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Sunday, January 19, 2025:

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

in Thomsen Chapel


9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

in the cathedral nave


10 a.m. • Godly Play

in the St. Nocholas Bldg, 2nd floor


10:10 a.m. • Sunday Forum: A Crash Course in Nonviolence

in Bloedel Hall


11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

in the nave and livestreamed


12:30 p.m. • An Afternoon of Service

gather in Bloedel Hall


12:30 p.m. • Book Study: Evicted

in Cathedral House Room 210


3 p.m. • Saint Mark's Music Series presents: Organ Plus

in Thomswen Chapel


7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist

in the cathedral nave


9:30 p.m. • Compline

in the nave and livestreamed


10 p.m. • Organ by Night

in the nave and organ loft

Cover photo from 1951 of an accident on Fairview Ave. & Galer St. with Saint Mark's Cathedral in the background, from the Seattle Municipal Archives, item #22860.

NEW THIS WEEK

Afternoon of Service for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend—New Details

for all ages and abilities


Exploring Ecotheology with Canon Rich Weyls

"Is God's Love Broad Enough for Bears?"


An Invitation from Our Neighbors at First A.M.E. Church

the community of Saint Mark's will be the special guest at FAME's Founders Day service


Creation Care Ministry Climate Conversation for February

How to Stay Warm, Use Less Energy and Save Money


An Introduction to Hildegard of Bingen's Approach to Psychotherapy

a Cathedral Commons forum with the Rev. Danáe Ashley


Saint Mark's Now Hiring

Cathedral Buildings & Grounds Specialist


New Temporary Part-time Sexton

Matt Magee


Resources and Training for Immigrant and Refugee Ministries

shared at last Wednesday's forum


2025 Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday March & Rally

at Garfield High School on Monday January 20; organized by the Seattle MLK Coalition

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

SUNDAY MORNING FORUM

A Crash Course on Non-Violence  


THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall


In this forum on MLK Weekend, we'll take a brief look at the fascinating history of non-violence with a special emphasis on the legacy of Bayard Rustin, a student of Mohandus (Mahatma) Gandhi, who brought back his learnings to the leaders of the American Civil Rights movement. A Black gay man and a Quaker, Rustin became a trusted advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr, and was the organizer of the March on Washington. While the principles of non-violence deserve much more time than this forum allows, Canon Barrie will provide resources for further exploration, including the pledge of non-violence and the invitation to a participate in the annual Season for Non-Violence.

An Afternoon of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend—Registration Now Open


THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 12:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall, registration requested. Lunch is provided.


"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" —The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


On the Sunday of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, people all ages and abilities are invited to gather at the cathedral in the afternoon for a variety of projects in the service of our community partners. There will be activities in service of Operation Nightwatch/Donna Jean's Place Shelter, L'Arche Seattle, and Lowell Elementary School. Some of the activities will be seated, while others will be more active—you can indicate your preference when you register.


UPDATED DETAILS: We’ll start with lunch. Some participants will assemble welcome baskets for the first residents of Donna Jean's Place—making an inventory of received items, filling shower caddies with toiletries, and creating handmade cards. Others can work on crafting a wooden sign for our neighbors Lowell Elementary School (Home of the Lowell Dragons!).


Some new friends from L’Arche Seattle will join in these projects. A team from Saint Mark's will travel after lunch to L'Arche Seattle's Angeline House near Volunteer Park to help with trimming back some shrubs and breaking up larger branches that have already fallen or been trimmed, raking, and taking down a large outdoor canopy. Please bring your own work gloves!


Depending on the number of volunteers who sign up, additional projects may be added. Register using this link.

Please note: The monthly Third Acters potluck brunch, normally offered following the 11 a.m. service on the third Sunday of each month, will not be offered on January 19 as scheduled, due to the Afternoon of Service on MLK holiday weekend taking place at that time. The next potluck will be February 16. Questions, contact Kathy Minsch (kminsch@gmail.com) or Elizabeth Clark-Stern (ecstern@yahoo.com)

Icon Installation in the Nave


The Visual Arts Ministry is presenting an exhibition of a selection of sacred icons by Peter Pearson to coincide with Fr. Pearson's residency at Saint Mark's the week of February 12 (see below). Eventually there will be 18 in total, all in Compline Corner. Each of these are painted with acrylic paint on wooden panels using traditional Byzantine methods and are varnished to protect the surface. At this time three icons are on display—Christ the Gardener, Christ, the Teacher, and Christ, the Bridegroom—the remainder will be hung in the coming days. Watch for more information next week.

Organ by Night


THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 10 P.M. (following Compline), in the cathedral nave and organ loft


Michael Plagerman will offer this month's Organ by Night music following Compline this Sunday, January 19. He presently serves as Director of Sacred Music at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Seattle. He will play works by Jean Langlais and J. S. Bach.


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. 

Cathedral Closed for MLK Day


MONDAY, JANUARY 20


The cathedral and offices will be closed on Monday January 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. Online Morning Prayer will meet, but online Evening Prayer is suspended. The afternoon 12-step group is relocated. Cathedral Yoga and the evening 12-step group will meet as usual.

Choir School Open Houses


THIS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22,


Have you wondered what it is like to be a cathedral chorister? Interested families are invited to attend the Choir School Open Houses. The Schola (high school choir) open house was last week, but the open houses for younger kids are happening next week:


Junior Choristers (age 5–2nd grade)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 3:30–4:15 P.M.


Senior Choristers (3rd grade–8th grade)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 4:30–5:15 P.M.


Learn more at saintmarks.org/choirschool, and contact Choir School Director Rebekah Gilmore with questions at choirschool@saintmarks.org. Please pass this invitation along to anyone you think may be interested!

CATHEDRAL COMMONS

Ecotheology—Is God's Love Broad Enough for Bears? with Canon Rich Weyls


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025, 6:45–8:15 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom


What does theology have to say about environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change? Ecotheology is a form of constructive theology that focuses on the interrelationship between religion and nature, particularly in the light of environmental concerns. In this session, we will explore classical theological notions of Creation, our neglect of these concepts in Western Christianity, and their restoration in the Triune God of love. This presentation will be given by The Rev. Canon Rich Weyls, Canon for Community Life and Senior Associate Rector. Canon Rich is also the staff support person for Saint Mark's Creation Care Ministry. 

AN INVITATION FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

First AME Church of Seattle invites Saint Mark’s Community to Special Founder’s Day Service


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 3:30 P.M., at First AME Church, 1522 14th Ave., Seattle


Pastor Carey Anderson and the people of First AME have invited Saint Mark’s members to join them for a special service honoring the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Richard Allen, who along with Absalom Jones (first Black priest in the Episcopal Church) served faithfully in Philadelphia in the early days of our nation. Their stories and lifelong friendship and fervent commitment to the gospel are deeply inspiring. Dean Thomason will serve as preacher; members of the Saint Mark's Schola and Evensong Choir will join First AME’s musicians in the celebration. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

CREATION CARE MINISTRY

Climate Conversation for February: How to Stay Warm, Use Less Energy and Save Money


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 6:30–7:30 P.M., via Zoom


Home energy usage has some of the biggest negative effects on the environment. In the middle of a dark winter, though, it can seem hard to turn the temperature lower or to turn fewer lights on in your home. We’ll discuss easy ways that you can reduce your energy usage at home while still staying comfy, and how those changes can reduce climate change while also saving you money. Find the registration link, along with video and materials from two and a half years of previous converations, here.

CATHEDRAL COMMONS

An Introduction to Hildegard of Bingen's Approach to Psychotherapy with the Rev. Danáe Ashley


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 6:45–8:15 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom


What can a revolutionary 12th-century Benedictine nun teach us today? Plenty! Saint Hildegard von Bingen was a polymath and a German Benedictine abbess who lived from 1098–1179 in the Rhine Valley. Her myriad of gifts have been noticed throughout history: prophetess, composer, physician and healer, environmentalist, preacher, mystic, advisor, linguist of her own secret language, and much more. You are invited to learn more about St. Hildegard and her fascinating life, focusing on her holistic approach to mental health, through an interactive presentation with the Rev. Danáe Ashley—Episcopal priest, international speaker, and author of a forthcoming book from Tehom Center Publishing on Hildegard and psychotherapy.

COMING SOON

JANUARY 17 & 19

THE SAINT MARK'S MUSIC SERIES

Organ Plus in Thomsen Chapel with Laura Loge, soprano & John Stuntebeck, organ


FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025, 7:30 P.M.,

or SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025, 3 P.M., in Thomsen Chapel and livestreamed; purchase tickets ($20–25) here for Friday and here for Sunday.


The next concert of the Saint Mark's Music Series will be this season's Organ Plus recital, a program of rarely-heard Scandinavian church music in Thomsen Chapel on Friday evening January 17 OR Sunday afternoon, January 19. Soprano Laura Loge and Saint Mark’s Associate Organist John Stuntebeck will explore ancient Norwegian stevtoner, Danish organ works from the 17th through the 21st centuries, Swedish church arias, folk song and hymns, and settings of religious texts up to the present. This event was rescheduled from October due to illness.


Find the complete program and ticket links here.

JANUARY 22 & 29

TWO WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 22 & 29, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)


A two-part Cathedral Commons forum led by Dean Steve Thomason


Our world is seemingly on fire, and the uncertainties of our time translate to a sense of chaos and upheaval. Anxiety and anger run amok. Under threat of change, the human impulse is to conservative inertia or even regression, which invariably leads to injustice and oppression. We are seeing that; we are living in this crucible moment when the paradigms that have historically made sense in the social fabric will not hold, and tweaks to them will not suffice. Paradigm shifts (revolutionary insights) are needed as we find our way. We are on the cusp of something as significant as Newtonian cosmology or modern Cognitive Psychology, but we will only breakthrough to new paradigms if we let go of the basic assumptions of the prevailing theories of social constructs built on a misguided transactional calculus. Hint: Jesus was on to something big!


Join online using this Zoom link.

JANUARY 26

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025, 12:30–2 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom


The 2025 Annual Meeting of St. Mark’s Cathedral Parish, Seattle, will be on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom. The meeting will include election of parish Vestry members and delegates/alternates to Diocesan Convention. A brochure featuring the candidates is now available here, and will be available in the back of the nave starting Sunday, January 5. We’ll also hear reports from the Dean, Senior Warden, and ministry leaders. The Dean will bestow Pro Christo Awards. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our vibrant parish. As with last year, there will be no potluck meal, but light snacks and coffee/tea/water will be available to those in Bloedel Hall, and you are welcome to bring your own food if you find that helpful.


NOTE:

The meeting will again be hybrid—you can attend in Bloedel Hall or via Zoom. Join online using this Zoom link.


There will be no potluck meal again this year. Light snacks and coffee/tea/water will be available to those in Bloedel Hall, and you are welcome to bring your own food if you find that helpful.


Elections will occur slightly differently this year—see notice here. This year, online voting for those joining the meeting remotely will not be available. Votes may be cast in person any time between 8:05 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. As usual, there is no early voting or proxy voting, per the cathedral bylaws. The election rules will be read by the Cathedral Chancellor during the meeting.

FEBRUARY 2

BLESSING & DEDICATION: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 10:10–10:40 A.M.


Construction work in the new shelter space on the cathedral's property is nearing completion. The work party announced for January 25 is now at capacity and no further volunteers are needed. If you interested in volunteering in the shelter regularly after it begins operations in February, please contact Operation Nightwatch volunteer coordinator Michelle Aguilar Ramirez: michelle@seattlenightwatch.org


The Blessing and Dedication of the Shelter has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 2, 10:15–10:40 a.m., as part of an Open House that day running 9 a.m.–1 p.m. All are welcome.


Note: Our year-end appeal at Saint Mark’s for the shelter generated many much-needed hygiene products for the women to use, and cash donations totaling $28,696.50. Such generosity! These gifts will be used to furnish the shelter and help with operational support—which will cost about $1000 per woman per month. If you’ve not yet had a chance to give and would like to, you can do so here. (Select "New Emergency Women's Shelter" from the list of options.) Thank you!

FEBRUARY 2

NEXT SERIES: FOUR SUNDAYS, STARTING FEBRUARY 2, 2025, 12:30–2 P.M., Leffler Living Room OR online via Zoom. Registration required.


Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, consider attending this four-class series, facilitated by clergy and staff, where we explore the basics of the Christian faith through an Episcopal lens. Whether you are new to Saint Mark’s, or simply interested in sharing and learning more, you are welcome. Those who are interested in baptism at the Easter Vigil (April 2025) or who would like to prepare for confirmation, reception into the Episcopal Church, or reaffirmation of faith on Cathedral Day (May 2025) are strongly encouraged to attend the Inquirers' Class. More information and registration link here.

FEBRUARY 2

FIRST SUNDAYS, JANUARY–APRIL, NEXT MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 12:30–1:30 P.M., February gathering only is in the St. Nicholas Bldg., 2nd floor


Gather to read and learn from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants. A group is meeting once per month to discuss select chapters of this collection of essays. This book group is hosted by the 20s/30s Group, but all are welcome to join. Contact Julia at julia7cooper@gmail.com to RSVP and to get updates.


You are welcome to attend whether or not you attended the first meeting. For the February meeting, we will focus on the chapters "An Offering" through "Maple Sugar Moon."

FEBRUARY 9

SUNDAY MORNING FORUM

Sacristan Michael Seewer Sabbatical Report 


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall


Cathedral Sacristan and Head Verger Michael Seewer spent seven weeks last fall traveling around Europe, visiting cathedrals and other houses of worship to study their liturgical practices, including several days at the community of Taizé in France. Hear about what he saw and learned at this Sunday morning forum between the 9 and 11 a.m. services in Bloedel Hall.

FEBRUARY 9

In-person discussion of Poverty, by America:

THREE SUNDAYS: FEBRUARY 9, 16, and 23, 12:30–2 P.M.


Zoom discussion of Poverty, by America:

THREE THURSDAYS: FEBRUARY 13, 20, and 27, 7–8:30 P.M.


Registration requiredregister using this form.


The Intergenerational Council, the Restorative Justice Council, and the Affordable Housing Committee invite the entire community of Saint Mark's to participate in a book study this winter, engaging with two titles by Matthew Desmon to help us better understand issues of housing insecurity and houselessness.


Discussions of Evicted (2016) are now underway and registration is closed, but you you can register for the meetings on  Poverty, by America (2023) which begin February 9. Learn more here.


Sign up using this form.

FEBRUARY 12-16

THE WISDOM SCHOOL AT SAINT MARK'S

Icon Workshop and Forums with Priest, Author, and Iconographer Peter Pearson


Cathedral Commons Forum: WEDNESDAY, FEBRAURY 12, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and on Zoom


Icon Writing Workshop: THURSDAY–SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13–15, registration required.


Guest Sermon and "Friends Talking" Forum, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16


Fr. Peter Pearson, a Franciscan who has been studying and painting icons for more than fifty years and has published several books on the spirituality of icons, will be present at Saint Mark's the week of February 12 to offer a Wednesday evening Cathedral Commons forum (free and open to all, in person of via Zoom), and a practical workshop over three days, Thursday through Saturday, in which participants will be invited to envision and paint an icon image of Christ (registration required; cost $450—a few spots remain.).


On Sunday, February 16, Fr. Pearson will preach at the 9 and 11 a.m. morning services and participate in an informal "Friends Talking" forum in the 10 a.m. hour. Find more information about all of these offerings, including registration information for the three-day workshop, here.


In conjunction with the workshop, sermon, and forums listed above, members of the Saint Mark's Visual Arts Ministry will be installing a selection of Fr. Pearson's icons in the worship space of the cathedral in the coming weeks (see above).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saint Mark's Now Hiring:

Cathedral Buildings & Grounds Specialist 


Saint Mark's Cathedral is currently acception applications for the position of Buildings & Grounds Specialist (full-time, hourly). See a complete position description and instructions to apply at saintmarks.org/employment. Please share this announcement with anyone you think may be interested.

New Temporary Part-time Sexton Matt Magee


There is a new face you might see around the Saint Mark's campus in the coming weeks. Matt Magee is now serving as a temporary part-time Sexton, helping clean and maintain the cathedral's buildings and grounds while staff member Chris Brown is on leave. Matt is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and high school Spanish teacher by training and work experience. He is married to Marianne, a high school math teacher. Matt’s primary job is as stay-at-home parent to Layla, age 4, and Sami, age 2. He also happens to be Canon Rich Weyls's son! You will see Matt working at Saint Mark's in the afternoon or early evening on weekdays. Welcome Matt!

Videos now Available


Video of this week's important Cathedral Commons forum, Saint Mark's and Sanctuary, along with the handout and other resources, can be found here.


The Wisdom School workshop on The Spiritual Approach to the Enneagram with Dr. Joseph Benton Howell, Ph.D. can be seen here.


Hundreds of other forums and presentations can be found collected in a YouTube YouTube playlist here here. Other playlists on the cathedral's YouTube channel include Sunday morning liturgies, Compline, special services, and anthem videos.

Resources and Training for Immigrant and Refugee Ministries


At last Wednesday evening's forum, Canon Griffin named a number of organization working toward justice for immigrants and refugees, and highlighted upcoming events and training opportunities.


from Episcopal Migration Ministries:


Walking With: Migrant Accompaniment for Ministry Leaders in 2025 and BeyondFriday, January 17, 9–10 a.m. PST. Online webinar. Learn more and register here.


from the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN):


Rapid Response Training on Saturday, January 25, 12–2 p.m., online only. Rapid Response teams are groups of trained individuals who are activated to document and provide support to affected families when activity, raids or detentions by immigration agents are reported in their community. Learn more here. (We are hoping to create a Rapid Response team here at Saint Mark’s that can be activated as needed.) Register using this Zoom link.


Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Rally in Olympia on Thursday, January 30, 2 p.m.; learn more and register here. (The full-day program is at capacity and registration is closed, but you can still register for the march and rally.)


Accompaniment Training Online on Wednesdays, February 12 & 19, 6–8 p.m., online only. Learn more and register here.


from the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW:


Advocacy TrainingMonday, February 10, 6:30–8 p.m., online only. Learn more and register here.


Accompaniment TrainingSunday, February 23, time and in-person location TBA. Learn more here.


The recent gathering organized by the Church Council of Greater Seattle, titled Immigration Organizing Faith Convening, is now past, but watch for other opportunities offered by the Church Council in the future.

FROM THE COMMUNITY

2025 Seattle MLK Day March & Rally


MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 11 A.M. (Indoor Rally), 12:30 P.M. (March begins), at Garfield High School


The annual Seattle MLK Coalition Rally & March will begin at 11 a.m. in the Garfield gym. The focus this year will be on Project 2025 and youth gun violence. We will honor the legacy of the late Dr. Maxime Mimms, the visionary founder of the Evergreen State College’s Tacoma campus. The Reverend Dr. Kelle Brown will be among the speakers. The march will leave Garfield High School at 12:30 p.m. Dress warmly! Learn more here.

Volunteer Opportunities


At this time there is a particular need for volunteers interested in operating the cameras for livestreamed liturgies in the nave and/or hybrid events in Bloedel Hall. Prior experience is not required, although an interest in video production is helpful. The job requires quick thinking and can be stressful, but it's also creative and fun. Contact Greg Bloch to learn more: gbloch@saintmarks.org


There is also a need for Compline Hospitality Ministers, volunteers who are a friendly face and welcoming presence for all those attending Compline each Sunday night. (This position is called "Hospitality Minister" because it combines the distinct roles of Usher and Greeter into one.) This role is simple but important—for many people, Compline is the first time they have come through the cathedral's doors, so you may be the first cathedral community member they will ever encounter. This role is open to all, and is a particularly good opportunity for couples to volunteer together. Ministers serve once a month or less. Contact Michael Seewer to learn more: mseewer@saintmarks.org

Registration is Open for Choir Camp 2025


CAMP DATES: JULY 14–18, 2025 (plus Sunday morning participation July 20), Senior Choristers 9 a.m.4 p.m.; Junior Choristers 9 a.m.12 p.m.


Age 5 through 8th graders are encouraged to register now!


Choir Camp is a great opportunity for your child to grow in confidence as a singer, develop excellent musical skills as a chorister and make strong friendships that give instant community to your child here at the Cathedral. Campers will develop their music theory knowledge, vocal skills, and rhythm work while experiencing art and crafts activities, singing in the beautiful cathedral acoustic, playing games, and making new friends.  


More information and registration links at: saintmarks.org/choircamp

MealTrain Requests—The Nelson-Brown Family, Heather Millar


The cathedral Community Meal Delivery Ministry uses the online tool MealTrain to organize and simplify the donation of food to members of our community going throguh difficult times.


Chris Brown, beloved cathedral staff member, began chemotherapy on December 24. Donations of meals would be greatly appreciated by Chris, his wife Sandy Nelson, and their daughter Elsie Nelson Brown. Sign up at: mealtrain.com/27kl2e


Heather Millar is currently recovering from injuries relating to a fall. If you can help out while her mobility is limited, please sign up at this link: mealtrain.com/3voy6w


PLEASE NOTE: Heather's home is in Ballard, and the Nelson-Browns live in Greenwood/Phinney Ridge. If you would like to contribute a meal, but transportation is an issue for you, contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie and we will work out delivery. Please also contact Canon Barrie if you know of someone else in the community who would appreciate the gift of some meals: wbarrie@saintmarks.org

Episcopal Relief & Development Update on Southern California Wildfires


January 14, 2025


Episcopal Relief & Development is actively supporting diocesan leaders in communities impacted by the Southern California wildfires and working with them to identify the needs of the people in their communities that have been severely affected. Here are some recent updates as the event continues to unfold:


  • At least 24 people have died from the fires and 180,000 have been displaced.
  • The winds have made the fires hard to contain and predict.
  • A new fire, the Auto Fire, ignited late Monday. It is now fully contained.
  • Episcopal Relief & Development has been providing spiritual support, technical resources and guidance to clergy and lay leaders who have been impacted by the fires.
  • Episcopal Relief & Development is working with community leaders to plan and implement emergency, mid- and long-term responses.


This is an active disaster. All are reminded not to send goods or to make plans to travel to the area to volunteer until the community is ready. Instead, consider making a contribution to the Wildfire Response Fund to support people in impacted communities now and in the long-term.


Please pray for the people being affected by the multiple wildfires in California; visit the Wildfire Prayer Experience page.

Godly Play will next be offered this Sunday, January 19, in the 10 a.m. hour. The Weavers (age 3 to grade 2) will explore the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and the Fishers (grades 3 to 5) will engage with the Parable of the Sower.


Godly Play is offered for kids age 3 through fifth grade on the first and third Sundays of each month.

The Restorative Justice Council typically meets—online via Zoom—on the third Sunday of the month, every other month. The January meeting, however, has been postponed to February 16. Watch for more information in future weeks.

Cathedral Yoga will be offered as usual on The MLK Jr holiday, Monday, January 20. The instructor is Greta Hill, accompanied by Sound Bath Artist Andrea Suzuki. There is an extended savasana (15 minutes).


Sign up to receive the Cathedral Yoga monthly newsletter (and occasional special updates) here.

The Contemplative Prayer group meets most Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Read more here. It is suspended whenever a Taizé liturgy is offered in the nave at that time, which, beginning in January 2025, will be the second Tuesday of most months.

Please note that the docent-led cathedral tour, usually offered on the last Sunday of the month, is cancelled on January 26 due to the Annual Parish Meeting. The next opportunity will be February 23.

FUNERALS


A funeral for David Harms will be offered

SATURDAY, JANAURY 25, 1 P.M. in the cathedral nave


A funeral for Scott Cochrane will be offered

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 11 A.M., in the cathedral nave


A funeral for Jonie Pritchard will be offered

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1:30 P.M. in the cathedral nave

SUNDAY SERVICES

Sunday, January 19, 2025:

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany


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:

Isaiah 62:1–5

Psalm 36:5–10

1 Corinthians 12:1–11

John 2:1–11

8 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

in Thomsen Chapel

Presider & Preacher: The Rev. Canon Emily Griffin


Hymns:

Songs of thankfulness and praise [Hymn #135]

Lift every voice and sing [Hymn #599]


Organ:

Richard Shephard, Prelude

Charles Villiers Stanford, Prelude in G

9 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

in the cathedral nave

Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason

Preacher: The Rev. Canon Emily Griffin


Hymns:

Songs of thankfulness and praise [Hymn #135]

Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness [Hymn #339]

Lift every voice and sing [Hymn #599]


Choir:

Kathleen Thomerson, I want to walk as a child of the light


Organ:

Richard Shephard, Prelude

Charles Villiers Stanford, Prelude in G

11 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

in the cathedral nave & livestreamed

Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason

Preacher: The Rev. Canon Emily Griffin


Hymns:

Let streams of living justice [ELW #710]

Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness [Hymn #339]

Lift every voice and sing [Hymn #599]


Choir:

Daniel Iverson, Spirit of the living God  

Luca Marenzio, Tribus miraculis


Organ:

Richard Shephard, Prelude

Charles Villiers Stanford, Prelude in G

7 P.M. CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST

in Thomsen Chapel

Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason


Musician: Rebekah Gilmore, soprano

9:30 P.M. COMPLINE

in the cathedral nave & livestreamed

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:

harm. J.S. Bach, Songs of thankfulness and praise

Jason A. Anderson, Psalm 36

Charles Lockhart, All praise to you, O Lord

Jeff Junkinsmith, Nunc dimittis

Orlando di Lasso, Tribus miraculis

Liturgy and repertoire information subject to change.

Newcomers' Coffee with Clergy


THE 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.

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

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.

Weekday Services


Daily Morning Prayer is offered online via Zoom, Monday–Friday at 7:30 a.m.


Daily Evening Prayer is offered via Zoom, Monday–Friday at 6 p.m.


Thursday Morning Chapel Eucharist: A service of Holy Eucharist is offered in person in Thomsen Chapel on the 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays of the month only. Starting in January 2025, this service has moved to 7:30 a.m.

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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