SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2021
THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: TRINITY SUNDAY
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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 Nancy Ross
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans 8:12–17; John 3:1-17
Hymns: Holy, holy! holy! [Hymn #362]; Let all mortal flesh keep silence [Hymn #324]; I bind unto myself today [Hymn #370]
Organ: Christopher Tambling, Fanfare and Trumpet Tune on Nicaea; J.S. Bach, Fugue in E-flat Major (“St. Anne”), BWV 552/2
Choir: Jeff Junkinsmith, O Trinity of blessed Light
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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., on KING 98.1 FM and king.org
Highlights: Jeff Junkinsmith, O Trinity of blessed light; Charles Wood, Great Lord of lords
All repertoire and liturgy information subject to change.
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Drone photo by: Brian Smale |
IN THIS ISSUE:
Virtual Sunday School
Sundays 9 & 10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist liturgy
Sunday 5/30, 11 a.m.
Virtual Coffee Hour
Sunday 5/30, 12 p.m.
The Office of Compline
Sunday 5/30, 9:30 p.m.
Registration opens for 6/6 liturgy
Monday 5/31, 9 a.m.
Vaccine Clinic in the Nave
Thursdays, 6/3 & 6/10, by appointment
Racial Healing Handbook Group Study
Tuesdays beginning 6/1, 6:30 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity Annual Luncheon
Thursday, 6/3, 11:30 a.m.
Creation Care Carbon Tracker Training
Thursday, 6/3, 7-8:30 p.m.
¡Encuentro! Sharing with El Salvador LGBTQ+ Group
Saturday, 6/5, 2:30 p.m.
Newcomers Coffee Hour with Clergy
Sunday 6/6, 12 p.m.
Cathedral Yoga
Monday, 6/7, 5:30 p.m.
Community Lunch Volunteer Shifts
Friday, 6/11, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Funeral for Gretchen Jolly
Saturday, 6/12, 1 p.m.
Spirited Women Present: Progressive Psalm Writing
Sunday, 6/13, 1 p.m.
Night Prayer with 20s & 30s
Monday, 6/14, 7 p.m.
DEEPER DIVE: Christology in Daily Life
Sunday, 6/20, 12:30 p.m.
EfM Forum
Wednesday, 6/23, 7 p.m.
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Cathedral Office Closure
This upcoming Monday, May 31, the cathedral offices will be closed in recognition of Memorial Day.
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"Projecting Justice" at Saint Mark's
NOW THROUGH JUNE 8
On May 25, the anniversary of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the Saint Mark’s cathedral building became a public monument. With the approval of the Vestry, and in collaboration with the ACLU of Washington and the Washington Coalition for Police Accountability (WCPA), the names of citizens killed by police will be projected onto the façade of the cathedral through June 8, in letters over three feet high. With the exception of George Floyd, all the names will be people from Seattle and Western Washington. See the complete schedule of names here.
This project intends to highlight the need for systemic change in policing as an issue of justice. ACLU-WA and WCPA have successfully pushed the state legislature to pass new laws intended to address this issue, but so much remains to be done. The message of the "Projecting Justice" project is to declare that all these deaths were unnecessary and preventable, and that there exist legal, policy, and procedural reforms that would avoid such deaths in the future. Read more about these possibilities here.
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Racial Healing Handbook Group Study with Iyabo Onipede
Beginning June 1, The Diocese of Olympia is offering a great online opportunity to work with The Racial Healing Handbook this summer and hear from the dynamic leader Iyabo Onipede, co-director of the non-profit Compassionate Atlanta. All are welcome! Each of these 12 weekly meetings (ok if you can’t make every one!) will start with remarks from Iyabo and then break into small groups to review our personal workbook progress and insights. Get more information and register to attend here.
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The Episcopal Church's Racial Justice Audit Report and Resources Now Public
WEBINAR: TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 3 P.M, (Pacific)
After two years and more than 1,300 surveys, the ground-breaking Racial Justice Audit of Episcopal Leadership is now available to the wider church and public. The audit identifies nine “patterns” of systemic racism—ranging from the historical context of church leadership to current power dynamics—that will also be highlighted in public webinars in May and June.
You are invited to read, reflect, and share the full report available here. The executive summary is available here. Find other resources and announcements from the Racial Justice Team of the Episcopal Church here.
The Episcopal Church Racial Justice Team is also hosting webinars introducing the report and diving deeper. Register for any/all of the webinars by clicking on the dates below, or by visiting the main Racial Justice Audit website.
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CREATION CARE MINISTRY
Carbon Tracker Training
Join Creation Care for an interactive training guided by Lisa Altieri, the developer of Sustain Island Home, the tool the Episcopal Church uses to measure household carbon impact. We'll learn tips and resources to make this creative, easy and accessible. After attending, you will know how to:
- Create, update and optimize your household profile
- Discover new sustainable actions
- Connect and share with others in our community
Achieving our net-zero carbon footprint by 2030 for our entire Saint Mark's community will take everyone. We have 70 households signed up now for the carbon tracker - can you help us get to 221 by the end of 2021?
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¡Encuentro! Meet Each Other!
Meet People in El Salvador (via Zoom) and Hear First-Hand Their Stories – and Stories from four Saint Mark’s Folks, too!
Meet people and hear first-hand their stories of living in El Salvador, and hear the personal stories from four Saint Mark’s community members, too, for mutual sharing, as we kick-off Pride Month together with an Encuentro (gathering to get to know each other). It’s a chance for us to learn more about the situation in El Salvador, where many members of the migrant community in U.S. come from, and to hear about the Diocese of El Salvador’s work to advance LGBTQ+ rights, as we celebrate individuals’ stories and share in solidarity with LGBTQ+ members. Saint Mark’s is a supporter of the Anglican Church of El Salvador’s Santa Marta Center project, to offer shelter and services for LQBTQ+ youth and young adults, many of whom have been kicked out of their homes or deported. The Anglican Church of El Salvador is one of the few open and affirming churches in a region that has historically been (and continues to be) very hostile to LGBTQ+ people. Let’s meet each other with gratitude for this chance to begin an ongoing relationship. Email Canon Nancy Ross for the link: nross@saintmarks.org.
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Newcomers’ Coffee Hour with Clergy
SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 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 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 Second Sunday after Pentecost... Featuring the Young People of the Cathedral Schola
SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 4:30 p.m., livestream only
Offer your evening prayers and praises to God, together with the talented young people of the Cathedral Schola (youth choir). At this service, we will say farewell to Schola members who are graduating. The service will include anthems by Kevin Siegfried, a contemporary composer with ties to Seattle and to Saint Mark's.
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Saint Mark’s Spirited Women Present: Progressive Psalm Writing Together
Participate now to share at a gathering on SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 1–2:30, via Zoom
The Spirited Women’s next women’s gathering is focused on writing and exploring a created psalm together. The practice is writing a “Progressive Psalm,” where each woman will write one verse (two lines) of a psalm of Praise/Gratitude prior to the gathering on June 13, and submit her verse to be put together with others’ to create a modern and personal psalm unique to Spirited Women. At the meeting on Sunday, June 13, each will have the opportunity to talk about her verse and what inspired her. More details and suggestions/instructions on writing your verse here. Please submit your verse to Mary Segall by Sunday, June 6, or contact her with questions: mesegall@icloud.com. Register for the Zoom using this link.
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Ordination Liturgy for Malcolm McLaurin
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 6:30 P.M., via livestream
God willing and the people consenting, Bishop Rickel will preside at the ordination of new priests, including Saint Mark’s own Malcolm McLaurin, Charissa Bradstreet (Epiphany, Seattle) and Gerry Brennan (St. James, Cathlamet). Preregistration for this service will open on Wednesday, June 2, at 9 a.m.
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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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A Cathedral Cookbook for Covidtide
DEADLINE TO CONTRIBUTE: JUNE 15
As we inch forward into a post-pandemic existence, we all had experiences that involved preparing food at home. To memorialize this piece of the pandemic experience, every household is invited to send one (only one please) recipe that you found especially meaningful for you. You are welcome to include a brief comment (not to exceed 50 words) that offers some context if you like. We will organize this and make the cookbook available in digital format for free. Please send your one recipe to cookbook@saintmarks.org no later than June 15, 2021. (If you’d like to be part of a small group to work on this project, let Dean Thomason know).
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Please Support the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza in a Time of Desperate Need
Please read this heartbreaking appeal from the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, where the latest horrific violence on top of the ongoing pandemic has pushed the healthcare system "far past its breaking point." Windows of the hospital have been blown out by bombs falling nearby; there is almost no electricity in Gaza so the hospital must run its generators around the clock; and they have just opened a new surgery ward to treat the flood of maimed and wounded. Dean Thomason has made a donation from the Clergy Discretionary Fund on behalf of Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, and he encourages everyone to do the same, as they are able. Make a donation using this link. Please remember the staff at Ahli Arab Hospital, and all people in the region affected by the current violence and strife in your prayers.
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Annual Pledge Update and Appeal
Thank you to all who have made financial commitments to support the cathedral's mission and ministries in 2021. It's never too late to make a pledge if you haven't yet! Pledge payments by several households have dropped off in the last three months. If you have the capability to catch up or even fulfill your pledge in full, we would greatly appreciate that. Please contact Erik Donner at 206-323-0300 x217 with any questions or need for assistance.
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Graduate Names Requested
We will recognize and bless high school, college, and other post-secondary program graduates on Sunday, June 13 during the 11 a.m. service. If you or someone you know is graduating this spring/summer and would like to be recognized, please send their names and graduation information to Rebekah Gilmore, rgilmore@saintmarks.org, by Tuesday, June 8 at 5 p.m.
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COVID Vaccine Clinic in the Cathedral Nave: Upcoming Dates
Saint Mark's is thrilled to be hosting a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Some appointments will be accompanied by live organ music! Additional times may still be added, and will appear here as they become available. Making a reservation in advance is strongly recommended. This clinic is offered in partnership with 6M Geriatrics and Hospital Medicine, a clinic located on First Hill. We are so grateful to 6M and its director Dr. Sikirat Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, MD, MHA, for the opportunity to serve the community in this profound way. Saint Mark's encourages everyone to receive a vaccine as soon as they can. Getting vaccinated protects both yourself and our entire community. Please share this information with your friends and family!
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Funeral of Dr. Rita Bennett
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 10:30 A.M., at Holy Rosary Church in Edmonds, WA
Dr. Rita Bennett died peacefully on May 8, 2021. She was the wife and collaborator of The Rev. Canon Dennis Bennett, who was for many years the rector of St. Luke’s Ballard, and the couple were leading figures in the Charismatic Movement within the Episcopal Church. Anyone who knew the Bennetts or was touched by their work has been invited to attend her ecumenical Celebration of Life Service at Holy Rosary Church in Edmonds on Friday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. People can register for the public service at emotionallyfree.org, by emailing ritabennett.cra@frontier.com, or by leaving a message on 425.775.2965. The service will be available on the Holy Rosary YouTube site immediately following the service.
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Volunteers Needed to Serve Lunch
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 9:30 A.M.-1 P.M.
On Friday, June 11, volunteers are needed to serve at Community Lunch at All Pilgrims Christian Church on Broadway on Capitol Hill, a service that provides free meals and survival services to hundreds of homeless and low-income people of Seattle. Duties will include food prep and bagging to-go lunch bags. You can sign up by emailing Rev. Emily Austin here. Masking and distancing requirements apply.
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20S/30S GROUP
Night Prayer with the 20s/30s Group
NEXT SERVICE: MONDAY, JUNE 14, 7 P.M., over the phone
Night Prayer with the 20s/30s Group at Saint Mark's will continue on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. This will be offered over the phone. As the weather permits, an in-person option in addition to audio will be offered—stay tuned! Please email Canon Jennifer to receive the call-in information and liturgy for the service.
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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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