SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2021
THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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Sunday Worship
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in-person, not live-streamed
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in-person and livestreamed
Download the leaflets in advance here.
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Arienne Davison
Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1,17-27; 2 Corinthians 6:1–13; Mark 5:21-43
Hymns: O bless the Lord, my soul [Hymn #411]; In boldness, look to God for help [Voices Found #94]; Lord, whose love through humble service [Hymn #610]
Instrumental Solos (Page Smith, cello): Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Sinfonia F Major; Amy Beach, Pastorale, Op. 151; J.S. Bach, Allemande from Cello Suite No. 1
Organ: John Rutter, Toccata in Seven
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This Sunday, we once again welcome The Rev. Canon Arienne Davison as guest preacher. Canon Davison is currently Canon to the Ordinary (that is, the Bishop’s Chief of Staff) in the Diocese of Olympia, and in that capacity she serves on the cathedral vestry as the Bishop’s representative. She formerly served as Vicar of St. Bede’s, Port Orchard, and Canon for Multicultural Ministries for the Diocese. Welcome, Canon Davison!
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Virtual Coffee Hour
Immediately following the 11 a.m. service, join us for Virtual Coffee Hour! All are welcome. Join using this Zoom link.
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The Office of Compline
EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30 P.M.—broadcast on KING 98.1 FM and king.org; and livestreamed on saintmarks.org, on Facebook, and on YouTube.
Highlights: Kevin Siegfried, "Phos hilaron" and "Te lucis ante terminum" from Music for Compline; Dana Marsh, Nunc Dimittis; Erin Aas, Of the Lord's Mercies
All repertoire and liturgy information subject to change.
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ABOVE: This Juneteenth, the African-American Circle of the Circles of Color, led by Rev. Carla Robinson, offered a service of freedom and healing at Saint Mark's. Photo by Michael Perera.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Holy Eucharist liturgy
Sunday 6/27, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Sending and Blessing of SSC
Sunday, 6/27, during the 11 a.m. service
Virtual Coffee Hour
Sunday 6/27, 12 p.m.
The Office of Compline
Sunday 6/27, 9:30 p.m.
Night Prayer with 20s & 30s
in-person on the labyrinth
Monday, 6/28, 7 p.m.
Newcomers Coffee with Clergy
Sunday 7/4, 12 p.m.
Cathedral Campus Gardening
Saturday, 7/10, 9 - 12 p.m.
Stairway Walk with 20s/30s
Sunday, 7/11, 2 p.m.
Second Sunday Book Group
Sunday, 7/11, 1 p.m.
Women's Compline
Sunday, 7/18 & 7/25, 9:30 p.m.
From Prisoners of Pandemic to Prisoners of Hope
with Canon Walter Brownridge
Saturday, July 24, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Please note: Sunday Morning Church School is now on summer hiatus. It will resume in September.
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FUNERALS
The funeral of Kathryn Barnhouse will be offered SATURDAY, JULY 10, at 2 p.m.
The funeral of The Rev. Diane Brelsford will be offered SATURDAY, JULY 17, at 11 a.m.
The date and time of the funeral of Linda Donato will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Sending and Blessing of SSC Members
SUNDAY, JUNE 27, during the 11 A.M. service
The seven women of this year's SSC cohort—Caroline, Kylee, Taylor, Amanda, April, Grace, and Stephanie—will mark the conclusion of their service year with a blessing and sending during the 11 a.m. service on June 27. Whether watching via livestream or in person, your prayerful witness will help lift and send our service corps members as they move into the next chapter of God’s call for their lives.
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20S/30S GROUP
Night Prayer Update: Now In-Person on the Labyrinth!
NEXT SERVICE: MONDAY, JUNE 28, 7 P.M., over the phone or optional in-person outdoor gathering
Night Prayer with the 20s/30s Group at Saint Mark's will continue to be offered over the phone on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. Now, on the 4th Sunday of the month only, the group will gather in-person on the labyrinth in front of the cathedral. Joining by phone will still be an option! Please email Canon Jennifer to receive the call-in information. Find the order of service and learn more here.
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Upcoming Changes to Worship at Saint Mark's
As you probably know, with the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations in the state of Washington now well over 70% for adults, Governor Inslee is expected to announce changes to pandemic restrictions soon. In light of that expectation, please keep an eye on your email early next week for a special message from Dean Thomason.
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From Prisoners of Pandemic to Prisoners of Hope: A Day of Reflection on Being Church in our Emerging Reality
SATURDAY, JULY 24, 9:30 A.M.–12 P.M.
facilitated by The Rev. Canon Walter Brownridge, Saint Mark’s Theologian-in-Residence
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” —Desmond Tutu
The past 16 months have been traumatic for many of us, and on so many levels. Pandemic, climate signs of foreboding, and a renewed cycle of racial reckoning. As COVID-19 recedes, in some way, we may feel divided. Some of us may feel that our energies are depleted, and others are eager to leave our isolation and enjoy the summer, and life returning to a sense of normalcy.
Yet, this may be a good time reflect and ask questions of meaning, faith, healing, and that big word: Hope. People in the midst of dark times, as the quote from Archbishop Tutu above notes, certainly need hope. I contend that we need hope when coming out of a difficult period and into the unknown. So yes, we must remain Prisoners of Hope. Together we will explore how hope is a muscle – that must be exercised as a spiritual discipline. Registration information will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Newcomers' Coffee Hour with Clergy
SUNDAY, JULY 4, 12-1 p.m.
On the first Sunday of each month, a special virtual coffee hour is offered for those who have recently started experiencing Saint Mark’s liturgies (wherever you may be located), those who are new to Saint Mark’s, or anyone who had questions about the cathedral community. Find the link to join here, or email newcomers@saintmarks.org.
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CATHEDRAL GARDENING MINISTRY
Green Thumb or Not... We Need You!
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 9 A.M. and the second Saturday of each month
Growing season is here and that means there is plenty to do in the Saint Mark’s gardens. The ‘work’ is fun and rewarding; the community is supportive and effective. We need you!! The pandemic restrictions are loosened for outdoors. We meet the second Saturday of the month, 9 am-noon. Bring garden gloves if you have them and any favorite tools, along with a bottle of water. We have tools to share. Our next gardening day is Saturday, July 10 at 9 am. Join us! Any questions, write to norva@ix.netcom.com.
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20s/30s
Stairway Walks Around Seattle for 20s/30s
Did you know that Seattle has 650 publicly accessible stairways? In the early 1900s, property developers in hilly Seattle would construct public stairways for convenience and to improve access to trolly lines. Now, these scenic passageways provide opportunities to discover off-the-path views through Seattle neighborhoods. Join with other young adults from around the Diocese of Olympia to explore and learn about different neighborhoods and Episcopal parishes within Seattle. The series begins July 11 at Epiphany Parish, exploring Madrona and Leschi—a 3-mile walk at an easy pace, with lake views and open green spaces. We’ll also have an opportunity to learn more about the parish, meet clergy and enjoy light refreshments after the walk.
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Second Sunday Book Group
SUNDAY, JULY 11, 1 P.M., via Zoom
We're reading The Language of God (2006) by Francis Collins, Director of the National Institute of Health. Collins argues that faith in God and faith in science need not be at odds with each other. To join the Zoom discussion, contact pmcelheran@comcast.net or deborahbrown2559@me.com.
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Women's Compline Choir Returns
SUNDAYS, JULY 18 & 25, 9:30 P.M.
Following their debut in the summer of 2019, the Women’s Compline Choir of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, directed by Rebekah Gilmore, chant the office for several Sundays each summer. The service will remain closed to the public for the time being, but broadcasts continue uninterrupted each week on KING 98.1 FM, streaming at king.org, as a podcast, and livestreamed both on the cathedral website and Facebook page.
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CREATION CARE MINISTRY
Creation Care Weekly Tip: Food & Faith Connection
Explore the connections of food and faith right in your backyard. In Harvesting Abundance, Local Initiatives of Food and Faith, author and longtime Saint Mark's member Brian Sellers-Petersen shares stories from across the country showing the impact of agrarian ministry in our communities. Sellers-Petersen currently serves as a consultant to Good News Gardens, an Episcopal church-wide movement of food and creation care ministries—gardening, farming, beekeeping, composting, gleaning, feeding, and food justice advocacy. Learn more about Good News Gardens and Sellers-Peterson's work here. Check out the book and preview here.
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Saint Mark's Seeks Candidates for Two New Positions
The Cathedral is now accepting applications for two new positions a Canon for Intergenerational Ministries (full time) and a Program Coordinator for Intergeneration Ministries (part time). Following on from the Mutual Ministry Goals recently adopted by the Vestry, these two positions will have responsibility for a comprehensive program for the formation of disciples of all ages, including intergenerational experiences of worship, formation, fellowship, and justice work. See the complete job descriptions and instructions on how to apply at: saintmarks.org/employment. Please distribute this information to anyone you know who may be interested!
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Introduction to EfM: Video now available
If you missed last Wednesday's forum on Education for Ministry but are still interested in learning more, a complete video of the event is now available here.
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Saint Mark's Cathedral's Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action
An ad hoc committee of the Vestry has been working for many months on a new public statement of our positions as a community at this moment in history, building on the cathedral's 2016 document Renewing Our Covenant as well as the Covenant to Root Out Racism written by the Bishop of Missouri and adopted by the Diocese of Olympia at its most recent convention. Please find the complete text, and watch Senior Warden Peter McClung's very brief (2-minute) video introduction to the document , on the cathedral's website here.
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Saint Mark's Land Acknowledgment
You may have noticed in recent months more occasions when we have begun our worship or meetings with a Land Acknowledgment:
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.
Over the last year a Vestry-appointed ad hoc group has worked to develop the Land Acknowledgment we are now using. It was adopted unanimously by the cathedral Vestry in April of this year, and every group at Saint Mark’s—every ministry, every gathering, every committee—is encouraged to begin your time together with this Land Acknowledgment. The Vestry is committed to this action and many more as we seek to deepen our relationship with and support for the Duwamish People.
Read more here about the land acknowledgment and the actions Saint Mark's is taking to learn more and stand in support of local indigenous tribes and nations.
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