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SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday, September 12, 2021:
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in person in Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in person only, in the cathedral nave
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in person in Thomsen Chapel
9:30 p.m. • Compline
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Photo of the Back-To-School Backback Blessing event, taken by Peter McClung. |
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NEW THIS WEEK
Reflect and connect in nature
Registration deadline this week
Save the date: Saturday, October 2
2021/22 Season Announcement
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A Video Message from Dean Thomason |
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Dean Thomason has prepared this brief (4-minute) video message, inviting everyone back to the cathedral this weekend for Homecoming Sunday and discussing in-person worship in the cathedral's spaces during the fall.
Please watch, and email the Dean at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
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Homecoming Sunday & Ministry Fair
THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
The long tradition of "Homecoming Sunday" at Saint Mark's takes on a new significance in 2021! On Sunday September 12, all the ministries of the cathedral will be blessed and commissioned for the new program year during the morning liturgies. Then, following both the 9 and 11 a.m. services, the in-person Ministry Fair will resume, this year offered in the cathedral nave. Come learn about the many opportunities that exist in this place. Consider trying something new! Learn about an aspect of cathedral life that you have never considered before! The ministry leaders and volunteers of Saint Mark's are passionate about what they do, and are eager to share that passion with you.
NOTE: During the Ministry Fair, the Cathedral Beekeeping ministry will be selling jars of honey from the cathedral's own bees! $15 cash or check—supplies are limited!
In addition, this coming Sunday will feature:
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The return of the 8 a.m. Sunday Chapel Eucharist, featuring the beautiful Fritts organ of Thomsen chapel
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The return of choral music to both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday liturgies
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The return of the 7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel, this Sunday with meditative music offered by Charles Coldwell, recorder
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Intergenerational Hike to Twin Falls
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, meet at the Twin Falls trailhead at 2 p.m.
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Please register using this link by 4:30 p.m. TODAY, Friday 9/10, to help with planning purposes.
The Children & Families, Youth, and 20s/30s leadership have planned a fun and meaningful experience for all ages. New members of the Seattle Service Corps, who have just arrived in Seattle, are planning to be in attendance as well! Bring your water, snacks and appropriate gear. We’ll meet at the Twin Falls trailhead at 2 p.m., then make the 1.5-mile hike to the falls. Against the backdrop of the beautiful waterfall, a moment of reflection and prayer will be offered, including some Taizé hymns and a brief liturgy drawing on the prayers of the Iona Community. After some time to relax and play, everyone will make the 1.5-mile walk back to the start. The event will conclude by 5:30 p.m.
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Fall Inquirers' Class
TWO SATURDAY MORNINGS, OCTOBER 2 & 9, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M., via Zoom
No matter where you are on your journey, consider attending this two-class series, facilitated by clergy, where we will explore together the basics of the Christian faith through the Episcopal lens. Whether you are new to Saint Mark’s, or just interested in sharing and learning, you are welcome. After completing the series, many people often decide to receive the sacrament of baptism or be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. Attendees are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions. Contact Dean Steve Thomason or Emily Meeks with questions. Registration required to receive Zoom link. Register here.
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR SMALL GROUPS
Radix 6: Encounters with God in Times of Transition
SMALL GROUPS MEET: ONCE A WEEK STARTING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19, THROUGH OCTOBER 31. Register here.
OPENING PLENARY: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 7–8:30 P.M., via Zoom.
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in The Radix Project, a chance to study, pray, and connect that many participants have called transformative. This fall, the theme for Radix 6, Encounters with God in Times of Transition, draws inspiration from selected scripture stories and accompanying artwork to invite reflection on current events and how we live and move and have our being in this time. Register now to sign up for a small group—the deadline is this coming Wednesday, September 15.
All are welcome to the opening Plenary Presentation next Sunday, September 19, whether or not you plan to participate in the small groups. Register to receive the Zoom link for the Plenary using this link. (This is different than the link to sign up for a small group.)
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SAVE THE DATE!
Saint Francis Day Celebration with Blessing of the Animals
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 4:30 P.M., on the outdoor labyrinth and front lawn
On Saturday, October 2, Saint Mark's will once again offer its beloved Saint Francis Day tradition. A few years ago this offering was moved from Sunday morning to Saturday afternoon, and the outdoor celebration has a truly festive community atmosphere. All creatures great and small are welcome! More details will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Youth Service Project with Nurturing Roots Community Farm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 12:45–3 P.M., 6218 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle
Middle School and High School youth will offer their elbow grease to assist with the fall chores on this special farm. Nurturing Roots is a thriving urban farm and community farming program that values community, self-sufficiency, food empowerment, social justice, and education. Come get your hands dirty for a good cause (or plan ahead and bring work gloves!). We will meet onsite at the farm at 12:45 p.m. on October 10 after church. Check out the farm's website at www.nuturingrootsfarm.org. For more information, contact Rebekah Gilmore: [email protected]
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Staff Announcement: Eliacín Rosario-Cruz Called as Cathedral Canon
Exciting news: The Reverend Eliacín Rosario-Cruz has accepted the call to serve as Canon and Priest Associate at Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Eliacín (pronounced “ay-lee-uh-SEEN”) is no stranger to Saint Mark’s, having served as Adult Faith Formation Associate here 2005–2008, and he was ordained a priest in the cathedral in 2015. His first day will be October 26.
As Cathedral Canon he will join fellow clergy in our collaborative design of parish ministry, taking his place as preacher, pastor, and teacher, while also serving as a member of the senior leadership team exercising administrative leadership as well. Eliacín’s passion for restorative justice and systemic change lends well to his playing a key and timely role in our community’s efforts in that expression of ministry. Read the full announcement here, and join us in welcoming Eliacín and his family to Saint Mark's!
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,
9 A.M.-12 P.M.
All are welcome to join the Cathedral Campus Gardeners on the second Saturday of each month, whether you have a green thumb or not! Join the next work party on September 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Questions? Write to: [email protected].
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18,
Dean Thomason and Cathedral Sacristan Michael Seewer invite all to attend this upcoming training online via Zoom—including long-timers and those interested in getting involved for the first time. All liturgical ministers are asked to participate in this training once every three years.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall
The first Sunday Forum of the fall will feature a conversation with Buddhist monk Venerable Nisabho who is seeking to establish a Thai Forest Monastery in the Seattle area, and is gathering people at Saint Mark’s for meditation, teachings, and breathing practices. Tan Nisabho and Dean Steve are exploring together cross-cultural and interfaith expressions of contemplative practices, including Christian centering prayer. Read more about this branch of Buddhism.
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The September 26 walk is will introduce St. John the Baptist parish and “Alki from Above." Join with other young adults from around the Diocese of Olympia to explore and learn about different neighborhoods and Episcopal parishes within Seattle.
NEXT WALK:
OCTOBER 17, St. Paul's and "Southwest Queen Anne."
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NEW DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 1:30 P.M.
The selection for September is Louise Erdrich's The Night Watchman.
This discussion has now again been moved to the fourth Sunday of the month due to the funeral liturgy of Matt Briggs. Contact Pearl McElheran with questions: [email protected]
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021, 7 P.M. via Zoom
The recent IPCC report shows that heating from humans has caused irreparable damage to Earth. Saint Mark's parishioner and American Geophysical Union president-elect Dr. Lisa Graumlich will lead us in making sense of these findings and explore how we may move forward with this information. Join via Zoom—the link will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Music Series Concerts Return
After a year of livestreaming, we are delighted to welcome audiences back to Saint Mark’s Cathedral for the 2021-22 season! This year, in an effort to include new and less familiar voices in our programming, the series will feature more works by living composers than ever before. Highlights include the Boston-based ensemble Tapestry performing "Starry Night" with local instrumentalist and cathedral member James Falzone; Portland ensemble Northwest Art Song's program "Sacred and Profane," featuring an award-winning new composition about Ruth and Naomi; the National Lutheran Choir joined by the Northwest Girlchoir premiering a new piece for Earth Day, and much more.
Ticketed livestreaming will continue for all those who are not able to attend in-person. View the full lineup of concerts and liturgies online at saintmarks.org/concerts.
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Cathedral Conversations About Race
New Podcast Episode! Vinh Do
In this special podcast offering, Michael Perera and Cara Peterson talk with each other and other non-white Saint Mark’s parishioners about their experiences navigating a majority-white world, at the Cathedral and beyond. This new episode features Vinh Do, who arrived in the United States with his family from Vietnam in the 1970s, sponsored by Saint Mark's Cathedral.
Search for "Cathedral Conversations" wherever you get your podcasts to listen, or find all released episodes on this page below, or on the podcast page of the website. If you have any questions, please contact the co-producers Michael or Cara directly.
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CREATION CARE
New Joint Statement from Christian Church Leaders on Climate: "Listen to the Cry of the Earth"
The leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion recently issued an historic joint statement, warning of the urgency of environmental sustainability, its impact on poverty, and the importance of global cooperation. Pope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby—who between the three of them represent approximately 1.6 billion Christians worldwide—urge everyone to play their part in “choosing life” for the future of the planet. Read this important statement on the Creation Care webpage here.
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The monthly Creation Care Ministry meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday evening, September 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend. Contact Marjorie for the Zoom link to join the meeting. Visit the website to learn more about this very active ministry at Saint Mark's.
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Upcoming Baptism Opportunities
Baptisms are next scheduled for both All Saints’ Sunday, November 7, and the Bishop’s Visitation the following Sunday, November 14, at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. If you are interested in you or your child being baptized on one of these dates, please email Dean Thomason ([email protected] ) for more information.
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CORRECTION
Tuesday Bible Study Resumes This Week, Online-Only
FIRST MEETING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 11:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M., via Zoom
Tuesday Bible Study will resume this upcoming week, Tuesday September 14, online via Zoom, and not in person as previously announced. (The group plans to move to a "hybrid meeting," with online and in-person option, in the coming months.) This group provides a weekly conversation around the scripture readings for the following Sunday. Each week a discussion is facilitated by rotating guest leaders, and lively conversation ensues as people share their thoughts about the lessons. The group meets from 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. for social time and 12–1:30 p.m. for study and prayer over the lectionary. Contact Lynne Cobb for more information and to get the link to join.
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Casa Latina Virtual Gala Celebration! ROOTED & RESILIENT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:
Online Music & Dance Lessons at 6:30 P.M.,
Online Program at 7 P.M.
Since 2014, Casa Latina has connected Latino immigrants in Seattle with over 45,000 well-paying jobs through their jobs dispatch program. Saint Mark's has been in partnership with Casa Latina in many ways in recent years, and is proud to be one of the sponsors of the 2021 En Camino Gala Celebration, an online event with music and inspiring speakers. Casa Latina has partnered with Latino-owned Café Con Leche to bring you a special Cuban meal which includes delicious empanadas, salad, a main course, and for dessert a classic flan! Reserve now, then pick up your food between 2 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 25 at the Café in Seattle's Sodo Neighborhood. The online festivities then begin at 6:30 p.m. The event itself is free and virtual. More details here.
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A New Musical by Former Dean Fred Northup Premieres Online
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 4 P.M. PACIFIC TIME
The Rev. Fred Northup, Dean of Saint Mark's from 1988 to 1998, has written a new music entitled David: The Faces of Love. The world premiere will be presented in concert on September 28 in Asheville, North Carolina, and may be watched live on the internet. Tickets for the streaming event are $10. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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The Choir School is back! Visit here for more about safe singing plans and how to register a chorister.
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The phone number for the Pastoral Care Emergency Line has changed. Those in need of urgent spiritual care can simply call the cathedral main phone number, and then dial or request extension 100:
206.323.0300 x 100
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September 27 (call-in or in person in Leffler House).
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Cathedral Yoga will again be led by Wendy Townsend on Monday, September 13. Please note that there will be NO Cathedral Yoga offering on September 27 due to a concert in the nave.
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Registration for the the Diocese of Olympia's 111th Diocesan Convention is now open. The convention will be online-only, on October 29 & 30. See the preliminary agenda here.
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FUNERALS
The funeral of Mary Baldwin Kennedy will be offered
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, at 4 P.M.
The funeral of Matthew Briggs will be offered
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, at 2 P.M.
The funeral of Jane Dauber will be offered
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, AT 2 P.M.
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Sunday, September 12, 2021: The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Thomsen Chapel; in-person only
Presider & Preacher:
The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason
Organ:
G.F. Handel, Variations from Organ Concerto Set 1, Op. 4, No. 1
Alcock, Voluntary in D
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9 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person only
11 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person & livestreamed
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Download the service leaflets in advance here.
Join the 11 a.m. service via livestream here.
Presider:
The Reverend Canon Doctor Marda Steedman Sanborn
Preacher:
The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason
Scripture:
Proverbs 1:20–33
Psalm 19
James 3:1–12
Mark 8:27–38
Hymns:
Sing praise to God who reigns above [Hymn #408]
Will you come and follow me? [tune: Kelvingrove]
From God Christ's deity came forth [Hymn #443]
Choir:
11 a.m: Harold Friedell, Draw us in the Spirit’s tether
Organ:
G.F. Handel, Variations from Organ Concerto Set 1, Op. 4, No. 1
9 a.m.: Alcock, Voluntary in D
11 a.m.: Improvisation in the style of Jean-François Dandrieu on Mit Freuden zart
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7 P.M. • CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST
Presider:
The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason
Musician:
Charles Coldwell, recorder
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Highlights:
Claude Goudimel, Hope of the world, thou Christ of great compassion
Peter Hallock: Psalm 116
Richard T. Proulx, We adore you, O Christ
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 12 p.m., and the first Sunday of each month
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Sunday Morning Church School will resume Next Sunday, September 19! Learn more here.
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Choral Evensong, offered at 4:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month, resumes in person on Sunday, October 3.
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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 of the Duwamish Tribe. [Learn more]
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Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
206-323-0300
www.saintmarks.org
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