ALL AGES ACTIVITY
Behind the Scenes with the Flower Guild
THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 10:10–10:50 A.M., meet at the flower arrangement in the nave
All ages are invited to learn about what the flower ministry does each week and how they do it! Meet at the flower arrangement in the nave following the 9 a.m. service. Beatrix Hamm will talk briefly about the process of creating an arrangement and about the spiritual practice of flower arranging. She will then lead the group on a tour through flower room, and the program will conclude in Bloedel Hall where participants will make their own small arrangement to take home.
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Bike Ride & Board Games!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 12:30 P.M., meet on the labyrinth; gather at ~1:30 p.m. at Mox Boardinghouse, 5105 Leary Ave NW, Seattle
All ages are invited to celebrate the arrival of fall with a bike ride to Ballard! Following the 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist, meet on the labyrinth for a blessing and pre-ride snacks and connection. Then we will travel as a group to Mox Boarding House in Ballard, a board game paradise complete with restaurant for post-bike refreshments and fellowship.
There are three ways to experience this event:
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Option 1: Bike 7 miles – Join pre-gathering at Saint Mark’s on the labyrinth, then bike to Mox, mostly on the Burke Gilman trail. See route here.
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Option 2: Bus/Rapid Ride – Following the pre-gathering, a group will travel together from Saint Mark’s to Ballard on the bus (route to be decided on the day).
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Option 3: Drive and meet the group there. Mox has a parking lot.
This event is great for anyone who enjoys playing games or wants to try out something new—Mox offers a library system to check out games—and anyone who would enjoy fellowship with other parishioners. Ballard locals, please stop by! Learn more about Mox here. Questions? Email Alexandra at: alexandra.thompson98126@gmail.com
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CATHEDRAL COMMONS
All Saints' Day Celebration & Eucharist
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m.
Join Dean Steve and Canon Wendy Claire Barrie to reflect with joy and wonder on this principal feast of the Church and to commemorate all saints, known and unknown. We'll share stories, remembrances, and a simple Eucharist.
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All Saints' Sunday:
November 5, 2023
November 5 is the closest Sunday to All Saints' Day, and is one of four dates on the Church calendar set aside as particularly appropriate for Baptism. Baptisms will occur at both the 9 and 11 a.m. services. There will be no Sunday Forum or Godly Play in the 10 a.m. hour. Everyone is invited to sign the baptismal certificates in the coffee corner following the services.
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Bainbridge Troll Hike!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, meet at the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal at 12:10 p.m.
If you have this Friday off from school/work, join together for this outdoor adventure for all ages! Meet at the parking lot entrance to the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal in Winslow at 12:10 p.m. (which is the scheduled time for the ferry from Seattle to dock). From there, the group will follow the Troll Trail together to meet Pia the Peacekeeper. It's about a mile, or a 20–30 minute walk. Bring a sack lunch. Find all the details here. This adventure is accessible for families with strollers and people in wheelchairs. |
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ALL AGES FORUM & ACTIVITY
St Martin and St. Nicholas—Giving Generously
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall
All ages are invited to hear the stories of St, Martin of Tours and St. Nicholas of Myra, generous givers both, while making ditty bags for the Mission to Seafarers. Donations are needed for the ditty bags—find a list of items at this Amazon wish list link.
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Godly Play Biblecore Series
FIRST & THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, Weavers Class (age 3 to grade 2) and Fishers Class (grades 3 to 5)
We’ve had FABULOUS classes exploring foundational stories from the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) with two great groups of children. Fall classes will meet from 10:10 to 10:50 in the classroom in the St. Nicholas building Sundays, November 19, December 3, and December 19. (No meeting on November 5.) Please register your child(ren) at this link—that will save time at drop off! Want to know more? Email the teachers Alicia Goodwin (Weavers): aliciagoodwin@gmail.com or Rebecca Engrav (Fishers): rebeccaengrav@gmail.com
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GET READY FOR THE PAGEANT! |
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Intergenerational Opportunities for The 2023 Pageant of the Nativity
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Shepherds, Angels, Magi, oh my! Register your child now to participate in 2023 Pageant of the Nativity! This is no ordinary Christmas Pageant. Candlelight, velvet headpieces, lighting on the columns, banners, four choirs, and chamber orchestra help the children of our cathedral bring the story of Jesus' birth to life. Speaking and non-speaking roles are available and all children play costumed roles. See photos and videos from previous years here.
Families with children 5 years old and older who are interested in being a part of the Pageant should register online at saintmarks.org/pageant-info by Deadline to register: November 15.
Speaking/Reader role auditions will be held the afternoon/early evening of Wednesday, November 29. Questions? Please contact Rebekah Gilmore: rgilmore@saintmarks.org
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Calling Theater People to Assist with The Pageant of the Nativity
The Pageant of the Nativity is a fully intergenerational, congregational event for the Saint Mark's parish. If you have a background in theater, lighting, stage design, costuming or if you're just interested in lending a hand or helping to feed the cast, sign up here to offer your assistance either in the preparation or production of this unique liturgy. The Pageant is Wednesday, December 20, 7 p.m. Rehearsal schedule can be found here (not all volunteers are needed for all rehearsals). Questions? Contact Rebekah Gilmore: rgilmore@saintmarks.org
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Watch for more information about the following intergenerational offerings:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 10 A.M.
Thanksgiving Eucharist followed by (NEW!) Potluck Dinner
(Turkey to be provided!)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024, 6 P.M.
Twelfth Night Celebration and Burning of the Greens
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