NOTE:

Events preceded by adiamond are only hosted by—and not produced or sponsored by—Saint Mark’s Cathedral.
Weekday Evening Prayer (online via Zoom, Monday–Friday at 6 p.m.) is offered throughout the season, but is cancelled on Holidays or when the cathedral office is closed.
Weekday Morning Prayer (online via Zoom, Monday–Friday at 7:30 a.m.) as well as the Thursday Morning Chapel Eucharist (in Thomsen Chapel at 7 a.m. on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month) will continue throughout the season. 

Every Sunday

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)

9:30 p.m.  Compline (cathedral nave, broadcast, and livestreamed)


Wednesday, November 19

6–6:30 p.m. Community Dinner (Bloedel Hall)

6:45–8:15 p.m. Cathedral Commons: Simple Gifts

 

Sunday, November 23

Normal Sunday liturgies at 8, 9, & 11 a.m.; and 7 & 9:30 p.m.

10 a.m.–1 p.m. Alternative Gift Market (Bloedel Hall)

A festive gathering with unique gifts, opportunities to give to local organizations, and fun for all ages.

3 p.m. Music Series: Peace & Thanksgiving

 

Thursday, November 27

10 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Eucharist (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

11:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Community Meal (Bloedel Hall) Registration requested by 11/25)



Advent

First Week of Advent

Sunday, November 30

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

Note: 7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist is suspended on November 30.

7 p.m. The "O" Antiphons Service (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

Advent Procession with lessons and carols—a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark's. Incense will be used.

 

 

 

9:30 p.m.  Compline (cathedral nave, broadcast, and livestreamed)

Ancient nighttime prayers—a Seattle tradition since 1956. Learn more here.

 

Monday, December 1

6:30 p.m. Cathedral Yoga (cathedral nave)

7:30 p.m. 20s/30s Tacos & Contemplative Prayer (St. Nicholas Bldg, 2nd floor)

 

Tuesday, December 2

12 p.m. Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online via Zoom)

7 p.m.  Contemplative Prayer (cathedral nave)

 

Wednesday, December 3

5:30 p.m. In-Person Wednesday Evening Prayer (McCaw Chapel)

6–6:30 p.m. Community Dinner (Bloedel Hall)

6:45–8:15 p.m. Cathedral Commons: Forum on the Council of Nicaea

 

Saturday, December 6

4 p.m. 20s/30s Advent Crafts & Cookies

◊ 7 p.m. Seattle Choral Company presents—Winter Holiday: Christmas in Latvia


Second week of Advent

Sunday, December 7

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave)

10:10 a.m Godly Play (St. Nicholas Bldg.)

10:10 a.m. Sunday Forum: "Friends Talking" Forum with Dean Thomason and The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll (Bloedel Hall)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

12:30 p.m. Newcomers' Coffee with Clergy

12:30 p.m. Community Book Study The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death and Community at the Border—PART 1 (Room 210)

4:30 p.m. Choral Evensong (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

Note: The usual 5:30 p.m. first-Sunday Queer Conversation is replaced by a joint meeting with the 20s/30s group on December 14 this month.

7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)

9:30 p.m.  Compline (cathedral nave, broadcast, and livestreamed)

 

Monday, December 8

6:30 p.m. Cathedral Yoga (cathedral nave)

 

Tuesday, December 9

12 p.m. Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online via Zoom)

3 p.m. Third Acters Monthly Online Meet-Up (online via Zoom)

7 p.m.  Worship in the Style of Taizé (cathedral nave)

 

Wednesday, December 10

5:30 p.m. In-Person Wednesday Evening Prayer (McCaw Chapel)

6-6:30 p.m. Community Dinner (Bloedel Hall)

6:45-8:15 p.m. Cathedral Commons: Special Parish Forum: Affordable Housing Project Update

 

Thursday, December 11

6:30 p.m. Climate Conversations: Topic TBA (online via Zoom only)

 

Saturday, December 13

◊ 7:30 p.m. Northwest Boychoir presents: A Festival of Lessons & Carols


Third week of Advent

Sunday, December 14

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

12:30 p.m. Community Book Study The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death and Community at the Border—PART 2 (Room 210)

7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

7:30 p.m. 20s/30s Questioning Together—joint meeting with Queer in Christ (Leffler House)

9:30 p.m. Compline (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

 

Monday, December 15

6:30–8 p.m. Cathedral Yoga (cathedral nave)

 

Tuesday, December 16

12 p.m. Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online via Zoom only)

Contemplative Prayer is cancelled on Tuesday, December 16, due to the dress rehearsal for The Pageant of the Nativity

 

Wednesday, December 17

5:30 p.m. In-Person Wednesday Evening Prayer (Chapel of the Resurrection)

No community dinner or Cathedral Commons program on December 17

7 p.m.  The Pageant of the Nativity (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

A Christmas Pageant like no other, bringing together the choirs and children of the community with costumes of cathedral finery, visual art displayed within cathedral architecture, and special instrumental accompaniment to reflect upon the Nativity of Christ as told in Holy Scripture.

 

Saturday, December 20

10:30 a.m. Ordinations to the Diaconate

◊ 7:30 p.m. Northwest Boychoir presents: A Festival of Lessons & Carols


Fourth week of Advent

Sunday, December 21

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave)

10:10 a.m Godly Play (St. Nicholas Bldg.)

10:10 a.m. Middle School Donuts & Discussion (Leffler house)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

12:30 p.m. Third Acters (60+) Potluck (Leffler house)

◊ 3 p.m. Choral Arts NW Presents: Nordic Jul (cathedral nave)

7 p.m. The Longest Night (cathedral nave [not livestreamed])

A service of prayer and healing for those for whom the holiday season can be a difficult or painful time (formerly known as the “Blue Christmas” liturgy)

Note: 7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist is suspended on December 21.

9:30 p.m. Compline (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

10:10 p.m. Organ by Night (cathedral nave) recitalist TBA

 

Monday, December 22

6:30 p.m. Cathedral Yoga (cathedral nave)

 

Tuesday, December 23

7 p.m.  Contemplative Prayer (cathedral nave)


 

Learn about Saint Mark's unique liturgical ornaments for the season of Advent—including vestments, altar frontal, and Advent wreath—in this now somewhat outdated blog post (written in the dark days of late 2020).

Christmastide

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24

3:40 p.m. Musical Prelude and Carol Sing

4 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service with Holy Eucharist  (cathedral nave)

A service particularly appropriate for families with young children. Music by the choristers of the Choir School.

7:10 p.m. Musical Prelude and Carol Sing

7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist with Carols (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

Music by the Evensong Choir with brass and percussion.

10:30 p.m. Musical Prelude and Carol Sing

11 p.m.  Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist with Carols ("Midnight Mass") (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

Music by the Cathedral Choir with brass and percussion. Incense will be used.

Christmas Day

Thursday, December 25

10 a.m. Christmas Day Festal Eucharist with Carols (cathedral nave)

Music by The Saint Mark's Singers

The First Sunday after Christmas

Sunday, December 28

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

12:30 p.m.  20s/30s Fourth Sunday Brunch (meet at baptismal font)

7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9:30 p.m.  Compline (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

 

Monday, December 29

6:30 p.m. Cathedral Yoga (cathedral nave)

 

Tuesday, December 30

7 p.m.  Contemplative Prayer (cathedral nave)

 

Wednesday, December 31

6 p.m. to midnight New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk with Midnight Eucharist (in person only, cathedral nave)

Since 1999, Seattle's most peaceful New Year's tradition. With contemplative music by guest musicians. All are welcome.
At midnight, a simple service of Holy Eucharist at the center of the labyrinth, observing the Feast of the Holy Name.

 

There is no Community Dinner or Cathedral Commons forum or presentation on December 31.

 


Sunday, January 4, 2025

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

4:30 p.m. Choral Evensong (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

5:30 p.m. Twelfth Night Burning of the Greens and Chili Supper

The traditional Twelfth Night outdoor bonfire of Christmas greenery will follow first-Sunday Choral Evensong this year. Bring greens from home to burn as well. A community chili supper will follow. Registration is requested for the potluck dinner. (A link to register will be posted here when it is available.)

7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9:30 p.m.  Compline (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

 

Monday, January 5, 2025

6:30 p.m. Cathedral Yoga  (cathedral nave)

7:30 p.m. 20s/30s Tacos & Contemplative Prayer (St. Nicholas Bldg, 2nd floor)

 

Tuesday, January 6, 2025

12 p.m. Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online via Zoom)

7 p.m.  Contemplative Prayer (cathedral nave)

 

Wednesday, January 7, 2025

5:30 p.m. In-Person Wednesday Evening Prayer (McCaw Chapel)

6–6:30 p.m. Community Dinner (Bloedel Hall)

6:45–8:15 p.m. Cathedral Commons: TBA

 

Thursday, January 8, 2025

6:30 p.m. Monthly Climate Conversations 

 

Saturday, January 10, 2025

6:30 p.m. Wisdom School: Wilderness Spirituality with The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle (Bloedel hall & zoom)


Epiphanytide

The First Sunday after the Epiphany:
The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Sunday, January 11, 2025

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Renewal of Baptismal Vows (Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Holy Baptism (cathedral nave)

10:10 a.m. High School Youth Coffee & Conversation (Leffler House)

11 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Holy Baptism (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist (Thomsen Chapel)

9:30 p.m. Compline (cathedral nave and livestreamed)

 

Monday, January 12, 2025

6:30 p.m. Cathedral Yoga  (cathedral nave)

 

Tuesday, January 13, 2025

12 p.m. Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online via Zoom)

7 p.m.  Contemplative Prayer (cathedral nave)

 

Wednesday, January 14, 2025

5:30 p.m. In-Person Wednesday Evening Prayer (McCaw Chapel)

6–6:30 p.m. Community Dinner (Bloedel Hall)

6:45–8:15 p.m. Cathedral Commons: Letters from Prison—St. Paul, Bonhoeffer and ML King, Jr.

NOTE: It is cathedral policy that Sunday worship services and liturgies for Principal Feast are never cancelled due to weather, but we ask everyone to consider safety their first priority when making travel decisions. Other cathedral events be canceled or rescheduled as necessary; please check the Winter Weather Advisory page for the most updated information.