SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, June 18, 2023:
The Third 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
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
The 7 p.m. Sunday Contemplative Eucharist is on summer hiatus. It will resume in September.
9:30 p.m. • Compline
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NEW THIS WEEK
New details about tomorrow's celebration
Sunday's Guest Preacher
Cathedral community member and seminarian Phillip Lienau
Connect with neighbors at the cathedral's booth
An outdoor gathering for young parents
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The cover photo shows the 9 a.m. congregation gathered around the font for Baptisms on the Feast of Pentecost, May 28, 2023. |
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Juneteenth Liturgy and Potluck BBQ—Updated Details
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
The Black/African American Circle invites you to a special Juneteenth liturgy and potluck BBQ! The worship service will feature poetry, as well as African American spirituals by Sound of the NW Choir and drumming from Gansango African Music and Dance. The Rev. Malcolm McLaurin will be preaching and The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson will be presiding. Big thanks for the vision and ministry of The Rev. Beverly Tasy, the liturgist! A special offering will also be taken up in support of the Richard Younge Curates of Color Fund. Click here to join via livestream. To contribute to the Richard Younge Curates of Color Fund, go to the diocesan giving page. Under "Giving Type," select "Other Donations" and indicate "Richard Younge" under "Other Designation."
After the service, all are welcome to enjoy a potluck BBQ on the Cathedral lawn. Please RSVP here to let us know what you plan on bringing. Protein will be provided. Beyond good food and conversation, there will be opportunities to learn more about Circles of Color, the PNW Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, and our friends at Nurturing Roots Farm. Join us in celebrating freedom and the gifts of our Black/African American community!
June 19 commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is one of the longest-celebrated African American holidays. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth here and Juneteenth resources for families can be found on Canon Barrie’s blog.
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Welcome Sunday's Guest Preacher: Phillip Lienau
THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 18, at all morning services
We welcome Phillip Lienau to serve as preacher today. Phillip is entering his final year of seminary at Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, CA, preparing for ordination to the priesthood, having been sponsored by Saint Mark’s Cathedral. He spent part of his second year of studies in an exchange program with Ripon College Cuddesdon in England. After anticipated graduation next May, Phillip anticipates returning to the diocese for ordination and to serve a curacy.
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Organ by Night
THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 10 P.M. (following Compline)
Susanna Valleau will offer this month's Organ by Night music following Compline this Sunday, June 18. She presently serves as music director of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Shoreline, and was one of the performers in the memorable pandemic-era All-Bach Recital on the Flentrop in 2021. She will play works by Margaret Vardell Sandresky and Ad Wammes.
On every third Sunday of the month, organists offer 20 minutes of music on the mighty Flentrop organ, and encourage listeners to join them in the gallery to see and hear the organ and organist up close. They are also happy to answer questions about the music and the organ itself.
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Juneteenth Holiday
PLEASE NOTE: In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the cathedral offices will be closed on Monday, June 19. Online Evening Prayer is suspended for the day, and the afternoon 12-step meeting will be relocated. Cathedral Yoga and the evening 12-step meeting will occur as usual.
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UPDATED
Volunteer at the Saint Mark's PrideFest Booth
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 12–8 P.M., booth located near Broadway & Roy, sign up here (note new link!)
Saint Mark's will once again have a booth at Capitol Hill PrideFest booth on Saturday, June 24, from noon to 8 p.m., and volunteers are needed to sign up for a 2-hour slot at the booth. It's a fun way to participate in the event, and you may be surprised at how many people are interested in learning more about Saint Mark's and the Episcopal Church. You don't have to be an expert—you'll be showing the love of Christ to our neighbors just by being a friendly face and speaking from your experience. If you are interested and available to sign up, please use this form. Questions? Contact Michael Seewer: mseewer@saintmarks.org
All are also invited to walk with the Diocese of Olympia in the Pride parade the next day, Sunday, June 25. See more information below.
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20s/30s Parent Connect
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2–3:30 P.M., cathedral lawn
What's it like to be a young adult and parent of faith? Join for a gathering to connect and share in fellowship together. Snacks, juice and lawn activities for children of all ages will be available. Bring a snack and/or camp chair if you would like. Drop in or out as your schedule allows. Questions? Email Emily: emcmeeks@gmail.com
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TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 7–8:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave
Please join Service Corps members past and present to celebrate the life of the Seattle Service Corps ministry. All are welcome! It will be an evening of memories, photographs, stories, and gratitude.
During this event, the Service Corps members who are now completing their year here will be sent with a blessing from the community. In addition, there will be a short liturgy of thanksgiving for the program itself, and for all seven cohorts of Service Corps members who have participated since the program was launched in 2017. Desserts and beverages will be served.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 6:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
By the Grace of God and the People Consenting, The Most Rev. Melissa M. Skelton, Bishop Provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, will ordain Michael Shane Carlson, Charles Richard Huff II, Elizabeth Booton Walker, and Jana Lynn Whitworth to the Order of Priests on Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. Your Prayers and Presence are Requested.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 6 P.M. at Diocesan House, 1551 10th Ave E. (two door down from the cathedral)
Join the Most Reverend Melissa Skelton for dinner, poetry, live music, and tours of the historic Leary mansion with other young adults in the diocese. Our Dig Deeper partner, Nurturing Roots Farm, will provide the meal – tacos with all the fixings. Free! Register here.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 4–5 P.M., at the home of Betsy Bell (RSVP for address)
All are invited for a Neighborhood Eucharist in West Seattle at the home of Betsy Bell. This simple liturgy is family-friendly, meaningful, and brief—a great way to strengthen the connections among us as well as to God's good earth. RSVP to Canon Barrie and you’ll receive the address, parking instructions, and other information: wbarrie@saintmarks.org
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Pride Parade: New Details
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, line up downtown at 11:30 a.m., sign up here
Join the Diocese of Olympia for the 2023 Seattle Pride Parade Sunday, June 25. Let’s show up as joyful and proud Episcopalians who know the meaning of hospitality and the wide embrace of God’s love.
The 2.5-mile route starts on 4th Avenue between Madison & Marion, one block away from the Seattle Public Library (Central) and ends at Seattle Center. Plan to get to the parade route between 11:30 and noon.
T-shirts will be available as our gift, and signs will be provided, and other merch to hand out, but feel free to bring your own homemade sign and/or flag too!
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A Celebration of Pauli Murray
TAIZÉ PRAYER LITURGY: SUNDAY, JULY 2, 4:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. (QuiC Meet & Greet to follow in the cathedral nave)
FORUM: WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 6 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom
The Saint Mark's Queer in Christ Ministry has planned two events in July honoring The Rev. Pauli Murray, the first Black person perceived as a woman in the U.S. to become an Episcopal priest, and the first queer person added to The Episcopal Church's "Calendar of Saints" (called Lesser Feasts & Fasts). Murray's feast day is July 1.
1. A special Taizé Prayer liturgy will be offered Sunday, July 2, including readings and prayers by Pauli Murray and specially chosen music. (This service is offered in the first-Sunday, 4:30 p.m. time usually taken by Choral Evensong, which will be on summer hiatus.) A Queer in Christ Meet & Greet will follow the liturgy in the southeast corner of the nave. Contact Michael Seewer to learn more: mseewer@saintmarks.org
2. On Wednesday, July 12, at 6 p.m., noted author (and creator of the Brave Sis Project) Rozella Kennedy will present an evening hybrid forum in Bloedel Hall and on Zoom, exploring who Pauli Murray was, their life as a priest, activist, scholar, and poet, and why their story is important to us today. Stay tuned for more details about this event.
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20s/30s Serve Breakfast at Edible Hope
MONDAY, JULY 3, 8–10 A.M., at St. Luke's in Ballard, 5710 22nd Ave NW, Seattle 98107 (Parking onsite available)
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SUNDAY, JULY 9, 12:30–2 P.M., in Room 210 or via Zoom
The Saint Mark's Book Group selection for July is Out of the Ashes by Cathedral member Sallie Crotty. In it, she shared the story of her journey with bipolar disease, in order to help remove the stigma that surrounds mental illness and give hope to others. Sallie led a Cathedral Commons forum in March about the issues in the book—you can watch a video of the forum here—but this is an opportunity to engage with the book itself. She will be present at to the July 9. Learn more about the book here.
The Saint Mark's Book Group meets the second Sunday of odd-numbered months. In May there was a mix-up regarding the Zoom link, and the Zoom option was unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience, and Zoom will again be an option on July 9.
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GUEST SERMON SUNDAY, JULY 16, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services
"FRIENDS TALKING" FORUM: 10:10 A.M., Bloedel Hall
We are delighted that The Rev. Fadi Diab, Rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ramallah, Palestine, his wife Ruba and Son Andrew will visit our diocese in July. They will share with us 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. They seek to uphold the work and teachings of Christ in the very places where He ministered in His earthly life. Fr. Fadi will preach at both the 9 and 11 a.m. services, and a conversation with all three members of the family is scheduled for the 10 a.m. "Friends Talking" Forum.
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Tent City 3 Returns Tomorrow
Tent City 3 will return to the lower parking lot of the cathedral this weekend, on June 17, and remain in residence through early September. These neighbors are a familiar presence to longtime members of the Saint Mark's community, having been in residence three months each year from 2001 through 2013, and then again every summer since 2020. Those newer to the community may be interested to learn that Tent City 3, or TC3, exists under an agreement with the city that allows it to remain on the property of institutions like churches and universities for 12 weeks at a time. The agreement also limits the capacity of the encampment to 100 people, although it currently somewhat smaller. Drugs and alcohol are strictly forbidden, and their use are grounds for expulsion. They are almost entirely self-contained, although the cathedral provides water and electricity during their stay. Residents provide service to the cathedral during their stay, including cleaning the campus and walking the grounds at night.
Why do the residents chose Tent City 3? Living in a tent is not the secure, permanent housing that everyone deserves. However, for some of those for whom such housing is inaccessible, a Tent City can be a better situation that more traditional homeless shelters. Unlike many shelters, it allows mixed-gender couples to live together. In addition, the residents are not bound to restrictive curfews, which removes a significant barrier to employment. (Most residents of Tent City are employed full- or part-time.)
Sunday Evening Meals. While TC3 is in residence, volunteers from Saint Mark's prepare, serve, and eat a meal with the residents each Sunday evening. Volunteer shifts vary according to task—the earliest volunteers arrive at 3 p.m.; others arrive later. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and concludes around 7 p.m. New this year are certain Sunday evenings set aside for volunteers from specific ministry groups, such as Creation Care, Queer in Christ, or the 20s/30s group (see below). At this time most volunteer slots for the first few Sundays are filled, but plenty of spots remain later in July and August. If you'd like to participate, contact Deborah Person at deborah.person@gmail.com and she will reply to with available dates.
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Education for Ministry
Do you want to go deeper into your faith in an intense, ongoing way? Do you want to form lasting connections with others who also seek that connection? Consider registering for Education for Ministry (EfM). EfM is a four-year program for lay people to study scripture, church history, and modern theology. Students commit to one year at a time. Each class is limited to 12 people. Two different classes meet weekly September–June at Saint Mark's: Mondays, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Tuition is $325, plus the cost of textbooks. If you're interested in joining a class in the fall, you may want to view this recent forum about the program or visit with the mentors at a table in the nave after the 9 or 11 a.m. service on June 25 or July 23. Or contact one of the mentors: Monday Morning Group: Maria Coldwell (mvcoldwell@hotmail.com); Monday Evening Group: Tom Hayton (tomhayton@yahoo.com).
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Seattle Architecture Foundation Walking Tour of the Cathedral’s Neighborhood
SATURDAYS: JUNE 17, AUGUST 26, SEPTEMBER 16, OCTOBER 14, 10 A.M. TO 12 P.M., tour begins and ends at Saint Mark’s
The Seattle Architecture Foundation, which exists to connect the people of Seattle to the rich history of our built environment, offers a two-hour walking tour of Federal Avenue and North Capitol Hill. The tour, titled Understated Elegance on the Park, visits 21 different historic properties around Saint Mark’s, placing them in the context of Seattle's social and economic history in the early 20th century. The tour concludes with a brief presentation of the cathedral building itself. Tickets are $25 ($22 for student/seniors), and capacity is limited—find the link to get tickets here.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 7–9 P.M., on the front lawn
Saint Mark's will partner with Gathering Ground to celebrate the longest day of the year with an ancient practice to reflect and center. Six labyrinths & family friendly activities will be offered. More information and RSVP online here or just drop by that evening.
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Cathedral Yoga will be offered on Monday, June 18, 6:30 p.m., and since it is the third Monday of the month, Andrea Suzuki will present a 30-minute sound bath experience following the class. She will also be playing throughout Luna Miller's class, and the end of the yoga class seamlessly segues into the sound bath. Participants are encouraged to stay for the full 90-minutes, although you are welcome to attend only one or the other if you wish.
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Cathedral Sacristan Michael Seewer puts together a season-al Liturgical Ministers Newsletter, containing important announcements for all involved in ministries of worship, as well as information and reflections of interest to the whole community. Read the latest issue here.
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Recently the Creation Care Ministry send out a new issue of their newsletter, containing reports, reflections, upcoming events and initiatives, snapshots, and more.
Check out the new issue here, and sign up to receive future issues here (or use the "Update Profile" link at the bottom of this email). Creation Care" from the list of options.
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The 20s/30s Group recently sent out an email newsletter earlier this week. It contains a number of upcoming event and opportunities, along with reflections, recommendations, snapshots, and more.
Check out the new issue here, and sign up to receive future issues here (or use the "Update Profile" link at the bottom of this email). Select "Young Adults" from the list of options.
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In addition, the Diocese of Olympia also recently sent out a Pride-month newsletter. Check out that newsletter here. Both newsletters feature words and reflections by familiar faces from Saint Mark's!
Get on the list to receive future Queer in Christ ministry newsletters by emailing Michael Seewer: mseewer@saintmarks.org
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Sunday, June 18, 2023:
The Third 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:
Exodus 19:2–8a
Psalm 100
Romans 5:1–8
Matthew 9:35–10:23
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8 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Thomsen Chapel; in-person only
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Preacher: Philip Lienau
Hymns:
All people that on earth do dwell [Hymn # 377]
O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling [Hymn #539]
Organ:
Alice Sauvrezis, Choral
Elizabeth Turner, March in D
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9 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person only
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Preacher: Philip Lienau
Hymns:
All people that on earth do dwell [Hymn # 377]
My God, thy table now is spread [Hymn #321]
O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling [Hymn #539]
Organ:
Undine Smith Moore, Variations on Nettleton
Jean Langlais, Song of Peace
Jean Langlais, Dialogue for the Mixtures
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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: Philip Lienau
Hymns:
Before the Lord’s eternal throne [Hymn # 391]
O love of God, how strong and true [Hymn #455]
My God, thy table now is spread [Hymn #321]
O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling [Hymn #539]
Organ:
Undine Smith Moore, Variations on Nettleton
Jean Langlais, Song of Peace
Jean Langlais, Dialogue for the Mixtures
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Highlights:
Claude Goudimel, Hope of the world
Jason A. Anderson, Psalm 17
Derek Curtis Tilton, Te lucis ante terminum
Lodovico Grossi da Viadana, Nunc dimittis, Tone VIII
Derek Curtis Tilton, Poor Wayfaring Stranger
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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 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 each 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: At 7 a.m. on on the first, third, and fifth Thursdays of the month only, a service of Holy Eucharist is offered in person in Thomsen Chapel. On the second and fourth 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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