The Weekly Connector

October 9, 2026

Make Your 2027 Pledge now!

Our annual giving campaign is happening now. You can make your 2027 pledge today via our online pledge form. You’ll soon receive a letter at your home address with a paper pledge form if you prefer to pledge that way.

Our goal is to raise $250,000 more in pledge contributions in 2027 than we receive today. A pledge isn’t a payment, it’s a promise to contribute in the year ahead.

If you contribute to Saint Mark’s today, please consider pledging more to help us a) pay our staff more fairly, b) hire an additional priest, and c) better fund our ministries and outreach.
If you don’t contribute today and you’re wondering if your contribution would matter, it would! The extra income we hope to receive in 2027 will help us be more and do more together, so please give what you can. It’s not the amount that matters. What matters is your pledge commitment to this place, these people, and to the community we hope to better serve.

To learn more about why your pledge matters, watch this video from our friends at Saint Columba’s Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. It’s a great summary of the pledging process and why it’s a key part of our faith community experience.

Mark Your Calendar:

Our annual giving campaign forum will be Sunday, October 18th in the Banquet Room. One between services and one immediately following the 10:30 am service. Join us to hear about our financial goals for 2027, how to pledge, and to ask questions you may have. See you then!
And if you’re unable to join in person, we’ll also host the presentation via Zoom on Wednesday, October, 21st at 7 pm.

Sunday, October 11

Please note that Hennepin Ave will be closed, between Franklin Ave and 36th Street, for an Open Streets event this Sunday.

Worship Services

8:00 am | Rite I (Traditional Language), Spoken Eucharist

10:30 am | Rite II (Contemporary Language), Choral Eucharist.

5:00 pm | Choral Evensong

View the music for our worship together here.

Other Opportunities to Connect

Sunday Fellowship | Join us every Sunday morning beginning at 9 am, and continuing through the morning (except during the 10:30 worship service) to build and deepen relationships and enjoy refreshments.

Wells Foundation Sunday Formation | 9:30am in the Banquet Room. Join us to hear from Wildflyer Coffee and the University Episcopal Community, grantees who have benefitted from the Wells Foundation. Also meet Board members, hear how the Wells Foundation is doing, enjoy treats and Wildflyer coffee on us!

Voices of Saint Mark's: How We Got Here

Wednesday, October 14 | 7:00 - 8:30pm

The stories of how our panelists found their way to Saint Mark’s. Jay Nuhring will facilitate a discussion with Theo Park, Renee Sherman and Kamra Heldman.

This series celebrates the many stories, perspectives, and experiences of our community. Each of us arrived here by a different path with a story that has shaped how we understand God, community, faith, and the world.

Our Cathedral and its Culture

Saturday, October 17 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Saint Mark's holds a unique place in the Diocese of Minnesota as both a cathedral and a parish. Join us to learn about our history, from our beginnings as a parish church to our role today as the cathedral of the diocese. We will close with a Eucharist and instruction.

For more information or to let us know you plan to attend, please contact Mary Lusk.

SAAGES, Thursday, October 22 | 10:30 am

The Saint Mark’s SAAGES Group (retirement age folks) will welcome Canon Musician Raymond Johnston for its October program. He will meet with us in the Community Room to share musical insights. A good time for all is guaranteed!

Coffee and treats will be served at 10:30 followed by the program. You are welcome to bring sweet or savory snacks to share. Contact John or Lois if you have questions. All who are free during the day are welcome.

Indigenous Peoples' Day Is October 12

SMEC Library has almost two full shelves of books on the history of indigenous peoples. Look through the collection this month for a title you might enjoy. Books may be checked out for four weeks.

Open Meeting of the Saint Mark's Foundation

Wednesday, October 14 | 4:00 -5:30 pm in the Library

For the first time, the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Saint Mark’s Foundation will be open to all Saint Markans. The foundation invests the endowment assets of Saint Mark’s, makes an annual distribution of funds to support the operations of the Cathedral, and makes loans and grants to the Cathedral for special needs. The meeting will include a quarterly review with the Foundation’s investment advisor.

Anyone wishing to attend should email Paul Anton no later than Tuesday, October 13, to ensure there will be adequate seating for guests.

WEEKLY SERVICES

Sundays - 8:00 am Rite I Holy Eucharist, 10:30 am Rite II Holy Eucharist, 5:00 pm Choral Evensong

Wednesdays – Holy Eucharist, 12:15 pm, in the Nave

Thursdays – Contemplative Prayer, 9:00 am, All Saints Chapel

Saturdays - Holy Eucharist, 12:15 pm (most weeks), 5:30 pm Santa Misa en Español

Upcoming Events

Saturday Oct 10: Cathedral Doors Open, for tours and prayers, 11 am – 1 pm with Eucharist at 12:15 pm, in the Nave.

Sunday Oct 11: Wells Foundation Sunday, presentation at 9:30 am

Sunday Oct 11: Newcomers gathering, 12:00 pm, Dining Room

Sunday Oct 11: Sunday Night Supper offered at Plymouth Congregational Church, 5:00 pm; discover a new way to serve and support our neighbors

Monday Oct 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day, Cathedral closed

Wednesday Oct 14: Voices of Saint Mark’s, 7:00 pm, Community Room

Saturday Oct 17: Our Cathedral and Culture, 9 am – 12 pm, Library

Sunday Oct 18: Forum: Stewardship discussion, 9:30 am and 12:00 pm

Sunday Oct 18: Music Series event: Ancia Saxophone Quartet, 2:30 pm, Nave

Sunday Oct 18: Women’s Ministry, 3:30 pm, Library

Wednesday Oct 21: Stewardship discussion at 7:00 pm, via zoom.

Thursday Oct 22: SAAGES: music with Canon Musician Raymond Johnston, 10:30 am

Thursday – Saturday, Oct 22 – 24: ECMN Convention

Saturday Oct 24: Men’s Ministry, 9:00 am, Library

Sunday Oct 25: Forum “Listening with the Ear of the Heart”, 9:30 am

Thursday Oct 29: Seasonal Bible Study, 7:00 pm on zoom, led by Jay Phelan

Monday Nov 2: All Soul's Day Eucharist, 7:30 pm

Tuesday Nov 3: Nave open from 7:00 am -7:00 pm for prayer; Election Day Evening Prayer Vigil, 7:00 pm

Wednesday Nov 4: Voices of Saint Mark’s, 7:00 pm, Community Room

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