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Dear Cathedral family,
This week I write to you from a quieter corner of the world—on vacation with my family in the North Woods of Minnesota. The days have been slow and nourishing: a little boating, a little sunshine, a few good rains, and plenty of green. Time in nature always has a way of resetting the soul. Here among the trees, I’ve felt the holy invitation to rest, reflect, and give thanks.
And I have so much to be grateful for.
I carry with me into this time away a glowing sense of joy and pride—yes, Pride—as I reflect on the beautiful, love-filled weekend we just shared at the Cathedral. From the rainbow flags that danced in the breeze, to the warmth of welcome extended to all of God's beloved children, St. Mark’s once again radiated the radical hospitality of Christ. Thank you to everyone who made the weekend what it was: a visible sign of our Gospel call to love without limits.
I also want to offer a heartfelt thank you to our incredible Creation Care Team and the volunteers who continue to steward the Pollinator Garden. You have cultivated not just beauty, but hope—hope rooted in native soil, pollinator pathways, and faithful collaboration. The relationships you’ve built with Master Gardeners—both through Hennepin County and the University of Minnesota—are a testament to how sacred work grows best in community.
Our Loring Park campus is holy ground. Every bloom, every bee, every hand that weeds or waters contributes to the sustainability of God’s creation. From the youngest volunteers to the most seasoned stewards, you are all the hands and feet of Christ. Thank you for showing us how to care, not just for a garden, but for the world.
Gracious and Life-Giving God,
In the hush of forest and the stillness of water,
in the hum of bees and the joy of beloved community,
we find you present—faithful, renewing, and near.
Bless all who labor in love: those who welcome the stranger,
tend the earth, and proclaim your inclusive grace.
Let every flag that flies and every flower that blooms
be a sign of your kingdom coming.
Restore our spirits, rekindle our hope,
and remind us always that even in the smallest seed
and in the simplest act of kindness,
your love is at work.
Through Christ our Savior. Amen.
In Peace,
Tim+
The Rev. Timothy M. Kingsley
Provost, Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
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