Pentecost All-Parish Picnic

June 8 after the 10:30 service

Saint Mark's will provide brats, hot dogs, and veggie dogs along with condiments and buns. We ask that folks bring an item to share, A-L bring a dessert and M-Z bring a side. This a wonderful time to gather and connect with friends and enjoy a lunch outside on our patio.

If you are interested in helping with this event or would like more information, please reach-out to Rachel Babbitt at send@ourcathedral.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

New Member Sunday

June 8

On June 8 at the 10:30 am service, new Saint Mark's members will be presented. Come and meet them!

If you are a new member and wish to participate, please contact Mary Lusk here.

Breakfast Cereal Drive

June 8 - Benefit for Groveland Food Shelf

In conjunction with our celebratory Pentecost picnic on Sunday, June 8, we will be holding a breakfast cereal drive for the Groveland Emergency Food Shelf. While we celebrate, let's remember those who need food on a daily basis. Please bring a box or two of breakfast cereal, no Fruit Loops, to donate to Groveland. We will have marked bins where you can leave your cereal boxes. Our goal is to present Groveland with at least 100 boxes for their needy clients.

For questions on the Cereal Drive, please contact your Send Commissioner, Rachel Babbitt, at send@ourcathedral.org.

Eucharistic Visitor Training

Are you interested in taking the Holy Eucharist to people who are unable to attend worship in person? Helen Hansen is offering a training for Eucharistic Visitors. It will be on Friday June 6, at 9:30 am, at her home.

Please contact Helen with any questions, and for her address. helenh@ourcathedral.org

Women's Ministry Update

The Women's Ministry meetings take place on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm. For our next meeting on June 12, we will gather in the church parking lot before walking to Loring Park to enjoy the outdoors (weather permitting). While we usually share a small meal, please bring your own sandwich or light bite to eat.

Please note that the group will take a break in July and August, and pick back up again on September 11.

Pride Month is Almost Here - Be a Part of the Fun!

LGBTQ+ Pride Month is here! Saint Mark’s always goes big for Pride and this year will be no different. There will be many opportunities to attend and volunteer. Coming up soon: painting our steps for Pride!

A bold sign of our Pride celebration is the transformation of the cathedral steps to reflect the design of the progress pride flag. We’ll be painting on Saturday morning, June 14th starting at 8 a.m. It's easy and it's fun! To volunteer, please email Dave Burke at burke.davidallan@gmail.com. Many hands make light work!

Look for more Pride updates in the weeks ahead!

YOU’RE INVITED!

The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers

at Saint Mark’s Fontaine Series

MONDAY, JUNE 16 | 6:30 – 9 PM

Who is shaping the church of tomorrow?

We’re thrilled to welcome The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers – one of the Episcopal Church’s leading voices on 21st-century ministry and mission – for a night of honest conversation and shared vision. A longtime canon to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and author of The Church Cracked Open and Radical Welcome, Canon Spellers brings deep wisdom and clarity to the spiritual shifts reshaping our time.

She’ll present her latest research into declining religious affiliation in America, along with stories from dozens of young “Nones” and “Dones” who grew up with no faith or left formal religion behind. Why are they passing on church? What spiritual pathways and communities are they creating instead? And how might their insights help shape the future of Christian community?

We’d love to see you there and encourage you to bring others! No cost, registration not necessary.

This event is part of the Fontaine series, which honors the preaching legacy of the Very Rev. H. Douglas Fontaine and seeks to enrich the spiritual life of Saint Mark’s.

This event is part of the Fontaine series, which honors the preaching legacy of the Very Rev. H. Douglas Fontaine and seeks to enrich the spiritual life of Saint Mark’s.

Learn more at our.cathedral.org

If you are unable to attend in-person, here is the link to livestream

https://bit.ly/FontaineSeries2025

Serve at First Nations Kitchen

Sunday July 20th, 2025

July will come soon enough, so it's never too early to plan to volunteer 2-3 hours of your summer at First Nations Kitchen. It takes 20 volunteers to cover the shifts--Cooking--9-11:30am; Prep--12:30-3pm; Give Away--3:30-5:30pm. Please invite your friends and relatives to serve because Saint Mark's folk will be on deck that day!

You can use this link now to sign-up to serve on Sunday, July 20:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0848AFAA28A3F49-54390169-march

Cooking Shift: There's always a Lead Cook who is familiar with the routine and decides what to cook for the vegan and meat entree handed out to guests. Volunteers assist cook to make it happen.

Prep Shift: Paper grocery bags are filled with vegetables. At least 75 bags are distributed.

Give-Away Shift: Volunteers greet guests; bags with produce and an entree are handed out. This shift happens outside on the sidewalk.

Where is First Nations Kitchen?

(Located in the basement of All Saints Indian Mission)

3044 Longfellow Ave. (At the Corner of 31st and Longfellow Ave.)

Minneapolis, MN 55407

In Saint Mark's Banquet room, there is a poster which explains both in pictures and narrative how FNK works each and every Sunday. Take a look at that to learn more.

Any questions, don't hesitate to contact: Betsy Lee, betsylee108@gmail.com

SMEC Library Book Reviews

Books reviewed are owned by the SMEC library and can be checked out for 4 weeks. In most cases you should also be able to find the reviewed book in your local public library.

Medgar & Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America by Joy-Ann Reid

Growing up I’d heard a lot about Martin Luther King JR and Malcolm X . All I knew about Medgar Evers I learned from the movie Mississippi Burning. Medgar Evers was what the great Black writer James Baldwin called the forgotten Civil Rights leader. Medgar and Myrlie’s story began in the 1950s when they met at Alcorn A&M college. Medgar’s love for Myrlie was rivaled only by his love for Mississippi. Reid shows Evers as working tirelessly to bring equality to the Black people in Mississippi. He organized boycotts of white-owned stores, worked to get schools desegregated, and get Blacks registered to vote. His wife Myrlie worked hand in hand with him while raising their three children. Medgar was on several assassination lists and yet wasn’t given the protection from the NAACP he deserved.

Reviewed by Jennifer Long

WELLS FOUNDATION GRANT SPOTLIGHT:

Genesys Works

The Wells Foundation is a philanthropic non-profit managed by Saint Markans, granting funds to organizations serving the needs of our communities.

Read about one of them here:

Genesys Works is dedicated to empowering young people to thrive in life. Their yearlong program cultivates a supportive environment for growth. It starts in the summer with eight weeks of skills training in professional development and business technology, laying the foundation for internships with leading employers.

During this time, interns benefit from college and career coaching, receiving assistance with college applications and financial aid. The students have the opportunity to boost their professional skills, expand personal networks, and work with top companies. They can build a standout resume, contribute meaningfully to a team, and earn $10,000-$13,000—all in

their senior year of high school.

For more information on Genesys Works, click here.

To learn more about the work of the Wells Foundation, visit wellsfound.org.

Dean Search Committee Update

For ongoing progress updates from the committee, click here.

Gospel Based Discipleship

Fridays, 12:15 pm, online via Zoom

Gospel Based Discipleship is a weekly online meeting to read a passage of scripture and reflect on its meaning. There is no curriculum, no instructor. This is not a class, but a space for thought and reflection, a sort of "mini-retreat" from the week's busyness.

Access the Zoom link here. The gathering lasts only 45-50 minutes, from 12:15 pm until about 1 pm.

Encountering Loss:

Downtown Coalition for Grief Support

The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support meets every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Mark's through the summer.

Each session begins with either a professional speaker or a personal story, followed by small groups depending on the kind of loss experienced: spouse/partner, family/friend, or child. Everyone is invited to listen to the speaker; small group sessions are limited to those who experienced the death of a loved one.

Some upcoming topics: A Gentile Practice for Tough Times, The Courage to Ask: Embracing Help on the Path to Healing, Myths and Grief, Children and Grief, and many more. For more information, visit their website here.

Volunteers are always needed to welcome participants. The hours for volunteers are 9:30- 10:30.

If you have questions on the program or volunteering, email Linda Schelin at lindahneb@aol.com.

Knitting Ministry

Saint Mark’s has had a group of dedicated knitters for many years. We make prayer shawls, scarves and baby blankets to bless and give to those in need. We welcome new knitters, no matter what your skill level is. We meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 am to noon in the library. Please join us! Questions may be directed to gather@ourcathedral.org.



Gathering Groups

As a way to connect and to grow as disciples of Jesus, Saint Mark’s has a variety of groups based on interest, affinity, or time. Two groups that meet monthly, with a set schedule, are these:

Women’s group: Second Thursday of the month, 6:00 pm, in the Library. On hiatus July and August, returning September 11.

Men’s group: Fourth Saturday of the month, 9:00 am, in the Library. 

Please join us whenever it fits your schedule!

Building hours:

Sunday 8am-1pm

Monday 9am-4pm

Tuesday 9am-4pm

Wednesday 9am-4pm

Thursday 9am-4pm

Friday Closed

Saturday 9am-2pm

On occasion, building hours will vary.