Featured Events and Announcements
This page was last updated on May 13, 2013.
Saint Mark's hosts a variety of programs and events. A listing of events- including Sunday music- can be found in our monthly publication: this May at Saint Mark's. Hard copies are also available at the Cathedral. For a full schedule of Cathedral activities please see the online calendar.
Sundays and Beyond with information about the ministries and activities at Saint Mark's.
A weekly publication which announces events, new ministry opportunities, classes and more, and occasionally includes a reflection from a member of the clergy.
Sundays and Beyond also contains our prayer list.
this May - a calendar of events happening this month at the Cathedral.
Compiled at the beginning of the month.
- Quick list! Scroll down or click on the link to learn more about these events.
- Pentecost!
- Cathedral Arts Ministry - Members needed!
- Deacon Earl and his Trans-America bike ride!
- Sunday Morning Forums
- Contemplative Prayer new offering Thursdays midday
- The Duwamish: a People and A River
- Education for Ministry (EfM) Enrollment begins May 1 Classes begin September 2013
- Cathedral Trio recital, Friday, May 17
- Dean Thomason meeting with youth and parents, Sunday, May 19
- Considering Changes to the 7pm Sunday Eucharist co-sponsored with Integrity, Sunday, May 19
- 'Demented Spouses' Support Group Monday, May 20
- Fresh Air For The Holy Spirit: A Pentecost Conversation with Jack Levison Tuesday, May 21
- Greenbelt Group Saturday, May 25
- Saint Mark’s Choir School End-of-year Gala Concert Wednesday, May 29
- WA Alliance for Gun Responsibility Luncheon May 30
- Habitat for Humanity Saturday June 1
- Clean Greens CSA Subscription, sign up Sunday, June 2
- Cathedral Tour, Sunday, June 2
- Theology on Tap Tuesday, June 4
- SAGE Wednesday Luncheon, Wednesday, June 5
- Hunger Offering Sunday, June 9
- Young Adult Scripture discussions Sunday, June 9
- Diocesan Ordinations Thursday, June 13
- Healing the Heart of Democracy: Half-day workshop with Parker J. Palmer Wednesday, July 17
- Episcopal Bishop’s Committee for Israel/Palestine Holy Land tour Nov. 25 - Dec. 3
Education for Ministry (EfM) Enrollment
Enroll starting May 1 to begin September 2013
EfM is a four year, seminary-supervised theology class offered here weekly during the academic year. As usual, we have room for 3 new students for next year. It is both challenging to and useful for those looking for a more comprehensive grasp.
Please contact Tom Hayton at tomhayton@yahoo.com
There is a small tuition, part of which is subsidized by the Diocese. Thank you, Diocese!
Education for Ministry (EfM) Enrollment
Enroll starting May 1 to begin September 2013
EfM is a four year, seminary-supervised theology class offered here weekly during the academic year. As usual, we have room for 3 new students for next year. It is both challenging to and useful for those looking for a more comprehensive grasp.
Please contact Tom Hayton at tomhayton@yahoo.com
There is a small tuition, part of which is subsidized by the Diocese. Thank you, Diocese!
Noel House: driver needed for food pick up
Weekly.
Do you have a car? Are you available Fridays at midday? Noel House Women's Shelter orders food from Food Lifeline each week and we are looking for someone to pick up at the Food Lifeline Distribution Center on 6th Ave. South and then drop off at the Saint Mark's kitchen. Write to
Clean Greens: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription opportunity
SIGN UP in church on Sunday, June 2
Delivery season: Sundays, June 16 - September 26
Narthex (main doors to the Cathedral)
16 weeks of fresh vegetables for pickup after Sunday services.
Pre-paid; flexible number of weeks to fit your schedule:
- $240 -Single ($15/week);
- $400 -Regular ($25/week);
- $560 -Family ($35/week)
Clean Greens is a small nonprofit organization, owned and operated by residents of Seattle's Central District. We are committed to growing and delivering clean and healthy produce for everyone at reasonable prices. We increase access to healthy affordable foods in three ways: through our neighborhood farm stands, our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and our Giveback Program.
Questions or to subscribe at Saint Mark's, contact: Donna Martin Granbyzoo@aol.com
Cathedral Trio recital
Friday, May 17, 7:30 pm
McCaw Chapel
Brian Fairbanks, flute; Joyce Ramée, viola; and Naomi Kato, harp with Guest artist, Page Smith, cello. Works include Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp by Claude Debussy, and the world premiere of Introduction and Andante for Cello and Harp by Peter Hallock, as well as music by Telemann, Censhu and Villa-Lobos.
Suggested donation of $10; advance passes available at the Cathedral Shop, 206.323.1040.
Dean Thomason meeting with youth and parents
Sunday, May 19, 10:10 pm
Leffler Living Room
With Cindy Spencer’s new shared role with the diocese beginning July 1, we have begun exploring how we might engage youth ministries (for those grades 6-12, and their families) in new and exciting ways. Dean Thomason would like to share thoughts and ideas with the youth and their parents while listening to their wisdom and expectations for this ministry as well. All are welcome.
Considering Changes to the 7pm Sunday Eucharist co-sponsored with Integrity: An Open Conversation with Dean Thomason
Sunday, May 19, 7 pm
Thomsen Chapel
For thirty years Saint Mark's Cathedral has celebrated a Sunday evening Eucharist in partnership with Integrity, the LGBTQ advocacy group working to foster inclusive Episcopal congregations. This service began as a safe haven and nurturing community for those who longed to be in the church but were not always welcomed into the fullness of ministry. Times have changed, and Dean Thomason has been in conversation with those who plan and coordinate this Eucharist about whether the time has come to consider changes to the service. We want to explore that question with those for whom this service is held dear while also envisioning potential future expressions of this Cathedral Eucharist. All are welcome.
'Demented Spouses' Support Group
Monday, May 20, 1 pm
The Rev. Pat Taylor's home
This is a mutual support group for spouses or life partners caring for a partner suffering from dementia and diminished cognitive capacity from a medical condition. (We meet on the third Monday of the month.)
Contact the Rev. Pat Taylor at 206.860.1459 or patguggy@gmail.com
Fresh Air For The Holy Spirit: A Pentecost Conversation with Jack Levison
Tuesday, May 21, 7 - 8:30 pm
Skinner Auditorium
Join author and Seattle Pacific University theologian Jack Levison for a conversation about his recent book, Fresh Air For The Holy Spirit. Jack will be joined by a group of SPU students who will share their own experience of living with a deep and joy-filled sense of the Spirit. The evening will be moderated by Doug Thorpe, Professor of English at SPU and Saint Mark’s parishioner.
Called a “brilliant and inspirited theologian” by Phyllis Tickle, Jack is an internationally recognized scholar, whose books have received wide acclaim. Scot McKnight called Filled with the Spirit, "the benchmark and starting point for all future studies of the Spirit," and Walter Brueggemann hailed it as "inspired." Eugene Peterson has called his current book "a rare and remarkable achievement." Jack has received grants from the National Humanities Center, the Lilly Fellows Program, the Louisville Institute, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Rotary Foundation, the International Catacomb Society, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. He directs an interdisciplinary, international research project, The Historical Roots of the Holy Spirit, and is founding editor of a new book series, Ekstasis: Religious Experience from Antiquity to the Middle Ages.
Greenbelt Workparty
Saturday, May 25, 10 am - 2 pm
meet at the south side of the lower parking lot, at the trailhead
Join our continuing quest to return our greenbelt to nature.
Contact: Robert Hayden, rehayden2000@aim.com
Saint Mark’s Choir School End-of-year Gala Concert
Wednesday, May 29, 7 pm
Cathedral Nave
Celebrate the many accomplishments of our young singers: Junior Choristers, Boys and Girls Choir, and Youth Ensemble. Brian Fairbanks and Rebekah Gilmore direct. Free.
WA Alliance for Gun Responsibility Luncheon
Thursday, May 30, 12 noon
Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle
Join the Faith Action Network in supporting WAGR's work for universal background checks on gun sales. WAGR is the group behind an upcoming initiative for universal background checks on gun sales. Central to its work is the conviction and commitment of our interfaith community who have joined to express our moral outrage at the unchecked power of gun interests in our society. To join a group from Saint Mark’s contact Stacy Andersen at andersenbicknell@gmail.com or 206.696.4339.
Camp Casey Youth Retreat
May 31, 5 pm – June 2, 4 pm
Camp Casey, Whidbey Island
All middle school and senior high students are invited to mark your calendars now for the 8th annual weekend at Camp Casey on Whidbey Island. We will play games, go to the beach and Fort Casey, worship, cook, clean-up, and hang-out together. This is a wonderful time for relationship building and fun! The cost for the retreat is $100, which includes ferry, lodging and all meals on Saturday and Sunday. Scholarships are available. Registration forms are available in the Narthex and from Cindy in the Children/Youth office cspencer@saintmarks.org.
Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, June 1
Rainier Vista
A crew of Saint Mark's volunteers will be helping Seattle Habitat build homes in Rainier Vista in southeast Seattle. Sign up on the Sunday before at the Habitat table in the coffee corner or call Gordon Miller (425.427.8172). or Mary Mullen (206.789.0303).
Cathedral Tour
Sunday, June 2, 12:45 pm
Meet at the baptismal font at the back of the nave
Newcomers and longtimers and everyone in between are invited to join us on this tour of the Cathedral including the organ. This tour happens (almost) every month on the first Sunday and following the 11 am service.
SAGE Monthly Luncheon
Wednesday, June 5
Noon Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)
Luncheon: 12:45 pm
Program: 1:15 pm
Bloedel Hall
All ages are invited to join the Simeon and Anna Guild of Elders for fellowship, a community meal, and a special program. Freewill offering collected. To learn more, contact: Kathie Moen 206.257.0050 or kpgm@pax-jus.us.
For more information, please contact Kathie Moen (206.257.0050) or on kpgm@pax-jus.us. Free will offering. All ages invited and encouraged to attend.
Hunger Offering
Sunday, June 9, all morning services
Cathedral Nave
Please remember those who do not have enough to eat with a donation to the Hunger Offering today. Collection baskets are the back of the nave. Because of your generosity last year, over $10,000 was given to 6 local food banks. $2000 more than in 2011!
Diocesan Ordinations
Thursday, June 13, 7 pm
Cathedral Nave
Please help us welcome and support Michael Carroccino (soon to be our curate), Alfredo Feregrino, and others from our diocese as they are ordained into the priesthood by Bishop Rickel. This is an important time and we hope you will share in the celebration. Your prayers and presence would be a blessing.