The huge 24-foot diameter Terra globe will be suspended in the center of the cathedral nave, brightly illuminated from within and slowly revolving on its tilted axis. Featuring NASA’s Blue Marble satellite imagery, Terra is the largest and most visually authentic world globe created by Eric Morris of Orbis World Globes. The globe was fabricated by Rainier Industries in Tukwila, WA, and the exhibition is produced by Ben Browner of Revival Gatherings and hosted by Saint Mark’s Cathedral.
Terra’s creator, Eric, considers the globe to be a “beacon of unity.” Visitors are invited to experience a version of “the overview effect”—an exhilarating shift in perspective that astronauts have described when they see the Earth as it actually appears from space, without boundaries or place names. This experience inspires empathy as viewers consider our common humanity and connection with all of creation.
Saint Mark’s Cathedral will be open the following days for public viewing of the globe:
Sunday, November 8: during services from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m.
Monday, November 9:12 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday November 10:12 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11:12 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 12:12 to 6 p.m.
Friday, November 13:12 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 15: during services from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m.
Monday, November 16:12 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday November 17:12 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18: 12 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 19: 12 to 6 p.m.
Friday, November 20:
Saturday, November 21:
Sunday, November 22: during services from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m.
Find additional programming and events below.
Terra Exhibition
The huge 24-foot diameter Terra globe will be suspended in the center of the cathedral nave, brightly illuminated from within and slowly revolving on its tilted axis. Featuring NASA’s Blue Marble satellite imagery, Terra is the largest and most visually authentic world globe created by Eric Morris of Orbis World Globes. The globe was fabricated by Rainier Industries in Tukwila, WA, and the exhibition is produced by Ben Browner of Revival Gatherings and hosted by Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Terra’s creator, … Read More
The Office of Compline Under the Globe
This beloved Seattle tradition is offered under the huge 24-foot diameter Terra globe, brightly illuminated from within and slowly revolving on its tilted axis. Every Sunday at 9:30 p.m., the all-male Compline Choir sings the last monastic office of the day every Sunday at 9:30 p.m. The service is broadcast live each week on KING 98.1 FM, or streaming at king.org. The service is also available as a podcast. To hear each week's service on-demand, search for "Saint Mark's Compline" wherever … Read More
Cathedral Yoga Under the Globe with Marissa Grasmick
Cathedral Yoga will be held under the huge 24-foot diameter Terra globe and led by Marissa Grasmick. Remember that doors open at 6 p.m. and are locked at the beginning of class. All are welcome to join; pay what you can. Mats are available to borrow (first come, first served). Learn more here. Questions? Write to yoga@saintmarks.org. Learn more here. Questions? Write to yoga@saintmarks.org.
The Office of Compline Under the Globe
This beloved Seattle tradition is offered under the huge 24-foot diameter Terra globe, brightly illuminated from within and slowly revolving on its tilted axis. Every Sunday at 9:30 p.m., the all-male Compline Choir sings the last monastic office of the day every Sunday at 9:30 p.m. The service is broadcast live each week on KING 98.1 FM, or streaming at king.org. The service is also available as a podcast. To hear each week's service on-demand, search for "Saint Mark's Compline" wherever … Read More
Cathedral Yoga Under the Globe with Greta Hill
Cathedral Yoga will be held under the huge 24-foot diameter Terra globe and led by Greta Hill. Greta will be accompanied by Andrea and the Sound Bath. There is an extended savasana (15 minutes). Please stay at the end for this healing experience. Remember that doors open at 6 p.m. and are locked at the beginning of class. All are welcome to join; pay what you can. Mats are available to borrow (first come, first served). Learn more here. Questions? … Read More
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