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. They will then communicate next steps for on Sundays from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Closed on Mondays; and the focus group (and a lot is already happening!). This is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. our time, this is our Church, and this is our work to engage together, renewing our covenant, and we hope you take part. Read with the Seattle Service Corps Ready to take action? Visit saintmarks.org/takeaction for a The Seattle Service Corps will be reading "And Still Peace list of opportunities and contacts. Did Not Come: A Memoir of Reconciliation" by Agnes Fal- lah Kamara-Umunna during the month of February, with Men's Rites of Passage plans to discuss the book on March 9th at 7pm at Roy Street MAY 17-21, 2017, SKALITUDE RETREAT CENTER Cafe. All are welcome (and encouraged) to join us! For more Created by Richard Rohr and friends, the MROP has been information, please email the Service Corps at put on for thousands of men all over the world. This retreat [email protected]. experience in the wilderness taps deeply into universal truths and practices. Originally rooted in the Judeo-Chris- The Wisdom School: Embracing the Enneagram as tian tradition, the MROP now also draws on poetry, stories, a Map for Spiritual Unfolding and wisdom teachings from all over the world. The MROP FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 7-9 P.M. & SATURDAY MARCH 11, 9 draws a diverse group of men, who are united in their desire A.M.-3 P.M., BLOEDEL HALL to be more authentic, more alive, and more connected. Reg- The inner observer knows the difference between when we ister and get more info at www.illumanofwa.org. are thinking, feeling and acting out of patterned responses and when we are living in grounded presence. But we be- come discouraged when we find ourselves reacting in our same old patterned ways in love, work and family life. The Enneagram provides a map for understanding the dynam- ics of the human condition and the barriers to living our spiritual freedom. This narrative tradition class is introduc- tory in nature, relying on group participation in the panel method and introducing practices for working with the Enneagram in daily life. Fee is $50 which includes refresh- ments and Saturday lunch. A book purchase (available at the Cathedral Shop) and pre-reading are required. Read more and register at saintmarks.org/wisdomschool. 03 Sunday, February 12 ~ The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany HOLY EUCHARIST, 8 A.M. Thomsen Chapel Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Nancee L. Martin, Associate to the Rector HOLY EUCHARIST, 9 A.M. Cathedral Nave 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Nancee L. Martin, Associate to the Rector 206.323.0300 [email protected] SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:10 A.M. Various locations saintmarks.org Offerings for children/youth preschool through high school. Ask at the Welcome Table or pick up a blue map for classroom locations. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, SUNDAY FORUM, 10:10 A.M. Bloedel Hall you are welcome here. Prominent Black Episcopalians, led by Canon Malcolm McLaurin HOLY EUCHARIST, 11 A.M. Cathedral Nave Weekday Service Times Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Nancee L. Martin, Associate to the Rector MONDAY–FRIDAY, 6:30 P.M. FUNERAL FOR MAVIS LEYRER, 2 P.M. Thomsen Chapel Evening Prayer: McCaw or Thomsen Chapels Reception to follow in Leffler House Living Room. MONDAYS, 7:15–9:15 P.M. CATHEDRAL YOGA, 6 P.M. Cathedral Nave Centering Prayer in McCaw Chapel A spiritual practice open to all. WEDNESDAYS, 12 NOON Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST WITH HEALING PRAYER, 7 P.M. Thomsen Chapel THURSDAYS, 7 AM With times of silence for reflection, simple meditative music and lots of Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel candlelight. THURSDAYS, 12 PM COMPLINE, 9:30 P.M. Cathedral Nave Centering Prayer in McCaw Chapel Compline is the service of ancient nighttime prayers, sung by the Compline Choir. A Seattle tradition, broadcast on KING 98.1 FM. Sundays and Beyond Sundays and Beyond is a weekly publication of updates, events and activities happening on Leonard Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms" campus, and the Cathedral prayer list. It is available FEBRUARY 25 & 26, 8 P.M., ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL, SEATTLE by electronic subscription, on Saint Mark’s website, and in print in the nave. To submit announcements In our current climate of conflict and division, St. James presents a concert on for these publications, visit saintmarks.org/ the theme of compassion and tolerance–expressing the desire of humankind announce. Requests are due by Monday at 5 p.m. to seek social justice and peace. This program centers on Bernstein’s beloved for publication on the following Sunday. Chichester Psalms for choir, harp, organ and percussion. This will be paired Announcements may be edited for space and content. with James MacMillan’s deeply moving Cantos Sagrados on Latin American lib- eration theology poetry, addressing contemporary issues of political repression and the disappearances of political prisoners in Latin America. The message of peace, and of remaining vigilant in the struggle for social justice and human rights is more timely now than ever. Also included are shorter choral pieces by composers from around the world. Reserved passes available at seattlepromu- sica.org/peace-tickets or by calling 206-781-2766.

CATHEDRAL STAFF AND LEADERSHIP Maria Coldwell, Canon for Operations, [email protected] Barbara Martin, Childcare Center Director, [email protected] Michael Kleinschmidt, Canon Musician, [email protected] Cam Jarvis, Music Series Coordinator, [email protected] Nancee Martin, Cathedral Canon, [email protected] Chris McPeak, Worship Coordinator, [email protected] Nancy Ross, Curate, [email protected] Earl Grout, Deacon, [email protected] Rebekah Gilmore, Associate Musician & Choir School Director, [email protected] Erik Donner, Executive Assistant/Membership Support, [email protected] Steve Thomason, Dean and Rector,[email protected] Gaye Scott, Cathedral Shop Manager, [email protected] Glenn Sands, Facilities and Events Manager, [email protected] 2017–2018 VESTRY Greg Bloch, Shop Associate and Liturgical Assistant, [email protected] Senior Warden: Lynne Markova, Junior Wardens: Walter Stuteville and Cara Ian Ford, Sexton, [email protected] Peterson. Jim Green, Karen Knudson, Peter McClung, Vinh Do, Ralph Ermoian, Jason Anderson, Compline Choir Director, [email protected] Amanda Davis, Andrew Himes, Kelly Moody, Joe Wright. Diocesan members: Jennifer King Daugherty, Cathedral Canon, [email protected] Greg Walrath, Christopher Breunig, Mary Maxon. Chancellor: John Hoerster; John Stuntebeck, Associate Organist, [email protected] Treasurer: Phil Lloyd; Clerk: Sharon Ferguson; Bishop’s Representative: The Rev. Canon Marda Steedman Sanborn. Karen Komoto, Bookkeeper, [email protected] Liz Bartenstein, Communications Director, [email protected] Malcolm McLaurin, Canon, Youth & Young Adult Min., [email protected] 04