About Church in the World Ministries
Justice Ministries at Saint Mark’s Cathedral are called “Church in the World Ministries.”
The Mission of Church in the World Ministries is to work boldly for justice, reconciliation and peace among all people, to resist injustices perpetuated against the earth and its inhabitants, and to engage the entire community of Saint Mark’s by creating awareness of and fostering responsibility for our impact on the world.
These ministries are accountable to the Cathedral’s membership via the Church in the World Coordinating Committee made up of lay members who are appointed to three year terms by the Vestry. This Committee coordinates the Church in the World volunteer ministries of the Cathedral by setting standards of performance and providing oversight. It works in partnership with the ministry groups themselves to grant some funding; educate and inform the congregation about the needs, hopes and concerns of the world; provide leadership in response to human need and work for justice, reconciliation and peace.
Church in the World Coordinating Committee
Committee Co-Chairs:
- Paul Ahern, Co-Chair, paul@sandlaw.com or 206.322.6723
- Liz Shea, Co-Chair, ginsengshea@msn.com or 206.782.1608
Committee Members:
- Judy Andrews
- Kristen Austin
- Betsy Bell
- Hunter Tynes
- Roger Valdez
- Claire West
Church in the World Ministries Staff
All members of the Saint Mark’s staff the work needed to carry out God’s mission in the world. Staff members at Saint Mark’s who work directly with the ministries of Church in the World include:
The Rev. David Mesenbring, Shepherd for Church in the World
206.323.0300 x217, dmesenbring@saintmarks.org
The Rev. Deacon Mary Shehane, Deacon
206.323.0300 x209, mshehane@saintmarks.org