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SUNDAYS & BEYOND The Saint Mark’s Cathedral weekly newsletter THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY, FEBRUARY 12, 2017 Prominent Black Episcopalians TODAY, 10:10 A.M., BLOEDEL HALL Justice Ministries in the Nave: In remembrance of Absalom Jones, the Episcopal Hunger Offering Church's first black priest, whose feast day is on Feb- TODAY, AFTER MORNING SERVICES ruary 13, we will hear the stories of other Prominent Back of the Nave (Coffee Corner) Black Episcopalians. Come hear about a few of the As of January 2017, the Hunger Of- many Episcopalians of Color. Led by Canon Malcolm fering Ministry has collected over McLaurin. $100,000 since 2004 to help our part- ner food banks feed literally thousands Funeral for Mavis Leyrer of hungry families and individuals in The funeral for long time parishioner Mavis Leyrer will be held today at 2 the Seattle area. The work of assist- p.m. in Thomsen Chapel. A reception will follow in Leffler House Living ing the vulnerable is at the heart of Room. our faith, and your contributions have made life-changing differences for Cathedral Commons & the Wisdom School people who don't always know where Spirituality and Leadership: Leading from Within their next meal is coming from. WEDNESDAYS, FEB. 15 - APR. 5, 7-8:15 P.M., As part of that work, we are joined BLOEDEL HALL today by Casey Hobbs, food bank 6-7 p.m. Catered dinner in Bloedel Hall (dinner served from manager of Immanuel Community 6-6:30 p.m. Adults $7, Children $5, Max Family $20) Services, which serves as many as 7 p.m. Adult Faith Formation 150 families every month. Immanuel Facilitated by Dean Steve Thomason Community Services also provides How do we exercise leadership as spiritually-centered people? This seven- a once-a-month community lunch, week series draws on selected resources from a variety of authors including hygiene services for people who are Parker Palmer, Walter Brueggemann, Killian Noe, Bennett Sims, Margaret homeless, and sober living facilities Wheatley, Richard Rohr, and Gerald May. We participate in paradigm shifts for recovering addicts. Come by the through a threefold process of recovery: 1) by confronting our pain; 2) Hunger Offering Table to talk to Casey waking to our true selves; and 3) reclaiming our innate creative powers. It and learn more. is a move from “bondage into freedom” to be ourselves, unfolding into the discovery of our truest identity, as beloved of God, good and generous of spirit. Free and open to all. Mideast Focus Film Series: MLK in Palestine WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 7 P.M., SKINNER HALL Film host: The Rev. Carla Robinson This year's Mideast Focus Ministry Film Series raises the question "Who Counts?" In this time of doubt about who does count, we consider: Who counts when it comes to the news? In a Refugee Camp? In West Bank Settlements? Who counts among marginalized groups in America? Can we create a world where everyone counts? The next film is entitled "The Dream: Martin L. King in Palestine." Read more about it and see the full series schedule at saintmarks.org/filmseries. 01 Glassybaby Trunk Show Cathedral Prayer List TODAY, 8:30 A.M. - 1 P.M., LEFFLER LIVING ROOM To add a name to our prayer list, contact 206·323·0300 ×314 Back by popular demand! Glassybaby will be in The Leffler or [email protected]. Prayer requests are listed in Sundays living room to sell their hand made votives. Join us for a & Beyond for four weeks, and, if needed, they are listed in Valentine pop up to benefit Saint Mark's Cathedral. the monthly Ongoing List, which is found in the Narthex. Concert on the Flentrop Organ THE CHURCH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 7:30 P.M. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop; Greg Rickel, Bishop; all the ministries Janette Fishell, organist and communities of this diocese, especially Christ Church, Dr. Fishell is a performer of international stature whose Seattle; St. Andrew, Seattle; the clergy and lay staff and playing is widely admired for its virtuosity and rhythmic vestry of Saint Mark’s Cathedral; all the ministries of Saint vitality. She is Professor of Music and Chair of the Organ Mark’s. Department of the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana Univer- THE WORLD sity. Her program will showcase a variety of composers and Donald J. Trump, President; Jay Inslee, Governor; Ed style periods. Advance passes are $20 adults/$15 students. Murray, Mayor of Seattle; António Guterres, Secretary They may be obtained online or at the door on the night of General of the United Nations; Israel, Palestine, Pakistan, the performance. North Korea, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Syria, Turkey, Nigeria, Yemen, Kenya, the An Evening with Scott Cairns Philippines. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, ST. PAUL'S, SEATTLE ALL WHO SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES & THEIR Beginning with Evensong & Benediction at 5:30 p.m. FAMILIES A community committed to engaging in Lawrence V.T. Coffey, R. Frondozo, Brian Kee, Michael the arts, St. Paul's will welcome Scott Cairns THOSE WHO HAVE DIED to read from and share about his works Marie Hutchison, Mabel Sanborn, Mike Wien, Agnes of poetry and prose. Librettist, essayist, Brelsford, Christina, Mavis Leyrer, Iris Irene Cloud, Joe translator, and author of eight poetry collec- Tafelski, Kay Thorpe tions, Scott Cairns is Professor of English at University of Missouri, and Director of the THOSE WHO ARE SICK OR SUFFERING IN ANY WAY, Low-Residency MFA Program at Seattle Pacific University. IN BODY, MIND, OR SPIRIT The evening will begin with Evensong and Benediction, an Laura Brown Bill and Joan Robinson ancient chanted liturgy, at 5:30 p.m. followed by the poetry Richard Campbell The Sanborn Family Lisa Carter Erik Segall reading at 6:30 p.m. Barbara Goesling Mavis Stapleford Bill Hastig David Swim Inquirer's Class Series Peter H. Jackson Elizabeth Ward SUNDAYS, FEB. 26-APR. 2, 12:30 P.M., BLOEDEL HALL Therese Mannella Richard & Sally Wien Saint Mark's next Inquirer’s Class series starts in February. Taylor Notaro Jessica This series is an opportunity to ‘inquire’ about the Episcopal Susan O'Shea Karen Church. The instruction includes information concerning The Rev. Ed Ostertag M beliefs, history, worship, sacraments, and practices of the John and Joyce Paul Moira Episcopal Church, providing preparation for those desiring Melanie Platt Scottland Mike Pucci Stan to be baptized at the Easter Vigil or received or confirmed Debbie Richey into the Episcopal Church on Cathedral Day in the spring. All are welcome! A light lunch is served and childcare is available upon advance request. For more information or to Are you using our online directory? sign up, contact Canon Nancee Martin, Are you familiar with Saint Mark’s “app”? My Saint Mark’s is [email protected]. a online parish portal and directory, which can be used on a computer or via a special mobile app. This secure online portal offers the opportunity to look up a friend’s contact information and photo, and also allows you to view your giving history. Have you tried to use it and gotten tripped up by a technical issue? Saint Mark’s staff is here to help! Contact the church office at 206-323-0300 or email Erik at [email protected]. You can login or create an account at saintmarks.org/mysaintmarks. 02 Faith at Home: A Special Session with Wendy Kneeling at the Cross: A Protestant Looks at the Claire Barrie Crucifixion SUNDAY, FEB 26, ST. NICHOLAS BUILDING - MARCH 18-19, CATHEDRAL NAVE 10 A.M.-12 P.M. *LIGHT LUNCH AT 12 P.M. "If you were left alone with Jesus on the cross, what would Supervision and activities for children ages 2-10 provided you say?” This Lenten season, Saint Mark's Drama Ministry How can I talk about faith with my children presents a dramatic reading of "Kneeling at the Cross: A when I don’t have it figured out myself? Protestant Looks at the Crucifixion" by Deborah H. Ander- How do I read the Bible with my kids when son. This is a contemplative collection of narrative poems there are so many difficult bits? If these describing one person's conversations with Jesus about life, questions resonate with you, know that loss, and love, as he hangs on the Cross. The offering will you’re not alone! Come gather with other incorporate the entire worship space and the book's iconic parents on February 26, where together we illustrations. After a brief time of silence at the end of each will learn from Wendy Claire Barrie, program manager for presentation, a talk-back session will be held. Offered twice children and youth faith formation at Trinity Wall Street in in the Nave: Saturday, March 18 from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, New York City, and author of the book, Faith at Home: A March 19 from 2-4 p.m. Handbook for Cautiously Christian Parents. Wendy will take our questions, doubts and fears about modeling faith to our Next Steps on the Statement of Commitment and children and create a learning experience tailor-made for Action us here at Saint Mark's. It’s sure to be an inspiring morning! Saint Mark's held two wonderful forums in January to Hope to see you there. Questions? Contact jkdaugherty@ launch into our work of translating the Statement of Com- saintmarks.org. mitment and Action into action, and we have an initial path laid out. Whether you were part of the forums or not, all The Cathedral Shop new hours are welcome to join the effort by contacting the convener(s) The Cathedral Shop has new hours! The shop will be open listed below.