SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
THE FOURTH 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 Rev. Malcolm McLaurin
Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5,10-16; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
Hymns: O for a thousand tongues to sing [Hymn #493]; Jesus, Savior, pilot me [LEVAS II #80]; Eternal Father, strong to save [Hymn #608]
Organ: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Prelude on Rhosymedre; Fela Sowande, Jubilate
Choir: Jesus, lover of my soul (sung to the tune Martyn by Simeon B. Marsh)
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EfM Graduate Recognition
During the 11 a.m. service this Sunday, four community members who have completed all four years of the Education for Ministry program will be recognized. (See below information about the upcoming EfM forum later in the week.)
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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: M. Searle Wright, Dear Lord and Father of mankind; Richard Proulx, Nunc dimittis; William Byrd, Domine salva nos
All repertoire and liturgy information subject to change.
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Above photo from Tuesday's ordinations to the sacred order of priests—The Rev. Charissa Joy Bradstreet, The Rev. Gerry L. Brennan, and The Rev. Malcolm McLaurin. Photo by Kevin Johnson. |
IN THIS ISSUE:
9 a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist Resumes
Sunday, 6/20, 9 a.m.
Dedication of the new EV charging station
Sunday, 6/20, 10:15 a.m.
Holy Eucharist liturgy
Sunday 6/20, 11 a.m.
Virtual Coffee Hour
Sunday 6/20, 12 p.m.
DEEPER DIVE: Christology in Daily Life
Sunday, 6/20, 12:30 p.m.
Summer Solstice Labyrinth Open House
Sunday 6/20, 7 p.m.
The Office of Compline
Sunday 6/20, 9:30 p.m.
Registration opens for 6/27 liturgies
Monday 6/21, 9 a.m.
EfM Forum
Wednesday, 6/23, 7 p.m.
Vaccine Clinic in the nave
Thursday, 6/21, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sending and Blessing of SSC
Sunday, 6/27, during the 11 a.m. service
Night Prayer with 20s & 30s
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.
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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.
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9 a.m. Service of Holy Eucharist Resumes this Sunday
SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 9 A.M.
The 9 a.m. Sunday morning service resumes this Sunday! Normal pre-registration will be required, and our current policy requiring masks and distancing will continue for the time being. As of Thursday evening, the congregation has not yet reached capacity. NOTE: This service will not be livestreamed.
The Rev. Malcolm McLaurin to Preside at Cathedral Eucharists
SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 9 A.M. & 11 A.M.
Having been ordained by the Bishop earlier this week, and before beginning his curacy at Holy Cross, Redmond, Fr. McLaurin will preside at both morning Eucharists this coming Sunday, which is his first Sunday as a priest in the Church.
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Dedication of the Cathedral’s new Electric Vehicle Charging Station
SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 10:15 A.M.
Gather on the upper south parking lot and around the Peace Pole as we dedicate the new EV Charging Station in memory of long-time member Jim Mulligan, who was a pioneer in creation care and environmental justice efforts. (The brief ceremony of about ten minutes falls between the two Eucharists that morning.)
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DEEPER DIVE
A series exploring the Church, faith, and spirituality
Who Do You Say that I Am? Christology in Daily Life with Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 12:30 P.M., via Zoom. (Register in advance here to receive the link.)
Over time and across cultures, faithful people have understood Jesus the Christ in different, life-giving ways. Canon Daugherty will discuss some of these traditions, then will lead the group in exploring how our experience of pandemic has impacted our answer to Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” Canon Daugherty recommends reading these two articles in advance of her presentation:
Register in advance here.
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"Is EfM for Me?"—An Introduction to Education for Ministry
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 7 P.M., via Zoom
If you have attended Saint Mark's for some time, you have probably heard about Education for Ministry many times—especially this time of year when registration for the upcoming session is open. If you are new to Saint Mark's, you might be hearing about EfM for the first time. But what it is really like to participate in an EfM class? What sort of work is required? What happens at the class meetings? Are there exams??? Please consider attending a Zoom forum on Wednesday evening, June 23, to learn all about what EfM is... and what it isn't! Sacristan Michael Seewer will be the host, and Saint Mark's team of EfM mentors will be the panelists. Join using this Zoom link.
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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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CATHEDRAL GARDENING MINISTRY
Green Thumb or Not... We Need You!
2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, 9 A.M. - 12 P.M.
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 2nd 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. Subsequent offerings will occur on August 8 (Saint Mark's Cathedral and “The Olmsted Vision”) and on September 26 (St. John the Baptist and “Alki from Above”). Learn more and find the link to register here.
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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' book, published the same year as evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins's The God Delusion, is indicative of the ongoing attacks religious beliefs were facing from some popular scientists and other religious skeptics. As a former religious skeptic, Collins takes on skeptics, those who are hostile to religious beliefs, and what he believes to be unscientific religious beliefs to argue that faith in God and faith in science need not be at odds with each other. Although not a recent book, it may still be relevant when the loudest voices in the rooms now seem to be deriding science, not religion. Collins is most famous for directing the project that mapped the entire 3.1 billion letter code of the human DNA, and for being Dr. Fauci's boss. To join the Zoom discussion, contact pmcelheran@comcast.net or deborahbrown2559@me.com.
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OFFERINGS FROM ELSEWHERE
Gathering Ground presents: Summer Solstice Labyrinth Open House
Join cathedral community member Dan Niven at this distanced and masked outdoor open house celebrating the ancient spiritual practice of the labyrinth. Walk the labyrinth, visit labyrinth activity stations, and to join into a community reflection together at 8:30 p.m. A number of labyrinths will be set up. The community reflection time will by led by Dan Niven and Catherine Foote. Learn more and find the link to RSVP (required) at this link.
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Tent City 3 Has Now Returned to the Cathedral Campus
SHARE/WHEEL's Tent City 3 arrived in the cathedral parking lot last Tuesday. They will be in residence for 12 weeks, departing on September 8. The site is currently housing approximately 35 people, substantially less than in previous years. Interestingly, only four of the current residents were living in the community when it was at Saint Mark's last year. Here are some views of this year's move-in process.
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MIDEAST FOCUS MINISTRY
Film Series Survey
If you registered to participate in any of the events in the MEFM film series, you should have recently received an email with a very brief survey to fill out. Please help guide future offerings by completing it as soon as possible—it should take around 5 minutes. Contact seattlemideastfocus@gmail.com if you did not receive the survey, or with any questions.
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Final Cathedral Vaccine Clinic
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 9 A.M.–1 P.M.
The vaccine clinic in the nave last Thursday, June 17, was cancelled due to a lack of appointments. At this time the clinic on Thursday, June 24, is still planned, but please check online for the latest information. This offering is subject to change. Links to register will be found here when they become available.
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Saint Mark's Cathedral's Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action
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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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Evangelist Banner for Pentecost
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