FRIDAY, JUNE 6, doors open 5:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave

UPDATE: Please note that the registration deadline has now passed for the ALL-PARISH BANQUET on Friday, June 6. At this time there are over 400 community members registered for this celebration of this vibrant community! Due to the terrific turn-out, doors will open at 5:30 p.m. You are welcome to arrive any time between 5:30 and 6:45, but be aware that parking will be at a premium—please carpool or use transit if you can.

On Friday, June 6, the entire community of Saint Mark's Cathedral is encouraged to come out for the ALL-PARISH BANQUET. This celebration of our vibrant cathedral will be held in the nave, and will include a catered meal, entertainment, and a few surprises.

The main course for dinner will be our regional delicacy—teriyaki! Seattle-style teriyaki, with char-grilled meat in a sweet sauce, was invented here in 1976, and today is considered one of this city’s signature dishes. A vegetarian version will also be served.

A presentation with reflections on the past, present, and future of Saint Mark’s will begin at 7 p.m. Musical entertainment will include an offering by members of the Women’s Compline Choir joined by the trebles of the Cathedral Choir and the Choir School—a beautiful anthem including the lines "yea, blessed are the Living Stones that compose the building of God..." (Hear a preview here.) Finally a time capsule, compiled and closed at Saint Mark’s in 1994, will be opened at the conclusion of the evening. You won't want to miss it!

The banquet is free, and no donations will be requested, but you must register by Sunday, May 25

UPDATE

A video of the evening's program is now available: