It's not too late to sign up for weekly box of local organic produce from Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center, with convenient pick-up at Saint Mark's every Saturday. Sign up for 20 weeks of seasonal farm-fresh goodness, including veggies such as arugula, squash, tomatoes, and more. By joining, you support their missionto inspire sustainable food choices, foster a connection to nature, and conserve our precious resources for future generations. The season runs from June 24 through November 4, and pick-up is every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Carriage House. (Note the slightly different time and place than announced earlier.) They accept EBT, and payment plans are available. Other pick-up locations include the farm itself in Carnation, as well as locations in Mercer Island and Monroe. Subscribers receive a number of additional benefits—find out more and sign up here!
TAIZÉ PRAYER LITURGY: SUNDAY, JULY 2, 4:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. (QuiC Meet & Greet to follow in the cathedral nave)
FORUM: WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 6 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom
The Saint Mark's Queer in Christ Ministry has planned two events in July honoring The Rev. Pauli Murray, the first Black person perceived as a woman in the U.S. to become an Episcopal priest, and the first queer person added to The Episcopal Church's "Calendar of Saints" (called Lesser Feasts & Fasts). Murray's feast day is July 1.
Taizé Prayer Liturgy in Honor of Pauli Murray, Priest, Activist, Scholar, and Poet
A special Taizé Prayer liturgy will be offered Sunday, July 2, including readings and prayers by Pauli Murray and specially chosen music. (This service is offered in the first-Sunday, 4:30 p.m. time usually taken by Choral Evensong, which will be on summer hiatus.) A Queer in Christ Meet & Greet will follow the liturgy in the southeast corner of the nave. Contact Michael Seewer to learn more: mseewer@saintmarks.org
June 25, 2023 • THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST transferred
ORISON: Comfort, comfort ye my people (Tune: GENEVAN 42) – Claude Goudimel (c. 1514-1572)
PSALM 85:7-13 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976)
HYMN: The great forerunner of the morn (Tune: THE TRUTH FROM ABOVE – Herefordshire carol; arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tonus peregrinus; harm. Lodovico Grossi da Viadana (ca. 1560 - 1627)
ANTHEM: Fuit homo missus a Deo – Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594) [SharePoint—General]
Jason Anderson, director • William Turnipseed, reader • Fred McIlroy, cantor
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers—hospitality ministers Jim Buskirk and Ray Miller.
Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/
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.
Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.
Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral
If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.
You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.
Learn about the original May 2021 iteration of the Projecting Justice project, highlighting the names of people killed by the police, here.
JUNE 21, 2023
In 2021, Saint Mark's collaborated with the ACLU of Washington State to use the unique visibility and position of the cathedral building as a beacon on the hill to make a powerful public statement about violence and justice in our city and our region. For two weeks, we projected names of people in Western Washington killed by the police, with the simple message that each one "should still be alive today." Read about this project, and all the names that were included, here.
This year ACLU-WA and Saint Mark's are again collaborating, this time to make a public statement in light of an unprecedented wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, and the atmosphere of threat that trans people—both across the country and in our own cathedral community—are now experiencing:
Protect trans kids. Protect trans lives. These two messages illuminate Saint Mark's, seen across Seattle during the city's biggest Pride celebrations, from June 20 through June 29. So far this year, state lawmakers across the country have introduced nearly 500 anti-LGBTQIA2S+ bills, most of which target transgender and non-binary people. The ACLU has been fighting back by working in state legislatures, taking unconstitutional policies to court, and mobilizing supporters to protect trans rights. This Pride month, and every day, we are defending everyone’s right to be themselves – fully, freely, and with joy. Learn about a recent legislative victory around gender affirming care here in Washington. Celebrate LGBTQIA2S+ Pride at these events across Washington all summer long. Check out the national ACLU’s podcast episodes, Finding Trans Joy Through Sports and Let Trans Kids Speak for Themselves.
The projections will be visible after sunset on the west façade of the cathedral building (facing Interstate 5) through June 29.
June 18, 2023 • The Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6A)
ORISON: Hope of the world (Tune: DONNE SECOURS) – Claude Goudimel (1514-1572)
PSALM 17:1-14 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976)
OFFICE HYMN: Te lucis ante terminum – Scandinavian melody; adapt. Derek Tilton (b. 1987)
NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone VIII; harm. Lodovico Grossi da Viadana (ca. 1560 - 1627) [GWB]
ANTHEM: Poor Wayfaring Stranger – American spiritual, arr. by Derek Curtis Tilton (b. 1987)
POST COMPLINE ORGAN MUSIC:
from Five Sacred Dances: No. 4 ("And his heart was moved..."), and No. 3 ("I will bow down...") – Margaret Vardell Sandresky (b. 1921)
Happiness – Ad Wammes (b. 1953)
from Five Sacred Dances: No. 5 ("And David danced before the Lord...") – Margaret Sandresky
Jason Anderson, director • Jeffrey Ricco, reader • Derek Tilton, cantor • Susanna Valleau, organ recitalist
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers—hospitality ministers Priscilla Strand and Estephan Meza.
Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/
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.
Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.
Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral
If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.
You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 12–8 P.M., booth located near Broadway & Roy, sign up here
Saint Mark's will once again have a booth at Capitol Hill PrideFest booth on Saturday, June 24, from noon to 8 p.m., and volunteers are needed to sign up for a 2-hour slot at the booth. It's a fun way to participate in the event, and you may be surprised at how many people are interested in learning more about Saint Mark's and the Episcopal Church. You don't have to be an expert—you'll be showing the love of Christ to our neighbors just by being a friendly face and speaking from your experience. If you are interested and available to sign up, please use this form. Questions? Contact Michael Seewer: mseewer@saintmarks.org
The Black/African American Circle invites you to a special Juneteenth liturgy and potluck BBQ! The worship service will feature poetry, as well as African American spirituals by Sound of the NW Choir and drumming from Gansango African Music and Dance. The Rev. Malcolm McLaurin will be preaching and The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson will be presiding. Big thanks for the vision and ministry of The Rev. Beverly Tasy, the liturgist! A special offering will also be taken up in support of the Richard Younge Curates of Color Fund.
After the service, all are welcome to enjoy a potluck BBQ on the Cathedral lawn. Please RSVPhereto let us know what you plan on bringing. Protein will be provided. Beyond good food and conversation, there will be opportunities to learn more about Circles of Color, the PNW Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, and our friends at Nurturing Roots Farm. Join us in celebrating freedom and the gifts of our Black/African American community!
June 19 commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is one of the longest-celebrated African American holidays. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth here and Juneteenth resources for families can be found on Canon Barrie’s blog.
Clickhere to join via livestream. To contribute to the Richard Younge Curates of Color Fund, go to the diocesan giving page. Under "Giving Type," select "Other Donations" and indicate "Richard Younge" under "Other Designation."
June 11, 2023 • The Second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 5A)
ORISON: God be in my head – Doug Fullington (b. 1969)
PSALM 4 – Plainsong, Tone IV.1
HYMN: ‘Christe qui lux es et dies,’ from Music for Compline – Kevin Siegfried (b. 1969)
NUNC DIMITTIS in G (3-part)– Charles Wood (1866-1926)
ANTHEM: ‘In pace’ from Three Latin Motets – Grayston Ives (b. 1948)
Ken Pendergrass, assistant director • Josh Sandoz, reader • Joel Bevington, cantor
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers—hospitality ministers Ray Miller and Robin Ethridge.
Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/
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.
Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.
Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral
If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.
You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.
I write to share the news that the Rev. Canon Eliacín Rosario-Cruz is resigning from his position at Saint Mark’s Cathedral effective mid-July as he accepts a new call in New York. His statement to the cathedral parish is shared below, and his excitement for the multicultural opportunity it presents is palpable in his message.
He and I have been talking about this opportunity for some months now, and I am glad for the multicultural setting it presents for this servant of Christ who has unique gifts to offer the Church. We have been enriched by his ministry among us these past two years, and we are grateful for his work especially in the area of restorative justice, and of course serving as a member of the clergy team leading worship, preaching, teaching and delivering pastoral care. His last Sunday at Saint Mark’s will be July 16, and we will bless him and his family around the font after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, as is our custom. We will have cake to share in his honor also.
Please join me in thanking Eliacín for his ministry among us and blessing him and his family in their new ventures.
Faithfully yours,
The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason
Dean and Rector
A Message from Canon Rosario-Cruz
Dear Ones,
With mixed emotions, I share with you that my season of ministry at Saint Mark’s has bloomed into a new ministry opportunity. After prayerful discernment, I have accepted the call to serve as Priest-in-Charge at Holy Cross/Santa Cruz in Kingston, New York. Holy Cross/Santa Cruz is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. I’ll be pastoring and leading a multicultural community with the vision to be a unified congregation that worships in two languages but otherwise strives to be one in all other aspects of their common life.
I am convinced that this new call from the Spirit is as clear and firm as the one that brought me to you in 2021. My last Sunday with you will be July 16. You have been a wonderful congregation that showed love and care for my family and me. I am grateful to you all, the fantastic parishioners of this Cathedral-Parish, Dean Thomason, Canon Daugherty, Curate Stahlecker, the staff, the vestry, and lay leaders for the wonderful opportunity to serve here at Saint Mark’s.
I speak on behalf of my family when I say that you have blessed our lives. I am a better person and a better minister because of you. I am grateful to God and you for the sacred time of my ministry here. You will continue in my prayers, and I ask that you continue to pray for my family and me.
There are a few spots left to join 20s/30s member and Tent City Captain Connor Harrison to prepare and serve a meal for our Tent City friends. We’ll have the opportunity to share dinner together. Shift hours depend on the volunteer task, but range from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Email Emily (emcmeeks@gmail.com) to sign up for a shift.
MONDAY, JULY 3, 8–10 A.M., at St. Luke's in Ballard, 5710 22nd Ave NW, Seattle 98107 (Parking onsite available)
We’re teaming up with young adults from St. Luke’s and Mother Hillary Kimsey to serve breakfast to our unsheltered neighbors in Ballard. Email Emily (emcmeeks@gmail.com) if interested in volunteering for a shift. Learn more about Edible Hope here and consider purchasing an item from their Amazon Wish List.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 6 P.M. at Diocesan House, 1551 10th Ave E. (two door down from the cathedral)
Join the Most Reverend Melissa Skelton for dinner, poetry, live music, and tours of the historic Leary mansion with other young adults in the diocese. Our Dig Deeper partner, Nurturing Roots Farm, will provide the meal—tacos with all the fixings. Free! Register here.
Tent City 3 is returning to the Cathedral Parking lot from June 17 through September 9, 2023! Our Meal Coordinating Committee welcomes people to help us cook and serve Sunday night dinners each of these 12 weeks at 6 p.m. Our friends will come inside Bloedel Hall, and we will join them for a sit-down meal. No special skills are needed for those who greet and serve, and our able kitchen team can train kitchen volunteers. Families are welcome, and there will be meaningful tasks for all ages. The shift hours depend on the volunteer task, but they range from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
We are also asking for your generosity in donating move-in supplies: tents, tarps, cots, sleeping mats and bags, and blankets. Tent City has its own website which lists other needs at sharewheel.org. Donations may be brought to the Cathedral office Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. or to Chris Rigos after the 11 a.m. service each Sunday.
Please join us for this fun and important work! For further information, please contact Chris Rigos at crigos33@gmail.com, Maris Olsen at maris.olsen@gmail.com, or Deborah Person at deborah.person@gmail.com. Deborah is our schedule coordinator and will add your name to our volunteer list for scheduling.
June 4, 2023 • The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
ORISON: O lux beata Trinitas – Ronald Arnatt (1930-2018)
PSALM 8 – Plainsong, Tone V.2; harm. Gerre Hancock (1934-2012); adapt. for men’s voices by Gregory Bloch
HYMN: The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended (Tune: SAINT CLEMENT) – Clement C. Scholefield (1839-1904); stanza 4 harm. after Henk Vogel (b. 1992)
NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone VII; harm. Lodovico Grossi da Viadana (c. 1560-1627)
ANTHEM: O lux beata Trinitas – William Byrd (c. 1540-1623)
Jason Anderson, director • Gregory Bloch, reader • Kenneth V. Peterson, cantor
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers—hospitality minister Estephan Meza. Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/ and: https://complinechoir.org/
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.
Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.
Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral
If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.
You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.
With mixed emotions, I share with you that my season of ministry at Saint Mark’s has bloomed into a new ministry opportunity. After prayerful discernment, I have accepted the call to serve as Priest-in-Charge at 
