Adult Formation
July’s Common Reading & Sharing Opportunity
Heritage RoomAn unforgettable true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to end mass incarceration in America — from one of the most inspiring lawyers of our time. Desmond Tutu wrote, “Bryan Stevenson is America’s young Nelson Mandela, a brilliant lawyer fighting with courage and conviction to guarantee justice for…
Safeguarding God’s Children and Adults
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral 519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, United StatesSafeguarding God's Children and Adults is a commitment that all of us share. The Episcopal Church requires ministry leaders and key holders to attend training sessions. Due to the importance of the subject matter, it is strongly recommended to attend an in-person training session for your first time, followed by ongoing learning in the online…
Newcomers Gathering
Heritage RoomThe next St. Mark’s Newcomers’ Connection gathering will be held at the Cathedral following the 10:30 service Sunday, September 8. This 45-minute gathering is an opportunity to become better acquainted with the life of the Cathedral and meet some of the leaders as well as other newcomers. It’s a chance to ask questions about the…
The Call to Gather – Fall Potluck
Banquet RoomWe begin our new program year focused on the theme of The Call to Serve. We will have a ministry fair where you will be able to speak to representatives from many of our ministries to see how you may get more involved at Saint Mark's. Bring a dish to share if you are able…
Sheriff Witt Listening Session
NaveSaint Mark's has the opportunity to host a listening session with Hennepin County Sheriff Witt. The Sheriff is wanting to learn more about the needs, perspective, and hopes of community members. This could be an opportunity to build relationships with law enforcement and hear the needs of communities that have historically been neglected by policing.…
Community of Hope International Opening Gathering
Heritage RoomCOMMUNITY OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL is a curriculum for pastoral care training especially developed for Episcopal communities by the Reverend Helen Appelberg in 1994. A number of churches in the Diocese of Minnesota currently use COHI training to prepare pastoral caregivers for ministry in their parishes. Pastoral ministry is one of the many ways Jesus calls us…
FORUM – Wells Foundation Update
Banquet RoomHear from Martha Hoover of the Wells Foundation. Wells Foundation is an independent non-profit formed by Saint Markans as the charitable arm of the church, with an endowment provided by donations from Saint Markans. In the last ten years, the Foundation's main focus has been homelessness, particularly among youth and veterans. Their grants to nonprofits…
Adult Formation – Episcopal 101
Heritage RoomEvery year St. Mark’s offers an opportunity for adults who want to understand the history, heritage, theology, practices, and commitments of the Cathedral, the Episcopal Church and the wider Anglican community to study these things in Episcopal 101 and 201. 101 is more introductory, and 201 going more in depth. You are welcome to join…
Adult Formation – Episcopal 101
Heritage RoomEvery year St. Mark’s offers an opportunity for adults who want to understand the history, heritage, theology, practices, and commitments of the Cathedral, the Episcopal Church and the wider Anglican community to study these things in Episcopal 101 and 201. 101 is more introductory, and 201 going more in depth. You are welcome to join…
FORUM – The Call to Serve
Banquet RoomToday, we inaugurate The Call to Serve by gathering in the Banquet Room. Choose to attend whatever hour-long session is most convenient for you, beginning at either 9:15 a.m. or 12:15 p.m. Learn “why” our fall focus is “Sharing Abundance: Feeding the Hungry.” Discover the unique Wednesday night “Connecting Circles” being offered and the rota…
The Call to Serve – Discussion
Banquet RoomToday, we inaugurate The Call to Serve by gathering in the Banquet Room. Choose to attend whatever hour-long session is most convenient for you, beginning at either 9:15 a.m. or 12:15 p.m. Learn “why” our fall focus is “Sharing Abundance: Feeding the Hungry.” Discover the unique Wednesday night “Connecting Circles” being offered and the rota…
Gospel Based Discipleship
ZoomThis is a small group opportunity that combines study of Scripture with reflection on our spiritual lives. Focusing on the Gospel selection prescribed for the upcoming Sunday, we ask three questions, reading the passage each time. Read the Gospel – What word(s), idea(s), or phrase(s) stand out for you? Read the Gospel – What is…