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SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, November 12, 2023:
The 24th Sunday after Pentecost
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8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in the cathedral nave
10 a.m. • "Giving Generously" Forum
in Bloedel Hall
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist*
in the nave and livestreamed
12:30 p.m. • Second Sunday Book Group
in Cathedral House Room 210
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel
7:30 p.m. • 20s/30s "Questioning Together"
in Leffler House
9:30 p.m. • Compline
in the nave and livestreamed
1o p.m. • Organ by Night
in the nave and organ loft
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NEW THIS WEEK
Sunday's Preacher
The Rev. Canon Re. Marda Steedman Sanborn
Sunday Forum and Activities
storytelling and activities with Julia Cooper of Mission to Seafarers
Strategic Planning
a collaborative visual arts project
Welcome Rite
special recognition for new members
Restorative Justice Council
meeting Zoom-only, November 26
Upcoming Classes
registration now open for 2024 offerings
2024 Women's Retreat
at Hood Canal in April 2023
Updates from the Bishop Search Committee
important milestones in the search process
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Sunday's Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Marda Steedman Sanborn
THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, at all morning services
Canon Steedman Sanborn was ordained to the Diaconate on January 27, 1992, and served a short time at St. Andrew, Tacoma, before being moved to Saint Mark’s Cathedral. She was ordained to the priesthood on November 22, 1996, and accepted a call to be Associate Rector at St. James, Kent, beginning Ash Wednesday, February 12, 1997. Marda became the Rector of St. James Kent in 2004, and served in that role for ten years. In 2014 Bishop Rickel appointed her as Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Olympia (a role equivalent to a Bishop's chief-of-staff), a position she held until 2020. She has also served as the Secretary to Diocesan Convention, and one of the Trainers for the College for Congregational Development. Since 2020 she has been Priest Associate at Saint Mark's Cathedral.
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Giving Generously with St. Martin and St. Nicholas
THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall
At this forum and activity for all ages, Julia Cooper of the Seattle Seafarers Center will share about the work of Mission to Seafarers, in light of the legends of St. Nicholas of Myra and St. Martin of Tours, venerated for their generosity. Julia is an alumna of the Seattle Service Corps, working at the Seafarers Center during her year living on the Saint Mark's property. When that year ended, she stayed on as an employee, and she is now its Director of Operations. Come to the forum to welcome Julia back and assemble a few of the the 1,000 ditty bags they present each year to workers on commercial ships who find themselves far from home during the holidays (many unable to disembark while in Seattle).
Donations Requested This Sunday
This Amazon Wish List contains items requested by our neighbors at Lowell School and by Mission to Seafarers. Social workers at Lowell Elementary have requested donations of socks and underwear—these are currently the most urgent need for the large proportion of students from families currently in insecure housing or shelters. Mission to Seafarers needs treats and toiletries for the ditty bags. You may order from the wish list directly, or use it as a guide for what is needed. Either way, please bring items with you to church this Sunday, November 12. Some will be used to create ditty bags at the morning forum, and the remainder will be delivered to Lowell School or passed on to the main diocesan ditty bag stuffing party, to be held at St. John the Baptist in West Seattle on November 18.
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STRATEGIC PLANNINC COMMITTEE
"Giving Thanks for Transformation" - What are the spiritual practices that center you?
SUNDAYS, NOVEMBER 19 & 26
Between November 19 and November 26, please visit a new Strategic Planning activity on transformation in the Nave. As we give thanks for our blessings, we invite you to bring pictures, photos or poems of your own sources of transformation and attach them to a large painted poster board. Share your transformation with others and marvel at the wide variety of spiritual practices that center us. Extra supplies will be provided for those who are inspired on the spot.
Please email Alexandra at alexandra.thompson98126@gmail.com or Elli at qwertynerd97@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please visit the Strategic Planning website for more information.
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Welcome Rite
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services
Did you join the Saint Mark's community this year? We'd love to welcome and honor you on Sunday, November 26! At the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services there will be a short Welcome Rite, during which we will name all those present who have become part of this cathedral community over this past year. Please reach out to Rev Linzi if you'd like to be included and celebrated in this way: lstahlecker@saintmarks.org
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Restorative Justice Council Meeting
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 3–4:30 P.M., on Zoom only
The next meeting of Saint Mark’s Restorative Justice Council will be held on Zoom Sunday, November 26, 3–4:30 p.m. Focus areas will include: immigrants/refugees, Duwamish relations, homelessness and hunger ministries, racial justice, and election support/voter registration. All are welcome to join and participate as we plot our course for justice ministries at Saint Mark’s in this new era. Join using this Zoom link.
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Upcoming Formation Opportunities in 2024: The Inquirers’ Class and Contours of the Christian Life
The Inquirers’ Class is a four-week series in January that explores the basics of the Christian faith through the Episcopal lens with clergy. New this upcoming year will be Contours of the Christian Life, a seven-week series on Wednesday evenings to journey with others during Lent to go deeper into questions of faith as Episcopalians (check out this preview video from Dean Thomason to learn more). Both the Inquirers’ Class and Contours of the Christian Life offer opportunity to prepare for baptism, confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation, although this is not required to participate. Registration is now open; register for the Inquirers’ Class here and for Contours of the Christian Life here. Questions? Email Canon Barrie: wbarrie@saintmarks.org
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REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY
2024 Women's Retreat Registration Opens November 13
FRIDAY–SUNDAY, APRIL 19–21, 2024, at St. Andrew’s House Retreat Center in Union, WA
Saint Mark’s women will gather at St. Andrew’s House on the Hood Canal for a weekend of play, rest, and spiritual reflection. The theme for the retreat is Contemplation & Community. There will be plenty of time for connecting with new people and deepening existing friendships, as well as exploring the beautiful setting through walks and/or a cold plunge in the canal. Participants will have the opportunity to create art, try out new spiritual practices, and share their stories with one another.
Registration opens Monday, November 13. Most rooms at St. Andrew’s House are double occupancy, but some singles are available. Total cost for the retreat, including all meals and lodging, is $260 for a double room and $325 for a single room. To register after November 13, 1) email Canon Jennifer at jkdaugherty@saintmarks.org and let her know if you need a single, and 2) make a $50 deposit through the cathedral website or by mailing a check to Erik Donner at the cathedral. During the first week of registration, priority will be given to those who were not able to attend the retreat in 2023.
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TOMORROW, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 9 A.M.–12 P.M.
The Saint Mark'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, November 11. This will be the final work party before the winter hiatus in December and January. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Wear clothes you can get dirty in, sunscreen, and a hat; bring gardening gloves and a water bottle.
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THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 12:30–2 P.M., in Cathedral House Room 210 or online via Zoom.
The Saint Mark's Book Group selection for November is Elif Shafak’s 2021 novel The Island of Missing Trees. Set in late 20th century Cyprus through to present-day London, the book explores the physical, psychological, and moral cost of the long conflict between Turkish and Greek Cypriots on its citizens and on the environment. Shafak exhibits a passion for an endangered natural world that possesses wisdom the human world lacks. The novel is framed around London high school student Ada’s attempts to learn about her parents’ past on Cyprus and what drove them to emigrate. She is angry about their silence until she discovers the hardships, violence, betrayals, and impossible choices faced not only by her parents but by generations of Cypriots. Much of the novel is narrated by a fig tree that is central to the story and has seen everything. Shafak is an award-winning British-Turkish novelist whose works have been translated into 55 languages.
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THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 7:30–10 P.M., Leffler House
20s/30s are invited to join in a conversation on how food practices can reflect Christ in how we cultivate diversity and stewardship, support the land, and nourish mind, body and spirit. At 9:15, there is an option to head over to Compline together. Questions? Email Emily: emeeks@saintmarks.org
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FIRST MEETING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 3–4:30 P.M., online via Zoom
Saint Mark’s retiree group, the “Third Acters,” is for people approaching retirement, or those already retired who are seeking support, knowledge, and a joyful community for the “Third Act,” of our journey on Earth. Linzi Stahlecker will join us on Zoom the second Tuesday of every month, 3–4:30 p.m. The first meeting on Tuesday, November 14 will be an Open House for everyone to share or observe. A guidebook for our journey will be Richard Rohr’s Falling Upward, which challenges the prevailing cultural myths about aging. He writes, “Get ready for a great adventure, the one you were born for, some new freedom, some dangerous permission, some radical grace.” All are welcome! To get the Zoom link to join, contact Kathy Minsch (kminsch@gmail.com) or Elizabeth Clark-Stern (ecstern@yahoo.com)
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
The next service of prayer in the style of Taizé at Saint Mark's will be Tuesday, November 14. The service will be offered with special intention for peace, and is being planned in collaboration with the Bishop's Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land of the Diocese of Olympia. Please join in person or via livestream. Learn more here.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall only. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). Optional dessert & conversation, 8:15–8:30 p.m.
In 1974, a group of 11 women and their supporters organized their ordination to become Episcopal priests in an act of civil disobedience. This story is told in a compelling new documentary The Philadelphia Eleven. The 90-minute documentary film will be screened a the Wednesday evening forum on November 15. This film tells a story that echoes today as women continue this fight for the pulpit. It explores the lives of these remarkable women who succeeded in transforming an age-old institution when they took a stand despite the threats to their personal safety and the risk of rejection by the church they loved. These women are an inspiration for a generation of women in the ministry, and a clarion call for the entire Christian Church.
This event is free. The community dinner precedes the screening at 6 p.m. If you wish, please stay for dessert and conversation immediately following the film, from 8:15 to 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 7:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave (McCaw Chapel). Tickets $20–25.
The Cathedral Trio is comprised of Saint Mark’s Resident Artists past and present: Joyce Ramée, viola, Brian Fairbanks, flute, and Naomi Kato, harp. At this concert, presented by the Saint Mark's Music Series, This exquisite ensemble will perform a concert juxtaposing traditional styles with new musical ideas in the ethereal acoustical environment of McCaw Chapel. This concert is only being offered in-person. Purchase tickets here.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
One more Greenbelt work party remains in the current season, on November 18. Sign up here. Work parties are limited to 18 people. More details can be found here. Tools and training will be provided. Bring a snack and a water bottle, and enjoy working alongside fellow parishioners and members of the community in this beloved space. For questions and more details contact Guy Oram or Kathy Minsch at: creationcare@saintmarks.org
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 12:30 P.M., Leffler Living Room
All are welcome to join the next Queer in Christ book discussion on Sunday, November 19 at 12:30 p.m., discussing the first two sections of The Book of Queer Prophets: 24 Writers on Sexuality and Religion (Ruth Hunt, editor). We will discuss the essays in the first two sections of the book (Visions and Lamentations). Interested in joining? Contact Vicky Greenbaum (vgreenbaum1@gmail.com) with questions, and also to let her know if you'd like to join remotely.
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Sunday Forum on Pageant of the Nativity
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall
Anyone who has attended the cathedral's Pageant of the Nativity since 2015 can confirm: this is not your average children's Christmas pageant. Bejeweled crowns, the creative use of cathedral finery, four choirs with guest instrumentalists, a focus on prayer and Holy Scripture, and even a Royal Hound make this grand liturgy welcoming the Incarnation something unique to Saint Mark's. At this Sunday morning forum, the Pageant's co-producers, Rebekah Gilmore (director of the cathedral Choir School) and Dr. James Savage (former Director of Music at St. James Cathedral in Seattle), will give a behind-the-scenes look at the traditions and imagery which originally inspired the liturgy, how it has changed over the past 8 years, and the ideas that lie at the foundation of this special telling of the birth of Jesus through music, action, and art.
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A Visit to Brier Patch Farm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2–4 P.M., at Brier Patch Farm, 22526 Hickory Way, Brier, WA
Tyler Morse and Rebekah Gilmore have extended an invitation to all to visit Brier Patch Farm for a fall gathering and short tour of the farm. Come see how a local, organic farm prepares for winter. We’ll share hot beverages and good conversation, with a focus on how soil and farming are connected to our care for creation. This gathering will be an excellent opportunity for Saint Mark’s folks of all ages to enjoy some time together and learn a little bit about farming in the Pacific Northwest. More details to follow. For questions, contact Kathy Minsch or Marjorie Ringness at creationcare@saintmarks.org or Tyler Morse at tyler@brierpatch.farm
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 8 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Saint Mark's Cathedral will offer a special Vigil and Eucharist in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance at 8 p.m. on Monday, November 20, in the cathedral nave and livestreamed, hosted by the Queer in Christ ministry. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 which honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. The Reverend Linzi Stahlecker will preside.
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Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 11:45 A.M., Bloedel Hall. Registration requested.
Several members of the cathedral community have expressed interest in joining chosen family here at Saint Mark’s for a Thanksgiving Day feast in Bloedel Hall following the service of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. All are welcome, and feel free to bring others in your circles to join the fete. Turkeys (and a vegetarian alternative main dish) will be provided; bring a side dish, bread or dessert if you can. No worries if not—just come and be a part as we give thanks together in this place. In order to plan for room setup and the size of the turkeys, please reserve your spot no later than Monday, November 20. Register using this link.
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QuiC Advent Devotional Writing Series—Making Manifest
BEGINS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 12:30 P.M., with weekly Zoom or hybrid meetings the four Saturdays in December. Find the complete schedule here.
NOTE: November 26 is the date of the first writing exercise for individual participants; the first group meeting is December 2.
Join the Queer in Christ ministry for an Advent devotional writing series using the book Making Manifest by Dave Harrity. All are invited, you do not have to identify as queer or be a part of the Queer in Christ ministry to join this series! All you need is a desire to write and reflect, and share the experience with others.
The book we are using, Making Manifest: On Faith, Creativity, and the Kingdom at Hand, contains devotional meditations and exercises designed for personal spiritual growth and innovative community building through 28 meditations and short projects anchored in poetry, prayer, writing, contemplation, and personal reflection. Each day’s project contains one meditation and one writing exercise—activities totaling at least a half hour.
Find much more information, including the complete schedule of meetings, here. To join and to receive a copy of the workbook, email Michael Seewer: mseewer@saintmarks.org
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THE WISDOM SCHOOL
Womanist Midrash & Biblical Interpretation with The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 9 A.M.–12 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom. Registration required for either option.
Womanist Biblical scholar and renowned author of A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. will lead a seminar on Womanist Midrash, exploring the complexity of scripture and importance of translation as she interprets the Hebrew Biblical tradition of women prophets and leaders. Fee: $65 (for both online and in-person participants). Partial scholarships available. Includes a light lunch and snacks for those participating in person. Register by submitting the form here.
Note: Dr. Gafney will also offer a guest sermon on Sunday, December 3, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
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Videos Now Available
A complete video of Canon Daugherty's Wisdom School presentation on Sacred Stories of Place is now available here, and last Wednesday's forum on Discerning Call with Killian Noe is now available here. As always, a playlist of these and dozens of other cathedal offerings can be found collected into a playlist here.
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Saint Mark's Receives $5,000 Global Mission Grant
Saint Mark’s was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Diocese of Olympia’s Global Mission Program to support and further our partnership with the Arab Evangelical Home and School in Ramallah, Palestine. Each year the Diocese of Olympia awards Global Mission Grants to support parish-based partnerships in their ministries of global mission based on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
The grant will help fund a new eco-friendly heater to ensure heat this winter for students after the previous system stopped functioning in February. The Arab Evangelical Home for Children has provided a safe haven for thousands of orphans, underprivileged children, and refugees since 1954. Programs currently include: a nursery school, after-school program, academic enrichment programs, summer camps, and a dormitory for volunteers and women in the workforce in Ramallah.
Father Fadi, together with his wife Ruba and son, visited Saint Mark’s in July of 2023. He preached and shared with the cathedral community about the lives of Christians in the Holy Land today—Palestinian families who make up most of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem are descendants of the original Christians first baptized at Pentecost. Father Fadi and his family described how they seek to uphold the work and teachings of Christ in the very places where he ministered in his earthly life. It was also during this time that we learned of the need for the new heating system for the children. In addition to the grant, donations from parishioners and the Dean’s Discretionary Fund were sent.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to be able to support the mission and ministry of the Arab Evangelical Home for Children and look forward to continuing to deepen this partnership in ministry together,” said Dean Steve Thomason.
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Alternative Gifts Market
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
Bring, Buy, Enjoy! We hope everyone will consider being a part of this year's Alternative Gift Market. BRING a gift for one of the local organizations we're supporting, BUY a gift for a loved one, ENJOY delicious treats and hot drinks available for purchase. We're excited for this fun morning of community and connection. Please click here for more details—the page has just been updated with new offerings and information. Want to help? The Rev. Linzi would be grateful for your support, please be in touch by email: lstahlecker@saintmarks.org
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Saint Mark's Receives $100,000 Grant to Continue Exploring Affordable Housing
Earlier this week Dean Thomason sent a message to parish announcing the awarding of a $100,000 grant from Trinity Church Wall Street Philanthropies to continue exploring the potential of an affordable housing development on the cathedral property. There has still been no decision made, but the funds will make possible further site evaluation and consultation with partners, in order to (in the words of the letter) "enable the Saint Mark’s Vestry to make a well-informed, data-driven and mission-guided decision about redevelopment at the appropriate time." Please see the information and resources at saintmarks.org/affordable-housing and stay tuned for further announcements.
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Bishop Search Updates
The Bishop Search Committee has been continuing its work and posting regular updates on olympiabishopsearch.ecww.org. Last month they released the Diocesan Profile, a fascinating document laying out the past, present, and potential future of the Diocese of Olympia. They began accepting applications on October 15, and the deadline to submit an application is November 15, at which point the review of applicants and Zoom interviews will begin. The initial slate of candidates will be announced on February 29, 2024, and the Electing Convention will be held in the nave of Saint Mark's Cathedral on May 18, 2024. Check out the Bishop Search website and subscribe to diocesan newsletters for the latest updates.
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DIOCESE OF OLYMPIA YOUNG ADULTS
The World is About to Turn: A Diocesan 20s/30s Advent Gathering
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 9 A.M.–3 P.M., at Diocesan House, 1551 10th Ave E, Seattle
Explore the many facets of Advent with dynamic speakers from around the Diocese, and enjoy fun, food & connection with other young adults. $15 covers breakfast, lunch and all supplies. Learn more and register here. Questions? Email Emily: emeeks@saintmarks.org
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Meal Train for Deborah Brown
As Deborah Brown continues with chemotherapy, she would particularly welcome soups of all kinds. To accompany her treatments, soups that are low carb (zero added sugar), high in veggies (especially cruciferous veggies!), and high in protein, with good fats would be particularly welcome. Sign up here. Saint Mark's uses Meal Train to coordinate donations of food for those experiencing health issues, a recent birth, etc. If you know of someone who would appreciate the gift of some meals, please contact Rev. Linzi: lstahlecker@saintmarks.org
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DEADLINE EXTENDED
Compline Choir Pilgrimage to England’s Historic Cathedrals
AUGUST 1–19, 2024. New deadline: Friday, November 17, 2023
NOTE: The registration form was inadvertently not available last week, so the deadline to register and pay a deposit has been extended to November 17.
As part of the suite of pilgrimage opportunities from Saint Mark's in the coming year, you are invited to join the Compline Choir as a companion pilgrim to three of England’s most storied and historic cathedrals: Saint Alban’s, Saint Paul’s in London, and Canterbury. Drawing on Benedictine values and pilgrimage rhythms, our time together will include daily prayer, study, community building, rehearsals with the Choir, and group excursions to Windsor (including St. George’s Chapel), Oxford, Cambridge (including King’s College Chapel), and Canterbury (including St. Augustine’s Abbey and St. Martin’s Church), with ample free time to explore the many sights and attractions in London on your own or in smaller groups.
Space is limited to 15 persons. $500 deposit required to hold your place. Provisional itinerary, more information, and registration link can be found here.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Seattle Symphony Chorale in Concert at Saint Mark's
TOMORROW, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 8 P.M., in the cathedral nave. Free and open to the public.
The Seattle Symphony Chorale is excited to present Gabriel Fauré's Requiem and Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms in this one-night event. The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Come Join the Dance: An Afternoon of Music & Movement
THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2 P.M., at St. Paul's in Queen Anne, 15 Roy St, Seattle. Registration required.
Lutheran organist, conductor, and composer Mark Sedio will be coming to St. Paul's to help raise funds for the St. Paul's music ministry. Mark will lead us in singing hymns from around the world that are based on dance music. No actual dancing required! The music event will last just under an hour and will be followed by a festive reception. Tickets for the music event are $15 or $95 for the music event and donor reception (which includes appetizers and conversation with Mark Sedio). Tickets may be purchased here. All proceeds will benefit St. Paul's music program.
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Faith Action Network Annual Dinner
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 4:30-7:30 P.M., Renton Pavilion Events Center
Come to the Faith Action Network’s (FAN) Annual Dinner! Open your experience to this diverse group from over 150 faith communities. FAN is a statewide, multifaith partnership striving for just, compassionate, and sustainable communities through courageous advocacy and public action. Learn what you can do to make the lives of Washingtonians more just, equitable, and sustainable. Register here. Saint Mark’s has purchased a table for eight—you can register for the Saint Marks’ table for $87.50, or register as an individual for $95. Register soon, this dinner always sells out. The event will be held at the Renton Pavilion Events Center, 233 Burnett Avenue South Renton, WA 98057. This year’s theme is United in Hope—The Power of Multifaith Action. Contact Tom Sunderland with questions: tsunderland@mail.com
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Many Messiahs Community Circle at All Pilgrims Church
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10:30 A.M., at All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway E, Seattle. Free and open to the public, no RSVP needed.
Many Messiahs is a new holiday concert that strives to bring racial justice to concert halls and beyond, co-created and performed by a diverse collective of artists who borrow source material from Handel's beloved Messiah. The event is led by Tonya Abernathy, facilitator and vocalist, and Aaron Grad, Many Messiahs artistic director and guitar. Leading up to our world premiere at Meany Center for the Performing Arts on December 16, we will be gathering with local communities, using songs from Many Messiahs as conversation starters to connect, heal and rejoice. Anyone who comes will get to enjoy fellowship, refreshments, and a chance to sing in a group—no musical experience necessary! Learn more at manymessiahs.com
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Cathedral Yoga will be offered on Monday, November 13, at 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the cathedral nave, led by instructor Luna Miller.
Remember that the doors to the nave are locked at 6:45 p.m.
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This Monday, November 13, Cathedral Yoga will offer the 90-minute class with extended Sound Bath savasana, usually offered on the third Monday of the month, but moved this month due to the Trans Day of Remembrance service in the nave at 8 p.m. on November 20. | |
Tuesday Noon Bible Study has resumed meeting each week for a conversation around the scripture readings for the following Sunday led by rotating guest leaders, online via Zoom. Join early (11:30) for social time and chat. For more information and to get the Zoom link to join online, contact Lynne Cobb at: biblestudy@saintmarks.org
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Recently the Creation Care Ministry sent out a new issue of their email newsletter, containing events, reflections, snapshots, recommendations, and more. Check out the new issue here, and sign up to receive future issues here (or use the "update my profile" link at the bottom of this email.)
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Earlier this week, the most Rev. Michael Curry , released a pastoral message titled 10,000+ dead in Gaza: Stop the killing. Urging Americans to push our government to call for a ceasefire. Dean Thomason and Bishop Skelton both shared this message themselves, with links to additional resources, including tools to use to contact the President and our representatives in Congress. | |
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FUNERALS
A funeral for Judy Schuchart will be offered
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
A funeral for The Rev. Jerry Shigaki will be offered
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
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Sunday, November 12, 2023:
The 24th 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:
Amos 5:18–24
Psalm 70
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
Matthew 25:1–13
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8 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in Thomsen Chapel
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Presider & Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Marda Steedman Sanborn
Hymns:
Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates [Hymn#436]
Rejoice! rejoice, believers [Hymn #68]
Organ:
Craig Phillips, Prelude on Picardy
Aaron David Miller, Prelude on Llangloffan
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9 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in the cathedral nave
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Presider: The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Marda Steedman Sanborn
Hymns:
Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates [Hymn#436]
Let all mortal flesh keep silence [Hymn #324]
Rejoice! rejoice, believers [Hymn #68]
Choir:
arr. André Thomas, Keep your lamps trimmed and burning
Organ:
Craig Phillips, Prelude on Picardy
Aaron David Miller, Prelude on Llangloffan
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11 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in the cathedral nave & livestreamed
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Marda Steedman Sanborn
Hymns:
"Sleepers wake!" a voice astounds us [Hymn #61]
Let all mortal flesh keep silence [Hymn #324]
Let streams of living justice flow [tune: Thaxted]
Choir:
Felix Mendelssohn, Verleih uns Frieden
Organ:
Aaron David Miller, Prelude on Llangloffan
Felix Mendelssohn, Prelude in C minor, Op. 37, No. 1a
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7 P.M. • CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST
in Thomsen Chapel
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Presider: The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker
Musician: Canon Michael Kleinschmidt
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A beloved Seattle tradition since 1956. Broadcast live on KING 98.1 FM, and king.org; livestreamed on saintmarks.org and Facebook and YouTube; and available as a podcast. Learn more here.
Highlights:
Peter Hallock, Psalm 70
William Byrd, Nunc dimittis, Tonus peregrinus
Thomas Tallis, Audivi vocem de caelo
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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 also available in printed form in the back of the nave.
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FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH*, 12:30 P.M., meet in the rear of the nave following the 11 a.m. service.
*PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Newcomers' Coffee in December. The next offering will be January 7.
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.
Daily Evening Prayer is offered Monday–Friday at 6 p.m., online via Zoom only.
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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Contemplative Prayer
MOST TUESDAYS, 7–8 P.M., in the cathedral nave
Note: Contemplative Prayer will be replaced by a Taizé service on November 14 (see above).
This time of meditative prayer is open to anyone who yearns for a time to simply sit in the presence of the Divine—whether you sit regularly and miss doing it with others, are curious, or think you can’t do it, come, sit together and talk about it. Meetings begin with a period of silent meditation, followed by discussions on a variety of contemplative practices including Centering Prayer. There is no doing it right or wrong; there is only doing it. Read more here. Email Phil with questions: phil@philfoxrose.com
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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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