February, 2025 - Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

The Questions Easter Asks Us: A Palm Saturday Event for All Ages

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 28, 2025 with No Comments

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 4 P.M., in the cathedral nave

Canon Emily Griffin and pianist David Poortinga will lead us using art, story, and song through the life of Jesus as we prepare to enter Holy Week.

The Godly Play story usually shared over the weeks of Lent, The Faces of Easter, will be told in large scale, and familiar hymns and tunes will be woven throughout with opportunities to sing, wonder, and pray together as we reflect on the journey to the cross and the mystery of the Resurrection.

Generosity as Resistance: Living the Call to Radical Hospitality in Challenging Times

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 27, 2025 with No Comments

TWO WEDNESDAYS IN LENT, MARCH 19 & 26, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)

“From anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again” (Luke 6:29b–30).

Jesus proclaimed a message of extravagant generosity—a generosity responsive to God’s overwhelming generosity to us as the one who creates, sustains, and redeems us. But today there are voices in our nation and in the Christian Church who seek to restrict generosity to those deemed “worthy.” How are we to live out Jesus’ call in these times? How do we develop a counterculture of abundance in the face of a culture that operates out of scarcity? Join us on March 19 and 26 to reflect together on these questions. Led by Peter Snyder, James Davidson, and Greg Simon.

Join online using this Zoom link.

QuiC 2025 Lenten Conversation Series

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 27, 2025 with No Comments

LAUNCH: SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 5:30 P.M. in Leffler House or online via Zoom

SUBSEQUENT MEETINGS: MONDAYS, 7:30 p.m., online via Zoom only

The Queer in Christ community will gather for a Lenten conversation series titled Clearing Space for God. There will be a general introduction next Sunday, March 2, at the normal monthly Queer Conversation time—right after Evensong at 5:30 p.m. Then starting the next day, Monday, March 3, the group will meet on Zoom each Monday at 7:30 p.m. for six weeks, through April 7.

Community member James Davidson will facilitate the discussions. The series will conclude with another in-person/hybrid gathering, time and location TBA.

The Zoom link for the Monday meetings will be in the QuiC newsletter sent on March 1. If you did not receive that newsletter, email queerinchrist@saintmarks.org and the link will be sent to you. (And please indicate if you'd like to be added to the mailing list.)

Although attending all seven meetings is ideal, you are invited and encouraged to attend as many or as few meetings as you are able.

UPDATE: Download the packet of readings and reflection questions here.

DATES & TOPICS:

Kick-off meeting:
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 5:30 P.M. (during Queer Conversations) in Leffler Living Room or online via Zoom

Session 1: Taking care of yourself
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 7:30 –8:30 P.M., on Zoom

Session 2: Being smart and strong
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 7:30 –8:30 P.M., on Zoom

Session 3: Standing with unity for diversity
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 7:30 –8:30 P.M., on Zoom

Session 4: Clearing space for God
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 7:30 –8:30 P.M., on Zoom

Session 5: The plan in a nutshell
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 7:30 –8:30 P.M., on Zoom

Session 6: When it all comes down to it
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 7:30 –8:30 P.M., on Zoom

Closing session (in person/hybrid)
date/location TBD

Pádraig Ó Tuama: The Better Angels of Our Nature

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 25, 2025 with No Comments

A Thursday evening Wisdom School event with acclaimed poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025, 7–8:30 P.M., in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed; registration required

UPDATE: Due to the number of registrations, this event will be offered in the cathedral nave rather than Bloedel Hall. A livestream will be available to registrants as announced previously.

UPDATED DESCRIPTION: We live in fraught times when violence seems to be the common denominator in a calculus based in mistrust and misanthropic othering. An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind… Drawing on inspiration from his work with language and religion, conflict and peacemaking, this truth-teller of our time will draw us into an orbit of soulful wisdom and poetic grace.

Fee: $15 (for in-person and livestream participation).

Register below or using this link.

About Pádraig Ó Tuama

Pádraig Ó Tuama (b. 1975, Ireland) is a poet with interests in language, violence, power, and religion. He is the host of On Being’s Poetry Unbound and has published volumes of poetry, essays, a memoir and theology. He has two books forthcoming in early 2025: Kitchen Hymns, a volume of original poems (CHEERIO and Copper Canyon Press), and the anthology 44 Poems on Being with Each Other; A Poetry Unbound Collection (Canongate and WW Norton). He lives in Belfast and New York City.

Learn more at padraigotuama.com

“Choir Unvested”: A Cabaret with the Evensong Choir

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 25, 2025 with No Comments

An Evening of Cabaret, Dessert, and Silent Auction in Support of the Evensong Choir's 2025 Pilgrimage

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 7 P.M., Bloedel Hall

Tickets are now on sale for Choir Unvested, a evening of brilliant entertainment and a silent auction by the Evensong Choir. Enjoy delicious desserts and refreshing beverages as you listen to the choir sing songs from Monty Python's Spamalot, The Band's Visit, Les Misérables, Sweet Charity, Toy Story, and other musicals.

The Evensong Choir is comprised of advanced choristers with unchanged voices, and skilled teen and adult singers. Choir Unvested is a fundraiser for their upcoming pilgrimage to Lincoln and Durham Cathedrals, England, where they will serve as choir-in-residence for one week each in August.

Tickets are $100 (plus a processing fee), $65 of which is tax deductible. Purchase tickets here.

Compline on the 7th Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 23, 2025 with No Comments

The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/02/23/compline-2025-the-seventh-sunday-after-the-epiphany/

February 23, 2025 • The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

ORISON: In your mercy, Lord, you called me (Tune: HALTON HOLGATE) – William Boyce (1711-1779); verse 3 harm. Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876) [see HYMNS]

PSALM 37:1-12, 14, 18 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) [preimiere]

HYMN 568: Father all loving, who rulest in majesty (Tune: WAS LEBET) – mel. from Choral-Buch, 1754; harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

NUNC DIMITTIS – Elway Bevin (c.1554-1638)

ANTHEM: A Hymn of Faith – Gregory W. Bloch (b. 1977)

Jason Anderson, director • J. Scott Kovacs, reader • John Garlid, cantor

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Jim Buskirk and Priscilla Strand.

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/

The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 23, 2025 with No Comments

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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES

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

Funeral Liturgy for Jonie Pritchard

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 22, 2025 with No Comments

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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES

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

Thresholds and Transitions Across the Liturgical Year

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 19, 2025 with No Comments

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)

A Cathedral Commons forum led by Hannah Hochkeppel and 20s/30s members

Hannah Hochkeppel and 20s/30s members will lead this forum on the final Wednesday before Lent to explore the liturgical calendar. What are our seasons? What do the colors and traditions of each season invoke in our spiritual life? Together we will uncover the ways in which the cyclical nature of the liturgical year invites us regularly into the experience of transition and reflection.

This is a follow-up to a previous forum exploring the liturgical traditions of The Episcopal Church offered in April 2024.

Join online using this Zoom link.

Ecotheology—Is God’s Love Broad Enough for Bears?

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 19, 2025 with 3 Comments

UPDATE 2/5: Due to inclement weather, this forum has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 12.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 6:45–8:15 P.M., (rescheduled from February due to weather) in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)

led by Canon Rich Weyls

What does theology have to say about environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change? Ecotheology is a form of constructive theology that focuses on the interrelationship between religion and nature, particularly in the light of environmental concerns. In this session, we will explore classical theological notions of Creation, our neglect of these concepts in Western Christianity, and their restoration in the Triune God of love. This presentation will be given by The Rev. Canon Rich Weyls, Canon for Community Life and Senior Associate Rector. Canon Rich is also the staff support person for Saint Mark's Creation Care Ministry.

Join online using this Zoom link.

Compline on the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 17, 2025 with No Comments

The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/02/16/compline-2025-the-sixth-sunday-after-the-epiphany/

February 16, 2025 • The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

ORISON: ‘Blest are the pure in heart,’ from Ten Orisons – M. Searle Wright (1918-2004)

PSALM 1 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976)

OFFICE HYMN: Before the ending of the day – Sarum plainsong, Mode VIII; harm. Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585)

NUNC DIMITTIS – Anonymous setting from The Lumley Books, c. 1547-1552 [No. 26]

ANTHEM: He that hath my commandments – William Mundy (c. 1529-c. 1591)

POST-COMPLINE ORGAN MUSIC:

Chorale-prelude on "Meine Seele Erhebt den Herren" – J.S. Bach

Ut, re, mi, fa, sol, la – William Byrd

Prelude and Fugue in C Major – J.S. Bach

Jason Anderson, director • William Turnipseed, reader • Kenneth Peterson, cantor. • Amiel Elfert, post-compline organ recitaist

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Estephan Meza and Priscilla Strand, and videographer Michael Perera.

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/

The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 16, 2025 with No Comments

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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES

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

2025 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper with Closing of the Doors

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 12, 2025 with No Comments

TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 6–7:15 P.M., in the cathedral nave. Suggested donation: $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family. Registration requested.

Please gather in the cathedral nave on Shrove Tuesday (a.k.a. Mardi Gras), March 4, 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. In addition to pancakes, sausage, fruit, and toppings, Vestry members will provide jambalaya and gumbo.

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 recent years here:

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2023
2024

Finally, on the patio, palms are burned to create the ashes for the Ash Wednesday services the next day.

Due to the terrific turn out to this event last year, we are requesting advance registration to assist in planning. Register using this form or below.

An Introduction to Hildegard of Bingen’s Approach to Psychotherapy

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 12, 2025 with 11 Comments

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)

led by the Rev. Danae Ashley

What can a revolutionary 12th-century Benedictine nun teach us today? Plenty! Saint Hildegard von Bingen was a polymath and a German Benedictine abbess who lived from 1098–1179 in the Rhine Valley. Her myriad of gifts have been noticed throughout history: prophetess, composer, physician and healer, environmentalist, preacher, mystic, advisor, linguist of her own secret language, and much more. You are invited to learn more about St. Hildegard and her fascinating life, focusing on her holistic approach to mental health, through an interactive presentation with the Rev. Danáe Ashley—Episcopal priest, international speaker, and author of a forthcoming book from Tehom Center Publishing on Hildegard and psychotherapy.

UPDATE:

At the forum, the slides and workbook were drawn from Rev. Ashley's forthcoming book and cannot be posted here due to copyright. Please contact Rev. Ashley directly with inquiries.

A complete video is available below:

Taizé Prayer Honoring St Brigid of Kildare

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 11, 2025 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for Carol S. Wright

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 11, 2025 with No Comments

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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES

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

Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly: An Interfaith Gathering

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 10, 2025 with No Comments

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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES

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

Compline on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 9, 2025 with No Comments

The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/02/08/compline-2025-the-fifth-sunday-after-the-epiphany/

February 9, 2025 • The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

ORISON (H 652): Dear Lord and Father of mankind (Tune: REST) – Frederick Charles Maker (1844-1927)

PSALM 138 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976)

HYMN: Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult (Tune: RESTORATION) – mel. The Sacred Harp, 1835; arr. Greg Bloch

NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone VIII; harm. John Holmes (d. 1629)

ANTHEM: Ambulans Jesus – Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599)

Jason Anderson, director • Jeremy Matheis, reader • James Wilcox, cantor

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: Hospitality Ministers James Davidson and John Gulhaugen.

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/

Sacristan Michael Seewer Sabbatical Report

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 9, 2025 with 1 Comment

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 9, 2025 with No Comments

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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES

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

Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly: Living Faithfully in Chaotic Times

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 3, 2025 with 4 Comments

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025, 7–8 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed

In such a time as this, when chaos and confusion are threatening migrant communities, we as people of faith are called to reaffirm our values and uphold the dignity of every human being.

People of all faiths who seek strength in this moment are welcome to this peaceful gathering as we ground ourselves in community, prayer, and song and commit to active and practical solidarity with our migrant neighbors.

UPDATE:

Find the program for this event here.

Find the website discussed by Joey Lopez of the Church Council of Great Seattle here or at http://bit.ly/MigrantSolidarity

A complete video is now available.

Compline for Candelmas, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 2, 2025 with No Comments

The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/02/02/compline-2025-the-presentation-of-our-lord-jesus-christ-in-the-temple/

February 2, 2025 • THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE

ANTIPHON: Behold, our Lord will come with power – Plainsong, Mode III [American Gradual, p. 235-236]

PROCESSIONAL PSALM 48:1-2,7,9,10-13 – Plainsong, Tone I.7

PSALM 84 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)

HYMN: Virgin-born, we bow before thee – Claude Goudimel (c. 1514-1572) [see ORISONS]

NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone VIII.

ANTHEM: Almighty and everlasting God – Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656)

Jason Anderson, director & organist • Josh Sandoz, reader • Fred McIlroy, cantor

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: Hospitality Ministers Robin Ethridge 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/

Evensong on the Feast of the Presentation, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 2, 2025 with No Comments

The Feast of the Presentation, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 2, 2025 with No Comments

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A Thursday evening Wisdom School event with acclaimed poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama

About Pádraig Ó Tuama

An Evening of Cabaret, Dessert, and Silent Auction in Support of the Evensong Choir's 2025 Pilgrimage

Compline for The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany | February 23, 2025

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Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany | February 23, 2025

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Funeral Liturgy for Jonie Pritchard | Saturday, February 22, 2025, 1:30 p.m.

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Compline for The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany | February 16, 2025

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The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany | February 16, 2025

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Closing of the Doors, 2019

Prayer in the Style of Taizé | Tuesday, February 11, 7 p.m.

Liturgy honoring St. Brigid of Kildare

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Funeral Liturgy for Carol S. Wright | Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 2 p.m.

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Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly: Living Faithfully in Chaotic Times | Monday, February 10, 7 p.m.

An Interfaith Gathering in Solidarity with Migrant Neighbors

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Compline for The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany | February 9, 2025

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Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany | February 9, 2025

with a Commissioning of Saint Mark's Cathedral's upcoming Capital Campaign, Living Stones II: Building a Sound Future

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Compline for Candlemas | February 2, 2025

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Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

Choral Evensong on the Feast of the Presentation | February 2, 2025

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The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple (Epiphany 4) | February 2, 2025

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