Upcoming Events
Seeking nurture: The road to Gilead...
Saturday January 28th, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people? (Jeremiah 8:22) - You are invited to join us for a day of nurture and balm including: biblical readings and discussions; discovery of balm: a fragrant, healing ointment; music, performed and led by Gwen Goldsmith; labyrinth walk; knitting and conversation in the Library; and a light lunch and closing prayers.
Radical Hospitality: Wednesday Evening Book Discussion
Wednesdays, February 1st, 8th,& 15th
Join us for a light supper at 6:00 p.m. and discussion from 6:30-7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Margy Mattlin - hospitality is not what we do it is who we are as disciples of Jesus. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares (Hebrews 13:2) and Love your neighbors as yourselves - two of the many Biblical imperatives that govern our lives as ministers of hospitality. Come break bread together and discuss how the spiritual practice of hospitality can only deepen your life in Christ.
Silver Tea Cancelled
The Silver Tea for February 4th has been cancelled. If you are interested in supporting If you are interested in supporting Episcopal Relief and Development efforts, we encourage you to make a donation at www.er-d.org (don't forget to let them know you are from St. Mark's).
Annual Meeting
Sunday, February 5th, 10:00 a.m., Fireplace Room
The Cathedral’s Annual Meeting will be held promptly at 10:00 a.m. Come for a celebration of ministry with refreshments, vestry elections, and review cathedral finances.
Choral Evensong
Sunday,February 5, 5:00 p.m.
Experience the wonder and mystery of the ancient Choral Evensong - combining medieval offices of vespers and Compline. Join us as we reflect, meditate, and become embraced by the spirit of God.
A Green and Pleasant Land: Music by Vaughan Williams and his contemporaries
Sunday, February 19th, 5:00 p.m.
English song by Vaughan Williams and his contemporaries, featuring the song-cycle ‘On Wenlock Edge’. Andrew Kane, Soloist - Raymond Johnston, Accompanist. Tickets $10
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 21st, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Lent is coming up sooner than you think. Historically, pancakes were a great way to use up all those rich foods forbidden during Lent: eggs, milk, butter, and sugar! Join your Cathedral family in indulging in a pancake feast with glazed ham, breakfast potatoes, hot fudge sundaes, and more. Kids are invited to help transform palms to ashes for use in Ash Wednesday services. Cost: $4: 12 & over, $2: kids, free: 3 & under. Please help us to plan wisely and sign up in the Parlor by Monday, February 20th.
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