on December 4
A Wisdom School forum with Dean Thomason
A special offering at Cathedral Yoga
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Advent and Christmas 2022 at Saint Mark's
This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent—traditionally understood as the beginning of a new year in the church's liturgical cycle, as well as the opening of the four-week season of prayerful expectation leading to the celebration of the Nativity. A schedule of Advent and Christmas events is now available at saintmarks.org/advent
Advent offerings begin tomorrow, Saturday November 27, with the Advent Quiet Morning at St. Andrew's, Green Lake (see below), and continue with the beloved "O" Antiphons Liturgy, Advent Forums, The Pageant of the Nativity, the liturgy formerly known as "Blue Christmas," and much more.
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The 2022 "O" Antiphons Liturgy
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 7 p.m., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. Incense will be used.
With the beginning of the season of Advent comes the return of the annual "O" Antiphons Liturgy, considered by many to be a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark's. The particular form of this liturgy that we use was invented here, first presented in 1986, and is today used by churches around the world. It is similar to a "Lessons & Carols" service, but rather than presenting a linear narrative from scripture, it is structured around seven medieval antiphons, each beginning with the word "O ," which also form the basis of the hymn "O Come O Come Emmanuel." This year's service features a new anthem, O Clavis David by William White, written for this liturgy and premiered by the Cathedral Choir earlier this year, which sets the words of Elizabeth Hooton (1600–1672), the first Quaker woman preacher.
Please note that the usual 7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel will not be offered this Sunday.
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The Giving Tree 2022
Once again, Saint Mark’s is sharing Christmas joy with families from Casa Latina, Lowell Elementary School, and Mary’s Place. Casa Latina have asked for gift cards, Lowell Elementary School have specific gifts for some students as well as gift cards requested, and Mary’s Place has requested specific gifts for children under 10 years old.
The Giving Tree is full of tags and will be placed in the nave for the next three Sundays. Pick a tag off the Giving Tree or donate online at saintmarks.org/give (choose "Casa Latina & Lowell School Gift Cards" from the list of options.) For Mary’s Place, visit their Amazon Wish List, or come by and choose a tag from the Giving Tree.
Your generosity means an enormous amount to these families in our community. Please donate online or bring your unwrapped gifts and gift cards back to Saint Mark’s on or before Sunday, December 11 when they will be brought before the altar and blessed. (The gifts need to be delivered to Lowell before classes end on December 16.)
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Choral Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 4:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Saint Mark's Cathedral invites one and all to offer their prayers and praises to God in a service of Choral Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent. The Evensong Choir of skilled child, youth, and adult singers will offer sung prayers by the late 20th-century American composer, Gerre Hancock; settings of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis by Herbert Sumsion; and a much-beloved anthem about the enduring comfort and power of the One True Light even during the longest nights of the Northern Hemisphere's winter months: "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace" by Samuel Sebastian Wesley.
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CATHEDRAL COMMONS/THE WISDOM SCHOOL
Becoming and Belonging: Embodied Spirituality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
TWO WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 7 & 14, 6:45 P.M.–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family).
The Wisdom School at Saint Mark's presents this timely presentation from Dean Steve Thomason, rescheduled from its original date in September. Drawing on the evolutionary theology of Teilhard de Chardin and the ground-breaking postulations by Ilia Delio, we will explore what embodied spirituality means in a post-human world where climate change, artificial intelligence, and modern medicine converge to create an altered dynamic in which humans exist and evolve. What is the role of spirituality in this increasingly complex and complicated world?
Program is free; register here for Zoom link; no need to register for in-person attendance. Optional community dinner served at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family).
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TOMOROW! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Green Lake —111 NE 80th St., Seattle
UPDATE: Join Amanda Findley at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in McLachlan Hall for this special Quiet Morning preparing ourselves for the Season of Advent. The focus this year will be on meditational movement practice, so wear something comfortable! Enjoy the wonderful opportunity for inner reflection and renewing silence as the season of prayerful expectation unfolds.
This event is co-sponsored by Saint Mark’s Cathedral and Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Free, with donations gratefully accepted. McLachlan Hall is the parish hall located on the 1st avenue side of the church building.
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Peter Boome's "Bird of a Feather" Official Unveiling
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 12:20 p.m., Bloedel Hall
Following last summer's exhibit of paintings and prints by Coast Salish Artist Peter Boome (Upper Skagit), a group of parishioners joined together to purchase the largest work in the show, "Birds of a Feather," to be offered as a gift the cathedral. Following the 11 a. service on November 27, come to Bloedel Hall for a brief unveiling ceremony.
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Cathedral Yoga presents: Conscious Connected Breathwork with Andrew Ragan
TWO MONDAYS: NOVEMBER 28 and DECEMBER 26, 6:30–7:30 P.M., cathedral nave
This Monday evening, instead of a usual Cathedral Yoga gathering, join Saint Mark's Yoga teacher and Integrated Breathwork facilitator, Andrew Ragan for 60 minutes of soul connecting, heart opening Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitation accompanied by the mighty Flentrop.
The practice of Conscious Connected Breathwork is an opportunity for the body to integrate tension, trauma, fear, suppression, etc. held in the physical body’s cellular and emotional memory. This integration creates the space for freedom from physical and emotional issues, self-acceptance, profound relaxation, and a greater sense of self and breath awareness—all within a safe, soulful, and loving environment.
All are welcome; No experience necessary. Dress comfortably and warmly, and bring a pillow to sit on if you'd like.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 5:30–7 P.M., Leffler House
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 together. The second gathering will follow on Sunday, January 8 in Epiphany. Questions? Email emcmeeks@gmail.com
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 5:30–6:30 P.M., online via Zoom
December's Climate Conversation will be on the topic of Creation Care Perspectives on Shopping at Christmas Time. As we head towards Christmas, it’s easy to get caught up in a cycle of decorating our homes and buying presents for family or friends with little concern for the environment. Taking a Creation Care perspective enables us to consider conservation and climate when we shop and give gifts or decorate in eco-friendly ways that help rather than harm the planet. We’ll discuss the impact of traditional shopping trends, the importance of giving eco-friendly gifts, how to select the right presents or experiences as gifts, and how a creation care perspective makes gifting more purposeful and meaningful.
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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 at St. Luke's Ballard, which is also a site placement for the Seattle Service Corps. Questions? Email Luke Abdow (labdow@saintmarks.org).
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Below are some opportunities to learn and explore Indigenous perspectives:
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2. The Episcopal Church Office of Indigenous Ministries and the United Thank Offering (UTO) presented a webinar titled Becoming Beloved Community from an Indigenous Perspective at the start of Native American Heritage Month. Panelists, including The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, shared how their ministries help reconnect or restore Indigenous practices within those communities. Click here to watch the recorded video and here to download the handout.
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Join the Pageant Moving Crew!
The load-in crew for the Pageant of the Nativity needs your brawn on Sunday, December 18. "Samson's Moving Crew" and "Joseph's Carpenters" descend to the crypt after the 11 a.m. service to bring up all the staging/risers/props for the Pageant. A blitz build ensues, and many hands make light work! If you are interested in assisting behind the scenes in this way, please contact Rebekah Gilmore at rgilmore@saintmarks.org
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The Pageant of the Nativity: Kids Still Needed!
Each year, Saint Mark's Cathedral presents a children's Pageant like no other, when all children of the cathedral will join together to proclaim the story of the Nativity in song, word, and visual pageantry. This year's pageant will be offered on December 20, 2022. and all kids age 5 to 18 are needed to participate, especially those who do not participate in a choir. Find more information, including this year's rehearsal schedule, here. Then register to participate by filling out the registration form here. The deadline to register is Wednesday, November 30. Please contact Choir School Director Rebekah Gilmore with questions: rgilmore@saintmarks.org
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Saint Mark's Medical Equipment Lending Library
Medical equipment is available for check-out from Saint Mark’s Medical Equipment Closet. We have canes, crutches, shower chair, shower stool, walkers (two and four wheel models), wheelchairs, and more. We welcome clean donations in good working order. For check-out or donation information. please contact Nancy Cleminshaw: ncleminshaw@comcast.net
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Follow the Star: The Ballad of the Brown King
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 8 P.M., in the cathedral nave. Pre-concert talk with Director Freddie Coleman at 7 p.m.
The Seattle Choral Company’s annual Cathedral Christmas concert will amplify messages of diversity and hope this holiday season. The Ballad of the Brown King, a Christmas cantata composed by Margaret Bonds, in collaboration with the Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, will be performed in Seattle for the first time. Written in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr, Bonds’ nine-movement work for choir and orchestra focuses on Balthazar, the “Brown King” of the Three Kings, who traveled to Bethlehem to witness the Nativity. Seasonal works composed and arranged by Black musicians round out this family concert tradition, including works by Florence Price, R. Nathaniel Dett, Undine Smith Moore, Rosephanye Powell, Adolphus Hailstork, and Moses Hogan. Following tradition, a candlelit rendition of “Silent Night” will conclude this family concert.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Northwest Boychoir Festival of Lessons & Carols at Saint Mark's
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 7:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave; reserve your tickets here
The Northwest Boychoir celebrates its 44th annual presentation of A Festival of Lessons & Carols this December with eight regional performances. A Festival of Lessons & Carols is a holiday tradition for thousands of families in the Puget Sound region. These traditional Christmas concerts showcase the 80-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle. Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, This 90-minute classical performance consists of nine readings leading up to the Nativity, each followed by traditional carols performed by the choir and audience. For tickets and more information: www.nwboychoir.org | 206-524-3234
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Native Art Market at the Duwamish Longhouse
THIS WEEKEND! NOVEMBER 25, 26, & 27, 10 A.M to 5 P.M., at the Duwamish Longhouse: 4705 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle
On the weekend after Thanksgiving, visit the Duwamish Longhouse for the Annual November Native Art Market and Holiday Gift Fair. There will be over 15 native artists and vendors as well as traditional native food available for purchase. Be aware that parking may be limited.
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Ways to Connect Virtually
Recently the vestry has been discussing ways to engage in ministry at Saint Mark’s even when you can’t make it to campus. Click here to learn more.
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The Cathedral Conversations podcast began in 2018 to highlight voices from the community of Saint Mark's. It is currently on hiatus but has returned for a special one-off episode featuring our departing bishop, The Rt Rev. Greg Rickel. Search for "Cathedral Conversations" wherever you get your podcasts, or listen to the episode (and any previous episodes you may have missed!) here.
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The Tuesday Noon Bible Study group has decided to return to Zoom-only gatherings for most Tuesdays, with an option to gather online OR in person in Leffler House one Tuesday per month. Next in-person offering: Tuesday, December 6.
Contact Lynne Cobb for more information and to get the Zoom link to join online.
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Regular twice-monthly Godly Play gatherings for kids age 3 and up are now offered on the first and third Sunday of the month at 10:10 a.m. Meet in the classroom of the St. Nicholas Building, 2nd floor. Upcoming Godly Play gatherings will be offered on December 4 and 18.
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Check out this brief item, written a few years ago, to learn about the special liturgical items that Saint Mark's Cathedral uses during Advent, including the beautiful blue vestments, the cathedral-sized Advent wreath, and the altar frontal that changes and grows each week.
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FUNERALS
A funeral of The Rev. Dr. Pete Strimer will be offered
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10 A.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
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Sunday, November 27, 2022:
The First Sunday of Advent
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:
Isaiah 2:1–5
Psalm 122
Romans 13:11–14
Matthew 24:36–44
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8 A.M. • HOLY EUCHARIST
Thomsen Chapel; in-person only
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Presider & Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Hymns:
Signs of endings all around us [WLP #721]
Christ is the world’s true light [Hymn #542]
Organ:
J.S. Bach, Prelude on Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
A.D. Miller, Prelude on Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
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9 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person only
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Eliacín Rosario-Cruz;
Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Hymns:
Wait for the Lord [Taizé]
O day of God, draw nigh [Hymn #601]
Signs of endings all around us [WLP #721]
Choir:
Elizabeth Poston, Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree
Organ:
Richard Billingham, Meditation on My Lord, what a morning!
Guy Bovet, Prelude on Genevan 42 ["Comfort, comfort ye my people"]
A.D. Miller, Prelude on Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
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11 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person & livestreamed
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Hymns:
Signs of endings all around us [WLP #721]
O day of God, draw nigh [Hymn #601]
Lo, he comes with clouds descending [Hymn #57]
Choir:
Thomas Ravenscroft, Remember, O thou man
American Spiritual, arr. R. Nathaniel Dett, Better be ready
Organ:
J.S. Bach, Prelude on Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
Richard Billingham, Meditation on My Lord, what a morning!
Adolphus Hailstork, Toccata on Veni Emmanuel
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7 P.M. • THE "O" ANTIPHONS: ADVENT PROCESSION
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Officiant: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Highlights:
Peter R. Hallock, Let my prayer come up as the incense
Mel Butler, The Great "O" Antiphons
William White, O Clavis David
Jacob Handl, Canite tuba
Geonyong Lee, Come now, O Prince of Peace
George Guest, Zion, at thy shining gates
Please note: the usual 7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist is replaced by the "O" Antiphons Liturgy this Sunday.
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Highlights:
Jason A. Anderson, Matins Responsory
Peter R. Hallock, Psalm 122
Richard Proulx, Nunc dimittis
Jacob Handl, Canite tuba
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EVERY SUNDAY, DURING THE 9 A.M. SERVICE
Children's Chapel has returned in its familiar form 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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THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH, following the 11 a.m. service. Meet in the back of the nave. NEXT OFFERING: DECEMBER 4
On the first Sunday of each month, a special 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 immediately following the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Email newcomers@saintmarks.org if you cannot attend in person, or with any other questions. Please spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested!
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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 now also available in printed form in the back of the nave.
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Weekday Prayer Services
Daily Evening Prayer meets in person at 6 p.m. in Thomsen Chapel on Wednesday only, and is offered online via zoom at 6 p.m. on Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday.
Morning Prayer is offered on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. This service will be hybrid—in person in Leffler House AND online via Zoom—on the first Wednesday of the month only, Sept–Dec. 2022. Next in-person service: DECEMBER 7. The service remains Zoom-only on other Wednesdays.
Thursday Morning: At 7 a.m. on on the first and third Thursdays of the month only, a service of Holy Eucharist is offered in person in Thomsen Chapel. On the second, fourth, and fifth Thursdays of the month, an online-only prayer service is offered 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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