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First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016 9:00 A.M. The Holy Eucharist e Reverend Canon Jennifer King Daugherty, Associate to the Rector, Presider e Reverend Nancy Ross, Curate, Associate to the Rector, Preacher Newcomers and visitors, the community of Saint Mark’s welcomes you. We hope that you will feel at home in this place and in this liturgy. Ushers are available during the liturgy as well as greeters and clergy following, should you have any questions or concerns. Mothers are most welcome to breastfeed their infants during the service. Out of respect for the liturgy we are about to celebrate, please turn off all cell phones and audible devices. Please, no photography during the liturgy. THE GATHERING Birthday and Anniversary Blessings ose celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. e assem- bly stands as able and joins the presider in saying the prayers. Birthdays Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace, which passes understanding, abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Anniversaries Loving God, in the mystery of the Holy Trinity, you reveal yourself as a community of self-giving love. We thank you for bringing us together into families. Bless we pray these couples who celebrate the anni- versaries of their commitments to one another, and grant that they may grow in grace, fidelity and mutual affection all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Lighting of the Advent Wreath Presider Behold, the Lord will come, and all his saints with him, Assembly and on that day there will be a great light, alleluia.

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First Sunday of AdventNovember 27, 2016

9:00 A.M. The Holy Eucharist The Reverend Canon Jennifer King Daugherty, Associate to the Rector, PresiderThe Reverend Nancy Ross, Curate, Associate to the Rector, Preacher

Newcomers and visitors, the community of Saint Mark’s welcomes you. We hope that you will feel at home in this place and in this liturgy. Ushers are available during the liturgy as well as greeters and clergy following, should you have any questions or concerns. Mothers are most welcome to breastfeed their infants during the service.Out of respect for the liturgy we are about to celebrate, please turn off all cell phones and audible devices. Please, no photography during the liturgy.

THE GATHERING Birthday and Anniversary BlessingsThose celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. The assem-bly stands as able and joins the presider in saying the prayers.BirthdaysWatch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace, which passes understanding, abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.AnniversariesLoving God, in the mystery of the Holy Trinity, you reveal yourself as a community of self-giving love. We thank you for bringing us together into families. Bless we pray these couples who celebrate the anni-versaries of their commitments to one another, and grant that they may grow in grace, fidelity and mutual affection all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Lighting of the Advent Wreath Presider Behold, the Lord will come, and all his saints with him, Assembly and on that day there will be a great light, alleluia.

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THE LITURGY OF THE WORDAfter each reading, the lector says: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. All respond Thanks be to God. First Reading Isaiah 2:1-5The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.’ For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!

Collect of the DayPresider The Lord be with you.Assembly And also with you.Presider Let us pray.

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Psalm: 122 Joseph GelineauThe cantor introduces the antiphon, all repeat it. The cantor chants the Psalm verses, all repeating the Antiphon as indicated.

I rejoiced when I heard them say: “Let us go to the God’s house.”And now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. ANTIPHONJerusalem is built as a city strongly compact.It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord. ANTIPHONFor Israel’s law it is, there to praise the Lord’s name.There were set the thrones of judgment of the house of David. ANTIPHONFor the peace of Jerusalem pray: “Peace be to your homes!May peace reign in your walls, in your palaces, peace!” ANTIPHONFor love of my brethren and friends I say: “Peace upon you!”For love of the house of the Lord I will ask for your good. ANTIPHON

The Gelineau Gradual © 1977 G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Reprinted under OneLicense A-706820

Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Assembly And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Opening Hymn Prepare the way O Zion The Hymnal 1982 # 65

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All rise as able.Gospel ProcessionChildren are invited to join the Gospel Procession. Children preschool-second grade are then invited to Children’s Chapel in Thomsen Chapel. They will return at the Peace. Parents are welcome to join their children.Gospel Acclamation Celtic Alleluia Sung first by the cantor, then by all.The cantor chants the verse below, then all repeat Alleluias, and again after Gospel reading.

Verse: Stay awake, pray at all times, praying that you may be strengthened, that with confidence you can meet the Son of Man.

Second Reading Romans 13:11-14You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in de-bauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

The Holy Gospel Matthew 24:36-44 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Assembly Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.” Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Assembly Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Reverend Nancy Ross

© 1985, Fintan O’Carroll and Christopher Walker, published by OCP Publications. Reprinted under LicenSing 600786

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Prayers of the Assembly Intercessor We look to you in hope; Assembly Come, Lord Jesus, come.The presider concludes the prayers with a collect. All respond Amen.

Confession Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. You are invited to stand or kneel for the confession. Deacon Most merciful God, All we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.The presider pronounces God’s forgiveness of our sins. All respond Amen.

All rise as able.Nicene Creed Authorized for use by the 1997 General Convention

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;through him all things were made.For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven,was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father,who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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THE LITURGY OF THE TABLEAn offering of money is received. Everyone worshipping this morning is invited to make an offering as an expression of gratitude for God’s generosity. Many support St. Mark’s through pledged offerings made by credit card or via mail. Together our gifts make possible this community of welcome, reconciliation and service.

Offertory Voluntary Sleepers, wake! BWV 645 J. S. Bach

All rise as able as the bread, wine and money we offer to God are brought forward and presented at the altar table.

The Peace Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. Assembly And also with you.All greet one another in the name of the Lord.

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B Presider The Lord be with you. Assembly And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts. Assembly We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Assembly It is right to give God thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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Sanctus and Benedictus Irish Tunes

Melody from Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1749. Public Domain.

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation: in the calling of Israel to be your people: in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In Him you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In Him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread ; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”After Supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father: All We remember his death. We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;Presider And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

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Melody from Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1749. Public Domain.

The bread is broken and the bread and wine are prepared for sharing.Fraction Anthem What feast of love Green Sleeves

© 1993 Delores Dufner, admin. OCP Publications. Reprinted under LicenSing 600768.

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

Invitation to CommunionThe presider invites us to the meal: The gifts of God for the people of God. All seeking God are welcome at Christ’s Table. Communion is distributed at standing stations at the head of the two aisles. If you need communion brought to your seat, please let an usher know.Hold out your hand to receive the bread and then eat. Guide the chalice of wine to your mouth and then drink. Or you may leave the bread in your hand for the chalice bearer to dip it in the wine and feed you. To receive a blessing instead of communion, simply cross your arms over your chest.Rice wafers for those with wheat allergies are available at the presider’s communion station at the front left.

Communion Voluntary: Improvisation

Communion Hymn Creator of the stars of night. The Hymnal 1982 #60

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All rise as able.Sending of Lay Eucharistic Visitors Presider One body are we. Assembly For, though many, we share one bread and one cup. Deacon Go in peace, bearing holy gifts for holy people.

Ministers of the LiturgyPresider The Reverend Canon Jennifer King DaughertyPreacher The Reverend Nancy RossDeacon The Reverend Earl GroutAssisting Lay Minister Janette SpencerEucharistic Ministers Jim Green and Nan SullinsAltar Guild Dana Freeman, Sue TaitAcolytes Alex Knafla, Anna Knafla, Christian Knafla Readers Jean Leed, Gary Minugh, Intercessor Neshia AlaovaeUshers Tamara Kincaid and Dave Harms Greeters Lynda Hunter, George MooreMusicians The Schola of Saint Mark’s Choir School, Rebekah Gilmore, Cantor and Director;

Saint Mark’s Singers;Michael Kleinschmidt and John Stuntebeck, organists

Dismissal The deacon dismisses the assembly. All respond: Thanks be to God.

Voluntary Sleepers, wake! Johann Gottfried Walther

Prayer after Communion (prayed by all)Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessing The presider asks God’s blessing on the assembly. All respond Amen.

Closing Hymn Sleepers wake! (Stanzas 1 & 2) The Hymnal 1982 #61

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SUNDAYS & BEYONDThe Saint Mark’s Cathedral weekly newsletter

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Justice Ministries in the Nave: Sus-tainability, Parish Nurse Program, Refugee Resettlement TODAY, AFTER MORNING SERVICES, Back of the Nave (Coffee Corner) Today we welcome three Justice Minis-tries to the Nave. Sustainability: Saint Mark’s Energy Report—for natural gas, electricity and water, in five-year graphical summaries—is now avail-able at the Justice Ministry Table in the Nave. An updated report including data for all of 2016 will be available in a few more months. Saint Mark's Sustainability Ministry hopes to spark a greater sense of parishioner “stake-holdership” in our energy use (gas, electricity and water) and to promote wise use of these resources.Parish Nurse Program: Saint Mark's is investigating the creation of a Parish Nurse program. Deacon Dennis from Whidbey Island, who runs a program for his parish, is at the table today. Many churches have Parish Nurse programs to help with basic health services such as blood pressure checks, dietary consultation, health mainte-nance assistance and respite care. Any health care professional or interested volunteer should stop by the Justice Ministry Table or contact Mary Segall at [email protected]. Refugee Resettlement Ministry: Saint Mark's is currently supporting its first refugee family who are originally from Syria and arrived in Seattle just last week. Stop by the table to learn more about what we're doing as well as what’s still needed in donations and volunteer time, or contact Marla Dittloff, [email protected].

The O Antiphons Service of Advent Lessons and CarolsTODAY, NOVEMBER 27, 7 P.M.This beloved annual service of music and pageantry celebrates the beginning of Advent – the season of longing, vigilance, and expec-tation in preparation for Christmas. With the Cathedral Choir, the Compline Choir, and the Senior Choristers of Saint Mark’s Choir School.The Cathedral Shop's Christmas Boutique will be open tonight until 7:00, so consider arriving early for the O Antiphons liturgy. Signs to reserve your seat will be provided in the narthex. Hot cider and cookies will be served in the Shop. Enjoy a peaceful, festive atmosphere while exploring unique gifts, decor, and more!

The Cathedral Shop Christmas Boutique NOVEMBER 20 – DEC 23, CATHEDRAL SHOPThe Christmas Boutique is open! Leffler House and the Cathedral Shop have been transformed into a Christmas gift wonderland. Lots of holiday gifts, plum pudding, ornaments and much more! Pick up a unique gift for friends and family and support Saint Mark's. We'll even wrap your gifts for you. There will be extended hours for the length of the boutique. Tuesday-Thurs 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. 7 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Book Signing with Peter StockwellTODAY, NOVEMBER 27, 9 A.M., LEFFLER LIVING RMJoin us today for book signing of Stormin' Norman: A Compilation of the Sermons of the Rev. Norman E. Stockwell. Norm's son will be here to kick off the publication for this book. Light refresments will be served.

Advent Quiet MorningSATURDAY DECEMBER 3, 9 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. AT THE CENTER AT SAINT ANDREW’SCelebrate Advent in silence, meditation and prayer led by Cherry Haisten, program director of The Center at Saint Andrew’s in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood. Morning prayer, light snacks, two periods of meditation, and time for individual contemplation are scheduled. This event is co-sponsored by Saint Mark’s Cathedral and The Center at Saint Andrew’s. Reservations are appreciated. Donations ($10-$15 suggested) will be grate-fully accepted. For more information and to register please contact Carrie Kahler, [email protected].

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Cathedral Prayer List

To add a name to our prayer list, contact 206·323·0300 ×314 or [email protected]. Prayer requests are listed in Sundays & Beyond for four weeks, and, if needed, they are listed in the monthly Ongoing List, which is found in the Narthex.

THE CHURCHJustin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop; Greg Rickel, Bishop; all the ministries and communities of this diocese, especially Transfiguration, Darrington; St. Martin-St. Francis, Rockport; the clergy and lay staff and vestry of Saint Mark’s Cathedral; all the ministries of Saint Mark’s.

THE WORLDBarack Obama, President; Jay Inslee, Governor; Ed Murray, Mayor of Seattle; Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations; Israel, Palestine, Pakistan, North Korea, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Syria, Turkey, Nigeria, Yemen, Kenya, the Philippines.

ALL WHO SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES & THEIR FAMILIESLawrence V.T. Coffey, R. Frondozo, Brian Kee, Michael

THOSE WHO HAVE DIEDSue Landeen, The Rev. Sheila Crisp, Florence Barnette, Langdon Simons, Kathy Panciera, Megan Trainer, William Taylor, Jonica

THOSE WHO ARE SICK OR SUFFERING IN ANY WAY, IN BODY, MIND, OR SPIRITLaura BrownPeter & Kathy BusickAlice ChanThe Rev. Glen & Becca DeShawKathleen ElkinsLarry GreeneBill McKelvieLaura MugliaPaul & Mary Margaret PruittJohn SelbergPam Sellers-Peterson

Mrs. P. D. SimmonsKatrina StreiffSophia WylanskyDavid & Noi YoungsMoira

Quilt Ministry Christmas Bag saleSUNDAY, NOV. 27 - SUNDAY, DEC. 11, 9 AM, NARTHEXSaint Mark's Quilt Ministry will offer reusable Christmas Bags on three Sundays before Christmas: November 27, and December 4 and 11 after each service. All proceeds will ben-efit the Hunger Offering. Questions? Contact Carol Green, [email protected].

Slight Change to the 9 a.m. Eucharist beginning Nov. 27As many of you know, we’ve struggled for years to preserve the integrity of Church School time since the 9 a.m. service often runs a bit after 10 a.m. Children, teachers and parents have expressed frustration with this, and short of changing the service times across Sunday mornings, it is challeng-ing to see how we can reclaim that time. After consulting with staff and worship leaders, we’ve decided to make slight changes to the 9am service, beginning the First Sunday of Advent (Nov. 27), and reassessing at the end of Lent 2017, giving us a four-month trial at this. Here’s the change: 8:55 a.m. Welcome, Announcements, Birthday and Anni-versary blessings, Opening Versicle and Response 9:00 a.m. ProcessionThe rest of the service will flow as usual, except that the Exchange of the Peace will be followed directly by the Of-fertory. We welcome feedback as we try this, and appreciate your support as we strive to make all the moving parts of Sunday function well together. Cathedral Commons Find Your Inner Mystic: Advent Journey with Three Incredible WomenWEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 7-8:15 P.M. (DINNER SERVED 6-6:30PM), BLOEDEL HALLA Three Week Series Presented by Sandra SmithNOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 7 & 14Enrich your Advent journey and discover your inner mystic with St. Hildegard of Bingen, St. Catherine of Siena and St. Theresa of Avila; three women whose influence and con-tributions were felt throughout the church. Each of them was a mystic, living a life of prayer and contemplation. They were also women of action; theologians, philosophers, and in Hildegard’s case, a composer. Each has been declared a Doctor of the Church and the influence of their work was significant. This series will explore mysticism as something for which you too can strive.

Call for Artists: Stations of the CrossSaint Mark’s Cathedral invites proposals from artists to create their interpretations of the fourteen Stations of the Cross. The history of the stations has tended toward literal interpretations, but ultimately their purpose is to invite reflection and contemplation not only of Jesus’ passion and death, but also the universality of these themes. Thus, the

Medical Equipment ResourcesSaint Mark’s has established a medical equipment resource center that currently consists of wheel chairs, walkers, crutch, a cane, and knee and wrist brace. The medical equip-ment is available for checkout through the office. The equip-ment is currently housed in the boiler room near the Office of Cathedral and can be checked out by contacting the office staff during their usual office hours (9:00 – 4:30) Monday through Friday. Please check with Mary Segall about avail-ability and details for checking out equipment. If you have questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Mary Segall at 206-390-7854, email [email protected] or contact Canon Nancee Martin [email protected].

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artwork does not need to adhere to a particular cultural or religious framework. We invite artists to use the fourteen scenes as a starting point for a broader meditation on hu-man relationships, injustice, suffering, and the mystery of death. Applications are due November 28, 2016. Read more at saintmarks.org/stationsofthecross.

20s and 30s Concert Night at Saint Mark’sDECEMBER 3, DINNER AT 6 P.M., CONCERT AT 8 P.M.Come and check out the Abbey Arts “Cathedrals” concert series right here at Saint Mark’s! Damien Jurado, a critically acclaimed local indie singer songwriter, will perform here on December 3. We’ll meet beforehand at Deluxe at 6 p.m. on Capitol Hill (Broadway at Roy St.), then walk to Saint Mark’s and go to the concert together. Admission is FREE to those who register ahead of time. All you need to do is email Liz Bartenstein, [email protected]. Space is limited, so sign up early! More info on the series at fremontabbey.org.

"Spiritual Gifts" Sunday Forum series begins next week SUNDAYS, DEC 4, 11 & 18, 10:10 A.M., BLOEDEL HALLIn December Saint Mark's will offer a three-part series of Sunday Forums on spiritual gifts. The series begins with The Gift of Incarnation—divine word made flesh in Jesus—and what this means for how we understand ourselves, our God, and our lives. This forum will be led by the Rev. Jennifer King Daugherty. On Dec. 11 we'll explore The Gift of Imper-fection, and on Dec. 18, The Gift of Forgiveness.

Choral Evensong SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 4:30 P.M., CATHEDRAL NAVE The service of Evensong hails from the rich choral and litur-gical heritage of the Episcopal and Anglican tradition. Sung in late afternoon or early evening as the light of day fades, Evensong offers psalms, hymns, prayers and canticles as a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving for the day. The liturgy begins with a full procession of acolytes and incense. Experi-ence this service sung in the English Cathedral tradition by the Cathedral Evensong Choir. Evensong services are held on the first Sunday of the month, October through May.

Jewelry Trunk ShowSUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 9 A.M., CATHEDRAL SHOPThe Cathedral Shop at Saint Marks will be featuring a jewelry Trunk Show featuring Ether Jewelry with Attitude on Sunday, December 4th from 9-1. This handmade jewelry utilizes a mix of semi-precious stones, pearls and crystals. A percentage of the proceeds benefit Saint Mark's Cathedral.

Wintertide: A Concert Fantasy for the Holiday SeasonFRIDAY, DEC. 9, 8 P.M. & SATURDAY, DEC. 10, 8 P.M. The Seattle Choral Company’s ninth annual Cathedral Christmas concert celebrates the winter season with the pre-miere of “Wintertide” by Seattle composer Donald Skirvin written for two choirs and string orchestra, and an original video presented with Ola Gjeilo’s “Sunrise Mass.” Ancora, a Seattle based women’s choir, will join the SCC in this con-cert, and Michael Kleinschmidt will be at the Flentrop organ for a family carol sing at 7:30 pm. General admission $25. Seniors/military/veterans $20. Children under 10 admitted free. Student tickets at $5.00. More at seattlechoralcompany.org.

Pageant of the Nativity: A Celtic Telling MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 7 P.M., CATHEDRAL NAVEThe children of Saint Mark's Cathedral will join together to proclaim the story of the Nativity in song, speech, and visual pageantry using the finery of our cathedral and showcasing some of our cathedral treasures. You will be transported to another time by a torchlight procession of our children accompanied by Celtic instrumentalists and watch as the scenes of Jesus' birth come alive on the altar platform.

Seafarers Love "National Geographic" Copies of old National Geographic magazines brighten the days and lives of Seafarers. The pictures and stories offer diversion and sometimes a glimpse of home or familiar places. Above all, they bring color and diversity to the confining spaces of the ship and long monotonous days at sea. Please bring old copies of National Geographic and leave them at the Welcome Table. Deacon Earl will taken them to the Seafarers' Center for ship visits. Contact him at [email protected] with any questions. Seafarers from around the world thank you.

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Sunday, November 27 ~ The First Sunday of AdventHOLY EUCHARIST, 8 A.M. Thomsen Chapel

Preacher: The Rev. Nancy Ross, CurateHOLY EUCHARIST, 9 A.M. Cathedral Nave

Preacher: The Rev. Nancy Ross, CurateHOLY EUCHARIST, 11 A.M. Cathedral Nave

Preacher: The Rev. Nancy Ross, CurateCATHEDRAL YOGA, 6 P.M. Cathedral Nave

A spiritual practice open to all. O ANTIPHONS - ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS, 7 P.M. Cathedral Nave

This beloved annual service of music and pageantry celebrates the beginning of Advent. More on pg. 1.

COMPLINE, 9:30 P.M. Cathedral NaveAlso known as the “chant service,” Compline is the ancient nighttime prayers, sung by the Compline Choir. A Seattle tradition, broadcast on KING 98.1 FM.

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Weekday Service TimesMONDAY–FRIDAY, 6:30 P.M.

Evening Prayer: McCaw or Thomsen ChapelsMONDAYS, 7:15–9:15 P.M. Centering Prayer in McCaw Chapel

WEDNESDAYS, 12 NOON Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel

THURSDAYS, 7 AM Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel

THURSDAYS, 12 PM Centering Prayer in McCaw Chapel

Sundays and BeyondSundays and Beyond is a weekly publication of updates, events and activities happening on campus, and the Cathedral prayer list. It is available by electronic subscription, on Saint Mark’s website, and in print in the nave. To submit announcements for these publications, visit saintmarks.org/announce. Requests are due by Monday at 5 p.m. for publication on the following Sunday. Announcements may be edited for space and content.

Wherever you are onyour journey of faith, you are welcome here.

CATHEDRAL STAFF AND LEADERSHIPBarbara Martin, Childcare Center Director, [email protected] Jarvis, Music Series Coordinator, [email protected] Grout, Deacon, [email protected] Donner, Executive Assistant/Membership Support, [email protected] Scott, Cathedral Shop Manager, [email protected] Glenn Sands, Facilities and Events Manager, [email protected] Brestle, Liturgy Intern, [email protected] Bloch, Shop Associate, [email protected] Ford, Sexton, [email protected] Anderson, Compline Choir Director, [email protected] King Daugherty, Cathedral Canon, [email protected] Stuntebeck, Associate Organist, [email protected] Komoto, Bookkeeper, [email protected] Bartenstein, Communications Director, [email protected] McLaurin, Canon, Youth & Young Adult Min., [email protected]

Maria Coldwell, Canon for Operations, [email protected] Kleinschmidt, Canon Musician, [email protected] Martin, Cathedral Canon, [email protected] Ross, Curate, [email protected] Gilmore, Associate Musician & Choir School Director, [email protected] Thomason, Dean and Rector, [email protected]

2016–2017 VESTRYSenior Warden: Lynne Markova, Junior Wardens: Walter Stuteville and Cara Peterson. Betsy Bell, Ruth Mulligan, Timi Vann, Roland Yancey, Jim Green, Karen Knudson, Peter McClung, Vinh Do, Ralph Ermoian. Diocesan members: Christopher Breunig, Mary Maxon. Chancellor: John Hoerster; Treasurer: Phil Lloyd; Clerk: Sharon Ferguson; Bishop’s Representative: The Rev. Canon Marda Steedman Sanborn.

Abbey Arts presents CATHEDRALS XV: Lemolo with strings, Loch Lomond, Navvi (special winter show)FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 8 PM, CATHEDRAL NAVEAbbey Arts presents CATHEDRALS XV featuring: Lemolo with Special Or-chestral Accompaniment, plus Loch Lomond (Portland), and Navvi7:00 doors, 8:00 showTickets: $13 student discount, $15 advance, $18 day of/door