The Rubric - Saint Mark's Cathedral, Summer 2014

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Summer 2014, Vol. 71, No. 4 Seattle, Washington

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tories of ministry.

Photo credit Kevin C. Johnson

One the cover: The Cathedral Choir and musicians singing Bach’s Cantata 106. Canon Musician Mel Butler conducts.

More on p. 14.

Welcome  Inspire Transform  Serve

Photos in this issue were primarily taken by Kevin Johnson and Liz Sloat The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason, Dean & Rector; Liz Sloat, Editor The Rubric is a publication of Saint Mark’s Cathedral that looks at who we are as a community: as a parish, as a cathedral for the Diocese of Olympia, as Episcopalians, and as Christians. We take time to look at and celebrate all aspects of who we are.

Please contact Liz Sloat, at lsloat@saintmarks.org or 206.323.0300, ext. 219 if you have an idea for an article or are interested in volunteering.

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Greetings from the Dean

Sunday Service Times 8 a.m. Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel 9 a.m. Eucharist in the Nave 11 a.m. Eucharist in the Nave 5 p.m. Choral Evensong in the Nave 7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel 9:30 p.m. Compline in the Nave, chanted by the Compline Choir and broadcast live on KING 98.1 FM

CONTENTS Weekday Service Times 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Monday through Friday in McCaw or Thomsen Chapel Mondays, 7:15 pm Centering Prayer in Thomsen Chapel Wednesdays, 12 noon Holy Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel Thursdays, 7 a.m.

Holy Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel Thursdays, 12noon Contemplative Prayer in the McCaw Chapel For more information about Worship at Saint Mark's, please go to http://www.saintmarks. org/Worship/ worship.php

The Rubric The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason, Dean; Liz Sloat, Editor The Rubric is published quarterly by Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral. If you are interested in writing for the Rubric, have a suggestion for an article, or just want to offer feedback, please contact the editor at rubric@saintmarks.org. To receive a printed, U.S. posted version of this electronic format, please submit your request with name and mailing address to rubric@saintmarks.org or to The Rubric, c/o Saint Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102-4398.

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Building for Ministry

Capital Campaign Gearing Up — by Maria Coldwell, Junior Warden

Campaign Co-Chairs, John and Carol Hoerster Honorary Co-Chairs, The Rt. Rev. Cabby & Mrs. Hyde Tennis; Mary Coon & Mel Butler

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“Glorious Possibility�

Design Process Moves Forward - by Walter Stuteville, cochair, Design Committee

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An Episcopal Booklist for a Faith Journey

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* Spirituality * Career issues * Relationship Concerns * Pre & Post Marital/Union Counseling * Major Life Cycle Transitions * Grief & Trauma * Anxiety/ Depression

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Safe and confidential.

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206.323.0339

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Foundation Makes a Splash

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Discernment, Civil Discourse, and a Faith Community’s Response

“St. Mark’s Cathedral Parish formally endorses WA I-594”

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Peter Rasmussen H alloc k Founder of the Compline Choir at Saint Mark’s

By Jason Anderson Director of the Compline Choir andersonjason3@me.com

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Arts at Saint Mark’s Visual Arts: Sanctuary Art Center

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Cathedral Day May 17, 2014

Diocesan Ordinations

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New clergy and staff

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Hands

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land