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Thank you for joining us online and connecting with us.
God’s dream for the world is that we live in just peace and tender harmony, fostering a global community in which each members’ rights and responsibilities are affirmed and fulfilled. This community is marked by ‘love,’ in thought, word, and deed. For Christians, there’s nothing esoteric about this ‘love’ – it is visible, tangible, measureable – which means, for the Church, it’s also something we can, and do, practice together.
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The Gather Round series continues in October with "Our Stories, Our Lives."
There is still time to join us for this fall series, via Zoom on Wednesday evenings October 20 and 27.
People of faith have always told stories about God and God’s love. The beauty of story-telling is in its simplicity and familiarity. In this series, we will have the opportunity to share some of our stories and to listen to those of others. There will be a different subject for the stories each week in small break-out groups; by hearing how God has been at work in other people’s lives perhaps we’ll be better able to see God’s work in our own.
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October 20th – “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”
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October 27th – “Masks and distancing in hindsight—Tales of the Pandemic”
Find more information about each week here!
The Gather Round series includes fellowship from 6pm - 630; join in when you are able. Program begins at 630pm with prayer, followed by presentation, and then small groups for facilitated discussion. All participants return to Plenary for final comments and questions, and the evening ends with Compline.
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All Souls Requiem Mass and
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
Tuesday, November 2 @ 7:30pm - Livestreamed & In Person
The setting will be the Missa pro defunctis, the original plainsong setting of the text.
All Souls Day (November 2) is a time when we particularly remember those who have died. The prayers appointed for that day remind us that we are joined with the Communion of Saints, that great group of Christians who have finished their earthly life and with who we share the hope of resurrection from the dead. — Bays & Hancock 2012, p. 128
Part of the liturgy is the reading of the names of those who have died in the past year. Please contact Rev. Siri Hauge Hustad to have a family member included in the reading. We will be especially recognizing all those we have lost to Covid-19.
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Saint Mark's Music Series returns with live performances!!
Find the entire 2021-22 schedule and more information here.
Sunday November 14, 2.30pm
Organ Recital by Scott Turkington
Saturday December 4, 7.30pm
Messiah – George Frederic Handel
North Dakota State University Concert Choir and Orchestra
Directed by Dr. Jo Ann Miller.
Sunday December 12, 2.30pm
Olivier Messiaen – La nativité du Seigneur
Raymond Johnston
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Young Adult Ministry Survey
Circle of the Beloved director Denise Graber is working with leaders and young adults across the diocese to gain information on how and what we are doing well, what we can improve upon, and how we can better serve young adults (20s & 30s or so). Please take a moment offer your thoughts in this short survey to tell us what programs are working well, where you need support, and what gifts you might offer others. Feel free to share this link with whomever you choose. We will gather the information and the folks interested in helping with this work and see where the Spirit takes us!
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Spiritual Practices: Godly Play for All Ages, Tuesdays, 6:15-6:45 pm.
Water is part of The Creation, The Flood, and The Exodus stories. This week we’ll draw on those stories and others as we prepare for upcoming baptisms at St. Mark’s. Join us to remember your own baptism or to get ready for baptisms of others on All Saints’ Sunday. Next week we’ll return to the big arc of stories from Hebrew scripture with The Ark and the Tent. Join us online for 30 minutes, 6:15-6:45 pm, Tuesdays. Adults, youth, and children are all welcome. Register below to receive the Zoom link.
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Encounter the Gospel with
Gospel Based Discipleship
Gospel Based Discipleship includes an encounter with the Gospel, either individually or within a group. Gospel Based Discipleship is not a program. It is not Bible Study. It is an encounter with the Gospel, designed to engage people with the Gospel appointed for the day, or the Sunday proper. It depends on participants being willing to share responses to the three questions:
- What words or phrases did you hear?
- What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you?
- What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?
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9 Ways to Wonder: An Enneagram Lens on Advent
The Enneagram is about the nine primary ways that people engage in the human experience. It gives language and framework for why we do what we do.
Stephanie Spencer will join us on Wednesday evening Nov 10 and 17, and Saturday morning Dec 4, and will lead us in learning more about ourselves and seeing others with more clarity and compassion. And we will think about ways to work with our individual “type” for spiritual growth.
Please mark your calendars now, and watch for registration soon.
If you are interested in learning more right now, Stephanie suggests these books: The Sacred Enneagram by Christopher Heuertz, and The Essential Enneagram by David Daniels. Additionally, a periodical titled: Enneagram Magazine.
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Author Conversation with Kate Bowler - Moderated by Rev. Anna
November 11 @ 6pm
Join the Rev. Anna Ostenso Moore for a conversation with Dr. Kate Bowler about her newest book, No Cure for Being Human (And Other Truths I Need to Hear).
Kate Bowler, PhD is a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and a professor at Duke University. She studies the cultural stories we tell ourselves about success, suffering, and whether (or not) we’re capable of change. At age 35, she was unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, causing her to think in different terms about the research and beliefs she had been studying. She penned the New York Times bestselling memoir, Everything Happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I’ve Loved), which tells the story of her struggle to understand the personal and intellectual dimensions of the American belief that all tragedies are tests of character. Her latest book, No Cure For Being Human (and Other Truths I Need to Hear), grapples with her diagnosis, her ambition, and her faith as she tries to come to terms with limitations in a culture that promises anything is possible.
She lives in Durham, North Carolina, with her husband, Toban, and son, Zach.
This event is presented by the Cathedral Bookshop and the Episcopal Booksellers Association (EBA.)
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Stress, Trauma & Your Child: Bishop's Series for Parents and Caregivers
Bishop Craig invites you to gather quarterly with him and other parents and caregivers across Minnesota. During each Zoom gathering, participants will hear from Bishop Craig and a speaker. There will also be ample time to meet other parents and caregivers in small groups to reflect on what was heard, share stories, and offer each other support. This program is co-hosted by Saint Mark's Cathedral.
On November 14, 3:30 - 5 pm, we'll be joined by Mollee Reitz, who will present Stress, Trauma, and Your Child.
As a caregiver, you have walked with your child or teen through a variety of changes, stressors, and uncertainty during the last 20 months. During this workshop, you will learn about signs of stress and trauma, how grief and loss can affect stress and trauma responses, and how you can empower your child (and yourself) to respond to stress and trauma with resilience.
Mollee is a nationally certified counselor & a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina. She serves as the Wellness Director at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlotte. There, she provides mental health counseling to children, teens, and adults, teaching classes on a variety of mental health and holistic wellness topics, and facilitates small groups. Prior to joining the staff at Christ Church, she specialized in providing counseling to address grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, and depression across the lifespan. When she isn't working, she enjoys spending time in nature with her dog, Bailey.
Please save the date for the next two sessions:
Sunday, January 30, 3:30-5pm
Sunday, May 1, 3:30-5pm
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Saint Mark's Youth on Sundays for Grades 4-12, Come Join Us!
- First and Third Sundays, 9:15-10:30 in respective youth groups.
- Casual hang out time together on the remaining Sundays same time.
Confirmation for 9th grade and above has started - come join us!
Contact Stacey to register or if you have any questions.
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In-Person Worship
Sunday, Holy Eucharist - 8 am & 10:30 am
Sunday, Choral Evensong - 5 pm
Wednesday, Holy Eucharist - 12:15 pm
Thursday, Contemplative Prayer - 9 am
Masks required at all services.
Sunday & Wednesday: Doors available will include the Welcome Center as well as the Narthex doors facing Loring Park and the accessible doorway on the Hennepin Avenue side of the building. Thursday please enter through the Welcome Center.
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Downtown Coalition for Grief Support
Join us Saturdays, 10 am - 11:30
The Downtown Minneapolis Coalition for Grief Support is a unique resource to help adults understand and express grief and most of all, begin moving forward as they grieve the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. You can find more info here.
Saint Mark’s is the host church for the fall gatherings of the Downtown Coalition for Grief Support. Join us 10 - 11:30 am each Saturday morning from through December 18. Contact Linda Schelin here for more info and to sign up!
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Order your nametag
It is so wonderful that we are able to experience Sunday Worship together again! And as face masks will continue to be a part of our procedures, a personal name tag is extra important. If you have your Saint Mark’s name tag, please wear it to worship. If you can’t find it, or it is not in good shape, please order a new one here.
When the new name tags arrive at St Mark’s, you will receive an email to inform you and your new nametag will be available in the main entry to Worship on our new nametag easel!.
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Special needs
Susan Barksdale, Cindy Beukema, Kathryn Braun, Mary Huber, Marie Irwin, Marj Jacobsen, Heather Lawrence, Linda Lord, Michael McAllen, Susan Mundale, Marilyn Nelson, Kathy Otterson, Patty Paulus, James Perrin, Julia, Joel Wortman, Jim Young,
Departed
Joel Montpetit
Ongoing prayers
Carol Adele-Jewett, Lois Becker, Connie Donnelly, Kathy Erickson, Linda Evans, Richard Evans, Anneke Jessup, Young Ja-lee, Senlin Liu, Ann Maas, Matt, Malaika McKee, Irene Sahyun, Terry Schlink, Phillip and Betty Schmalz, J.M. Stanton, Amara Strande,
Thanksgivings,
For the liturgy of Confirmation on October 16th at St. Mark’s, including our confirmands: Neala Anderson, Angelina Day, Audrey Degner, Brenda Ebba, Titus Fagan, Lance Georgeson, Mary Hage, Charlotte Johnson, Richard Norman, Delilah Page, Grant Ravndal, Emmanuel Wilson Jr.
For the birth of Christiana Jo Schiller, born to Jessica and Robert Schiller,
From the Book of Common Prayer Confirmation Collect,
Almighty and everlasting God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen,
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519 Oak Grove Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone Number:
(612) 870-7800
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