SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2021
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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Sunday Worship at 9 a.m.
Livestream service of Holy Eucharist
Download the leaflet in advance here.
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Nancy Ross
Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Scripture: Acts 4:5-12; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
Hymns: To God with gladness sing [Hymn #399]; The King of love my shepherd is [Hymn #645]; Savior, like a shepherd lead us [Hymn #708]
Organ: Florence B. Price, Little Pastorale; Arr. Carl Haywood, His eye is on the sparrow
Choir: My shepherd will supply my need, words by Isaac Watts and music by Virgil Thomson
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Virtual Coffee Hour: 9:45 a.m.
Immediately following the 9 a.m. service this week, 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., on KING 98.1 FM and king.org
Live broadcasts and livestreams have resumed! Read the update on the current Compline situation here.
Highlights: Bobby McFerrin, Psalm 23 (dedicated to my mother); Jean Richafort, Christus resurgens
All repertoire and liturgy information subject to change.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
MEFM: Promised Land film discussion
Friday, 4/23, 8:00 p.m.
Creation Care: Kiss the Ground film
Streaming 4/10-26
Virtual Sunday School
Sundays 9 & 10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist liturgy
Sunday 4/25, 9 a.m.
One Service for Turtle Island
Sunday, 4/25, 11 a.m.
Virtual Coffee Hour
Sunday 4/25, 12 p.m.
Radix Project Opening Plenary
Sunday, 4/25, 7 p.m.
The Office of Compline
Sunday 4/25, 9:30 p.m.
Registration opens for 5/2 liturgy
Monday 4/26, 9:00 a.m.
Radix Groups begin to meet
Week of 4/26
Night Prayer with 20s & 30s
Monday, 4/26, 7 p.m.
Diocesan Confirmation Liturgy
Saturday, 5/1, 10:30 a.m.
Newcomers' Coffee Hour with Clergy
Sunday, 5/2, :1p.m.
Choral Evensong
Sunday, 5/2, 4:30 p.m.
MEFM: Mayor film discussion
Friday, 5/7, 7:00 p.m.
Yoga in the Park for 20s/30s
Monday, 5/10, 6 p.m.
(Night Prayer to follow at 7 p.m.)
Saint Mark's Music Series:
All Bach on the Flentrop Organ
Friday, 5/14, 7:30 p.m.
DEEPER DIVE: The Breath of God
Sunday, 5/16, 12:30 - 2 6p.m.
Second Sunday Book Group:
Isabel Wilkerson's Caste
Saturday, 5/16, 1:00 p.m.
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MIDEAST FOCUS FILM SERIES
Tonight: Promised Land
Discussion: FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 8 P.M., via Zoom
Promised Land is an award-winning social justice documentary that follows two tribes in the Pacific Northwest, the Duwamish and the Chinook, as they fight for the restoration of treaty rights they've long been denied. In following their story, the film examines a larger problem in the way that the government and society still looks at tribal sovereignty. Learn more about the film here.
To receive the link to watch, please email seattlemideastfocus@gmail.com.Then join the discussion at 8:00 p.m. on Friday over Zoom. Post-film discussion will feature former congressman Brian Baird and Chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation Council Tony Johnson. Find Zoom links, registration instruction, and more at saintmarks.org/mideast.
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Special Cathedral Worship at 9 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. on April 25
In order that all may participate in the One Service for Turtle Island: A Liturgy for the Diocese of Olympia on April 25 at 11 a.m., the cathedral will offer its Sunday morning liturgy at 9 a.m. on that day, instead of 11 a.m. as usual. This liturgy will be available via livestream at 9 a.m. (with a video recording available soon after the service concludes), or you may register to attend in person. A link to join One Service for Turtle Island at 11 a.m. will be posted on the cathedral's usual livestream page.
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One Service for Turtle Island: A Liturgy for the Diocese of Olympia
SUNDAY, APRIL 25, at links found here.
10 A.M. - MUSICAL PRELUDE
11 A.M. - LITURGY BEGINS
12:30 P.M. - TOWN HALL
Join together online Sunday, April 25, at 11 a.m. to worship Jesus with Episcopalians from all over the Diocese of Olympia, led by our Circles of Color and focused on the languages, cultures, and experiences of the First Peoples of Turtle Island (geographic region covering Canada, United States, Central America, and South America), with a specific focus on communities from within Province 8 of the The Episcopal Church. This online service is a chance for diocesan-wide worship, learning, connection, and conversation. After the liturgy, there will be a Town Hall webinar led by members of Circles of Color and Bishop Rickel, to process the worship experience and go deeper into dialogue around issues of race and culture in our diocese, with special attention to the experiences of Indo-Hispanic/Indigenous peoples. All are welcome. Learn more here.
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Opening Plenary Session and Discussion on Centering Women’s Voices from the Bible
OPEN TO ALL even if you are not registering for a Radix small group!
All are welcome, whether you registered for a small group or not, to attend the Opening Plenary Program and Discussion, which will feature presentations by six different members of the Radix Project Planning Committee, each offering an introduction to a different woman in the Bible. Register for the plenary here.
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A COVID Vaccine Clinic in the Cathedral Nave!
NEXT THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 9 A.M.–4 P.M.
Saint Mark's has been approached by 6M Geriatrics and Hospital Medicine with a request to use the cathedral space for a COVID vaccine distribution site next week! This is a late-breaking development, so please watch your inbox for more information in the coming days. There will be a special link for making an appointment online, and walk-in appointments may also be possible. There might also be live organ music to accompany the injections! Thanks to the director of 6M, Dr. Sikirat Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, for the opportunity to participate in this crucial work.
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Diocesan Confirmation Liturgy, Saturday May 1
Bishop Rickel will preside at this special service, during which the rites of Confirmation, Reception to the Anglican Communion, and Reaffirmation of Baptismal vows will be offered to individuals from parishes around the diocese, including five members of Saint Mark's.
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Newcomers' Coffee hour with Clergy
SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1-2 P.M., via Zoom
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 has questions about the cathedral community. Come meet new people and bring your questions! Join using this Zoom Link, or email newcomers@saintmarks.org.
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Choral Evensong on the Fifth Sunday of Easter
SUNDAY, MAY 2, 4:30 P.M., via livestream.
The ancient practice of singing evening prayers is a longstanding tradition in cathedrals throughout the world, particularly those of the Anglican tradition. The Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir continues to offer Evensong on the first Sunday of the month. The service remains livestream-only at this time (in order to allow for a larger choir than would be possible with an in-person congregation). For the service on May 2, there will be a choir of 14(!) singers, remaining masked and distanced at all time. The service will include Herbert Howell's setting of the canticles Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for King's College Cambridge, as well as John Work's touching arrangement of "This Little Light of Mine."
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MIDEAST FOCUS FILM SERIES
MAYOR
Discussion: FRIDAY, MAY 7, 7 P.M., via Zoom
MAYOR follows Musa Hadid, the Christian mayor of Ramallah, during his second term in office. His immediate goals: repave the sidewalks, attract more tourism, and plan the city’s Christmas celebrations. His ultimate mission: to end the occupation of Palestine. Rich with detailed observation and humor, MAYOR offers a portrait of dignity amidst the madness and absurdity of endless occupation while posing a question: how do you run a city when you don’t have a country? The post-film discussion will feature Julia Pitner, Contributing Editor to the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, and Mary Segall, International Health Consultant.
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SAINT MARK'S MUSIC SERIES
Annual All-Bach Concert on the Flentrop Organ
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 7:30 P.M., via livestream. Free.
For the 2021 offering of this beloved annual institution in appreciation for Kapellmeister Bach—the second All-Bach Concert of the pandemic— Hannah Byun, Wyatt Smith, and Susanna Valleau, three of Seattle’s finest young organists, will take turns performing on the mighty Flentrop organ of Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Join Hannah, Wyatt, Susanna, and Johann Sebastian for this, the final livestreamed concert of the 2021–21 Music Series. Learn more here.
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SECOND SUNDAY BOOK GROUP
Book Discussion: Isabel Wilkerson's Caste
SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1:00 P.M., via Zoom.
We’re reading Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent. In her Pulitzer Prize-winning first book, "The Warmth of Other Suns," Wilkerson tells the story of the migration of Black Americans from the south to the north, the midwest, and the west in search of a more promising future. In this her second book, she explains why that better future was/is so difficult to obtain. She attributes to caste rather than to race the hierarchy that defines the inequality in American society, making comparisons to the caste system in India and in Nazi Germany. It’s a pretty unrelenting look at “American exceptionalism.” It should force a reckoning of the deeply embedded, and mostly unacknowledged, ordering of American society. For more information, contact pmcelheran@comcast.net or deborahbrown2559@me.com.
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DEEPER DIVE
A New Saint Mark’s program exploring the Church, faith, and spirituality
THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: MAY 16, & JUNE 20, 12:30–2 P.M., via Zoom
Register here to receive link.
MAY 16: Breath of God: The Holy Spirit with Canon Nancy Ross
Mark your calendars and join Cathedral clergy via Zoom for a DEEPER DIVE into the ways the Episcopal Church worships, the way we practice and grow in faith, and the ways we experience and evolve in Spirit – with time for learning, questions, and discussion together.
COMING UP JUNE 20: Jesus through the Centuries (drawing on the book by Jaroslav Pelikan), with Canon Jennifer Daugherty
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CREATION CARE MINISTRY
Create a Waste-Free Picnic
Outdoor picnics can be a great way to enjoy the warmer weather, especially during extended time of social distancing. When packing your picnic, consider thinking about about eco impact and not just convenience. Check out these tips for a waste-free picnic.
Interested in getting involved with the Creation Care Ministry?
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Film Opportunity: 2040
Did you miss the chance to see the film "2040" last year? Here's another great FREE opportunity, including options for post-film discussions. The film takes a solutions-based approach to how we can mitigate, using the technology we already have, the enormous global issues we currently face relating to the climate crisis. The main themes/solutions looked at in the film are around: empowerment of women and girls; marine regeneration; regenerative agriculture; renewable energy; and circular economy. It’s a story of hope, and a powerful tool to encourage people to take action. Click here for more information.
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Film Opportunity: Kiss the Ground
STREAMING ON-DEMAND, APRIL 10-26
Ready to dig into spring? “Kiss the Ground” is a new film about how regenerating the world’s soils has the potential to stabilize our climate, restore lost ecosystems and create abundant food supplies. The film has been chosen as the featured film of Interfaith Power and Light’s Faith Climate Action Week and you can stream it at no cost from April 10-26. Learn more here.
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Cathedral Bees Update!
Cathedral Beekeeping Ministry leader Rob Reid sends the following report: "Many of you have been asking about our bees. For the first time in four years, one of two hives survived the winter! Yes, they can tolerate the cold! There are so many bees that we may try and split the colony into two hives. We are also getting a new hive in a few weeks. We have discussed putting this hive near the Carriage House but have decided it is best to keep our bees on the roof of Bloedel Hall. As we look towards Earth Day on April 22, unfortunately visiting the bees is still limited due to the pandemic. We want to resume visits and volunteering in the future."
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20s/30s GROUP
Yoga in the Park for 20s/30s ... Followed by Night Prayer
MONDAY, MAY 10, 6 P.M. Gasworks Park
Bend and flow at Gasworks Park with a "transition" themed practice and meditation led by Ruth Sonawane. At 7 p.m., we will call into Night Prayer together. All levels welcome. Bring your mask and your mat. Email Kate for meet up details: katecausey@gmail.com
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SENIOR CHORISTER CAMP
AGES: rising 3rd grade–8th grade
CAMP DATES: July 11-14, 2021
- Sunday, July 11, 3–4:30 p.m.: Camp kickoff (masked/distanced at the cathedral)
- Monday, July 12–Wednesday, July 14, 10–11:40 a.m. daily: Camp via Zoom
- Wednesday, July 14, 4:30 p.m.: Final Zoom Choral Evensong
TUITION: No tuition fees will be charged for Camp 2021.
SCHOLA HIGH SCHOOL CAMP
AGES: rising 9th-12th grade, and younger newly changed-voice tenors/basses
CAMP DATES: August 2-6, 2021;
- 7–8:30 p.m. daily
- This camp may be a hybrid in-person/Zoom if state and cathedral guidelines allow. Stay tuned!
TUITION: No tuition fees will be charged for Camp 2021.
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Sunday Morning Church School
SUNDAYS, 9 A.M.: Godly Play with Alicia (for pre-K—grade 2)
SUNDAYS, 10 A.M.: Saints & Sacraments with Sonjia and Kristen (for grades 3–5)
Saint Mark's Sunday School offerings have returned to their usual pattern. For more information and Zoom links, contact Canon Jennifer King Daugherty at jkdaugherty@saintmarks.org.
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Threshold Fund Update
An email sent last week gave an update about the Threshold Fund, which helps families experiencing homelessness by providing financial assistance with rental deposits and move-in costs, lowering the financial barrier to safe, permanent housing. Since its establishment by Saint Mark’s Cathedral in 2019, the Threshold Fund has disbursed nearly $35,000 in grants and loans to 28 households, among them eight who were able to make their way into safe and secure housing during this difficult pandemic time.
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