SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2020
THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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The Holy Eucharist will be livestreamed from the Cathedral Nave at 11 a.m. Sunday morning.
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Download the leaflet in advance
here
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Presider:
The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman
Preacher:
The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Scripture:
Genesis 24:34–38, 42–49, 58–67; Song of Solomon 2:8–13;
Romans 7:15–25a; Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30
Hymns:
God of grace and God of glory
(594);
I heard the voice of Jesus say
(692);
How beautiful, our spacious skies
(revised American hymn)
Choir:
Words by William Whitla, Music by Gustav Holst
,
Let streams of living justice flow
Organ:
J.S. Bach, Trio on
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr,
BWV 664; Calvin Hampton, Meditation on
Materna
[tune of "America the Beautiful"]
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Pre-liturgy Check-in and Post-liturgy Virtual Coffee Hour via Zoom
This week, why not
pop into the Virtual Coffee Hour Zoom meeting
before the service, just to check in and say hello?
The room will be open starting at 10:30 a.m.
Then use the same link to come together and share some time together immediately after the service. Email
Peter McClung
with any questions, or to receive the link.
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Newcomer’s Coffee with Clergy
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 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,
newcomers@saintmarks.org
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An Introduction to Sunday's Hymns
Here is this week's
introduction to Sunday's hymns
, presented by Canon Kleinschmidt. It was first broadcast live over Facebook on Thursday
.
Click
here
to watch the video on Facebook.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Friday 7/3, 3 p.m.
Friday afternoon tea
Sunday 7/5, 11 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (livestream)
Sunday 7/5, 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Pre-Liturgy Check-In &
Virtual Coffee Hour
Sunday 7/5,12 p.m.
Newcomers coffee with clergy
Sunday 7/5, 9:30 p.m.
Compline (broadcast)
Wednesday, 7/8 7 p.m.
Today Was a Good Day
Watch Party
with Director David Wild
Monday, 7/13, 6:30 p.m.
Creation Care Ministry Meeting
Wednesday, 7/15, 7 p.m.
Taking Up Our Responsibility
for Racial Justice:
Study sessions begin
Sundays, 7/19 & 26, 9:30 p.m.
Compline, offered by a quartet of women's voices
Wednesday, 7/22, 7 p.m.
#VoteFaithfully Meeting
Tuesday, 7/28, 5 p.m.
Taking White Supremacy to Court: The Charlottesville Case
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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.
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PLEASE NOTE:
The cathedral offices will be
closed
on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day, and cathedral staff will not be working.
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Compline
Compline
will be broadcast at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, now with a choir of four singers. Listen live on KING-FM 98.1 and online at
king.org
, and please subscribe to the Compline podcast:
complinepodcast.org
Highlights:
Stephen Sturk, 'Phos hilaron' and 'Nunc Dimmitis' from
The Evening Service;
Grayston Ives, ‘In pace’ from
Three Latin Motets
THE WOMEN'S COMPLINE CHOIR RETURNS.
After the historic and moving all-women Compline services offered last summer, plans were made for a repeat offering in the summer of 2020. The 21 women who participated last year cannot gather now, but a choir consisting only of Rebekah Gilmore and three other singers will offer Women's Compline once again on
two Sundays, July 19 & 26, 2020.
These services will be live-streamed. Mark your calendars!
All repertoire and liturgy information subject to change.
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WEDNESDAY PARISH FORUM
Today Was A Good Day
Watch Party with Director David Wild
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 7 p.m.,
via Zoom
Join with the broad Saint Mark’s community for a watch party of parishioner David Wild’s documentary film,
Today Was A Good Day.
This
25-minute film
offers different perspectives on the day-to-day life of a caregiver, as seen through the eyes of three Southeastern Michigan residents who have taken on the many roles and responsibilities of caring for an aging parent. Afterwards, we’ll have a chance to hear David reflect on the film and discuss the caregiver experience, including for those with dementia.
Watch the trailer here
. Questions? Contact Canon Daugherty at
jkdaugherty@saintmarks.org
.
To register now for the screening and discussion
click here
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On the Rose Window:
A short video about Saint Mark's
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In preparation for the screening and discussion of
Today Was a Good Day
on Wednesday, take five minutes to
enjoy this brief video titled
On the Rose Window
, the most recent installment of David’s ongoing series
On Saint Mark’s Cathedral
.
This video was premiered to the congregation during a Sunday morning 10 a.m. forum on February 2 of this year, but has not been publicly available online until now. For this video, David interviewed architect Jim Olson, who oversaw the design of the cathedral renovations both in 1996/97 and in 2017/18, and artist Ed Carpenter, who designed the reredos screen and rose window itself. Though only five minutes long, it is filmed and edited with David’s characteristic subtlety and flair.
(
You can view all of the previous “On” videos
here
)
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Tent City 3 Returns to Saint Mark's Cathedral
In a recent
message to the parish, Dean Thomason has announced that
Tent City 3 will be returning to the Saint Mark's Cathedral Campus this week, and remaining here as our guests and neighbors until mid-September. We hosted Tent City every summer for 12 years in a row, 2001–2013, and, while we decry and lament the continuing crisis of homelessness in our city, we are delighted to be able to welcome them back in these extraordinary times. Reactions to the announcement have been extremely positive on the part of those who remember their previous visits. The cathedral is blessed by their presence in many ways. Direct any questions to Canon Chapman,
cchapman@saintmarks.org.
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Taking Up Our Responsibility for Racial Justice
Read Dean Thomason's recent message to the cathedral about the cathedral's call to do the hard work of confronting racial injustice
here
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SERIES
: FOUR WEDNESDAYS, JULY 15 & 29, and August 12 & 26, 7 P.M.
At this critical moment in our nation's history, we will
undertake a four-week study and discussion series to confront racism
—its theology, history, and presence in our lives today—and ways to move forward toward justice. The series is open to all, recognizing the responsibility for change falls on white people.
The in-depth series follows on four Wednesday nights (July 15 and 29, August 12 and 26) and will require advance registration and a commitment to attend all sessions and read/watch articles and videos in advance. More details to come soon, but you can get started by reading Ijeoma Oluo’s book,
So You Want to Talk About Race
. For questions or more information contact
jkdaugherty@saintmarks.org
,
nross@saintmarks.org
, or
cchapman@saintmarks.org
.
To commit to attending the full series,
click here
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WEDNESDAY PARISH FORUM
#VoteFaithfully—
Saint Mark’s Heeding the Call to Get Out the Vote
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 7 P.M.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
tells us
: “
It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get souls to the polls.
”
Come hear about the Vote Faithfully movement in the Church – working together to empower every voice to get freely to the polls.
We’re looking at ways to encourage voter registration and to speak out against voter suppression
. We will hear from community members of their personal voting experience, share stories, share a faith perspective on voting your own conscience, and explore ways we can make a difference in valuing every voice through every vote.
To register,
click here
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Taking White Supremacy to Court: The Charlottesville Case
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 5 P.M.,
presented by Temple de Hirsch-Sinai, co-sponsored by Saint Mark's Cathedral
Integrity First for America
(IFA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to holding those accountable who threaten longstanding principles of our democracy—including our country's commitment to civil rights and equal justice. The IFA is backing
Sines v. Kessler
, the landmark federal lawsuit filed by a coalition of Charlottesville community members against the neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and hate groups responsible for the August 2017 violence. Trial is scheduled for October 2020. This case has the potential to be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bankrupt and dismantle the organizations at the heart of the far-right extremist movement of today. (Read a
New York Times
article about the complexities of the case
here
.) On Tuesday July 28 Temple de Hirsch Sinai will present an online forum with representatives from IFA, discussing the history and future plans for the lawsuit, and the broader context of hate groups in America.
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Casa Latina House Cleaning and Outdoor Work – Ready for Work!
We can now support our friends at
Casa Latina
, who have been hit extremely hard by the pandemic shut-down! The Day Workers Center has opened, following strict safety guidelines, and is taking calls Monday-Friday 7:00 – 10:30 a.m. and Saturday from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. Employers must make reservations 24 hours ahead of time. Place your work order today for house cleaning, landscape, or outdoor maintenance services. The Saint Mark’s community is so grateful for our relationship with Casa Latina and their leadership in the fight for immigrants’ rights
.
If you have jobs to be done, please do support our neighbors who need the work!
Visit the
website
for further details or
call 206-956-0779 x3
to hire a Casa Latina worker.
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Resources to Support Protesters and Racial Equity in Western Washington
Cathedral clergy and staff have compiled a
list of resources
for learning about and confronting racism and white supremacy in ourselves, our community, and our nation.
The diocese of Olympia has compiled an additional list here
. We hope these resources provide support for the difficult work that we are being called to do to dismantle unjust systems, institutions, and ideologies and create a society in which the dignity of every human being is respected.
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CATHEDRAL CONVERSATIONS
New Podcast Episode—
Dick & Jane Carter: What Brings Us Together
Cathedral Conversations
is a podcast by, for, and about the community of Saint Mark's Cathedral. In the newest two-part episode, recorded November 6, 2019, longtime members of Saint Mark’s Dick and Jane Carter recount the story of how they came to the cathedral, the many ministries they’ve served in, and how their connection to a church in Russia gifted us our beautiful icons. Listen at
saintmarks.org/podcast
or download and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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SAVE THE DATE
Spirited Women's Summer Gathering
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 6–7:30 p.m.,
via Zoom
The Spirited Women Planning group has decided it is best not to meet in person, but to provide guidance for a "meditative walk" alone or in pairs, in a park, on a trail, in one's own neighborhood, or in or around your home... and then gather together virtually to share that experience. We are also asking that you take a photo on your walk and send it along with a personal reflection of your experience to Mary Segall,
mesegall@icloud.com
. Canon Cristi Chapman, who is now recovering successfully from appendix surgery, will provide guidance to us on spiritual walking-so stay tuned. Thank you.
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The Wisdom of Children:
An Audio Project from Saint Mark’s
About a month ago, Dean Steve mentioned how much adults are missing the voices and laughter of children in their lives during quarantine. He had an idea about recording the voices of children from the Saint Mark's community, so that we can all hear from them, in their own words, about what their lives are like now. Follow the link below to hear a beautifully edited 18-minute audio piece featuring some of the kids of the Saint Mark's community, guaranteed to lift your spirits and nourish the soul. For convenience, it is also available as a special episode of the
Saint Mark's Prayer Podcast for Children & Families.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES
Summer Offerings
Sunday morning Godly Play has concluded for the summer, but don't miss these other offerings from the Children and Families Ministry!
- THE SAINT MARK'S PRAYER PODCAST FOR CHILDREN: In each 6–8-minute episode, you'll hear a verse of scripture, sing a song with Miss Gilmore, and be invited to pray together. Search for "Prayer Podcast for Children" wherever you get your podcasts, or check out all the episodes here!
- SAINT MARK'S YOUTH GROUP BIBLE STUDY & HANGOUT will begin the week of June 28 and continue weekly. The group is currently determining the best time to meet. Contact Nicole with questions at the email above!
- OTHER UPCOMING YOUTH OFFERINGS include the Diocese of Olympia's High School Summer Camp, this year offered online July 24–26, the weekly diocesan youth-led worship service "Worship Wednesdays," exciting (virtual) summer offerings from Kids4Peace, and plans for the fall. Read all about it on the Youth page of the cathedral website.
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Creation Care Ministry
NEXT MINISTRY MEETING:
MONDAY, JULY 13, 6:30 P.M.,
via Zoom
The Creation Care Ministry meets monthly, and is currently focusing on 4 areas: spiritual exercises to connect our faith with our care of the earth, training on a measurement tool to help St. Mark’s households measure their carbon footprint, researching carbon offset programs to share with the congregation, and examining personal habits around food and energy usage. Email
marjorie@ringness.org
for the Zoom link to join our next meeting and be part of the ongoing work and conversation.
This week’s thought:
The world is facing a mass extinction of species, including pollinators. Bees are critically important to our global food production and nutritional security. Estimates suggest that pollinators directly contribute US$235–$577 billion to global food production each year.
Without pollinators, many of the foods we depend on would become scarce, putting life on our planet at risk.
When planting your flower garden this summer, consider planting pollinator-friendly plants.
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Education for Ministry (EfM) registration for 2020/21
Do you want to go deeper into your faith in an intense, ongoing way? Do you want to form lasting connections with others who also seek that connection? Consider registering for EfM. EfM is a four-year program focused on the study scripture, church history, and modern theology. Classes connect the material with church tradition, personal experiences, individual beliefs and current events. The next term begins the week of
September 1, 2020
. Three different classes meet weekly September to June at Saint Mark’s: Sundays, 6:00–8:30 p.m.; Mondays, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; or Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Each class is limited to 12 people; enrollment is open now and will end in early August or when classes are full. Tuition, including books, is $375. Please inquire by contacting clergy or class mentors:
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Saint Mark's Livestream Now Available on Facebook Live
Since the cathedral switched to
Vimeo
as its streaming platform, new possibilities for our livestream have become available. Beginning this weekend, Saint Mark’s will now be presenting the
Sunday morning liturgy livestream simultaneously on Facebook in addition to on the website
as usual. We successfully streamed last Tuesday’s diocesan ordination liturgy to Facebook, and—even though it was not publicized in advance—over 60 people from around the country were able to experience and participate in the liturgy who may not otherwise have joined. If you follow the cathedral on Facebook, you will get a notification automatically when the livestream begins, or simply visit
https://www.facebook.com/SaintMarksSeattle
around 10:45 a.m.
If you try watching on Sunday morning in this new way, let Greg Bloch know what it was like and how it worked for you at
gbloch@saintmarks.org.
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Diocesan Ordination Liturgy Video
The Liturgy of Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Priests was offered from the cathedral nave on the evening of Tuesday, June 30. Bishop Rickel presided as four new priests, including former Saint Mark's deacon Stephen Crippen, were ordained. If you missed the service live,
the video recording is now available
. Despite extraordinary logistical and technical challenges, the service went beautifully, with almost 400 people joining the livestream. Many thanks to for the hard work of all involved, particularly Cathedral Sacristan Michael Seewer.
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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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