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The
AIDS CareTeam, trained and supported by Multifaith Works, helps people affected by
HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. CareTeams connect with one CarePartner at a
time, and the hours and commitment are adjustable. Teams meet monthly for support,
communication and information and are led by trained team leaders. Each CareTeam member
may feel called to contribute something different to the process.
Contact:
Sandy Piscitello
206-329-6221
jag906@earthlink.net
Ecology/Spirituality Group
The
Ecology/Spirituality Group brings a focus of care and justice for all of God’s
creation (human and non-human, local to global), within our own lives and the life of our
congregation. As stewards of the earth, we recognize the importance of acting
thoughtfully, responsibly, and justly as we wrestle with environmental issues and search
for ways to cherish and protect our world. The group’s projects have brought
Fair Trade, shade grown, organic coffee to Sunday coffee hours, hikes and walks to
experience God in nature, and informational study groups, adult forums and Wednesday night
series.
We are
exploring a “greening” process at Saint Mark’s whereby the Cathedral
community might move toward modeling environmental sustainability throughout all
dimensions of congregational life. For our story (with pictures) about the greening
of St. Mark’s, check out Earth
Ministry’s website.
We offer
a variety of ways to participate, including monthly study and reflection meetings. Check out our newsletter by clicking HERE!
Contact: Ruth Mulligan
(206) 706-9620
rmulligan@earthministry.org
Habitat for
Humanity
Join Saint Mark’s volunteers the first
Saturday of every month as they work with Seattle/South King County Habitat to build
affordable homes in Seattle. Lunch is
provided by Saint Mark’s cooking crew, St. Brigit’s Banquet.
Contact: Gordon Miller
glmiller@seattleu.edu
or Mary Mullen
(206) 789-0303
marymullen@aol.com
Human
Sexuality
Group
This ministry meets for lunch
monthly, working to form networks of support, cultivate awareness of the obligation to
speak and listen on issues of sexuality, and embrace human sexuality as a God-given gift
of loving, mutual relationships.
Contact: Jean and Larry Greene
253-630-5280
greenesalmonsen@aol.com
The first
Sunday of every month, St. Mark’s volunteers collect a special offering at each
service. The funds are donated to support eight different feeding programs in the wider
Seattle community.
Contact: Zoë Nurmia
znurmia@aol.com
Jubilee
Northwest
A coalition of
Pacific Northwest organizations and individuals, Jubilee Northwest is the local chapter of
the global Jubilee movement. Jubilee’s mission is to call for the cancellation of
debts of developing countries using a fair and transparent process. The program puts a
specific emphasis on reconciliation and righting centuries of exploitation. In the past
year, the group has provided classes, speakers and other events for the Saint Mark’s
community on the subject of debt relief.
Interested
volunteers are needed to join the Jubilee leadership at Saint Mark’s. Anyone is welcome to participate in the monthly
meetings and help organize activities.
For more information visit the
web sites of
Jubilee Northwest & Jubilee USA
Contact: Betsy
Bell
(206) 933-0577
betsyjbell@comcast.net
Noel House
Women’s Shelter
Each night of
the year, up to 25 homeless women are given free temporary shelter -- as well as an
evening snack, breakfast and conversation -- in St. Mark’s Bloedel Hall. More than
1,000 different women are served annually.
Female
volunteers are needed to help staff the shelter and serve meals from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00
a.m.; or 9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Help is also needed to co-ordinate group activities for
volunteers, such as potlucks. Volunteers who want to be involved with Noel House but are
currently unable to make a longer term commitment are welcome to team up with a regular
volunteer for either a morning or evening shift to see what serving at the shelter is
like.
Donations of
food and other supplies are also very welcome. Please leave items, marked “For Noel
House,” at the kitchen in Bloedel Hall. Contact one of the volunteers below for a
complete list of needed items.
Click
HERE to visit the Noel House web site
Contact: Norva
Osborn
(206) 285-3432
norva@ix.netcom.com
or
Liz Shea
(206) 782-1608
ginsengshea@msn.com
Russian Parish
Partnership
The Russian Parish Partnership maintains a relationship with the
Russian Orthodox HolyTrinity Church of “Kulich and Pashka” in Saint Petersburg,
Russia. The program provides support to elderly members of the church and to the St.
Petersburg Children's Hospice. The RPP works
to strengthen friendships between Saint Mark’s and our Russian partners. A number of
delegations from Saint Mark’s have visited Russia as part of the partnership.
Volunteers are needed to help coordinate the annual Harvest
Table fundraiser; host visitors from Russia and provide hospitality; and take part in
quarterly planning meetings for ongoing activities.
Link
to more information and the
Russian Parish Partnership page.
Contact:
Jacqueline Farwell
farwelljr@aol.com
Volunteers
in this cooking ministry have prepared over two thousand meals for those who are hungry
and homeless. We meet four times a month to cook together, and provide food for the
Hammond House Women’s Shelther, the University District Teen Feed, as well as for
Noel House. Volunteers don't need to be master chefs in order to join -- all are welcome!
Contact:
Karen
Smythers and Nicki Grover
206-417-5133
volunteer@saintbrigidsbanquet.org
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