COMMUNITY LIFE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom WITH THE REV. ADAM CONLEY The recent election of Sarah Mullaly as the first woman to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury is an historic event. What is the Archbishop of Canterbury all about? How did this clerical role gain such primacy? What does the recent election mean for the Episcopal Church, the Church of England, and the worldwide Anglican Communion? Fr. Adam will guide an exploration … Read More

Click the image above to download the flyer (pdf). WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 7–8 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed In this time of trial and struggle, as we confront challenges to our civil society and our body politic, we are at a crossroads of conscience. And though the voices of vitriol and extremism often resound loudly, it is the judicious wisdom of resilient and courageous peacemakers who will lead us through this crisis. Prayerful reflection stands as a hopeful … Read More

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 4:30 P.M., on the front lawn and labyrinth On Saturday, October 4, Saint Mark’s will once again offer its beloved Saint Francis Day tradition. This Saturday afternoon outdoor offering has a truly festive community atmosphere. The cathedral extends a special invitation to folks in the neighborhood who may not usually attend Saint Mark’s. Dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, ponies, chickens, and all creatures great and small are welcome. The service at 4:30 p.m. includes prayers for healing humanity’s … Read More

Part of the Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s 2025-26 season  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom Facilitated by the Rev. Canon Emily Griffin Thresholds are places for entering and leaving­—for moving from one kind of space or time to another. We make these kinds of transitions throughout our lives but often don’t know how to prepare for them, mark them, or discern the shape of our lives in light of them. … Read More

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025, 6:30–8:30 P.M. and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025, 9:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom REGISTRATION REQUIRED FACILITATED BY ALICIA DIVERS This two-day workshop invites participants to explore the Enneagram not only as a tool for understanding personality but as a pathway to deeper spiritual awareness through the body. Through gentle practices, reflection, and shared inquiry, we’ll consider how our habitual patterns live within us physically—and how tuning into the … Read More

AN ADVENT QUIET MORNING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom REGISTRATION REQUIRED WITH THE VERY REV. KATE MOOREHEAD CARROLL Using the witness of sacred scriptures, the wealth of wisdom gleaned from life’s experiences, and the grace given in prayerful waiting, participants will be invited to explore meaning found amidst the ambiguity of life in these remarkable times. Registration required for in-person or online participation (register to receive Zoom link). Fee: $25. … Read More

Discerning Leadership Opportunities at Saint Mark’s I consider serving on Vestry as a ministry, a privilege and a joy. It’s a commitment of time and energy, but it is also incredibly rewarding. In the process of making decisions that affect every aspect of Saint Mark’s, we form bonds, learn, grow and make lasting connections. Our shared love for this place informs all that we do. —Julia Logan (2018–21 & 2024–27) former Senior Warden and current Junior Warden Serving on Vestry … Read More

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 3 P.M., at Oxbow Loop Trailhead Enjoy an easy, scenic 2-mile out-and-back on a well-surfaced, mostly level trail (<60 ft gain) with access to the Snoqualmie River—perfect for young children and anyone who prefers an unhurried pace. Dogs on leash are welcome. Rain or shine! Trail info: WTA’s Oxbow Loop page. Optional early supper in North Bend afterward at a casual restaurant. Want more challenge? Hike the nearby Pratt Balcony trail earlier in the afternoon and meet … Read More

A Forum with Braver Angels WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 6:30–8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom Register here to attend in person in Bloedel Hall* Register here to participate online via Zoom *NOTE: Capacity for the in-person event is strictly limited. If you register, but your plans change and you can no longer attend in person, please email Erik Donner in the cathedral office at edonner@saintmarks.org to cancel your reservation. You may register to participate online via Zoom at … Read More

Reclaiming the Book of Revelation in the Face of Current Events: A Critique of Empire and Christian Nationalism Run Amok A three-week series by Dean Thomason THREE SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14, 21, & 28, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall The Book of Revelation is perhaps the most misunderstood and misappropriated book of the entire Bible. “Rapture Theology” is a thoroughly modern phenomenon that is not actually supported by the Book of Revelation, and yet it has served as the backdrop to current events in … Read More

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Rick Samyn is the Pastoral Assistant for Social Justice at St. Leo Church in Tacoma. A former Capuchin Franciscan Brother, he has been beekeeping for 24 years. In this forum, Rick will invite us to expand our view of what it means to live incarnationally. We’ll learn and talk about how to renew our bond with creation, taking St. Francis of Assisi as our guide and honeybees as our model. Watch a recording of this forum:

The leaders of the Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral Stewardship Ministry will present a five-week series of reflections, prayers, mediations, and short stories to prepare the way for our 2025 Stewardship Campaign. We welcome your thoughts and reflections in response, either using the comment box at the bottom of this page, or via email: stewardship@saintmarks.org. If you have any questions or reactions, please write Junior Warden for Stewardship Pete Snyder at: petersnyder58@gmail.com WEEK 5 by Peter Snyder Through advertisements and social … Read More

The Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s 2025-26 season opening plenary. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2025, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom In the practice of medicine, the liminal point marks the bounds of perception—below it, one does not experience a discernible physiological or psychological response. In mythology, the crossing of a threshold marks the protagonist’s journey from routine (unaware) to sacred (new awareness). The ancient tradition of religious pilgrimage takes similar shape. The “in-between” space is often marked … Read More

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom Does joy just seem too difficult to come by these days? Does it seem irresponsible or naïve? Maybe you don’t feel like you can be joyful, don’t know how to, or don’t deserve to? Local author Shemaiah Gonzalez shares stories from her new book Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight. In her collection of short essays on defiant joy, Shemaiah reflects on how she gradually learned to … Read More

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 12:30 P.M. (following the 11 a.m. service), on the labyrinth, patio, and front lawn; registration requested On Sunday, September 7, everyone is invited to the annual Parish Picnic following the 11 a.m. service on the cathedral lawn. Backpacks and briefcases will be blessed, a bluegrass band will play, hamburgers and hotdogs (and veggie alternatives) will be grilled, and a very good time will be had by all! This event for the entire cathedral community is a wonderful … Read More

Our neighbors at Lowell Elementary School, where a disproportionate number of the students face challenges such as unstable housing situation, families who have recently immigrated to the U.S., and mild to significant disabilities, have once again shared a back-to-school Wish List. The school’s social workers and teachers have identified the items most needed by the students and the teachers. These donations are greatly appreciated by the staff and students as the beginning of the new school year in September approaches. … Read More