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The Weekly Connector
April 6, 2026
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Reminder: Cathedral Campus closed
4/6 & 4/7
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The Monthly Connector
Complete information on worship, events, and more can
be found in the new Saint Mark's Monthly Connector, available in the
Welcome Center, many places around the Cathedral, or on our website
by clicking here.
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April SAAGES
Gathering
Wednesday, April 8, 10:30 am
The next SAAGES gathering will be in the Community
Room at St. Mark’s. The theme will be “Continue the Easter Joy.”
There will be coffee and treats, conversation around the tables, a
time of singing together hymns of Easter joy
and hope, a book swap table (bring a book(s) to share), and a chance
to learn about opportunities to serve others. Treats to share with coffee are always welcome. Hope to see you
there!
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Volunteer at
First Nations Kitchen, Sunday, April 19
Want to be involved in the Work of Mercy and Justice?
Consider volunteering at First Volunteer at First Nations
Kitchen.
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Cooking Shift 8:30-11:30a, 2-3 Volunteers needed. FNK
provides the Lead Cook. Both a vegan
and meat dish are cooked up. After all
has been scooped into containers, there’s clean-up and putting things
away.
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Preparation Shift 12:30-3p, 10 Volunteers needed. Fresh
produce donations are sorted, organized and bagged up. Tables for the
produce and meals are set up in the basement. This shift is suitable
for elementary aged children.
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Give-Away 3:30-5:30p, 10 Volunteers needed. Guests are invited to
enter the building’s entrance on 31st St. and are led through the
donation pick-up areas. Guests are offered the chance to use the
restrooms and receive a refreshment of water, tea or coffee before
exiting through the doors facing Longfellow Ave.
Pick a shift which best fits your energy and gifts.
Learn more on our website,
or sign up here!
Contact Betsy for more information.
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Beacon
Interfaith Housing - near U of M Mpls
Together, we create homes and advance equitable
housing in Minnesota
Vision - All people have a home.
Mission - As 70 collaborative
congregations united for action, we create homes and advance
equitable housing.
Beacon Interfaith advocates that all people are
valuable and deserve respect. The faith congregations call to have
more equitable communities. They believe all people have a right to a
quality affordable home and these homes belong in all communities. By
leveraging this large group of Beacon members (as social advocates),
Beacon can drive real policy and social change at the local, regional
and state level. Members put faith into action in five ways; they
Advocate, Organize, Raise voices, Support residents and Donate. In
addition to creating new housing, members sent over 6,700 emails to
256 elected officials, 60 members met with 43 state senators and
representatives.
More information is here
or by calling 651-789-6260.
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Mission Area
Gathering: Saturday, April 18, 9:00 – 11:30 am
Saint Mark’s will be the host
site for this mission area gathering, as we have been in several past
years. I hope you will be able to join, meet some of our Episcopalian
neighbors, and contribute to the conversations.
What does it mean to be the church in this era of our
nation and our world?
Join other Episcopalians in the Central and West Metro
areas to reflect together about how we can be God’s love in a
turbulent world from 9:00-11:30am on Saturday, April 18th at St.
Mark’s Cathedral. During our time together, we’ll dwell in Scripture,
hear stories about showing up for our neighbors, share open space
conversations about the social justice work in our communities, and
close our time with a worship service together.
Please register using this link:
Episcopal Church in
Minnesota
And you could also email me
if you plan to attend!
Thanks, and peace,
Mary
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Agate
Housing: "A Walk in the Life"
fundraiser
One of the many wonderful orginizations
that we partner with is having a fundraiser Saturday, April 25
from 4-7 pm. Learn more and sign up
here! Join the walk and recruit your friends, family
and neighbors to walk with you.
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Roof Replacement & Campus Safety Update
Construction on the slate roof is ongoing, please make
an appointment before coming so we can ensure someone is available to
greet you.
For safety precautions around the roof work the full
Cathedral campus will be closed on April 7 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
For everyone’s safety, enter and exit only through the
Welcome Center, including Sundays. Please follow all marked pathways
and do not move or go around any fences, barriers, or posted signs.
Information on parking options, and more, are on our website here.
Pastoral Presence During this Season of
Transition
The Rev. Dr. Jay Phelan to be present at the Cathedral
for pastoral hours a couple of days each week. Most often this will
be Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, though he is
also open to scheduling appointments as needed. You may reach him
directly by email
to arrange a time to meet.
Dean Search Update
We are pleased to report that your Search Committee
has made significant progress in the past month. We have completed
our interviews of the six candidates provided by the Bishop and have narrowed our focus to three of
those candidates. We expect to host each of them in
visits to Minneapolis by the end of April. At that point, we would hope to acknowledge a mutual call and
move forward to working through final details for that
invitation.
We ask you to keep the Search Committee and the
candidates in your prayers as we proceed to the final work of
selection and call. Please continue to check the Dean search page on our website
for further updates.
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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS
April-May, In the Art Gallery: Jil Evans - Shadowbloom Series
April 6, Monday – Holiday, Cathedral is closed
April 7, Tuesday - Campus Closed – roof repair (no
knitting group)
April 8, Wednesday – Saages
Gathering, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
April 9, Thursday – Women’s Ministry, 6 – 7:30,
Library. Bring a simple food to share.
April 10, Friday – Gospel-based Discipleship, 12:15 –
12:45, every Friday, via zoom
April 12, Sunday - Second Sunday Supper, 4:15 pm for
volunteers, 5 pm for meal, at Plymouth
Congregational Church
April 19, Sunday – Day to serve at First Nations
Kitchen
April 19, Sunday – Music Series presents Lux String
Quartet, 2:30 pm
April 21, Tuesday – Campus Closed – roof repair
April 22, Wednesday - Voices of Reconciliation, 7:00
pm; Presenter Doe Hoyer from Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of
Discovery discusses their work and ways to impact ecological and
social justice, on Earth Day 2026
April 23, Thursday – Sound Journey, 6:00 pm, Nave
April 24, Friday – Campus Closed – roof repair
April 25, Saturday – Men’s Ministry, 9:00 am, Library
April 25, Saturday – ECMN Confirmation, Reaffirmation
of vows, 10:00 am, Nave
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