SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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Sunday Worship at 11 a.m.
Livestream service of Holy Eucharist
Download the leaflet in advance here.
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37
Hymns: Lo, he comes with clouds descending [Hymn #57]; Jesus came, adored by angels [Hymn #454]
Organ: Two Meditations on Psalm 42 by Max Reger & Guy Bovet; Richard Billingham, Meditation on My Lord, what a morning; J.S. Bach, Choral prelude on Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661
Offertory music: My Lord, what a morning (Traditional Spiritual)
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The Office of Compline
EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30 P.M.
COMPLINE UPDATE: Due to updated guidance from the governor relating to livestream-only religious services, beginning this Sunday, November 29, Classical KING FM 98.1 will broadcast archival recordings of previous Compline services appropriate to the season. We will continue doing this until current restrictions are lifted. We will re-release the archival recordings through our podcast feed.
Two members from the Choir will continue to pray the office of Compline in the cathedral nave, keeping this 64-year tradition going. This two-person service will not be streamed or released to the public.
Highlights (Archive from December 2, 2018): Jason A. Anderson, Matin Responsory; William Mundy, Sive vigilem
All repertoire and liturgy information subject to change.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Friday afternoon tea
Friday 11/27, 3 p.m.
Virtual Sunday School
Sundays 9 & 10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist liturgy (livestream)
Sunday 11/29, 11 a.m.
Virtual Coffee Hour
Sunday 11/29, 12 p.m.
The "O" Antiphons Liturgy
Sunday 11/29, 7 p.m.
The Office of Compline
Sunday 11/29, 9:30 p.m.
Night Prayer with 20s & 30s
Monday, 11/23, 7 p.m.
Tuesday Bible Study
Tuesday 12/1, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Personal Prayer Time for Advent
Wednesdays and Sundays in December
Mirabai Starr: Luminous Night
Saturday 12/5, 9:30 a.m.
Newcomer's Coffee with Clergy
Sunday 12/6, 12 p.m.
Birthday and Anniversary Blessings
at Coffee Hour
Sunday 12/6, 12 p.m.
Advent Evensong
Sunday 12/6, 4:30 p.m.
Seattle Service Corps
"Blossom Abundantly" Fundraiser
Sunday 12/13, 12 p.m.
Ministry Blessing and Celebration for Canon Cristi Chapman
Sunday 12/13, 12:30 p.m.
Advent Hymn Sing!
Sunday 12/13, 4:30 p.m.
Creation Care Meeting
Monday 12/14, 6:30 p.m.
"Blue Christmas" Prayer
Thursday 12/17, 4-8 p.m.
(by appointment)
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WEEKDAY SERVICES
Morning Prayer, THURSDAYS, 7 A.M. via Zoom. A service of morning prayer, followed immediately by some time to talk and be together. All are welcome. Email selwood@uw.edu for the link.
Evening Prayer, EVERY WEEKNIGHT, 6:30 P.M. via Zoom. A service of daily evening prayer to close the day. Email mseewer@saintmarks.org for link.
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The 2020 "O" Antiphons Service
The annual "O" Antiphons Liturgy is considered by many to be a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark's. The particular form of this liturgy that we use was developed here, first presented in 1986, and is today used by churches around the world. It is structured around the seven medieval antiphons, each beginning with the word "O ," which also form the basis of the Hymn "O Come O Come Emmanuel." This beloved cathedral tradition provides a moving and evocative entrance into the Advent season of prayerful expectation. This year's event will offer the familiar service reimagined for the medium of livestream, with a number of exciting musical and liturgical elements in store, culminating in Saint Mark's grandest virtual choir presentation yet! Learn more about this service here.
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PLEASE NOTE: Friday, November 27, is a staff holiday, and the cathedral offices will be closed.
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Alternative Giving 2020:
Saint Mark's Online Giving Tree
DEADLINE TO GIVE: DECEMBER 7!
Yes! Saint Mark’s is still sharing Christmas joy with families from Casa Latina, Lowell Elementary School, and Mary’s Place even though we can’t meet in person! This year, our partners have requested gift cards in lieu of physical presents, for reasons of safety. Visit this page, follow the links to make a donation in the amount you choose, and then Saint Mark's will purchase the gift cards and deliver them. You are invited to make a gift in honor of a loved one, and then print out "alternative gift" cards to slip into your Christmas card to inform them of this gift. All the information and resources can be found at saintmarks.org/alternativegiving.
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"Pop-Up" Eucharist for Small Groups
The cathedral buildings are closed, but the Saint Mark’s community remains active, connected, and committed to the spiritual journey together. As we turn toward Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas, one new way to give thanks to God and nurture our common life is through hosting a “Pop-Up” Eucharist. Parishioners are invited to gather a masked, socially-distanced small group (5 or fewer people) outdoors for a simple Eucharist with one of the priests. This 20-30-minute service could take place anywhere – a private backyard, a park, or the cathedral lawn, for example. Just ample space for distancing requirements. The parishioner host ensures a table and chairs for all participants and the priest will bring the rest. Come share communion together! There are protocols for ensuring COVID safety compliance which we can discuss in advance (waiver, temperature-taking, etc.). If you’d like to host or participate in a “Pop-Up” Eucharist, please contact Canon Jennifer (jkdaugherty@saintmarks.org) or any of the priests.
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Interim Update on St. Nicholas Redevelopment Exploration
The first phase of the process to solicit interest from potential developers is coming to a close, and the Exploratory Committee will be meeting with interested parties in the next few weeks, after which they will update the parish and seek input. Stay tuned for that. In the meantime, if you have questions, please contact stnicholas@saintmarks.org.
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POSTPONED: Duwamish Native Gift Fair and Art Market 2020
This event has been cancelled due to increased COVID restrictions. Follow the event on Facebook for more information about how you can still support the artists and find meaningful gifts for friends and family.
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An Advent Message from Dean Steve Thomason
Please take a moment to watch a brief video message from Dean Steve Thomason, reflecting on the season of Advent that is about to begin, and highlighting a few of the cathedral's upcoming offerings.
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Advent & Christmas Schedule of Liturgies and Events
The full schedule of special services, events, and other offerings from the beginning of Advent through The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord is now available. Liturgies both live-streamed and via Zoom are listed, along with limited in-person offerings like Blue Christmas and the New Year's Eve Outdoor Candlelight Labyrinth Walk.
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Personal Prayer Time in the Cathedral for Advent: Wednesday and Sunday afternoons
Register for a 20-minute time period: Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, or 23 between 12 and 2 p.m.; or Sundays, December 6, 13, or 20 between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Personal Prayer Time in the Cathedral is for anyone who wishes to come into the Cathedral nave for quiet, prayerful reflection during Advent. Although the building remains closed for public gathering, the reopening plan allows for personal prayer to happen in the nave following safety protocols. Clergy will facilitate these personal prayer times on Wednesdays and Sundays during this holy season. The nave will be prepared with candles lit and music softly playing for you to pray privately at your chosen time slot. Register online or call Erik Donner at 206-323-0300 x217 for a reservation. Masks, distancing, and other coronavirus precautions must be observed—see this link for details.
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Advent Evensong
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 4:30 P.M., livestream
In light of the current limitations on singing in public, this Evensong will be an unusual hybrid of past and present. Hosted by Saint Mark’s via livestream, it will afford an opportunity to say Evening Prayer and sing portions of it at home as it is taking place in the cathedral. It will also afford an opportunity to meditate on the Songs of Mary and Simeon as archived footage of Saint Mark’s Evensong choir singing those two canticles is dropped into the livestream. Light the second candle on your Advent wreath and log onto Saint Mark’s website to raise your Advent prayers and praises with a live officiant, readers, soloist, and organist; and with beautiful past offerings by the Evensong Choir.
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Hymn Sing for Advent
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 4:30 P.M., via Zoom
Dean Thomason and Canon Kleinschmidt's first Hymn Sing was so much fun, they've decided to throw another one! They invite you to join in singing Advent hymns and carols via Zoom. Do you have a favorite hymn that expresses the Advent themes of longing, hope, and expectation? This is the occasion! Requests are encouraged, from any hymnal. Make your hymn request here. Join via the Zoom link here.
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Blue Christmas Candlelight Prayer with Clergy
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 4–8 P.M. by reservation (find reservation instructions here.)
or another day by appointment; call Erik Donner at 206-323-0300 x217.
Saint Mark’s has a long-standing tradition of holding space for “Blue Christmas”—prayerful care and companionship for those who find the holiday season a painful or difficult time. This year, you are invited to come to Saint Mark’s for 20-minute prayer sessions (either individually or as a family unit) to offer grief and lament to the Holy One who loves us. Prayer sessions will take place in the quiet and peace of the Cathedral nave. While there, you may pray on your own or light a candle to remember a special person, people, or to acknowledge other intentions you hold in your heart. If you desire, you may also talk privately with a clergy member (masked and distanced).
Registration is required. Masks, distancing, and other coronavirus precautions must be observed—see this link for more details.
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Luminous Night: A Timely Virtual Workshop with Mirabai Starr on Loss, Grief, and Hope
Renowned interspiritual teacher Mirabai Starr returns to Saint Mark’s on December 5 to offer a virtual workshop on loss, grief, and hope titled Luminous Night: A Spirituality of Loss, Grief, and Hope. She will share teachings from the mystics of various traditions that illumine the connection between loss, spiritual longing, and reframing the future. The teachings of the sixteenth-century Spanish saints Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross show us how we may approach the radical mystery that often accompanies loss and lament as a spiritual opportunity rather than as a problem requiring a solution. By engaging a contemplative approach, we cultivate an environment of emotional refuge and deep peace in which we can name and offer our burdens to the Holy One.
Our time together will include poetry and contemplative reading, deep dialog in small breakout groups, writing exercises, and a closing liturgy with cathedral clergy. We especially invite those who are grieving any kind of loss or those who find the holiday season a painful or difficult time. We will gather via Zoom. The event is free but pre-registration is required; register here.
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Newcomer's Coffee Hour with Clergy
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 12 P.M.
On the first Sunday of each month, a separate coffee hour is offered especially for newcomers and guests to the livestream, near and far. If you know of someone who has recently begun participating remotely, please encourage them to contact Canon Chapman, cchapman@saintmarks.org.
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Birthday and Anniversary Blessings at Virtual Coffee Hour Next Week
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 12 P.M.
On the first Sunday of the month, we will say our traditional blessings for those with birthdays or anniversaries in the month of October during the Virtual Coffee Hour. Email Peter McClung to get the link.
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YOUNG ADULTS
Night Prayer with the 20s & 30s Group
NEXT SERVICE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7 P.M., over the phone
The 20s & 30s at Saint Mark's will be hosting prayer together on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. This will be offered over the phone—the young adults decided that there were already too many videoconferences and Zoom meetings in their lives! Please email Canon Jennifer to receive the call-in information and liturgy for the service.
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SEATTLE SERVICE CORPS
"Blossom Abundantly" Fundraiser
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 12 P.M., via Zoom
JOIN US December 13th at 12:00pm during regularly scheduled Virtual Coffee Hour for a half-hour storytelling fundraiser that showcases how corps members continue to “Blossom Abundantly” in Seattle Service Corps. Come and be inspired as corps members share stories of growth and formation. Discover the hopes and goals of this year's cohort, and hear how they are following the Way of Jesus. Learn more here. Register for the party here. You will receive a Zoom link prior to the event!
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Ministry Celebration and Blessing of Canon Cristi's Departure
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 12:30 P.M., via Zoom
Following the Service Corps presentation, during regular Virtual Coffee Hour on December 13, there will be a farewell blessing of The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman and a celebration of her ministry among us, on the occasion of her final Sunday at the cathedral.
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Save the Date for "A Life On Our Planet" Watch Party, Sponsored by the 20s & 30s and the Creation Care Ministry
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 5-7:15 P.M.
Celebrate a greener holiday season. Join the 20s & 30s and Creation Care for a watch party via Zoom to view and discuss David Attenborough's documentary, "A Life On Our Planet." We'll share observations and eco-friendly ways to keep the season festive while thinking about how these actions can become practices that open us to deeper spiritual connections. Prior to the film, we'll send participants vegetarian friendly appetizers from our own Chef Carolina. Registration information to come. Questions? Email Emily Meeks, emcmeeks@gmail.com.
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Walk the Labyrinth Virtually with St. Andrew's Green Lake
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 9 -11 A.M., via Zoom
At this time of year, with shorter days, and in the political climate of the world, we can find ourselves having trouble getting into the spirit and meaning of Advent. This December, St. Andrew's will host a "finger" Labyrinth walk via Zoom. Donna Hawkins will show how we all can symbolically take this journey, reminding ourselves that all is not bleak, there is hope and love, we just need to continue walking in our faith toward the light. As you leave this walk you will be taking Christ's light with you as you head out into the world, a beacon of Hope for all to see. Join St. Andrew's Seattle for this creative alternative Advent practice. For more information and to register, please contact Donna Hawkins, busybeedgh@gmail.com.
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CREATION CARE
Become Carbon Neutral
Our Saint Mark's community is striving to become carbon neutral by 2030 - for our facilities and our members. A first step in achieving that goal is to measure our carbon footprints as a community. If you haven't already, go to www.sustainislandhome.org and join the 50+ Saint Mark's household who have already signed up on the carbon tracker. It takes about 10-15 minutes using these easy instructions.
This tool allows us to measure our collective carbon footprint and take actions to reduce our household footprints, but keeps our own information private and secure. You my think your individual actions don't make much of a difference, but in the US alone, 40% of greenhouse gas emissions are from household choices. Sign up on the carbon tracker: measure, reduce, and offset your household carbon footprint. And be part of Saint Mark's collective effort to have a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030.
The next Creation Care monthly meeting is coming up on December 14 at 6:30pm. All are welcome. Contact Marjorie Ringness for the Zoom link.
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Keep Tent City 3 Residents Warm!
We learned that residents of Tent City 3 need new blankets. Now that the weather has turned cold and damp, many residents could use an extra layer to keep warm. As part of your holiday planning, consider sending a new blanket or two to these beloved souls.
TC3 is currently located in the Ballard/Crown Hill area. Trinity UMC is hosting them until mid-December. Deliveries can be made to 8500--14th Ave NW Seattle 98117. Questions? Contact The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman (cchapman@saintmarks.org) or David Wagner (dwager@saintmarks.org). More information is available here.
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Weekly Online Sunday School
SUNDAYS, 9 A.M. (for pre-K—grade 2) AND 10 A.M. (for grades 3–5).
Church School on Sunday mornings has started up again for the Fall season! Children in Pre-K through second grade meet at 9 a.m. for Godly Play with Alicia Goodwin, where they tell bible stories with objects from home, make art together, and share their prayers and praises. Children in third through fifth grade meet at 10 a.m. for Exploring Saints and Sacraments with Kristen Kelly, where they study scripture together and make connections to life in quarantine, plan projects for the community, and more! Contact Kelly Moody, Associate for Spiritual Formation, for more information and zoom links at kmoody@saintmarks.org.
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Prayer Podcast for Children and Families from Saint Mark's Cathedral
In each 6–8-minute episode you'll hear a passage of scripture, reflect on the weekly chapter of The Path, and be invited into prayer. Search for "Prayer Podcast for Children" wherever you get your podcasts, or check out all the episodes here!
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Friday Afternoon Tea
EVERY FRIDAY at 3 P.M., via Zoom.
Remember when we used to get together in coffee shops? We can still do that... online! Michael Perera will host afternoon tea once a week; drop in and chat about whatever’s on your mind. Bring your favorite hot beverage and let’s continue hanging out and making the isolation easier. Email Michael Perera with questions or to get the link to join: perera.michael@gmail.com.
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Do you know someone who might need to be contacted?
Is there anyone you know who might benefit from a quick phone call, or a note in the mail, from clergy or a member of the community? Email Dean Steve Thomason at sthomason@saintmarks.org or Erik Donner at edonner@saintmarks.org, or call either one—or any of the clergy—at 206.323.0300.
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