SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2020
THE FOURTH 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 Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Preacher:
The Rev. Canon Nancy Ross
Scripture:
Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42
Hymns:
O God of every nation
(607);
Where cross the crowded ways of life
(609);
Lord Christ, when first thou cam’st to earth
(598)
Choir:
Herbert Howells,
My eyes for beauty pine
Organ:
Flor Peeters, Hymn Prelude on
The Church’s One Foundation;
Dieterich Buxtehude,
Toccata in F,
BuxWV 157
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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
NEXT
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,
cchapman@saintmarks.org
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An Introduction to Sunday's Hymns
Here is this week's
introduction to Sunday's hymns
, this week presented by Associate Organist John Stuntebeck. It was first broadcast live over Facebook on Thursday
.
Click
here
to watch the video on Facebook. (This video also features a glimpse at the stunning, newly-refinished gallery floor.)
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Friday 6/26, 3 p.m.
Friday afternoon tea
Sunday 6/28, 9 & 10 a.m.
Church School for kids
(
final meeting before summer hiatus
)
Sunday 6/28, 11 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (livestream)
Sunday 6/28, 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Pre-Liturgy Check-In &
Virtual Coffee Hour
Sunday 6/28, 9:30 p.m.
Compline (broadcast)
Mondays 6/29, 7 p.m.
Exploring Sunday's Scripture
Tuesday 6/30, 6:30 p.m.
Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Priests (livestream liturgy)
Wednesday, 7/1, 7 p.m.
Taking Up Our Responsibility
for Racial Justice:
Opening Plenary
Wednesday, 7/8 7 p.m.
Today Was a Good Day
Watch Party
with Director David Wild
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
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to diocesan ordination liturgy, Daily Evening Prayer will not be offered Tuesday, June 30.
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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:
Plainsong,
Peter, Keybearer, Paul, the Teacher of mankind;
Orlando di Lasso,
Te lucis ante terminum;
African-American Spiritual,
arr. Jeff Junkinsmith,
There is a Balm in Gilead
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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FAITH FORMATION
Exploring Sunday’s Scripture
FINAL MEETING: MONDAY, JUNE 29, 7–8 P.M.,
via Zoom
You are welcome to participate whether or not you attended any previous sessions! Join Cathedral Clergy and gather on Zoom for an hour on Monday evenings to check in with each other and look ahead at some of the readings for the upcoming Sunday. A little Bible Study and a little reflection together as we find new ways to connect to our lives to the shared sacred narrative of Scripture. What is God calling you to notice in this different season? Email Canon Cristi Chapman for the Zoom link,
cchapman@saintmarks.org
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Diocesan Ordination Liturgy
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 6:30 P.M.,
on the Saint Mark's
livestream
page
God willing and the people consenting, four candidates will be ordained to the priesthood in a very special livestreamed liturgy this coming Tuesday.
Stephen Crippen
, who served as a Deacon at Saint Mark's several years ago, is one of them, along with
Rong By
,
Natalie Johnson
, and
Hillary Kimsey
. This extremely solemn and moving liturgy will be offered by Bishop Rickel, with many participants joining remotely.
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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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OPENING PLENARY
: WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 7–8:30 P.M.
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. There will be a plenary session with Dean Thomason to learn more about the series on July 1, 7-8:30 p.m.; this is open to all to see if the series that follows is of interest.
To register now for the Opening Plenary,
click here
.
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
Today Was A Good Day
Watch Party with Director David Wild
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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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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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
Sunday Morning Church School
FINAL MEETING BEFORE THE SUMMER HIATUS!
THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 9 A.M. (age 4–8) & 10 A.M. (ages 8–12)
Although the final Sunday morning meeting will be June 28,
other offerings from Children and Family Ministries will continue through the Summer.
Godly Play
for children ages 4–8 at 9 a.m. on Sunday, with a participating parent. Hosted by Alicia Goodwin. The Godly Play group is currently exploring the prophets, and "the part that hasn't been written yet." Email Kelly Moody at
kmoody@saintmarks.org
for a zoom link and a list of items to gather beforehand.
The older elementary group (age 8–5th grade) begins at 10 a.m., hosted by Kristen Kelly and Sonjia Gavin. This group is now digging into the Presiding Bishop's
Way of Love curriculum
. Email Kelly Moody at
kmoody@saintmarks.org
for a Zoom link and more information.
- Don't miss an episode of 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," 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.
Here’s something to think about this week:
The world’s food system is responsible for about 1/4 of the planet-warming greenhouse gases that humans generate each year.
And 1/3 of all food is wasted each year!
One way to reduce food waste is to buy local and shop for foods when in season. Support local farmers and eat fresher, healthier food. Check out this guide to what’s in season in our area:
https://www.pccmarkets.com/departments/produce/inseason/
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Radix Project Concludes, Will Be Offered Again in the Fall
This week saw the final meetings of this series of the small group ministry known as
The Radix Project
. First offered in January of this year as an opportunity to gather in small groups, reflect on scripture, share their stories, and pray for one another with intention. Due to the positive response, a second series was planned for the Easter season, which easily made the transition to an online-only offering. The second series incorporated prayerful reflection on sacred art in addition to readings from Holy Scripture. Over 95 people participated in this series, in eleven groups. In addition, the Youth Radix Group, for kids from 7th to 12th grade, also met, using the same
materials and curriculum
[pdf] as the adult groups. Some groups have chosen to continue to gather on an informal basis now that the planned sessions have concluded.
A third series of the Radix project, with newly-formed groups, will be offered October–November 2020.
Watch for details in the fall!
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Education for Ministry (EfM) registration for 2019/20
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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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 our selves, our community, and our nation.
The diocese of Olympia has compiled an additional list here
. We hope this 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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A New Floor in the Organ Loft
After extensive work prepping, sanding, sealing, re-sanding, and applying polyurethane... the floors of the organ/choir loft (also called the gallery) have been fully refinished. This work has been badly needed for many years—most of the gallery floor was simply raw, unsealed wood, with the original finish long since completely worn away. In collaboration with facilities staff David Wagner and Chris Brown, a large portion of the work was done on a volunteer basis by Jaime Rubio, our guest in Sanctuary, who is a professional contractor.
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Evangelist Banner for Pentecost
First displayed at Saint Mark’s in 2017, a striking banner depicting the symbols of the four evangelists (the “four living creatures” from the book of Ezekiel) returns to the reredos screen for the season after Pentecost. It was made in the 1980s by Northwest textile artist and sculptor Margaret Hays (1931–2016), and was displayed for many years at St. Hilda-St. Patrick Episcopal Church in Edmonds, WA. The banner was ultimately given to the Diocesan Altar Guild of the Diocese of Olympia, who gifted it to Saint Mark’s Cathedral. It was repaired and restored in 2017 by Saint Mark’s members Sandra Piscitello and Jo Ann Bailey, and Diocesan Altar Guild chair Sherry Garman.
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Livestream Technical Developments
You may have noticed that the Sunday morning livestream itself looked slightly different the last two Sundays. This is because the cathedral has changed its streaming service, and will be using Vimeo going forward. Vimeo offers several features, functions, and possibilities that were not available with our previous service—keep an eye out for some of these to be incorporated into the livestream in coming weeks. As ever, credit and gratitude go to our phenomenal cathedral videographer Chris Brown.
If you have noticed any new problems or unusual issues as a viewer, please let us know.
Email
gbloch@saintmarks.org
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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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A note on Zoom links...
We have all very quickly become used to using the Zoom teleconferencing platform in so many areas of our lives, from work meetings to classes to socializing. At the same time, the phenomenon of "
Zoom bombing
," when uninvited guests invade meeting to cause disruption, has become a real threat. The nature of the disruption has in some instances gone well beyond the level of mere practical jokes. For this reason
we must become more careful about openly posting Zoom links in public
. (This includes this weekly
Sundays & Beyond
email, which is made
publicly available
.) All Zoom meetings and events will be publicized with the organizer's email address. Please do not hesitate to write a very brief email, and they will respond with the link to join. If at any time it is unclear how to get the link, simply email
info@saintmarks.org
. Thank you for your understanding.
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