Identity
Identity & Interest Groups
Identity & Interest Groups
Lasting Connections With a Shared Purpose
The following are ongoing groups based on age and stage, identity and interest. Frequency and content (social, learning, support and service) vary based on the needs of the group.
Young Adults/Young Professionals
If you are in the age range of 22 into the 30’s, we have a group for you. Contact Rev Bryan Bliss for information at bryanb@ourcathedral.org.
Parent Fellowship
An opportunity for parents to connect. Contact Bryan Bliss for more information and 2023 meeting dates.
Men's Ministry
Join us on the second Thursday of each month from 6 – 8 p.m. at Brit's Pub in Minneapolis for prayer, social time and refreshments.
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 atSAAGES@ourcathedral.org
Climate Justice Task Force
The Climate Justice Task Force meets periodically and is committed to supporting and resourcing the Cathedral community to become active and dynamic advocates for creation. Contact Joe Ward to join.
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.
Encouragement for Caregivers
The Saint Mark's Encouragement for Caregivers group provides the opportunity for those who are caring for a loved one to connect with others who are on a similar journey. It is a chance to share your story with others who understand and to learn of resources that may be helpful to you as a caregiver. We also share the spiritual resources that are part of our Christian faith: prayer, the Scriptures, community. The group meets virtually two Mondays a month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The upcoming schedule is Sept. 11 and 25, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, 2023. Contact John Satterberg with any questions.
LGBTQ+ Ministry
An opportunity for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect. Contact Facilitators MJ Johnson, Riley Davis, and The Rev. Sarah Hoch at lgbtq@ourcathedral.org for details.
Racial Equity & Justice
This coordinating team meets monthly, with subgroups focused on particular areas of education, advocacy and service. Contact Facilitator Mary Ramsbottom at rej@ourcathedral.org for details.
Sunday Night Supper
A historic ministry providing meals in partnership with other downtown congregations. On the second Sunday of every month, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Contact Drisana and Ian Iverson at send@ourcathedral.org with questions.
