Church in the World Ministries at Saint Mark's
Groups denoted with an (*) are Church in the World Ministry Initiatives. Initiatives are newly formed ministries in the early stages of formation. CIW Initiatives would welcome your involvement. If you have an idea for forming a Justice Ministry and would like to learn more about the process please contact one of the CIW Coordinating Committee co-chairs.
AIDS Care Team
The AIDS Care Team, trained and supported by Multifaith Works, assists people living with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses through everyday activities and needs. The hours and commitment are adjustable to suit each situation. Teams meet monthly for support, communication and information and are led by trained team leaders.
Contact:
- Deacon Earl Grout, 206.518.2833 egrout@saintmarks.org
*Blue Nile Children’s Organization
Blue Nile works to mitigate the devastation of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB, and infant mortality by sponsoring 71 orphans in two Ethiopian cities. Blue Nile has constructed a clinic that will serve up to 200 patients a week in the poorest sub-city of Addis Ababa. For more information visit www.bluenile.org.
Contact:
- Britt Nederhood, nedbritt@q.com
Eco-Justice Ministry (EJM)
A ministry that cares about all of God’s creation and, through prayer, education, advocacy and service, acts to restore and sustain environmental and economic justice for all creation. The ministry sponsors Saint Mark’s Greenbelt restoration, Clean Green Farms CSA (in partnership with New Hope Baptist Church), and an organic produce garden (in partnership with Friends of the Children, a mentoring program for vulnerable children).
Contact:
- Eco-Justice: Ruth Mulligan 206.706.9620, rmulligan@earthministry.org
- Greenbelt: Robert Hayden 206.323.0680 rehayden2000@aim.com
- Clean Greans CSA: Donna Martin, 206-778-0689 granbyzoo@aol.com
- Produce Garden: Carolyn White, 206.285.0225 carolynewhite@comcast.net
- Jubilee Debt Cancellation: Betsy Bell, 206.933.1889 betsy@hihohealth.com
*Film Night at Saint Mark's Cathedral
Film Night aims to inform, to pique curiosity, to trigger discovery as well as to inspire. On select evenings at 7:30 p.m., a powerful drama, hilarious comedy, or insightful documentary is screened and discussed in the good company of our congregants, friends, and neighbors, at the Leffler House Living Room, next to the Gift Shop, south of the Cathedral, a mere stone's throw away. Suggested donation is $1.
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Contact:
- Jerry de Guzman, filmnight@saintmarks.org
Habitat for Humanity
Saint Mark’s Habitat volunteers team up with the Seattle Habitat affiliate and with Habitat International to build affordable homes locally, nationally, and internationally, working alongside the families who will live in and own these homes. The group organizes a monthly workday devoted to a project in the Seattle area.
Contact:
- Mary Mullen, 206.789.0303, marymullen@aol.com
- Gordon Miller, 425.427.8172, glmiller@seattleu.edu
Homeless Advocacy Ministry
This Ministry focuses providing community outreach in pursuit of making a difference in the battle to end homelessness in Seattle, spanning undertakings that include annual hosting of Tent City 3, broadening awareness of the plight of the homeless, and energizing collaborative efforts among area churches and key community organizations. These activities support the Ten-Year Plan of the Committee to End Home-lessness in King County, as well as Saint Mark's longstanding service to the homeless, its advocacy for them and housing for all. Our goal is to keep the vision before us that “home” is not just a privilege for people who can afford it. “Home” is a need, and a right for all God’s people.
Contact:
- The Rev. Helen O. Harper, 206.708.3090, Homeless.in.Seattle@saintmarks.org
- Barry Johnson, 206.715.6846
Hunger Offering
On the second Sunday of every month, the Cathedral collects a special offering to support six different programs that feed the hungry in Seattle. This ministry is led by the youth of our Cathedral, and supports the following hunger programs: Compass Center, Lifelong AIDS Alliance, Downtown Foodbank, Immanuel Community Services, Food Bank at St. Mary’s, and St. Brigid’s Banquet.
Contact:
- Sarah Beer, 206-285-5143, sarahbeer@comcast.net
Mideast Focus
The Mideast Focus Group of Saint Mark’s Cathedral works through mission, prayer, education and action to bring understanding of justice and peace issues in the Middle East region to the Saint Mark’s Parish and to the greater Seattle community.
Contact:
- Mark Eichinger-Wiese, 206.306.6907, mideastfocus@saintmarks.org
- Randy Urmston, 206.323.7669, rwu@hllaw.com
Noel House Shelter
Sunday-Thursday nights, up to 30 homeless women spend the night at Saint Mark’s, and on Friday & Saturday nights spend the night at the Randolph Carter Center at 23d & Yesler, as part of a shelter network run by Belltown-based Noel House. Women volunteers from the cathedral provide evening snacks, breakfast and conversation, working from 6:00 to 7:00 in the morning or 9:15 to 10:15 in the evening. Learn more on the Noel House website at www.noelhouse.org.
Contact:
- Norva Osborn, 206.285.3432, noelhouse@saintmarks.org
- Colleen Hayward, 206.323-6798
- Linda Leisy, 425.454.7797
*Oikocredit Support NW
Oikocredit is an international cooperative supporting responsible, sustainable development. Oikocredit Northwest volunteers inform and educate others about the benefits of ethical investing for maximum social impact. We work to promote global justice by challenging investors to share their resources through socially responsible investments and by empowering disadvantaged people with credit.
Contact:
- Rick Hodsdon, 206.784.6078, rhodsdon@oikocredit.org
Saint Brigid’s Banquet
This cooking ministry named after an Irish saint famous for her hospitality, cooks and serves over 15,000 hot meals annually for Seattle’s homeless and hungry.
Contact:
- Elisabeth Wurtmann, elisabeth.wurtmann@gmail.com
*Transformational Travel
A new and growing ministry centered on creating community through travel. As we plan trips and travel in small groups, our goal is to be educated and transformed by people whose lives are different than their own. Our intention is to build mutual relationships in all the countries we visit and lean about the mateiral condition under which "most people" live. Regular meetings are being held to plan the next trip to Nicaragua, with plans to include other nations, particularly in Africa, in the future.
Contact:
- Jim Green, jwgreen@u.washington.edu