Choral Evensong observing the Feast of the Presentation, 2023

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Choral Evensong on The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

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The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany, 2023

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The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

2023 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper with Closing of the Doors

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 6–7:15 P.M., in the cathedral nave. Suggested donation: $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family.

Please join us on Shrove Tuesday (a.k.a. Mardi Gras), February 21, in the cathedral nave, to end the season after Epiphany in the traditional way—by gathering in community, eating pancakes, and having fun! There will be live music, crafts, and games. Chef Marc Aubertin and the youth will be preparing our meal, and the members of the Seattle Service Corps will be decorating and assisting in the celebration.

The celebration in the nave will conclude with a brief liturgy to bury the Alleluias and close the great doors until Easter. (This is a treasured tradition unique to Saint Mark's—see some views of what the Closing of the Doors looked in years past below.) Finally, on the patio, palms are burned to create the ashes for the Ash Wednesday services the next day.

Complete Closing of the Doors Liturgy, 2023

Complete Closing of the Doors Liturgy, 2021

Closing of the Doors, 2020

Closing of the Doors, 2019

2023 Women’s Retreat

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UPDATE: The 2023 Women's Retreat is already at capacity. Email Canon Daugherty to join a waiting list. (No deposit is required for the waitlist.)

FRIDAY–SUNDAY, APRIL 21–23, 2023, at St. Andrew’s House Retreat Center, Union, WA

Registration is now open for this year's Women's Retreat! The theme for our time together will be: Our Lives as Sacred Stories. This two-night retreat will take place at St. Andrew's House, a lodge-like setting, with warm and comfortable accommodations, on the beautiful Hood Canal. All meals are included in the cost of the retreat, and are locally sourced and chef prepared. There are a few single rooms available, but most rooms are doubles, we hope many will be open to sharing, please specify your preference when you register.

The cost for two nights' accommodation, dinner on Friday, all meals on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday is $340 for a single room; $250 for a double. Scholarships are available.

A $50 deposit is required to reserve your spot, which you can pay at saintmarks.org/give

Annual Parish Meeting 2023

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 12:30–2 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom.

The following were distributed at the meeting:

The slate of candidates for diocesan convention delegate and the bylaws revision were approved by acclamation.

The new Vestry members elected were: Greg Hamm, Peter Snyder, Doug Thorpe, and Alexandra Thompson

The Dean appointed Scott Hulet as Senior Warden.

Pro Christo et Ecclesia medals were awarded to Emily Meeks and Marc Aubertin.

The Cathedral Cross was awarded to Walter Stuteville.

A complete video of the meeting is now available here and below. 

All cathedral parish communicants in good standing are encouraged to attend the Annual Parish Meeting at which we will elect new vestry members, delegates to Diocesan Convention, and vote to amend the by-laws to confirm to recent changes to the Washington Non-Profit Corporation Act. We will also celebrate our common life, and Dean Thomason will share Pro Christo Awards and a Cathedral Cross to individuals. Please note: since we continue in hybrid format this year, we will not have a full potluck lunch. Light snacks and coffee/tea/water will be available to those in Bloedel Hall. (You are welcome to bring your own food if you find that helpful).

The Hero’s Journey and the Liturgy

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., presenter on Zoom. Optional community dinner in Bloedel Hall at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family).

Led by Jeremy Crawford

In fantasy games like Dungeons & Dragons, groups of players weave a story together about a fellowship of heroes. Those heroes vanquish horrors, experience unspeakable wonders, and transform the world. We’ll explore what we can learn from such group storytelling and how it relates to the story we immerse ourselves in each time we participate in the divine liturgy.

Presenter Jeremy Crawford is a Saint Mark’s parishioner who studied theology at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and is the lead rules designer of Dungeons & Dragons.

Program is free. Those attending the community dinner in Bloedel Hall will participate in the forum together in Room 210.

A COMPLETE VIDEO IS NOW AVAILABLE BELOW

A Not-So-Quiet Day

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 9:30 A.M.–2:30 P.M., in person only, in the cathedral nave and outdoors. Registration requested.

Facilitated by Wendy Claire Barrie, Cathedral Canon for Intergenerational Ministries

This offering for children, youth, and adults is an intentionally intergenerational exploration of embodied spiritual practices.

The doors will open at 9 a.m., and we'll begin at 9:30 a.m. with prayer, song, and an introduction to the day's activities. Feel free to come and go as you desire; we'll break for a light lunch at noon and the day will end at 2:30 pm.

All activities take place in the cathedral nave and on the labyrinth, weather permitting.

The day includes facilitated experiences as well as self-guided activities, and includes options for all ages and abilities. You are invited to choose among the offerings that interest you. Facilitators include Betsy Bell, Emily Meeks, Deborah Brown, Will Matthews, and Nicole Merat.

Schedule of the Day

  • 9 a.m. | Doors Open
  • 9:30 a.m. | Opening Circle
  • 10 a.m. | Qi Gong
  • 10:30 a.m. | Body Prayer
  • 11 a.m. | Drum Circle
  • 12 p.m. | Lunch
  • 1 p.m. | Collage
  • 1:30 p.m. | Yoga
  • 2:15 p.m. | Closing Circle

Self-guided activities available throughout the day include:

Don't miss this day of prayer and connection for all ages! Registration is appreciated but not required. Suggested donation: $10. Contact Canon Barrie with any questions: wbarrie@saintmarks.org

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