Gathering Ministries
Gathering Ministries
Gather
Lasting Connections With a Shared Purpose
The work of gathering is for all of us, not just the clergy. As disciples of Jesus, each of us is responsible for building up the body of the church and being evangelists of the Good News. This includes inviting new people to visit and learn more about Saint Mark’s, making them feel welcome, helping them connect with others, and providing them with opportunities to share their gifts.
These are the ministries that gather all Saint Markans together.
If you are in the age range of 22 into the 30’s, we have a group for you. Contact Abby Tillotson for information at abby.as.always@gmail.com.
Every Sunday after the 10:30 service, our community of docents lead tours of our beautiful building. If you would like to join and learn about the history of Saint Mark's, contact ____ for more information.
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Parent Fellowship
An opportunity for parents to connect. Contact Mary Lusk for more information.
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Our men’s ministry is a chapter of the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew, an international lay Christian religious organization with historical roots in the Episcopal Church. All who identify as male are welcome to attend.
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SAAGES (pre-retired, semi-retired & retired)
A group for those around retirement age is SAAGES: Spiritually Active Adults – Growing, Exploring, and Serving. SAAGES gathers ever month or so, typically on Thursday mornings. Examples of our 2023-24 offerings include a field trip to Minnesota’s First Cathedral in Faribault, a presentation focusing on scams and frauds aimed at older adults, presentations and discussions of both fiction and non-fiction books, Guthrie plays, and more. Come join us! Contact Christine Slater with any questions at SAAGES@ourcathedral.org
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Library
Our library is a wonderful resource of books for all ages and genres. The books always need straightening and put back into their proper place. If you would like to help support the library, reach out to our librarian Emily Hoch for more information.
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Women's Ministry
Our women's ministry is a gathering space for women of all ages to join in community, prayer, and fellowship, growing together in their faith and lives together. Contact Mary Lusk for more information.
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Knitting Group
Saint Mark’s has had a group of dedicated knitters for many years. We have provided over 500 prayer shawls for parishioners and continue to gather twice a month for fellowship, prayer and, of course, knitting. We welcome new knitters, no matter what your skill level is. We meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 to 12:00 in the library. Please join us! Contact gather@ourcathedral.org with any questions.
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Youth
Saint Mark’s youth program provides a nurturing, informed, meaningful and fun path to spiritual adulthood grounded in our Baptismal Covenant and in a community of unconditional love and acceptance. We aim to support our youth on their spiritual journey as a continuous program from 6th through 12th grade.

Art Gallery
Our art gallery is regularly updated with new themes of art and we always need help curating art appropriate for each theme. For more information, reach out to our resident art curator, Jay Nuhring.
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An opportunity for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect. Contact Riley Davis at lgbtq@ourcathedral.org for details.
This group helps set up food, tables, coffee, and other goodies for fellowship on Sundays from 9AM-noon in the Community Room. They also help set up for our potlucks and picnics. If you would like to help, you can email Kimberly or show up any Sunday and offer to help.
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Newcomers
This ministry meets with visitors once a month in the Heritage Room to welcome people to Saint Mark's and explain a little about how people can get more involved in the community and become a member. Contact John Satterberg for more information.
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Choir
The choir, under Ray Johnston, our music director, sings at Saint Mark's services. Contact Ray Johnston for more information
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Ushers
Ushers welcome people into Saint Mark's for services, help people find their seats, gather the offertory, and get people in line to receive the Eucharist. Contact David Albrect for more information.
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Greeters
Greeters stand at each entrance and and at key locations throughout the building to help guide people to where they are trying to go. Contact Sally Cunningham to join.
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